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one way. He is against any variance that would increase the rnunber of people and the number of cars. It was clarified that this proposal would be going to Planning Commission. Mr. Bollinger clarified that regardless of 2%2 or 3 stories the number of residents will be the changed. Mr. Reagan was sworn in at this time who stated that he thought this had been decided upon years ago. Building Commissioner Conway explained that there was a proposal years ago for condominium which was never developed, and this is a totally different development. He further stated that the height issue should really be addressed by the Planning Commission and Architectural Review Board and if they determine that the building would look better with the higher roof line, they could send it back to this Board. The Board tonight is Just addressing if the lower floor should be below ground. Mr. Grace agrees that the units should not be below ground. B. Grace moved to grant a variance for a 3 story walk up apartment building instead of 2z stories which will meet code at 35 feet, seconded by T. Restifo, and unanimously approved. Variance granted. In reference to the ruling regarding parking cars for a Multi-family development on land zoned for Single Family Use, Mr. Grace stated thaCas long as there are only 10 spaces and the cars are headed away fr-am the single family area, he would have no objection. Mr. Bollinger pointed out that there would also be tree buffer between the parking area and the residences. Mr. Gomersall believed that this would negate the.purpose of the Zoning Code because it would allow the developer to build more apartments on the land. Mr. Conway ciarified that he had requested a ruling as to whether multi-family parking would be allowed on land zoned for single family, and if the Board ruled that it would be this would be in all instances, not just for this development. Mr. Grace would he in favor of this for just 10 spaces for this development, but not for the entire city. Mr. Bollinger stated that they did have an area for more pa.rking, this plan was better for traffic flow. He pointed oiit that of they applied for rezoning, they would ask for a rezoning of the entire single family area and they would be able to put another 16 units on the property. The members stated that it would not likely be approved. B. Grace moved that the Board rule that parking for a multi-family development is not permitted on property zoned for single family, seconded by T. Restifo. Roll call on motion: Grace, Restifo, Gomersall, Helon, and Bugala, no. Motion failed to pass. 9. Warren A. Wellits, 5601 Quail Run. Request for variance (1123.12). Request 20 square foot area variance, 4 foot height variance and location variance for tool shed. Violations of Ord. 87-93, Section 1135.02=(d)l. Chairman Bugala called all interested parties before the Board. The oath was administered to Mr. Wellits. Law Director Gareau advised that the new ordinance on sheds has passed. Members agreed this would probably fall into the guidelines of the new ordinance. J. Helon moved to grant the variance for Warren A. Wellits, 5601 Quail Run, the request for a 20 square foot area variance, 4 foot height variance and location variance for tool shed, seconded by R. Gomersall, and tmanimously approved. Variance granted. 10. Edward and Sandra Varga, 23947 LeBern Drive. Request for variance (1123.12). Request 2 foot side yard variance to construct cletached garage. Violation of Ord. 87-93, Section 1135.02(c)1. Chairman Bugala called all interested pa.rties before the Board. The oath was administered to Mr. Varga who presented a letter from the neighbor to the east, 5