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, Mrs. Jack suggested that half the garden would have to be removed to put up the garage. Mr. Peterson questioned that if the owners need the garage only lfoot higher then why does the plans show 19feet high. Mr. Dickson suggested that it was a mistake it will only be lfoot higher. J. Maloney motioned to grant Donald & Francine Dickson of 5907 Columbia Rd. their request for variance 1123.12 as amended. Which consists of an addition to existing garage. The following variances are requested: 1. A 1.9 foot variance for side yard setback, (code requires 5ft applicant shows 3.3ft), section (1135.02 D 4). 2. A 4.3 foot variance for height of garage, (code permits 15ft, applicant shows 19.3), section (1135.02 C1). 3. A 1758 Square Foot variance for the size of garage, (code allows 750sq ft applicant shows 2408 sq. ft), section (1135.02 C1). 4. A variance to construct an accessory building prior to the construction of the permanent dwelling, section (1135.02). 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). The motion was seconded by W. Kremzar and unanimously denied. Varaances Denied. Note: After the motion was completed Mr. Dickinson questioned if they could just raise the height of the existing garage. The board suggested that they talk to the building department. 7. Angela Schafer; 5325 Porter Rd. Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of a detached garage. The following variance is requested: A 6 foot variance for rear yard setback, (code requires 10', applicant shows 4'. NOTE: This proposal needs to be heard by the Landmarks Commission as it is located within the historical district. Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section, (1135.02 D4). Vice Chairman Maloney called al1 interested parties forward and reviewed the variance requested. The oath was administered to Miss. Schafer, the owner and Mr. Soukup, Miss. Schafers uncle, who came forward to review the request. Mr. Rymarczyk indicated that the proposal would not need to go before The Landmarks Commission. NIr. Maloney questioned if they would need to use firewalls on the garage. Mr. Rymarczyk indicated "no", as they would be 3feet from the property line and as long as they do not have any opening in the sidewall firewalls would not be required. Miss Scha£er indicated that there would be glass block used on the side of the garage that would face the home. No further comments were made. W. Kremzar motioned to grant Angela Schafer of 5325 Porter Rd. her request for variance (1123.12), which consists of a detached garage and that the following variance be granted: A 6 foot variance for rear yard setback, (code requires 10', applicant shows 4'). 5