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there would he a need for an additional variance for the storage shed since only one additional structure is permitted by code. Ms. Patton asked Mr. Marculetiu. it -the shed that is currently on the property be sufficient for storage. Mr. Marco let iu stated that it is loo small to store all of his landscaping equipment The board discussed the shipping container and how it is large for the property as well as how it is not visible from the street. Ms. Seeley explained that this request of a shipping container is something that the building Department usually does not allow. T here was a discussion on how this variance request was brought up to the board since the shipping container has been located on the property since 2017. It was stated that the building department was hollowing up on a complaint regarding the container, and the homeowner was un -aware that he needed a variance to host the shipping container. Ms. Patton expressed concerns regarding, the size, the additional shed on the property as well as how this could affect future neighbors and variance requests. Mr. Gareau advised the Board that a shipping container is a prohibited use under section 1135.02(K) and whether one is looking at the size of the property or how the container is not visible from the street, ultimately a shipping container is prohibited. Mr. Rahm moved, seconded by Ms. Patton, to approve the following variance for 22-21554; Mirel and Mina Marculetiu; 23276 Mastick Rd. A variance for shipping container to he used for storage: code does not permit, applicant shows shipping container being used for storage, Section 1135.02(K) Motion Denied 2-1. 22-21.509; Ramzi Jammal; 5261 Berkshire Dr. Proposal consists of a home on a corner lot. Property is zoned B -One Family Residence. hhe lollowing variance is requested: A 5ft. 6 in. variance for side yard setback of a home on a corner lot; code requires 25 ft. applicant shows 1911. 6in., Section 1135.02(C)(5)(a). See also 1 135.06(C). Mr. Jammal stated that he is building, a new horne at 5261 Berkshire Drive and would Tike to extend the front entrance of his home in order to make the entrance more comfortable. lie explained that the comer lot property is very unique in which it is long and narrow. The front of the house will be facing Berkshire which is the narrowest part of the property therefore the applicant is requesting a 5 lcet 6 -inch variance Ilam the required 25 feet side yard setback. Ms. Seeley stated that the building department does not have an_v concerns with the variance request Ms. Patton also expressed that the lot is very unique. Mr. North Marek a resident at 5233 Berkshire staled that the previous house that was on the lot was terrible and is in favor of this project in which it will enhance the neiehborhood. I he also said that the lot is an odd shape. there was little discussion from the board concerning this variance request. Mr. Rahm moved, seconded by Ms. Patton, to approve the following variance for 22-21509; Bari Jammal; 5261 Berkshire Dr. A ifi 6 in. variance for side yard nctbick of a 1101,1e on a corner lot code requires 25 It.. applicant shows 19 it. 6in., Section 133.02(01(d)(a). See also 117>_06(C).