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?. Ms. Rudolph moved, seconded by Mr. Menser, to table Kathleen Scalis of 27511 Marquette Blvd until meeting next to determine the necessary setiback from the sidewalk which was unanimously approved 5-0. Anthonv & Catherine Laferet; 24255 Elm Road (Ward 4) Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of a garage The following variance is requested a 1%z foot variance for a detached garage too close to a dwelling, code requires 15 ft, applicant shows 13 %2 ft which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section 1135.02 (C2). Mr. Laferet the owner and Councilman Orlowslci each came forward to be sworn in and address the request. Mr. Laferet said that the parlcing pad was approved in 2007 when he upgraded his drive from asphalt to concrete. The value of his property would be increased and the neighboring sites would not be affected by the garage. Mrs. Sergi aslced if the application for the permit showed the garage in the plan when the cement permit was pulled in 2007. Mr. Laferet said the location was replacing a parlcing pad and garage plans were not submitted at that time. However it was always his intent to have the garage over the parlcing pad location when he had the concrete was poured. The cement pad was approved during and after the concrete pouring and it wasn't until he pulled the permit for the garage that he was told the garage needed to be 15 feet from the house. The garage will be constructed with fire rated walls. Mrs. Diver aslced if the plans met ADA handicap requirements as suggested in the owners' letter. Mr. Laferet said that he would have access to/from the house and garage with the new slab and a ramp will be built inside the garage. Mr. Orlowslci said he felt the matter was a inishap which was not intentional and the lot is 300 feet deep so it would not affect neighbors. Mr. Conway said that the code was created in accordance to fire codes and as long as the walls of the garage are fire rated he had no objections. Mr. O'Malley advised that the ADA compliances mentioned was not in play as the issue is strictly the proximity of the two buildings. Ms. Rudolph said she did not thinlc the request was substantial, government services would not be affected, it would not be reasonaUle to require it moved and the garage could not be erected without a variance. The remaining board inembers voiced their agreement to the request as it was not substantial. Mrs. Sergi moved, seconded by Mrs. Bellido, to grant as amended Anthony & Catherine Laferet of 24255 Elm Road a 1%z foot variance for a detached garage too close to a dwelling, code requires 15 ft, applicant shows 13 %Z ft which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section 1135.02 (C2), conditioned upon the garage having fire rated walls installed which was unanimously approved 5-0. NON-RESIDENTIAL APPEALS ANl) REQUESTS: COIVIS08-0006: Hampton Inn; SW corner of Countrv Club Blvd & Columbia Rd: (Ward 4 Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of a lighting and signage The following variances are requested: 1. A variance for an additional wall sign, code permits 1 applicant shows 2, section 1163.27 a. 2. An 8 inch variance for a wall sign higher than code allows (type "B" North elevation), code permits 4 ft applicant shows 4 ft 8 inches, section 1163.28 c. 3. A 1 foot 6 inch variance for a wall sign higher than code allows (type "A" South elevation), code permits 4 ft applicants shows 5 ft 6 inches, section 1163.28 c. Mr. Kerr with Atwell-Hiclcs, Mr. Moffa witlz Omni Hospitality and Mrs. Aimstrong a neighbor each caine forward to be sworn in and address the request. Mr. Kerr said his clients would lilce