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ZBA Mtg. #03 Regular Mtg. #03 April 21, 2026 Page 2 1. ZBA File# 46-24, Robert K. Bodden, 47 Ferndale Drive, Zoned R-2 (Sublot 14, Map Cover 2935, SBL # 162.05-4- 14.1). Requests an Area Variance to construct a storage building which will increase the accessory use area to 2,435 square feet, dominating the principle use area of 1,907 square feet. Accessory use area shall not dominate principal use area, §144-9B, Terms Defined. APPEARANCE: Robert Bodden, Applicant The Applicant stated that he wants to put a shed behind the existing garage. He restores old cars and needs additional storage. Mr. Williams established that the Applicant fixes lawn mowers for his neighbors but he is discontinuing that activity. He does not plan to perform any outside work out of the structure. His interest is restoring old trucks. Ms. Bowers confirmed with the Applicant that the size of the new building will be 32 feet x 14 feet. Mr. Mateer inquired as to what would be stored in the building. The Applicant stated lawnmowers and four-wheeler vehicles. Ms. Rodo stated that there was a letter from a neighbor regarding lighting. The Applicant stated that lighting would be solar inside and a couple of lights outside. There would be no power to the structure. The Chair thanked the Applicant for his service. 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 setback 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 no additional communications had been received. Ms. Bowers made a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Williams, to APPROVE the AREA VARIANCE, based on the fol- lowing: 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 prop- erties 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 neighbor- hood or district. 6. The difficulty is self-created, however that does not preclude the granting of the Variance. THE VOTE ON THE MOTION BEING: BOWERS AYE MATEER AYE RODO NAY WILLIAMS AYE SZALKOWSKI AYE The VOTE BEING FOUR (4) IN FAVOR, ONE (1) OPPOSED, The MOTION was APPROVED.