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, 0 Mr. Raig moved, seconded by Ms. Rudolph, to grant variances for a home occupation (landscape business) at a residential property within a B One-Family Residential Zoning District for App14-1619 Robert Perkins of 6275 Stearns Road including: 1. A variance for non-family members working at the business; code does not permit, applicant shows up to 8 non-family employees, section 1135.02(b)(1). 2: A variance for the business occupancy not conducted wholly within the residential dwelling; code does not allow, applicant shows business use outside of dwelling, section 1135.02(b)(2). 3. A variance for work trucks or other mobile equipment parked overnight in driveways and open yards, and the number of automobiles on the premises associated with the business being a greater number than normally associated with a single family residence; code does not permit, section 1135.02(b)(6). Motion passed 3-0. App14-2001; Richard Klesta Sr.; 5745 Mackenzie: Proposal consists of a detached garage. The following variance is requested: 1. A 1,330 sf variance for total area of garages; code requires any attached or detached garages in combination not to exceed 750 sf; applicant shows 2,080 sf, section 1135.02(c)(3). Note: Existing 800 sf attached garage to remain; existing 10'x14' shed to be removed. The oath was administered to Richard Klesta. He said his backyard is very large and he would like to have a pole barn to store his yard equipment, general storage and have a wood shop for his hobby. Mr. Russell said he had no objections to the request. Mr. Raig said when visiting the site the yard is quite large and there are other homes in the neighborhood with pole barns as well so it would not impact the neighborhood. 1VIr. Klesta said he tal ked with his neighbors and they have no objections to his pole barn. Mr. Papotto moved, seconded by Ms. Rudolph, to grant App14-2001; Richard Klesta Sr. of 5745 Mackenzie Road a 1,330 sf variance for total area of garages; code requires any attached or detached garages in combination not to exceed 750 sf; applicant shows 2,080 sf, section 1135.02(c)(3) (Note: the existing 10'x14' shed will be removed), which passed 3-0. Ann14-2037; Mike Coleman; 25857 Tallwood: Proposal consists of a dog eaxed privacy fence on a corner lot. The following variances are requested: 1. A variance for a fence less than 50% open; code requires fences to be 50% open when located in the required front yard, applicant shows solid, section 1135.02(f)(1). 2. A 30 inch height variance for a section of dog eared privacy fence; code permits fences to be 30 in high when located in the required front yard, applicant shows 60 in high, section 1135.02(f)(1). 3. A 24 foot variance for a section of dog eared privacy fence within the required front setback on a corner lot; code requires 50 ft, applicant shows 26 ft, section 1135.02(f)(2). The oath was administered to Mike Coleman. He said his home was purchased 20 years ago and a fence was installed as there is no privacy due to the layout of the lot. Sections of the existing fence were blown down and they realized the entire fence had sections needing to be replaced. 2