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21-20260; Stephen & Charleen Scott; 4286 Porter Road Representatives: Stephen Scott, owner Proposal consists of a garage with covered porch. Property is zoned A -One Family Residence. 1. A 990 sq. ft. variance for area of private garage; code permits 750 sq. ft., applicant shows 1,740 sq. ft., Section 1135.02(B)(1)(a). The applicant is proposing to install a new garage with a covered porch. The garage is 1,740 square feet, including the interior and exterior areas, which is 990 square feet greater than code allows. An existing garage and shed will be removed. Mr. Scott has lived in the home for about 14 years. The current outbuildings are aging and they would like to build one structure to replace them. The structure would be used for two vehicles, lawn maintenance equipment, and outdoor recreation items. The additional patio would be used for entertaining guests. Ms. Lieber said the request was substantial. Mr. Papotto asked if this would be the only building other than the house on the property, Mr. Scott said it would be. Mr. Scott said the lot is 1.3 acres and the width of the lot where the building would be is 100 feet. Mr. Papotto thought the request was significant but thought the removal of the other storage structures helped, Mr. Rahm agreed. Ms. Patton thought the request is significant even though part of the request is for the patio and the structure would be an improvement to the property. Mr. Mackey thought consolidating all of the outbuilding space into one lot was a good idea and did not think it infringed on the neighboring lots. Mr. Papotto moved, seconded by Mr. Mackey, to approve the following variance for 21- 20260; Stephen & Charleen Scott; 4286 Porter Road: 1. A 990 sq. ft. variance for area of private garage; code permits 750 sq. ft., applicant shows 1,740 sq. ft., Section 1135.02(B)(1)(a). Motion passed 3-2, Mr. Allain and Ms. Patton voted no. 21-20277; Alyssa Hansinaer: 5508 Decker Road Representatives: Nick Guenther, owner Proposal consists of a fence in the side and rear yard of a corner lot. Property is zoned B -One Family Residence. 1. An 18 ft. 2 in. (approximate) variance for setback of a fence on a corner lot in the side and rear yards abutting a side street; code requires 20 ft., applicant shows approximately 1 ft. 10 in., Section 1135.02(D)(3). Note: The fence is a 4 ft. 5 in. high solid board fence. The applicant is seeking approval for a fence installed in the side and rear yard of a corner lot. The 4 ft. 5 in. solid fence has been installed only about 1 ft. 10 in. off the property line, where 20 feet is required. Mr. Guenther purchased the property recently and there was a row of arborvitae trees lining the property line with a chain link fence running down the middle of them. The bushes were overgrown and blocking the sidewalk so he removed them. He installed a solid fence around the side patio for privacy and to keep the dog contained. Ms. Lieber said she would object to the proposal if it was presented before work was done, unfortunately it has been constructed. She did not think it blocked visibility, which would be her main concern. Mr. Guenther installed the fence without a permit and apologized for his ignorance. He thought the fence would be permitted since it followed the same line as the chain link fence. The email from Roger Godic at 5548 Decker Road was read into the record.