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the neighborhood and adversely impacted the applicants' neighbors. The addition would not follow the spirit and intent of the zoning code as the variances being requested are substantial. The applicants purchased the home with full knowledge of the size of the home and the character of the neighborhood. She questioned what the hardship was which required the variances. Mrs. Brown said that the plan is what her client wanted. Mr. Burke asked if the applicant wanted to alter the request back to what was granted in 2005 as the proposed footprint was too large. A brief discussion as to what variances should be eliminated or altered took place. Mr. Burke again questioned if the applicant wanted an opportunity to be tabled and return with a new set of plans. Mrs. Brown advised that her client wished to revisit the size of the modifications/addition. J. Burke moved to table Joe & Vickie Mate of 23281 Marnon Road their request for variances for up to 60 days. N. Sergi seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. 2. Joseph & Linda Ann Ho,gue; 24261 Palm Drive: (WRD # 4) Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of a shed. The following variances are requested: 1. An 64 square foot variance for a storage shed larger than code permits, (code permits 80 sq ft, applicant shows 144 sq ft), section (113 5.02 (D 1)). 2. A 1 foot 6 inch variance for a storage shed higher than code permits, (code permits 8' applicant shows 9.6'), section (1135.02 (D3)). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section; (1135.02 (D 1)) and (1135.02 (D 3)). Note: BZA denied the applicants larger request on 6/29/06 and tabled the matter on 08/03/06. Mr. Hogue the owner came forward to be sworn in and address the request. Mr. Hogue advised that the new shed is much smaller and lower than what was first requested. He has tried to work with the city to choose a shed that would be reasonable and still meet his needs. Mrs. Sergi advised that she, appreciated the applicant's efforts in working with the board in decreasing the size of the shed. J. Burke moved to grant Joseph Hogue of 24261 Palm Drive his request for variance (1123.12), which consists of a shed and the following variances are granted: 1. A 64 square foot variance for a storage shed larger than code permits, (code permits 80 sq ft, applicant shows 144 sq ft), section (1135.02 (Dl)). 2. A 1 foot 6 inch variance for a storage shed higher than code permits, (code permits 8' applicant shows 9.61), section (1135.02 (D3)). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section; (1135.02 (D 1)) and (1135.02 (D 3)). N. Sergi seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. 3. Willaam Guist; 3936 Dover Center Road: (WRD # 1) Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of a new shed. The following variances are requested: 1. A 60 square foot variance for -a shed larger than code allows, (code permits 120 sq ft, applicant shows 180 sq ft), section (1135.02 D1)). 2. A 5 inch variance for a shed higher than code allows, (code permits 9', applicant shows 9' S"), section (1135.02 (D1)). Which is in v.iolation of Ord. 90-125 section (1135.02 (D1)). Note: Shed was installed without a permit being issued. Mr. & Mrs. Guist the owners came forward to be sworn in and address the request. Mr. Guist presented his handicap card for his disability and letters from his abutting neighbors sta.ting they had no objections to the existing shed. They were not aware that a permit was required to construct the shed as they were just replacing the dilapidating shed that was there. Although the shed is lager then what was there the size is needed to hold the driving mower that his wife uses to maintain the yard as he can no longer maintain his yard. The new shed was constructed by him and his sons and designed 3