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The request is based on issues which have arisen from a basement vent that partially melts the snow and creates ice and standing puddles which is a safety hazard. Although they have a two car garage they are unable to use it due to yard tools and family items stored inside. The carport will be used for a vehicle only and no items will be stored outdoors. Ms. Staskus said she doesn't object to the request however she doesn't find carports attractive. She is concerned allowing the structure to be so close to the neighboring structure creates a fire hazard and lowers her property value. Mr. Wheatley said the structure is aluminum and steel which is not flammable and will be buffered by landscaping. Mr. Russell said the city has no objections to the request. Mr. Allain asked if there were any other homes with carports in the neighborhood and Ms. Staskus said there was a home which faces Dover Center which has a carport. She has lived in her home since 1974 and the hoine styles range from ranches, colonials and split levels which have two car garages. Mr. Allain said he is concerned that if the board starts granting variances for carports it would set a precedent for other homeowners to seek such variances. Mr. Gareau briefly discussed granting variances on a case by case bases and whether or not the board sets precedence by granting or denying variances. Ms. Bellido said the area wasn't visible due to landscaping. Loolcing at the style sample submitted it looks more like a covered patio then a carport. Mr. Lopez said if a variance is granted the homeowner could then enclose the carport as an addition or garage therefore he is against the request. Mr. Raig didn't believe the value of homes would be adversely affected or change the character of the neighborhood. Mr. Russell said the homeowner's application for a caiport is governed by chapter 1135.07 which regulates garages not home additions. Ms. Bellido moved, seconded by Ms. Rudolph, to grant CMS14-05: Nathan Wheatley of 27372 Cottonwood Trail a 3 foot variance for a structure too close to the side property line; code requires 5 ft., applicant shows 2 ft. section 1135.07(a). Roll call: Rudolph, Bellido, Raig - yes Allain, Lopez - no. Motion passed 3-2. COMMERCIAL APPEALS AND REQUESTS CMS 13-27: Chambers Funeral; 29150 Lorain Road Proposal consists of expanding and reconfiguring the parking lot and landscaping improvements. The following variances are required: 1. A 9.16-foot variance for rear yard setback (north parking); code requires a setback of 15 feet where abutting residential property, applicant provides varying amounts between 5.5 feet to 5.84 feet, Section 1139.07 table. 2. A 14.91-foot variance for side yard setback on a corner lot (east parking); code requires 20 feet, applicant provides varying amounts between 5.09 feet to 17.82 feet, Section 1139.08. The oath was administered to Daniel Chambers and engineer Matthew Neff. Mr. Chambers said they are seeking variances for expanding their existing parking lot. They are following the existing parking setback along the west property line and reconfiguring the internal traffic flow. The variances are required for continuing the west parlcing setbaclc and the corner side yard setback which abuts Stearns Road. The existing fence will be continued along the west property line and the sound walls will remain along the east property line. Mr. Russell said the building department had no objections to the request. Ms. Rudolph asked if the 14.91 foot variance was truly wananted. Mr. Neff said multiple layouts were considered and what is being proposed is