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garage and it would be too close to the house. Mr. Russell said the Building Department was opposed to the request because he did not think a hardship had been substantiated and believed the garage could be located a few feet in from the side and rear setbacks, thereby reducing the variances requested. Mr. Papotto pointed out that there are three other garages in the corner near the proposed location and was concerned about fire safety requirements. Mr. Russell said that is a Building Code issue and a fire separation wall is required if the garage is closer than 3 feet to the property lines. Ms. Bija said the owner would move the garage 5 feet from the side property line and move it up to reduce the rear yard variance. Ms. Lieber said the first variance would no longer be needed and the second variance would be reduced to 3 feet for the rear yard setback, which would allow 15 feet between the garage and house. Mr. Papotto confirmed that the variances granted would be minimum distances to accommodate the angles of the property. Mr. Papotto moved, seconded by Ms. Patton, to approve the following variance for 20- 16290; Dan Santiago; 3298 Clague Road, as amended: 2. A 3 ft. variance for rear yard setback for a detached garage; code requires 10 ft., applicant shows 7 ft., Section 1135.02(B)(1)(c). Motion passed 5-0. 20-16376; Mark Smeraldi; 23296 Alexander Road Proposal consists of a new detached garage. Property is zoned C -One Family Residence. 1. A 3 ft. variance for side yard setback for a detached garage; code requires 5 ft., applicant shows 2 ft., Section 1135.02(B)(1)(c). Ms. Lieber heard from the applicant earlier in the day and he withdrew the application because he is able to move the garage to a location where a variance is not required. 20-16419; Adam Wasvlvshyn; PPN 232-27-004 Representative: Adam Wasylyshyn, owner, 4505 Carsten Lane Proposal consists of an accessory structure with no main structure. Property is zoned B -One Family Residence. 1. A variance for erecting an accessory structure (shed) prior to construction of a dwelling; code does not allow, Section 1135.02. See also 113 5.01, 1135.02(C)(1). Note: Applicant shows an 8 x 10 shed to be installed on a vacant parcel of land without a main use/structure. Ms. Lieber said the applicant owns a lot containing a dwelling and an adjacent vacant residential lot. They are proposing to install an accessory structure (shed) on the vacant lot. Since the lots are not proposed to be consolidated, an accessory structure cannot be erected before a main structure. Mr. Wasylyshyn bought the home at 4505 Carsten home as his primary residence and then purchased the vacant lot to extend his property. He would like to keep them separate and the vacant lot is heavily wooded and not easily developable. He doesn't want to impede the flow of stormwater if he builds the shed on the lot with the house. He also doesn't want to block the view of the woods for the neighbors. Equipment to maintain the vacant lot would be stored in the shed. He was unaware of the requirements when he purchased the property. Mr. Russell said the Building Department opposes the variance request. Ms. Lieber pointed out that consolidating the lots would remove the need for the variance. She did not think the small