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Y <br />its raised build. The applicant cited personal use and lack of storage space as reasons for the <br />shed. A supportive letter from a neighbor noted the shed helped block security lights from a <br />nearby business. <br />Mr. Mackey moved to approve 226-2025; 231-2025; Jacob Wick; 28538 Lynhaven Dr., <br />seconded by Mr. Papotto <br />Motion Passed: 5-0 <br />236-2025; Anthony LaForet; 24255 Elm Rd. <br />Representative: Anthony LaForet <br />A variance request was reviewed for an addition to a garage at 24255 Elm Road. The applicant, <br />Anthony LaForet, sought two variances: one for exceeding the garage size limit (1,908 sq ft total <br />vs. 750 sq ft allowed) and another for height (17.5 feet vs. 15 feet allowed). The addition is <br />intended as storage for woodworking tools and equipment used for personal projects and <br />teaching his children. <br />The building department noted a stop -work order had been issued after construction began <br />without a permit, prompted by an anonymous complaint. Variances were required due to the <br />addition's size. Previous garage structures on the property were also noted to have zoning <br />inconsistencies, with unclear records regarding how both a detached and attached garage were <br />permitted. The applicant stated the space is used as a workshop, not a garage, and emphasized no <br />commercial activity occurs. The board reminded him that professionally stamped architectural <br />drawings are still required, regardless of the variance outcome. <br />Mr. Mackey moved to approve 236-2025; Anthony LaForet; 24255 Elm Rd., seconded by Mr. <br />Kovach <br />Motion passed: 4-1 <br />237-2025; Bill Blume; 4580 Selhurst Rd. <br />Representative: Bill Blume; Michael Essary <br />A variance request was reviewed for a new generator installation at 4580 Sellhurst Road, <br />submitted by homeowner Bill Blume. The variance was for a 19-foot projection into the rear <br />yard, exceeding the 10-foot limit set by code. The proposed placement would be 29 feet from the <br />rear building line. <br />Mr. Blume cited frequent flooding and power outages as the reason for installing the generator, <br />especially to protect a recently finished basement containing over $10,000 worth of <br />entertainment equipment. He noted that due to numerous windows, there were no suitable <br />locations closer to the house, and both adjacent neighbors had no objections. <br />