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Mr. Papotto moved, seconded by Mr. Mackey, to approve the following variance for 19- 14125: Neal Ginley; 6208 Mackenzie Road: 1. A variance for width of a driveway serving a detached garage; code allows a maximum width of 12 ft. in the front yard and 24 ft. in the side and rear yard, applicant shows a width of 12 ft. 6 in. widening to 29 ft. in the front yard and 29 ft. in the side and rear yard; Section 1135.02(B)(2)(c). Motion passed 4-0. 19-14215; James Kutchko; 5936 Fitch Road Representative: James Kutchko, owner Proposal consists of a new driveway. Property is zoned A -One Family Residence. The following variances are requested: 1. A 2 ft. variance for width of a driveway serving an attached garage; code allows a maximum driveway width of 24 ft. with an additional width of 12 ft. if a driveway section is adjacent to one side of the garage, applicant shows a combined width of 38 ft.; Section 1135.02(B)(2)(c). 2. A 10 ft. variance for depth of a paved area adjacent to the garage; code allows a paved area, the width of the garage and any driveway adjacent to the garage as measured from the garage walls, to extend for a distance (depth) of 20 feet from the garage doors before tapering back to the required driveway width, applicant shows depth of 30 ft.; Section 1135.02(B)(2)(c). Mr. Aspery stated that the applicant is proposing to replace the existing concrete driveway. The first variance for driveway width addresses the code requirement that a driveway serving an attached garage may have a maximum width of 24 feet. Since they show a driveway section adjacent to the garage, they are permitted an additional 12 feet in paved area width for a total allowable width of 36 feet at the garage; they currently show a total width of 38 feet. Regarding the second variance, code allows a paved area, the width of the width of the garage and any driveway adjacent to the garage as measured from the garage walls, to extend for a distance of 20 feet from the garage doors before tapering back to the required driveway width. The drawings show the driveway extending 30 feet before tapering back, therefore requiring a variance of 10 feet. Mr. Kutchko said he has needed a driveway for some time. He has a big work truck which he would like to park on the pad so it is out of the way. Parking in front of the pad would allow the applicant to turn around. The wider width 30 feet from the garage would prevent the applicant from creating ruts in his yard. He maneuvered his vehicles to determine the dimensions since he has four drivers in the home. Mr. Papotto asked if a variance would be required for the concrete on the side of the garage, Mr. Aspery said no. Mr. Papotto moved, seconded by Mr. Mackey, to approve the following variances for 19- 14215: James Kutchko; 5936 Fitch Road: 1. A 2 ft. variance for width of a driveway serving an attached garage; code allows a maximum driveway width of 24 ft. with an additional width of 12 ft. if a driveway section is adjacent to one side of the garage, applicant shows a combined width of 38 ft.; Section 1135.02(B)(2)(c). 2. A 10 ft. variance for depth of a paved area adjacent to the garage; code allows a paved area, the width of the garage and any driveway adjacent to the garage as measured from the garage walls, to extend for a distance (depth) of 20 feet from the garage doors