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Mr. Burke aslced if the neighbor's objections were the size or location. Mr. Totten and Ms. Geye advised that.it was the size and.location they object too. Mr. Totten reviewed that the neighbors would prefer he follow the natural tree line of the neighborhood. Mr. Normand advised that the Building Departinent advised him that he must state that he is constructing a garage. Mrs. Diver advised that the property could yield a reasonable return and the variance is quite substantial. She aslced how many cars would be stored in the garage. Mr. Normand advised that 10 cars would be stored in the garage. Mrs. Diver advised that the request is 4 times what is allowed by code. Mr. Butra advised that he has no objection to.the request. Prior to the applicant owning the home it was rundown and the applicant has cleaned the home up and upgraded the site quite a bit. Mr. Burlce asked if the applicant loolced at a different size structures as a garage that size would adversely impact the neighborhood. He aslced if the applicant lcnew the garage would not meet code when he purchased the home. Mr. Normand advised that he purchased the lot lalowing he would need a variance for the size of garage he wanted. If the neighbors want the garage moved he would move it baclc further. Mr. Rymarczylc advised that the structure was quite large for a residential neighborhood. The applicant would also have to install a driveway for the garage. Mrs. Sergi aslced if the two sheds on the lots woltld be reinoved once the garage is built. Mr. Normand advised that he would be willing to remove the garage addition and one shed but would lilce to keep one of the sheds. Mrs. Sergi advised that the applicant could purchase a commercial building to store his vehicles in without a variance. Mr. Burke did not feel government services would be adversely affected. Mr. Totten voiced he rented a storage unit to store his vehicle and did not see why the applicant couldn't do the same. J. Burke moved to grant Gary Normand of 6427 McKenzie Road his request for variance (1123.12), which consists of a new garage and that the following variance is granted: 1. A 2,134 square foot variance for combined garage space total on a lot, (code permits 750 sq ft, applicant shows 2,884 sq ft). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section; (1135.02 (c)). N. Sei•gi seconded the motion, which was unanimously denied. 2. Linda Ann Hogue; 24261 Palm Drive: (WRD # 4) Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of a shed. The following variance is requested: 1. A variance for a shed larger than code allows, (code permits 80 sq ft, 8' high, applicant shows 300 sq ft 12' high. )Mhich is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section; (1135.02 (D1)). Note: BZA tabled this request 05-04-06. Mr. Hogue, the owner, Mr. Simon neighbor's financial advisor and Mrs. Hostacky each came forward to be sworn in and address the request. Mr. O'Malley advised that Mr. Simon could not act as Mrs. Hostaelcy's advisor she would have to represent herself. Mr: Burlce aslced if the applicant changed the size of shed he was requesting. Mr. Hogue advised that he lcnew the board didn't want to give him the variance but has no more then what he said at the last meeting. The only other way he can stare his belongings is on the baclc patio and placing a tarp over it protect it. Mr. Burlce read aloud excerpts of the ininutes of June 1, 2006 when the commission aslced him to worlc with the building department to worlc on a smaller size shed. Mr. Hogue indicated that Mr. Peltz came to his home after the June meeting and took picture and told him that the building commissioner would be contacting him. However he never heard from anyone in the building department again until he got his notice. He was not aslced to submit another plan just to wait to hear. Mrs. Diver reviewed that the variance was substantial and reviewed what was allowed by code. Mrs. Sergi aslced if the Building Department lcnew of what was being discussed. Mr. Rymarczyk reviewed that the applicant was allowed by code to construct a second garage up to 350 square feet. However a driveway would be required. The applicant's garage is quite small and he is trying to compromise 2