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NOTE: A) Guest/summer home presently on parcel. B) New configuration of garage would be 87sq ft smaller than present garage. C) Other accessory structures include pool building 4743sq ft, and guesthouse 864sq ft. D) The total lot is 61,855sq ft, total buildings are 8,015sq ft. This is a little less than 13% lot coverage. Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 sections, (1135.02 D 4), (1135.02 C1) and ( 1135.02). Vice Chairman Maloney called all interested parties forward and reviewed the variances requested. The oath was administered to Mr. & Mrs. Dickson the owners, and the following residents: Mr. Bees, Mr. & Mrs. Jack, Miss. Hochhauser, Mrs. Paracskar, and Mr. Peterson who came forward to review the request. Mr. Maloney remarked that the applicant would speak first, then the neighbors could address their concerns. Mr. Koberna questioned where the house would be located on the lot. Mr. Rymarczyk reviewed that there were two lots, which are not consolidated and that the property was situated in both Olmsted Township and North Olmsted. NIr. Dickson showed pictures of the lot and indicated that the existing shed, and picnic area as well as one of the existing garages would be removed. The new garage would be placed on the opposite side of the existing garage with the door height raised to accommodate a 5`'' wheel. They will also be building a home on the lot, by the pool area. Clarification was given as to what part of the property was in North Olmsted. Mr. Jack a neighbor indicated that he had three concerns. One is how close the garage would be to his home. Second the variance notice indicates the roof to be 17 feet high and the blue prints show 19feet high. The township is going to give up land for the parcel. Mr. Kremzar questioned how Mr. Jack could say Olmsted Township was going to do an annexation. W. Jack indicated that Olmsted Township showed him plans that said they were giving up the land. Mr. Gareau indicated that he was not aware of any annexations. 1V1r. Koberna questioned what the Jack's would see from their home. Mrs. Jack commented that they would see the side of the new garage and that the height of the garage would be higher then their home. Mr. Peterson indicated that he would like to know what is going on. If the land is in Olmsted Township then why does North Olmsted takes care of it. Mrs. Beess questioned what would happen to the ravine neat to their lot. Mrs. Dickson assured her neighbors nothing would be done to alter the ravine. Mr. Konold indicated that the board could not address the future home, but he believes that the lot would be to cluttered. Mrs. Dickson indicated that the guesthouse, picnic area and garage would be coming down. Mrs. Jack questioned what would happen to the garden and trees presently on the lot. Mrs. Dickson indicated that some of the trees would be removed and the asphalt area would be changed. Mr. Peterson is concerned about the proposed new drives. Mr. Koberna reviewed that they could only review the garage. Mrs. Dickson indicated that the garage needed to be moved for the future home. Mr. Jack reviewed that the new garage would be shorter than the existing one. Mr. Gareau questioned how big the parcel was. Mr. Dickson indicated that it was about 5:9 acres. Mr. Gareau questioned what area of the parcel would be used. Mr. Dickson reviewed that part of the parcel was valley so it would not be used. Mrs. Jack suggested that she is concerned that the garage is going to be to close to her home. Mr. Kremzar questioned why the new garage is not going to be put in the same place. Mrs. Dickson commented to accommodate the future home. Mr. Maloney indicated that he felt that the garage should be brought into code. Mr. Koberna indicated that there has to be a better way to construct the garage and home. There is also safety concerns of gas tanks. 4