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Bernard Mihalik was sworn in. Mr. Mihalik said the parcel is two acres with a 10' x 10' garden shed which can not accommodate his yard equipment. He would like a second shed 12' x 16' to store his lawn equipment and other items which are currently stored in the garage. The shed will be placed 250 feet behind the home so it will not affect the neighborhood nor be seen by neighbors. He spoke with his neighbors and they had no objections. Mr. Mitchell said the parcel is quite deep and the shed will be towards the back of the property which backs up to I-480. He has no objections to the request as both sheds combined are less than the applicant would be allowed for a pole barn. Board members requested clarification of the placement of the shed and its proximity to the existing stone fireplace. Mr. Mihalik reviewed that the shed would be to the rear of the lot beyond the patio. The lot is very large and can easily accommodate both sheds therefore the board had no objections. Mrs. Bellido movecl, seconded by Mr. Lopez, to grant Bernard li'Iihalik of 24284 Matick Road A variance for a seeond storage shed on a lot; code permits one (1), applicant shows two, Section 1135.02(d)(1) which passed 4-0. Edward Vento; 3908 Walter Raod Request for variance. Proposal consists of replacing existing garage; the following variance is requested: A 2 ft. variance for a detached garage too close to side lot line; code requires 5 ft., applicant shows 3 ft., Section 1135.02(c)(2). Note: Existing garage (damaged by fallen tree) is currently 4 ft. from property line. Edward and Marge Vento and Gerard Springer were sworn in. Mr. Vento said his garage was destroyed by an ice storm and needs to be replaced. The garage was built to code however zoning codes changed. Building a garage on the original foundation is grandfathered however they are requesting a 26' x 28' garage instead of 25' x 25'. The existing shed will be removed and not replaced. If the garage is moved towards his home the last of the mature trees would have to be removed and the driveway reconfigured. He submitted photos of the area between the garage and fence. Mr. Springer said he supports his neighbor's request and welcomed the improvement. Mrs. Sergi read the letter from Mr. & Mrs. Molls stating they had no objections to the request. Mr. Mitchell requested clarification as to the distance of the garage to the property line as the applicant said 46" and the drawings show 48". Mr. Vento said the correct measurement is 46" from the corner of the existing garage to the property line. Mr. Mitchell said that the variance would then need to be for 2 ft 2 inches which will still leave enough room to be maintained. Mr. Vento said the area between the fence and garage will have river stone rocks to eliminate weeds. Mr. Mitchell aslced if the garage would include downspouts and be tied into the storm line. Mr. Vento said there would be a drain in the floor of the garage as well as two downspouts which will be placed to code. Mrs. Diver said she is concerned the area between the fence and garage will not be maintained and felt the garage should be moved a minimum of one foot. Mr. Lopez said he had the same concern however if there is river stone used to eliminate weeds he doesn't obj ect. Mrs. Sergi agreed with Mr. Lopez that if the shed is removed and river rocks used there would be no maintenance issues. Mrs. Bellido moved, seconded by 1VIr. Lopez, to grant Edward Vento of 3908 Walter Road a two 2 ft. 2 inch variance for a detached garage too close to side lot line; code requires 5 2