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9. Andre LeBlanc, 30447 Lorain Road. Request for variance (1123.12). Request 5 foot rear yard variance and 546 square foot variance for garage area to construct detached garage (400 square foot garage is existing and new garage will be 896 square foot). Subdivision and assembly plat wi71 be submitted to Planning Corrnni.ssion after approval of the Board of Zoning Appeals. Variance will also be required for one sublot. Chairman Gomersall called all interested parties before the Board. The oath was administered to Mrs. LeBlanc and her son, A. LeBlanc, and Mrs. Oldack, a neighbor. Mr. LeBlanc explained that he planned to store antique cars in the garage. Building Commissioner Conway stated that there was also a variance needed for the distance from the house to the garage. He further explained that Mr. LeBlanc and Mrs. Oldack would also be trading property so that there will be no side setback variance required, but this will have to go to the Planning Commission for a subdivision and assembly. He suggested that the Board grant a 2 foot side yard variance just in case the subdivision is not approved. Mrs. Oldack had no objection to the garage being that close to her property. If this does go to Planning Commission, it must be returned to this Board. for a variance. B. Grace moved to grant the request for a 5 foot rear yard variance, 546 square foot variance for garage area to construct detached garage (400 square foot garage is existing and new garage will be 896 square foot); also to grant a variance for 15 foot clearance between home and garage and a 2 foot side yard variance between the existing property line and the garage, with the condition that there must be a fire wall in the garage in any area that is less than 15 feet from any dwelling and also with the condition that thi.s is to be used strictly for the storage of antique collectable cars for Andre LeBlanc, 30447 Lorain Road, seconded by R. Gomersall, and imanimously approved. Variances granted. 10. Wayne C. Parker, 5692 Dorothy Drive. Request for variance (1123.12). Request variance to keep oversized recreationa.l vehicle (over 18 feet in length) in rear yard. Violation of Ord., 90-125, Section 1135.02(h). Chairman Gomersall called all interested parties before the Board. The oath was administered to Mr. and N1rs. Parker and Mr. Euller, a neighbor, and his daughter. Law Director Gareau advised that previously a recreational vehicle of any size could be stored on the side or rear of the owner's property. The new code now stipul..ates no recreational vehicle over 18 feet long can be parked on residential property, thus eliminating almost all recreational vehicles. Council was unaware of this section of the new code. Mr. Gareau is concerned about a recreational vehicle, over 18 feet, that was stored on the owners property prior to the codes; what happens to its non-conforming status. The Council is studying this now, and he has suggested that the Building Department stop citing these violations until a determination has been made. They are considering regulating the size allowed on the property in relation to the size of the lot. Neither does he lmow how limiting a vehicle to 18 feet would relate to the public health, safety, and welfare of the residents. Mr. Parker pointed out that he also owns a separate lot. Mr. Euller, who lives behind this property, questioned if this is granted would it be specifically for this one instance. He was advised that a variance would pertain only to this request. Mr. Euller had no objection since he cannot see it fron his house. Mr. Conway advised that, since the ordinance is under discussion, these violation proceedings would be held up, and the Building Department will not be citing other violations until this is resolved. R. Gomersall moved to grant the request for a variance to keep the oversized recreational vehicle (over 18 feet in length) in the rear yard of Wayne C. Parker, 5692 Dorothy Drive, seconded by B. Grace and unaniniously approved. Variance granted. 4