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ZBA Mtg. #06 Regular Mtg. #06 July 21, 2026 Page 5 APPEARANCE: John Buss, Applicant The Chair confirmed that the Applicant wished to have his case heard tonight. The Applicant stated he wants to tear down his old garage and put in a bigger garage, which needs to be placed forward of his home. Ms. Bowers stated that it is not possible to see anything from the road. Mr. Mateer inquired if the Applicant has spoken to his neighbors about the project. The Applicant stated he has not; his nearest neighbor is 500 feet away. The Chair then asked if there was anyone in the audience who would wish to speak in favor of the granting of the Variance. (Twice) NO RESPONSE The Chair then asked if there was anyone in the audience who would wish to speak against the granting of the Variance. (Twice) NO RESPONSE The Chair closed the Public Hearing. The Chair then asked if the Secretary had received any additional communication either for, or against, granting the Variance. The Secretary stated that no additional communication had been received. The Board Members discussed the project and then closed the Board discussion. Mr. Szalkowski thanked the Applicant for the material provided. Ms. Bowers made a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Szalkowski, to APPROVE the AREA VARIANCE, based on the following: 1. Per Section 144-63 (E) (1) All public notices have been filed. 2. There will not be an undesirable change in the character of the neighborhood, or a detriment to nearby properties created. 3. The benefit sought cannot be achieved in another way, other than the granting of the Variance. 4. The request is not substantial. 5. There will not be an adverse effect or impact on the physical or environmental conditions of the neigh- borhood or district. 6. The difficulty is self-created, however that does not preclude the granting of the Variance. THE VOTE ON THE MOTION BEING: METZ AYE BOWERS AYE MATEER AYE SZALKOWSKI AYE The MOTION was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. 7. ZBA File # 22-26, Allesi Bay LLC, 5002 Armor Duells Road, Zoned B-2, (Part of Farm Lot 37, Township 9, Range 7, SBL # 183.08-4-5). Requests an area Variance to create a parking lot to extend and connect busi- ness parking on adjacent property. §144-22K A driveway to any structure or any hard surface other than natural vegetation shall be located no closer than five feet to the lot line. This section shall apply to all lots in the business zones and the industrial Zones. A parking space shall have direct access to a street or alley, §144- 5, Terms Defined. APPEARANCE: Chuck Allesi, Owner and Applicant Jim Bammel, Bammel Architects