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Motion passed 4-0. 16-6021; Paul Accordino; 25747 Butternut RidLFe Road Representative: Paul Accordino, owner Proposal consists of a new attached garage. The property is zoned One Family Residence A. The following variance is requested: 1. A 329 sq. ft. variance for an attached garage; code permits 750 sq. ft., applicant shows 1,079 sq. ft., Section 1135.02(c)(3). Mr. Aspery stated that the applicant is requesting an area variance of 329 sq. ft. for a proposed attached garage. Code permits an attached garage no larger than 750 sq. ft. With the current submission, the applicant has moved the previously approved detached garage directly south along the driveway to adjoin the existing house, thereby requiring a separate area variance addressing this attached structure. Mr. Accordino stated that he moved the garage to the house to decrease his construction costs. The new proposal is slightly larger than his prior submittal. The location will be the same location of the garage that was removed prior to his ownership. The garage is set up in a T-shape to balance between the front and back of the home. The impact on surrounding properties would be minimal since there was a garage there previously. The proposed garage will be directly next to the neighbor to the east and the neighbor to the west would be unable to see it. The continued roof line will fit the character of other houses in the neighborhood. The garage will appear to be a two car garage but will also be two car lengths deep. The garage will have 3 cars in it and provide a workspace for the applicant. Mr. Gareau clarified that the applicant will no longer be building the detached garage; therefore the prior variance that was granted would be void once the attached garage is built. The proposal includes a second story living space as well. Mr. Allain pointed out that the size increase is minimal and he believed it will look better than the previous submittal, Mr. Papotto agreed. Ms. Meredith clarified that the existing 14 ft. x 10 ft. structure at the rear of the property would remain and the temporary shed would be removed once the project was complete. Ms. Meredith pointed out dimensions of the current proposal in relation to house dimension in addition to the shed storage. The applicant believed the man-door on the front of the garage would balance with the dormers of the home. Mr. Raig added that the proposal would enhance the home. Mr. Raig moved, seconded by Mr. Allain, to grant the following variance as written for 16- 6021; Paul Accordino; 25747 Butternut Ridge 12oad: 1. A 329 sq. ft. variance for an attached garage; code perffiits 750 sq. ft., applicant shows 1,079 sq. ft., Section 1135.02(c)(3). 1VYotion passed 3-1, Ms. Meredith voted no. COMMERCIAL APPEALS AND REQUESTS 16-5995; Cornerstone Plaza; 23420 Lorain Road Representative: John Swidrak, AODK, 17036 Madison Ave, Lakewood Proposal consists of a new ground sign. The property is zoned General Retail Business. The following variances are requested: 1. A 45 sq. ft. variance for ground sign area; code permits 50 sq. ft., applicant shows 95 sq. ft., Section 1163.27(c).