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foot building. Mrs. Timms stated that the color of the garage was changed to accommodate Mr. Crabs and they addressed the drainage issues brought up. Attorney Gareau cross examined the applicant questioning how far from Mr. Crabs house the garage would be placed, how close the garage is to the applicants own house, if the applicant could use his land if the variance is not granted, asked if applicant felt the garage would adversely impact Mr. Crabs, applicant was asked if he discussed the size of garage or how close it would be to the crabs home with Mr. Crabs, applicant was asked if he was aware of the land being residential and that zoning codes exist and would have to be followed when he purchased the house in 2002. A brief discussion regarding Mr. Crabs 10 acre horse farm existing in the area prior to the area being zoned residential and the smells blown over from Mr. Crabs horse barn. It was stated that the topography and drainage issues had existed as long as the farm was in place. The attorney asked if the applicant could store cars in an 800 square foot garage. The applicant stated that he could not store his four classic cars and the three cars driven by him and his wife in an 800 square foot garage. It was discussed that at landmarks the applicant stated that he was going to use the garage as a workshop and house band saws, sanders, grinders and other power tools. The applicant indicated that those tools are required for his hobby. Mr. Gross was brought forward to be sworn in and review the request. Mr. Gross voiced that no matter where you live there is drainage issues. Gravel will drain water quicker then hard driveway. He will see the garage from his home and has no objections to the garage. The attorney cross examined Mr. Gross asking if he knew the garage was only 200 feet from Mr. Crabs home and if he would want a garage that size 200 feet from his house. Mr. Gross stated that he was not aware it was that close to Mr. Crabs home. The board questioned if the garage was closer to Mr. Crabs horse barn or his home. Mr. Crabs stated it was 150 feet from horse barn and 200 feet from his house. The applicant indicated that at the request of the Landmarks Commission there will be landscaping around three sides of the garage which will buffer Mr. Crabs view. Mr. Crabs presented a site plan which was marked (Crabs submit exhibit A 7/7/04 Dr.), he reviewed were his home is located, Mr. Timms home and Mr. Gross's home. Using an engineering scale Mr. Crabs stated that the garage would be 190 feet from his front door and 300 feet from Mr. Timms back door. Mr. Crabs voiced that he did not want a working garage that close to his home. He suggested that the applicant could reduce the size of the garage and move it closer to his own home. It was disclosed that Mr. Crabs is a registered Engineer and assured the board that the plan presented was an accurate plan of the area. Mr. Grabs stated that an asphalt driveway has a runoff of 85% to 95% and a gravel driveway runoff is 65% to 75% so gravel has 10% less runoff then asphalt. He stated he took his figures from city code 927. 08 and presented copies to the board which were marked (Crabs submit exhibit B 7/7/04 Dr). Mr. Timms was given a copy of the Crabs submit exhibit B 7/7/04 Dr. and indicated that he had a copy of the City Engineers report. Mr. Crabs voiced that the applicant is asking for 2.6 times what the code allows. He felt that his property would be devalued as well as the neighborhood. Mr. Crabs submitted photographs of his backyard as well as Mr. Timms backyard and front drive which were marked (Crabs submit exhibits C, D& E 7/7/04 Dr.). Mr. Crabs reviewed each photo submitted and felt that the garage would increase the amount of standing water in his yard. Mr. Crabs then read allowed the City Engineers letter regarding drainage issues which need to be addressed. Mr. Crabs voiced the size detention basin he thought the Timms would need and indicated that that would be very expensive as soil conditions and tests need to be conducted. The applicant read allowed Regulations for detached garages which he received from the Building Department. A private detached garage shall be located not less than 15-feet from any dwelling on the same lot or adjacent lots and his garage is a lot further than that from the neighbor's home. Mr. Timms asked Mr. Crabs if he knew many residential lots in North Olmsted which had working horse 6