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potential purchasers of Mrs. Traczyk's home. Mro Gomersall explained that the new plans are to construct 2 attached garages on the proposed dwelling. Ms. Shields stated that this plan will be able to accommodate all their vehicles and the house was designed so tha-t one of the garages could be converted to additional rooms in the house. The garages will also have windows on the side and will look no different than any home with an attached garage. The house is also located so that a large oak tree will not have to be removed. Mr. Creadon stated that the neighbors have been given plans and they have tried to communieate with them unsuccessfully, but have received no negative comments. Mr. Leib is concerned about the setback, since the house will block everyone's view of the park. He would like it closer to thE street. Mrs. Leib stated that a11 that would be seen fron their deck would be the back part of this house, and the house would not conform to the others on t1-ie street. Mrs. Traczyk agreed stating that these are commercial size buildings and pointed out that they have added more square foot than they previously requested. Mrso Risko noted that these buildings are much too large for the neighborhood and stated that each garage is only 100 square feet less than her entire house. Mr. Shimelonis reiterated the above statements adding that the two, 12 feet high by 16 foot wide garage doors are huge and ace in direct view of the street. He believed that the proposed 6 inc'ri concrete would seem to be supportive of a commercial building. Mrs. Koberna presented two letters from neighbors who were tmable to attend (included in file), and she agreed that this structure is too large and looks like a warehouse. Mr. Gomersall stated that the two letters are in opposition to the proposal and noted that they have not changed the most objectionable aspect of the building which is the excessive amount of garage space. He advised that this would have to be greatly reduced in order for him to vote for it. Mr. Grace stated a normal garage door is 8 by 16, and these two doors are 4 feet higher and are facing the street. He believed that this is too much for a residential area. Mr. Creadon stated that there are a large rnnnber of boats and motor homes in the city now that are parked in violation of the code because they will not fit in a garage and noted that even some conversion vans would not fit in an 8 foot high door. Mr. Gomersall pointed out that there are places to store these vehicles. R. Gomersall moved to grant the request to R. Creadon and M. Shields, s/1 133-134 Broxbourne Road for a 1,938 square foot. variance to construct two attached garages on a new dwelling, seconded by B. Grace. Roll call on motion: Gomersall, Grace, Maloney, and Purper, no. Motion failed to pass. jTariance denied. 12e Slezak Sewing Center, 4597 Great Northern Blvd. Request for variance (1123.12). Request variance to have a temporary mobile electric sign between 12/2/92 and 12/31/92. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1163.12(g). Chairman Gomersall cailed all interested parties before the Board. The oath was administered to Mr. Slezak who is requesting a teriporary mobile sign from now until the end of the month. Mr. Grace stated there is nothing wrong with advertisirg a business, as long as they realize there are limits to it. B. Grace moved to grant the request for a variance for Slezak Sewing Center, 4597 Great Northern Boulevard, to have a temporary mobile electric sign between 12/2/92 and 12/31/92, seconded by J. Maloney, and unanimously approved. Variance granted. 13. Hennie Homes, 7135 Barton Road. Request for variance (1123.12). Request variance to have a 9 square foot directional sign in a residential area. Also request variance to install directional sign on a parcel of land other than the site of the development which is being advertised. Violations of Ord. 90-125, Section 1163.07. 4