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constructed. The proposed shed is small and would replace the existing shed so she had no objection. Mr. Allain thought the hardship was substantiated because of the pool and had no issue with the proposal, Mr. Papotto, Ms. Patton and Mr. Rahm agreed. Mr. Papotto moved, seconded by Mr. Mackey, to approve the following variance for 20- 17882; Dave & Debbie Price; 24360 Deepwoods Way: 1. A 3% variance for rear yard lot coverage; code requires that coverage not exceed 20%, applicant shows 23%, Section 1135.05(B)(2). Motion passed 5-0. 20-17923; Timothy McNamara; 5422 Kennedy Ridge Road Representative: Timothy McNamara, owner Proposal consists of a driveway expansion. Property is zoned B -One Family Residence. 1. An 8 ft. variance for the maximum width of a driveway in the front yard serving a detached garage; code permits 12 ft., applicant shows 20 ft., Section 1135.02(B)(2)(c). 2. A 12 ft. variance for the maximum width of a driveway in the side and rear yard serving a detached garage; code permits 24 ft., applicant shows approximately 40 ft., Section 1135.02(B)(2)(c). See note. Note: Existing driveway is non -conforming. At the point where applicant proposes to add 12 feet in width of driveway, existing driveway is approximately 28 feet wide. 3. A 15 ft. variance for driveway length; code requires that any driveway shall extend no further most distant point of garage, applicant shows extension 15 ft., past garage, Section 1135.02(B)(2)(d). The applicant is proposing to widen their driveway and expand the paved area behind their house. There are two width standards for driveways serving a detached garage. In the front yard, drives may be 12 feet in width and the applicant is requesting 20 feet. In the side and rear yard, drives may be 24 feet in width and the applicant is showing about 40 feet; however 28 feet of width is currently existing. The code does not allow driveways to extend beyond the most distant point of the garage, as measured from the front lot line. The applicant shows 15 feet of pavement beyond the garage. Mr. McNamara said the road is busy and there is no on -street parking. The wider driveway would allow the vehicles to be turned around and be used for additional parking for his large family. The mailbox is very close to the driveway and he hits the curb when pulling into the drive. He also believes the project would improve the value of his home. Ms. Lieber appreciated that there is no on -street parking and the desire to accommodate turning around. She did not think a wider driveway in the front yard would add much impact for parking or turning vehicles around. Mr. Allain explained that the code permits a certain width for driveways and it is up to the applicant to substantiate his request. Mr. McNamara thought vehicles would be double parked if parked in the rear yard and it would be easier to move cars around if the driveway is wider. Mr. Papotto asked if the property is used commercially, Mr. McNamara said it is not and will not be. Mr. Papotto asked if the apron would be widened even though it is not noted on the plan, Mr. McNamara wants to widen the apron as well. Mr. Mackey asked how many cars the applicant anticipated having when entertaining his family, Mr. McNamara estimated having approximately six cars over at a time.