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e 1 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS OCTOBER 4, 1989 PAGE 6 is wooded and would like to place the shed where it will be nestled into the woods, beside his neighbors garage on one side (approximately 25 yards from their property line) and it must be at least 50 yards from the other property line (a creek and woods divide these properties). He maintained that this is an attractive structure and he cannot put it in the rear since most of his 3 acres is heavily wooded. Mrm Bowers, the neighbor to the south, stated that he is opposed because the structure is too large, it might be used for purposes other than a tool shed, and the location is not satisfactory. He presented a letter of objection from his wife. Mr. Bowers could not say what else the shed might be used for.._ Mr. and Mrs. Holmgren (the neighbors closest to the shed) presented letters from other neighbors protesting the variance and also a drawing showing the view as would be seen from their house. Mr. Holmgren stated that they have no objection to the height or size, only the location, advising that they would prefer that it be closer ta their property line so it would be hidden from their view by their detached garage..t-irs. Holmgren believed that if this variance is granted others in the neighborhood would want their sheds moved up closer to their houses. She further advised that the neighbors believe that the location of the shed should be decided by the two neighbors on either side. They would like the shed moved back 10 feet and placed 5 feet off their common property line. Mr.. Michels thought that the proposed location would be hidden, but believed the location suggested has some trees which would have to be removed and the terrain in that area is rough. Mrs Holmgren disputed,this stating that there is an old driveway at that point. The members-ha.ve no problem with the height or size of shed considering the size of the lot, and suggested that the proposal be tabled in order to work out a suitable location. 1.1r. Michels stated that because he was to be hospitalized he could not have the issue tabled. He agreed to move the shed over about 10 feet toward the Holmgren's property line. After some discussion, it was determined that this was not agreeable to the Holmgrens or Mr. Bowers., Law Director Gareau stated that the location could be staked out and the Building Department could determine if it would be visible from the Holmgrens' house, Mrs. Holmgren wants to make sure that it would not be-seen from her deck as well. After some dis- cussion and since the members really had no problem with the location and no compromise could be reached, it was agreed to vote on.the variance as requested. R. Bugala moved to grant the 20 square foot variance, the 1 foot height variance, and the location variance for the tool shed for Mark and Mary Kay Michel, 5717 Barton Road, seconded by B. Grace, and unanimously approved. Variances granted. The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.ri. R. Bugala, Cha "ef'6_°z./z A? -B. Oring, Clerk of Comnissions