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1. An 8.56% variance for excessive rear yard lot coverage; code permits up to 20% (1,977 sq. ft. based on rear yard area of 9,885 sq. ft.), applicant shows 28.56% (2,823 sq. ft.), Section 1135.05(B)(2). Motion passed 4-0. 21-18884; Adam Wasylyshyn; PPN 232-27-004 Representative: Adam Wasylyshyn, owner Proposal consists of a new driveway and apron and sidewalk replacement. Property is zoned B - One Family Residence. 1. A variance for an accessory use (driveway) prior to construction of a dwelling. code does not allow, Section 1135.02. The applicant owns two lots that are adjacent at the rear lot line; the property with the home fronts on Carsten and the Silverdale property contains a shed. The applicant proposes to construct a curb cut and driveway from Silverdale that extends about 22 feet into the lot from the street line. A variance is required for an accessory use with no main use, which code does not permit. Mr. Wasylyshyn said the Silverdale property has no access and there is a high curb. The lot is very wooded and he has cleaned the property since he purchased it a year ago. He would like to be able to get equipment on the lot to build up the low spots to reduce the mosquitoes and maintain the trees. The existing sidewalk is only four inches thick and could be damaged if he tried to bring large equipment over the curb. Ms. Lieber reminded the Board that in June 2020, the BZBA approved the placement of the shed on the vacant Silverdale lot. The owner said that placing a shed on the lot with their home was a challenge due to an existing stormwater easement and that no additional improvements would be made on Silverdale. She had concerns over granting a permanent variance for this driveway and did not think a driveway was needed to properly maintain a vacant lot. Mr. Mackey asked what size trucks would be needed to service the lot, Mr. Wasylyshyn said he would like to use the city's mulch service but they will not go over the curb to deliver it. Mr. Wasylyshyn's children play on the lot and he wants to maintain the trees for safety reasons. There is not enough room on the side of the house get the tree maintenance equipment to the Silverdale parcel from Carsten. Mr. Wasylyshyn thought the driveway would keep the mud down and keep it more stable but would like the apron to be able to access the property from both roads. Ms. Lieber explained the difference between building and engineering permits and zoning requirements. The Board is considering whether to permit a driveway on a property without a main use and the variance would be required in order to get a permit for a driveway and/or apron. Ms. Patton was concerned about the permanence of the access way to the property without a main use for the property, Mr. Papotto agreed. Mr. Allain agreed and had similar concerns to the 2020 proposal. Mr. Papotto moved, seconded by Mr. Mackey, to approve the following variance for 21- 18884; Adam Wasylyshyn; PPN 232-27-004: 1. A variance for an accessory use (driveway) prior to construction of a dwelling; code does not allow, Section 1135.02. Motion denied 0-4.