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no. Variance Granted. Mrs. Sergi voiced that she felt the large shed would be obtrusive to abutting neighbors as it would be fully visible from the street. 3. John Muruhv Jr.; 6250 Stearns Road: (WR.D #3) Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of a new garage. The following variance is requested: 1. A 370 square foot variance for a garage (detached) larger than code allows, (code permits 750 sq ft, applicant shows 1120 sq ft). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section; (1135.02 (C)). Note: Existing attached garage space (420 sq ft) will be converted to living space by December 2007. This date may be negotiable depending appraval and completion of newly proposed garage. Mr. Murphy came forward to be swarn in and address the request. Mr. Murphy reviewed that his intention was to use an existing pad from a previous barn and he would add an 8' x 16' slab to square off the foundation. The new garage would then be 40' x 28' and 14' 8" tall. Mrs. Diver questioned if the garage wauld be used as a business and what the size of the lot was. Mr. Murphy stated fliat the garage would not be used as a business and his Iot is .8 acres. The size of the proposed garage is to accommodate his truck which is 20 feet Iong and store his boat. Mrs. Sergi asked if there were other sheds on the lot and Mr. Burke asked who would build the garage. Mr. Murphy advised that there is a shed 6-foot behind the existing garage and he would build the garage himself. He spoke to a few of his neighbors and they had no objections to the gazage. Mrs. Diver felt that the neighborhood would not be adversely affected by the proposed garage as the lot abutted I-480 and a side street. . J. Burke moved to grant John Mupphy Jr. of 6250 Stearns Road his request for variance (1123.12), which consists of a new garage and the folIowing variance9 is grantede 1. A 370 scguare foot variance fmr a garage (detached) larger tlran code allows, (code permits 750 sq ft, applicant shows 1120 sq ft). ' W6ich is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section; (1135.02 (Q). N. Sergi seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. Variance Granted 4. Sharon Coonev; 3270 W. 231st :(M # 2) Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of removing existing garage and constructing a new garage and addition to home. The following variance is requested: 1. A 17 foot variance for a house too close to the side yazd lot line, (code requires 25', applicant shows 8'). Which is in violation of Ord. 94-125 section; (1135.06 (B)). Ms. Cooney, and her brother Mr. Cooney each came forwazd to be sworn in and address the request. Ms. Cooney advised that her garage needed to be replaced and she would like the garage tumed to be attached to her home with a driveway entrance along Maple Ridge Road. The existing breezeway would be removed. Mr. Burke advised that both the Building Commissioner and Police Ciuef believe that the proposed curb-cut along Maple Ridge woulsl be a safety hazagd to pedestrian traffic. Nds. Cooney advised ihat her garage was in place prior to the street being installed and due to the heavy traffic along W. 23 I" trying to get out of her driveway has become a safety issue for her. Mr. Conway advised that the face of the garage is only 8 feet from the sidewalk and he and the Police Chief are comcerned that a car backing out of the garage vvould cross the sidewalk before the car is out of the garage and pedestrians on the sidewalIc would not be seen. He aiso suggested that even if the variance was granted the curb cut may not be allowed by the Engineering Department. H[e suggested that if the curb-cut was cut closer to W 231 st and the driveway angled to the garage it could eliminate the safety concern. Mr. Dubelko advised the he would not recommend granting a variance without resoiving the concems of the curb-cut to ensure the city is not placed in a bad position. He suggesfed the board place a condition as to how the curb cut is to be addressed. Mr. Maloney felt that the existing curb-cut should be used and the entrance to the garage face W. 2315` 2