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N. Sergi moved to grant Scott Manley of 5257 Dover Center Road his request for _ variance (1123.12), which consists of a patio cover and that the following variance is granted: 1. A 6 foot variance for an accessory structure too close to rear property line, (code requires 10', applicant shows 4'). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section (1135.02 (D 4)). W. Kremzar seconded the motion which vvas unanimously approved. 5. Jason & Danielle Timms; 25527 Butternut Ridge Road: (VVRD 4) Request for variance (1123.12). Proposal consists of building a detached garage. The following variances are requested: 1. A 1973 square foot variance for total square foot of all garages on a lot, (code permits 750 sq. ft., applicant shows 2723 sq. ft.), section (1135.02 (C 3)). 2. A variance for a 750 foot gravel driveway and 40' x 40' gravel turnaround, (code permits 0, applicant shows expanding existing drive), section (1161.11 (A)). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 sections (1135.02 (C 3)) and (1161.11 (A)). Note: Existing attached garage is 17' x 19' (323 sq. ft.) applicant shows adding a new detached garage 60' x 40' (2400 sq. ft.). Chairman Maloney called all interested parties forward to review the request. Mr. & Mrs. Timms the owners, Mr. Crabs, a neighbor and Mr. Garearu Sr., Mr. Crabs attorney each came forward to be sworn in and review the request. The applicant indicated that after meeting with the Assistant Engineer regarding drainage issues the garage will be 30-feet from the rear yard line. The applicant indicated that an underground stone catch basin 5 feet deep and 15' x 15' would be installed and the engineer's recommendations would be followed. The applicants own and work on classic cars, they currently have 4 classic cars that they would like to house in the garage as well as the three cars they currently drive. Currently the owners have to rent storage garages to house the classic cars and he would like them in the new garage so he can work on them. If the 40' x 60' garage is granted he will remove the dilapidating shed that is currently in the backyard. The applicant also indicated he needs room to store, picnic tables, log splitters, yard tools, riding mower, hobby tools, and a utility trailer. The applicant indicated that they live in the historical district and received a certificate of appropriateness from the Landmark Commission. He would like to be allowed to have the gravel driveway and the garage as sized. If a hard surface driveway is required two trees which are 50 years old would have to be removed. Landmarks stated that they would prefer one building not multiple buildings and they do not want the garage seen from street. The applicant believes that it would help them clean the yard and it would not be visible from the street. They do not believe that the garage would take away from the historical district and the gravel drive would help the drainage issues Mr. Crabs has. Mr. O'Malley advised that the criteria for the Landmarks Commission are different from that of the Board of Zoning Appeals. He asked if the clerk provided the Board of Zoning Appeals members copies of the certificate of appropriateness or excerpts of the minutes. The clerk advised that the Board of Zoning Appeals members received an excerpt of the June 14, 2004 Landmark minutes pertaining to the Timms certificate of appropriateness granted. The clerk advised that the original certificate of appropriateness is submitted to the Building Department as soon as it is granted. The applicant submitted a copy of the certificate of appropriateness which was marked (Timms exhibit A 7/7/04 Dr.) The applicant stated that although the garage is big it does not exceed 20% rear yard coverage. If the garage was based on 20% of the rear yard total coverage which is 96 feet wide and 480 feet long and 20% of that would allow a 9,216 square foot structure and they are asking for a 2400 square 5