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2. A 6 ft. variance for a detached garage located too close to a dwelling; code requires 15 ft., applicant shows 9 ft., Section 1135.02(B)(1)(c). The applicant is proposing to add on to their existing 440 square foot garage. The addition will be 360 square feet, requiring a variance of 50 square feet for total garage area. The applicant is also adding on to their home. The addition proposed will shrink the distance between the house and garage. Fifteen feet is required minimum spacing, the proposed spacing is nine feet, resulting in a six-foot variance request. Ms. Wallace purchased the home using a mortgage rehab construction loan and they are looking to build an addition and turn the existing two -car garage into a four -car garage. The only place an addition could be built is on the rear of the home, but it would be too close to the garage. She was unaware of the code requirements when they got the appraisal done for the loan. Ms. Lieber thought the spacing requirement may have to do with maintaining access in and around the structure. However, there are instances of homes being attached to garages through breezeways, Ms. Patton agreed. Mr. Papotto added that any other building code issues will be addressed during the permit review process. Mr. Allain was concerned about the lot size and the proximity to the neighbors. Mr. Papotto moved, seconded by Mr. Mackey, to approve the following variances for 21- 2129; Kyle & Kara Wallace; 5873 Barton Road: 1. A 50 sq. ft. variance for area of private garage; code permits 750 sq, ft., applicant shows 800 sq. ft., Section 1135.02(B)(1)(a). 2. A 6 ft. variance for a detached garage located too close to a dwelling; code requires 15 ft., applicant shows 9 ft., Section 1135.02(B)(1)(c). Motion passed 5-0. 21-20135, Contina Young; 5125 Whitethorn Avenue Representative: Contina Young, owner Proposal consists of a second shed. Property is zoned B -One Family Residence. 1. A variance for a second storage building on a residential lot; code permits one, applicant shows two, Section 1135.02(C)(2). Note: Applicant has an existing 10 ft. x 14 ft. (140 sq. ft.) shed. Proposed shed is 12 ft. x 16 ft. x 11 ft. high (192 sq. ft.). Lot is 41,553 sq. ft. The applicant is requesting a variance for a second shed. Only one accessory storage structure is permitted on a lot. Ms. Young is proposing an additional shed to be used as office and workout space. The space where the shed would be installed is not utilized and the existing shed is used to store lawn equipment. Electrical and water access are already in the area to build the additional living space. Ms. Lieber pointed out that any commercial use of the structure would need to comply with the home professional office regulations which require everything to be in the main dwelling, Ms. Young said it will only be for personal use. The additional space is needed because they have two people working from home and it is becoming cluttered. Mr. Papotto confirmed that the space will be heated since it would be used year-round, Ms. Young said it would be. Ms. Lieber said a slightly bigger shed would be allowed if the lot was more than one acre, but a variance would still be required for a second shed.