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Mr. Reik said the fence would be replacing the wooden fence which was removed and be placed 6 to 8 feet inward from the sidewalk. Mrs. Diver said she did not object and understood why a fence was being requested. Mr. Lopez felt if the fence was 5 feet from the sidewalk the request was reasonable. Ms. Rudolph believed that the intent of the code would be upheld by granting the variance and asked if the motion should be conditioned upon a new site plan being submitted showing a minimum of 5 feet from the sidewalk. Mr. Gareau confirmed that the motion should contain those requirements. Ms. Rudolph moved, seconded by Mrs. Bellido, to grant Robert & Janet Reik of 28565 Windsor Drive an 18 inch variance for a fence higher than allowed within a 25 foot setback on a corner lot; code permits 30 inches, applicant show 48 inches, section 1135.02(f)(1), conditioned upon a new site plan being submitted showing the fence maintaining a minimum distance of 5 feet from the sidewalk at the southern point of the property, which was approved 5-0. 5teven & Loraine Hribar; 6017 Stearns Road: Request for variance (1123.12); proposal consists of a new detached garage. The following variance is requested: A 120 square foot variance for total square footage of garages in combination; code permits 750 sq ft, applicant show 870 sq ft, section 1135.02(c)(3). Note: existing attached garage is 280 sq ft, proposed new detached garage is 590 sq ft, proposed tota1870 sq ft. Mrs. Hribar and Mr. D'Amico, the contractor, were sworn in. Mr. D'Amico said the homeowners have an attached single car garage which can not house their three cars and recreational vehicles. The home is located on Stearns Road which has become a four lane road making it impossible to back out of the drive or maneuver their vehicles. The proposed garage will be located behind the home and will be 20 feet wide by 34 feet deep to fit the narrow but deep lot. The garage includes a 6 foot covered patio and enough area to maneuver vehicles so they can safely exit onto Stearns Road. All downspouts will connect to the new storm water system which was recently installed at the street line to ensure water runoff is contained. Mr. Mitchell said he did not object to the second garage and the manner in which it is being designed will fit into the neighborhood and aesthetically fit the layout of the property. He agreed that onsite maneuverability was needed to exit the site safely. Mrs. Bellido felt the lot could accommodate the garage and the design would fit the lot's layout. Ms. Rudolph agreed that the street traffic was such that the request was warranted as it would not adversely affect the neighborhood. Mr. Lopez said once he visited the location he understood the need to house their vehicles and ensure a method was provided to allow vehicles to turn around to leave the site. Mrs. Diver said after viewing the site and trying to back out of the drive onto the street she understood the need for the variance. Governmental services will not be affected and the spirit and intent of the code would be followed granting the variance. There is no other method than seeking a variance for the garage and turn around. Mrs. Sergi said the board appreciated the applicant's efforts to minimize the size of the garage by adding the covered patio and the neighborhood will not be affected by the request. 2