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? Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of a new garage. The following variances are requested: 1. An S foot 6 inch variance for rear yard setback garage too close to rear yard line (code requires 10' applicant shows 1' 6") section (1135.02 C2). 2. A 10 square foot variance for exceeding allowable square footage of an accessory structure (code permits.390-sq. ft. applicant shows 400-sq. ft.) section (1135.02 D2). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 sections (1135.02 (C2) &(D2)). Chairman Maloney called all interested parties forward to review their request. Mr. Christian, with Classic Home Improvements and Mr. Jarrell the owner of Classic home improvements each came forward to be sworn in and address the request. Mr. Christian showed pictures to show why the garage could not be place to code. The existing garage overlaps the house by 6-feet 9-inches now. If the variances are not granted the garage will be halfway into the back yard. In addition, an existing tree would have to be removed to accommodate the garage. Looking at the garage at the house behind them which is lined up with the existing garage. They will just build the new garage in line with that. The fence is on the applicant's property line so the garage will be about 24-inches from that. The board members indicated that neither the applicants nor the board members know what the distance truly is. NIr. Christian indicted that the owner does not what to have the garage in the middle of the back yard. The existing garage is a one-car garage and the owners need to have a 2-car garage. There was a lengthy discussion regarding the lack of a survey being conducted to determine the property lines for accurate measurements. Mr. Christian invited the engineering department to visit the site and mark off 18-inches from the rear line and sideline and he will follow that. Mr. Kelly remarked that there should be clear definition as to the property line boundaries before the board moves any further with this proposal. Mr. Christian suggested that the garage would be 18-inches away from the rear fence and 1 S-inches from the sideyard. Mr. Kremzar suggested that there is not enough information for this proposal to be ruled on. Mr. Maloney questioned what the building department thought of the measurements. Mr. Rymarczyk indicted that the building department can only go by what is submitted by the applicants. Mr. Maloney suggested that the board could approve the request subject to a survey and the engineering department approving the drainage. Mr. Christian suggested that the downspouts would be connected to the existing drainage system. He further voiced his opinion regarding the cunent codes and how they should be changed. J. Maloriey motioned to grant Berry Paden of 23831 Maple Ridge Road his request for variance (1123.12). Which consists of a new garage as amended and that the following variances are granted: 1. An 8 foot 6 inch variance for rear yard setback garage too close to rear yard line (code requires 10' applicant shows 1' 6") section (1135.02 C2). 2. A 10 square foot variance for exceeding allowable square footage of an accessory structure (code permits 390-sq. ft. applicant shows 400-sq. ft.) section (1135.02 D2). 3. A 3-foot 6-inch sideyard setback variance (code requires 5 ft, applicant shows 1.6 ft), section (1135.02 CZ). Note: the approval is contingent upon the applicant having a survey of the lot done and Engineering Department approving the drainage system proposed for the garage. Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 sections (1135.02 (C2) &(D2)). W. Kremzar seconded the motion, roll call on the motion; J. Konold "Yes" a.nd N. Sergi, T. Kelly, W. Kremzar and J. Maloney "No". Variances I)enied. 6). Audrey Mallov: 4020 Clague Road: WItD -2 Request for variance (1123.12). The proposa] consists of adding a front porch. The following variances are requested: A special permit to add to a non-conforming building (1165.02) 4