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, BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS OCTOBER 4, 1989 PAGE 5 problems. He pointed out that the golf course had been there for forty years, and the residents knew it was there when they built. Mrs. Sandy stated that there was no mounding or buffering at this point between the houses and the golf course. Mr. Sandy stated that they had to select house plans based on the existing law, and does not believe that this is a hardship. R. Gomersall moved to grant the request 10 foot rear yard variance for Mr. Andrew T. Senko, S/L14 Sandpiper Lane, to construct a screened in porch, seconded by J. Helon. Roll call on motion: Gomersall, Helon, Grace, and Bugala, no. Motion failed to pass. Variance denied. 12. Joy Samourian, 6031 Louis Dr. Request for variance (1123.12). Request-.variance to rent house and retain apartment in dwelling for the owner in a single r.esidential district. Violation of Ord. 87-93, Section 1135.02. Chairman Bugala called all interested parties before the Board. The oath was administered to Mrs. Samourian, Mr. Geiger, Mr. Haryey, Dr. Berthold, Mr. Aquilla, and Mr. Aiorgan, all neighbors, Chairman Bugala advised that he had received a letter from A. Schultz, 6003 Louis Drive objecting to the request, as well as a.petition from 25 residents of Louis Drive and a note from Mr. and Mrs. Hurley, all protesting the variance. Mrs. Samourian explained that since she visits out of town frequently, she needs the renter to maintain the pro- perty. If this variance is not granted she would have to move out of the house and rent the whole house. Mr. Geiger suggested that Mrs. Samourian sell the house since the renters she has had in the past are not desirable, and she has been unable to control them even when she is living on the pro- perty. Mr. Harvey and Mr. Aquilla agreed,stating that the rental property is not good for the neighborhood and complaining of excessive noise, traffic, vandalism, and litter. Dr. Berthold stated that he has known Mrs. Samorian for many years and believes that only a small minority of renters have been undesirable. He believes that she could get new renters who would be de- sirable. Mrs. Samourian stated that she has given the present tenant until the lOth of the month to move since he has not been a good tenant. Law Director Gareau stated that this issue has been in the courts before because she has.been operating a two family home.in a single family district. He pointed out that if she moves out, she.can continue to rent the property as a single family residence. He further stated that if this variance would be granted, it would tie his hands in the future. R. Bugala moved to grant a variance for Joy Samourian, 6031 Louise Drive, to rent house and retain an apartment in this dwelling for the owner, in a single residential district, seconded by B. Grace. Roll call on motion: Bugala, Grace, Gomersall, and Helon; no. Motion failed to pass. Variance denied. 13. Mark and Mary Kay Michel, 5717 Barton Rd. Request for variance (1123.12). Request 20 square foot variance, 1 foot height v.ariance and location variance for tool shed. Violation of Ord. 87-93, Section 1135.02(d). . Chairman Bugala called all interested parties before the Board. The oath was administered to Mr. Michel, and neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Holmgren.and Mr. Bowers, who are objecting to the variance. Mr. Michel stated that he is trying to improve his property by storing all his equipment in one place, at present he cannot get his cars into the garage. He has a deep yard, most of which