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Mr. Aspery stated that the applicant is requesting a variance to allow a 140 sq. ft. shed in the rear yard. Note that the house straddles two parcels; the applicant will be constructing the shed on the northern parcel containing the detached garage and majority of the house. Both parcels were used in determining the lot calculation. A variance previously granted at this property permitted the rear yard setback for the existing detached garage, therefore has no bearing upon this request. Code allows for an accessory structure up to 120 sq. ft., requiring a variance of 20 sq. ft. for the proposed shed. All rear lot line setback and height requirements have been met as indicated in submitted plans. Mr. Baumiller discussed his improvements to the property since he moved in seven years ago. The length of the shed is needed to store extra 12 foot siding. He stated that his neighbor is in favor of the shed since it would provide more privacy for his property. The existing 6 foot fence would be removed. Ms. Meredith questioned the need to store the siding, the applicant stated that he does siding as a side business and the garage is used to store other machinery for his home. The applicant stated that the shed would be used for personal use and some business use. The applicant wants to match the style of the shed to the house and have the entrance on the end of the shed, rather than the middle of the side as depicted in the submittal. Mr. Papotto did not believe the variance was too much to ask, Mr. Raig agreed. Mr. Gareau stated that evidence was not presented on details of the applicant's side business, but no complaints have been filed regarding noise or traffic at the home. Mr. Raig moved, seconded by Mr. Papotto, to grant the following variance as written for 16-6001; Dennis Baumiller; 6098 Decker: 1. A 20 sq. ft. variance to build a 140 sq. ft. shed; code permits 120 sq. ft., applicant shows 140 sq. ft., Section 1135.02(d). Motion passed 3-0, Mr. Allain abstained from voting. 16-6003; Debbie Price; 24360 Deepwoods Way Representative: Debbie Price, owner; Terry Wescott, Champion Windows Proposal consists of a rear sunroom. The property is zoned One Family Residence C. The following variance is requested: 1. A 6 ft. variance for the rear yard setback; code requires 50 ft., applicant shows 44 ft., Section 1135.08(a). Mr. Aspery stated that the applicant is requesting a variance of 6 ft. to allow for the addition of an 11 ft. x 14 ft. one-story sunroom to the rear of their existing home. The current rear yard setback is 55 feet, the sunroom addition would reduce this number to 44 feet. Code requires a rear yard setback of no less than 50 feet. Ms. Price stated that she hired a contractor to build a sunroom in March. They wanted to be able to sit in the backyard comfortably. Mr. Wescott stated that the room had to be greater than 10 ft. in order for the sunroom to be usable. The existing patio is 12 ft. x18 ft. and the new sunroom is 11 ft. x14ft., which is smaller than average, according to Mr. Wescott. One door will be on the west side and two on the north side. Ms. Meredith said a smaller sunroom that complied with the code would be very difficult to install. Ms. Meredith moved, seconded by Mr. Allain, to grant the following variance as written for 16-6003; Debbie Price; 24360 Deepwoods Way: 1. A 6 ft. variance for the rear yard setback; code requires 50 ft., applicant shows 44 ft., Section 1135.08(a).