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expansion extending 5 feet past the widest portion of the garage. Ms. Birch expressed her need for the driveway expansion due to the width of their vehicles and the impending addition of a new driver and vehicle at their home. Mr. Stash explained how the contractor narrowly missed the deadline to submit under the old zoning code, which would have allowed this expansion without requiring a variance. However, due to the contractor's delay in submitting their pertnit application, the new code was applied and necessitated their variance request. Mr. Raig asked why the applicant does not simply extend the widest portion of their driveway down to the street. Mr. Stash explained that as it currently exists, the widest portion of their driveway is still too narrow to accommodate double-wide parking neax the garage. Mr. Mackey noted his observation that the driveway is indeed too narrow to accommodate their current vehicles. He also added that the side yard has plenty of room for the proposed expansion without negatively impacting the aesthetics of the yard. Mr. Papotto and Mr. Raig agreed that there is plenty of room to accommodate the expansion. Mr. Allain moved, seconded by Mr. Papotto, to grant the following variance for 17-10317; Heidi Birch; 6258 Somerset Drive: 1. A 5 ft. wide variance for the expanded width of a driveway; code permits a driveway to be the width of the attached garage, applicant shows 5 ft. wider than garage, Section 1135.02(2)(c). Motion passed 4-0. COMMERCIAL REQUESTS 17-10109; Doug Yates; 29975 Lorain Road Representatives: Doug Yates; Ward 4 Councilwoman Mary Ellen Hemann, 132 Greenwood Way South Proposal consists of a second detached garage. The property is zoned B-2 Office/Service. The property is used as a single family residence, therefore the standards for accessory structures under Chapter 1135 apply. The following variances are requested: 1. A variance for 2 detached garages; code permits 1, applicant shows 2, Section 1135.02(b)(1). 2. A 567 sq. ft. variance for the floor area of 2 detached gaxages; code permits 750 sq. ft., applicant shows 1,317 sq. ft., Section 1135.02(b)(1)(a). 3. A 199 sq. ft. variance for rear yard lot coverage; code permits 1,237 sq. ft.; applicant shows 1,436 sq. ft., Section 1135.05(b)(2). 4. A 1 ft. variance for a driveway providing access to a detached garage; code permits 12 ft., applicant shows 13 ft., Section 1135.02(b)(2)(c). Mr. Aspery stated that the applicant is requesting multiple variances for their commercially- zoned, yet residentially-used, property located within the B-2 Office/Service District. Despite the commercial zoning designation, the property's residential use requires the residential regulations found in Chapter 1135. If the applicant were proposing a commercial use for the proposed structure, they would have to adhere to the applicable commercial zoning codes in addition to the various State of Ohio requirements for new businesses. He added that the lot is already densely- developed; with an existing detached garage in the rear yard and a small parking lot in the front yard. 4