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Mr. Raig moved, seconded by Mr. Mackey, to approve the following variance as amended for 19-14813; Lee Koch; 5947 Mackenzie Road: 2. A variance to retain a portion of gravel driveway, as noted in the plan submitted at the meeting. Motion passed 4-0. 19-14814; Emil Morad, Jr.; 5536 Columbia Road Representative: Emil Morad, Jr., owner Proposal consists of a driveway extension and parking pad. Property is zoned A -One Family Residence. The following variances are requested: 1. A 27 ft. variance for driveway extension beyond a garage; code requires that a driveway extend no further than the most distant point of the garage from the access street, applicant shows driveway extending approximately 27 ft. beyond rear of garage, Section 1135.02(B)(2)(d). 2. A 2 ft. variance for length of a parking pad; code allows a maximum length of 18 ft. as measured from the existing driveway edge to the far end of the pad, applicant shows 20 ft. length; 1135.02(B)(3)(b). Ms. Lieber stated that the applicant is proposing to extend their driveway beyond the existing garage and install a parking pad. The parking pad is slightly larger than code permits. Driveways are not permitted to extend beyond the farthest extent of the garage from the street, and the proposed drive shows an extension of about 27 feet from the rear of the garage. Dimensions for the extent of the drive is an estimate based on the drawing submitted and measurements taken from GIS. Mr. Morad said the garage was built in 2007 and he intended to install a drive to the rear entrance, but the driveway regulations have changed since then. His trailer has been stored on the side of the garage on blocks but the neighbors want it to be on a parking pad. He has many health care professionals visiting his home so he cannot put the trailer in front of the garage. Ms. Lieber pointed out that the parking pad is permitted in the rear yard but a driveway cannot extend past the rear of the garage, therefore requiring a variance in this instance. If the parking pad was proposed to be installed in the front yard, the neighborhood would be impacted more, so Ms. Lieber supported the variance. Mr. Allain moved, seconded by Mr. Papotto, to approve the following variances for 19- 14814; Emil Morad, Jr.; 5536 Columbia Road: 1. A 27 ft. variance for driveway extension beyond a garage; code requires that a driveway extend no further than the most distant point of the garage from the access street, applicant shows driveway extending approximately 27 ft. beyond rear of garage, Section 1135.02(B)(2)(d). 2. A 2 ft. variance for length of a parking pad; code allows a maximum length of 18 ft. as measured from the existing driveway edge to the far end of the pad, applicant shows 20 ft. length; 1135.02(B)(3)(b). Motion passed 4-0. 19-14905; Kathleen Garran; 26621 Butternut Ridge Road Representatives: Kathleen Garran & Timothy Campbell, owners