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2. A variance for a parking pad in a front yard; code allows parking pads in the side or rear yard of a residential lot unless the lot has access to an arterial street, applicant shows a parking pad in the front yard; Section 1135.02(B)(3)(a). Note: Proposed parking pad is 18 ft. x 18 ft. Mr. Allain asked if the applicant's mother-in-law was able to speak on behalf of the applicant without prior acknowledgement. Mr. Gareau and Ms. Lieber agreed that as long as the representative could present the case and answer the questions of the Board, then it could be acceptable. The applicant is proposing to widen their existing driveway and install a parking pad in the front yard. Driveways serving detached garages may be 12 feet wide and the widening results in a width of 15 feet. Parking pads in the front yard are only permitted on arterial streets and Mackenzie Road is not classified as an arterial street. Ms. Zarife said she is handicapped and there are several drivers living in the home. The additional driveway area would provide space for her to enter and exit vehicles without falling. Ms. Lieber thought there may be room to tum around where the concrete widens at the face of the garage. Mr. Mackey asked the representative if there is sufficient space between the garage and house to provide for an alternative solution, Ms. Zarife said there was not. Mr. Papotto appreciated Ms. Lieber's comments but thought it would be difficult to maneuver behind the house. He understood Mackenzie Road is not classified as a minor or principal arterial street but thought the double yellow line down Mackenzie Road shows how much traffic is on the road, Mr. Mackey agreed. Mr. Allain agreed and thought Mackenzie Road may be approaching arterial street status. Mr. Papotto moved, seconded by Mr. Mackey, to approve the following variances for 21- 19853; Russell Mortenson; 6646 Mackenzie Road: 1. A 3 ft. variance for width of a driveway serving a detached garage; code allows 12 ft. wide in the front yard; applicant shows driveway 15 ft. wide in the front yard; Section 1135.02(B)(2)(c). 2. A variance for a parking pad in a front yard; code allows parking pads in the side or rear yard of a residential lot unless the lot has access to an arterial street, applicant shows a parking pad in the front yard; Section 1135.02(B)(3)(a). Motion passed 3-0. 21-19878; Daniel & Martha Panek: 4397 Martin Drive Representative: Martha Panek, owner Proposal consists of a fence in the front yard. Property is zoned B -One Family Residence. 1. A 1 ft. variance for height of a fence in the front yard; code allows a fence in the front yard not to exceed 30 in., applicant shows 3 ft. 6 in., Section 1135(D)(2). Note: The fence is a 3 ft. 6 in. high picket. The portion that extends beyond the house is located in the front yard. The applicant is proposing to replace an existing fence in the front yard. While the fence is at least 50% open, it exceeds permitted height by one foot. No previous variance was found for the existing fence height. Ms. Panek said the picket fence was built in 1988 and both fences need to be replaced due to their age. There seems to be a concrete pad under the enclosed area and grass