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farms on them. Mr. Crabs indicated that his farm was a horse farm before North Olmsted became a City therefore, although it is not a permitted use now it is allowed. Mr. Timms asked Mr. Crabs were in the city code does it state his garage has to be more than 200 feet from Mr. Crabs house. The applicant indicated that he did not want to argue all night, he -- received a certificate of appropriateness from Landmarks and if the garage is moved forward to much he has to return to landmarks. The board asked how a gravel driveway would be contained. The applicant indicated that he would use railroad ties to frame in the gravel driveway. Mr. Gareau Sr. reviewed different criteria standards for granting variances and stated that he did not believe that the property or applicants presentation met those criteria's. The board asked what size garage would be sufficient for the applicant. Mr. Timms stated that he had discussed a 36' x 40' garage for the cars but would like it a little bigger to accommodate tools, and lawn equipment. Mr. Crabs stated that if the garage decreased to 36' x 40', is located by the dog house, the existing shed is removed, the driveway is half as long so the runoff would be half as much and the stone basin is put in place then he would support the plan. Mr. Rymarczyk voiced that the size of the garage was quite large for a residential area. The board asked why a hard surfaced drive would not be constructed. Mr. Timms indicated that gravel would address drainage better than a hard surface and as he indicated earlier he would have to remove two 50-year old trees to accommodate a hard surface drive and submitted a photo of the trees marked (Timms trees exhibit C 7/7/04 Dr.). W. Kremzar enoved to graret Jason c& Danielle Timms of 25527 Butternut Ridge Road their request for variance (1123,12), which consists of build'ang a detached garage and that the following variances are granted as arnended: 1. A 1973 square foot variance for total square foot of all garages on a lot, (code permits 750 sq. ft., applicant shows 2723 scg. 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 (E1)). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 sections (1135.02 (C 3)) and (1161.11 (A)). The following conditions apply 1). The Engineering approval is required regarding drainage issues being met. 2). 'I'he conditions imposecl by Landmarks Commission are to be satisfiecd. 3). There should be a hard surface driveway from the front of the lot to the rear of the baek of the residential house, then from that point gravel to the garage. J. Maloney seconded the motcon which was Unanimously Denied Mr. Timms asked if the board would allow a 36' x 40' garage. Mr. O'Malley advised the board that the applicant is requesting the board to reconsider the matter and then reopen the request and allow him to amend the request and then ask the board for their indulgence for a second round of testimony. Mr. Timms asked the board why his request was not granted. Mr. O'Malley advised the board to not answer the question and suggested he would offer a reason to the applicant that perhaps the board did not feel that the standards for a variance were met to their satisfaction. He recommended that the record stand as it has been made. 6. Connie Luuica & Diana Mackell; 4296 Coe Ave: (WRD 4) Request for variance (1123.12). Proposal consists of-adding a 3 season room to existing residence. The following variance is requested: 1. A 6 foot variance for a residence too close to rear property line, (code requires 50', applicant shows 44'). . F Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section (1135.08 (A)). " 7