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6. David Kohl; 4592 Lansing Drive: Request for variance (1123.12). Proposal consists of a second detached garage. The following variance is required: 1. A variance for a second detached garage, (1135.02 C 3). ` 2. An 1106sq ft variance for both detached garages total square footage, (Code permits 750sq ft, applicant requests 1856sq ft), (1135.02 C 1). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 sections (1135.02 C 1& 3). Chairman Gomersall called all interested parties forward and reviewed the variances being requested. Mr. Kohl, the applicant, Mr. Wagner, a neighbor, and Mr. Stramer a prospective buyer came forward to review the proposal. Mr. Gomersall asked Mr. Kohl to explain why he needed such a big garage. Mr. Kohl indicated that he collected cars and needed a place to store them. He suggested he did not run a business from his home. Mr. Wagner suggested he was in the process of selling his home to Mr. Stramer and asked if the case could be tabled until Mr. Stramer took possession of the home. Mr. Wagner indicated he was concerned about the size of the proposed garage and where the water would drain. Mr. Stramer suggested he was also concerned about the drainage. Mr. Kohl suggested the garage would have downspouts and his yard did not drain off onto his neighbors lots. Mr. Kohl suggested the garage would be 30 feet from the back of the lot, and 13'feet off the side yard. Mr. Koberna reviewed that the garage would be 30'feet from the rear of the lot and asked how close the new garage would be to the existing garage. Mr. Kremzar asked how many cars were presently on the lot. Mr. Kohl indicated there were 6 cars outside the existing garage, 3 cars in the existing garage, and 2 cars that are stored in Lakewood. NIr. Kremzar asked how many cars would be stored in the new garage. Mr. Kohl indicated there would be about 8 cars stored in the new garage. Mr. Koberna asked if electric and gas would be added to the garage. Mr. Kohl implied that he would not be adding electricity or gas to the garage, it would only house the cars that he collects. Mr. Maloney suggested the garage was too large and should be reduced in size. Mr. Gomersall indicated he also felt the garage would be too big. Mr. Koberna asked if there was a ditch in the back of the proposed garage. Mr. Kohl indicated that there was an open ditch in the back of the lot that collected water from the area. Mr. Gomersall suggested the proposed garage was the size of a house. Mr. Kremzar questioned the possibility of there being a fire hazard with so many cars in the garage. Mr. Kohl suggested there would not be any gas in any of the cars stored in the garage. Mr. Gareau suggested the applicant should be made aware that as it stands now he doesn't look like he has three votes, and he could think about downsizing the garage to see if the board members would be receptive to a smaller size garage. Mr. Gomersall suggested the size of the proposed garaje was too big for a residential area. He also let the applicant know that he had received two letters from his neighbors, which both indicated they were against the size of the proposed garage. Mr. Wagner commented for the record he was against the variances being asked for also. Mr. Maloney suggested a 24' x 24'foot garage. Mr. Kohl suggested he really needed room for at least 6 cars that were needed to be stored. He repeated that the garage would only be used for storage. Mrs. Kohl came forward and was sworn in and asked what size the board would like to see. Mr. Gomersall suggested 24' x 24' foot would be something the board could live with. Mr. Kohl indicated that if 24' x 24'foot was the biggest the board would go then he would go with that size of a garage. J. Maloney motioned to grant David Kohl of 4592 Lansing Drive his request for variance (1123.12). Which consists of a second detached garage, and that the following variances be granted as agreed to: 1. A variance for a second detached garage, that will be 24' x 24' feet in size as agreed upon. 3