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• Ms Cooney said that she had no objections to using the existing curb-cut as long as she could have a two car garage atta.ched to the home. Mr. Cooney advised that he would use the existing cuPb-cut along W 231 't as reeommended. Mr. Conway advised that if the existing curb-cut is used he had no objections to the vaxiance reqtaest. J. MaImney moved to gramt Sharon Cooney of 3270 W. 231gt her request for variance (1123.12), wlanch consists of a°effioving exis4ing garage ancfl constructing a new garage and addition to laome and the foflowang varaamce9 is granted as amended: 1. A17 foot varnancc for a house too close to the side yard lot line, (cocie requires 251, applicant shvws 81). MThacia as in violation of Ord. 90-125 section; (1135006 (B))a Conditfioned upon the Engineerang Departments approvafl of the gaaage entrance facing W 231g` anc& existurg curb-cut along'VV 231st is used. I)ownspouts are to be tied into an underground storm seever. J. Burke secvnded the motion, whach vvas unanimoamsly approved. 5. Lnnda Ann Hmgaxe; 24261 Pahn Drriveo ('VVRD # 4) , Request for variance (1123.12). 7['he proposal consists of a shed. , The following variance is requested: 1. A variarice for a shed larger than code allows, (code permits 80 sq ft, 8' high, applicant shows 300 sq ft 12' high. VVhich is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section; (1135.02 (D1)). Mr. Hogue the owner, Mr. Siixion, a.nd Ms. Hostaclcy, a neighbor each camQ forward to be sworn in asid address the request. Mrr. Hogue advised that he wou1d like a shed in back of his home. He would like to place the shed in line with the garages on eithep side of his property. The garages on either side of his property aze iwo %z caz garages. The shed is required as his mother passed away and he needs to remove his belongings from her home and has no place to store them at his home. The roof would be a hip roof to match the neighbors' garages. Mrs. 5ergi questioned if the shed vvould be in line with the neighbors' garages. Mr. Hogue advised that his garage is too small and he has no attic or basement to store his ladders and tools. Ivirs. Diver questioned if the size of the shed could be deereased as what was being requested was 4 times larger then aliowed by eode. Mr. Hogue advised that the size was chosen to house his ladders and tools. iVls. Hostacky submitted a letteY to chaiaman 1Vlaloney wlnich he read aloud. Tbe letter voiced Ms. I3mstacky's concem.s that the large buYlding vvould be used to house a business or a second living space. The letter questioraed if there would be plumbing or the struchue be rented out as housing. Mr. Hogue believed that the neighbors' complaint was due to past troubles with his cats which have died and he didn't complain when she btailt her over sized deck without a building permit. He believed her comments vvere unfounded. 1VIr. 5imon vaiced that the shed was too large and Tvdr. Fiogue eould rent a storage space. The shed is much larger than code allows. Mr. Conway voiced that the shed was 4 times larger then allowed by code. Ivlrs. Diver believed that the property could yield a reasonable return without the variance. The variance is substantial as it is 4 times largea then allovved by code. The neighborhood would be altered by such a large shed. Mr. Hogue does not believe that the shed would adversely affect the neighbors. M[r. Burke voieed that the owner has had knowledge of codes and a shed can be built just not so big. The government services would not be affected but there are ather methods besides such large variaaices. Mrs. Daver questioraed if the applicant couisl pOSSibly work with the Building Depaatment by decreasing the requesteci shed size. A/tr. I3ogue questioned what size shed the board would 6e vviliing to allow laim. Mr. Burke suggested that he couId build the S' x 9' shed or. work with the Building Department to request a shed which `vould be more conducive to the area. N1r. Hogue agreed to meet with the Buildiaig Department and return the fofllowing montlfl if needed. N. Sergi mmved to table Mr. Hogue of 24261 I'alffi Drive to allow the applicant to wmrk with the BlIfl10j111g I)epaIt'tBtl@Hlt tO fihd a ffiOY'e Y't'a3Od9abl@ S1Zed Shed. M. Diwer secoadecl the motion, evhach was unanimously approved.