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No additional public comments or questions were raised. Board Deliberation: The Chairman explained the Board deliberation process. He stated that the question asked can be all Aye or Nay and still have an opinion of opposing or granting a variance. He stated the Board will need a few minutes to go over the five questions then we will deliberate. The Board reviewed the application according to the required five factors: 1. Whether undesirable change would be produced in character of neighborhood or a detriment to nearby properties: ZBA Chairman Edward Wilkowlaski - No ZBA Board Member Mark Geitler - No ZBA Board Member Russell Clother, Jr. - No ZBA Board Member Kevin Ingraham — absent ZBA Board Member James Cornell ~ absent Reasoning: Chairman stated that the proposed building will match current facade of area. Board member Clothier stated many properties have accessory buildings in front. The property is not very visible from the road. Board member Geitler stated that it fits well with character of neighborhood. 2. Whether benefit sought by applicant can be achieved by a feasible alternative to the variance: ZBA Chairman Edward Wilkowlaski - Yes ZBA Board Member Mark Geitler - Yes ZBA Board Member Russell Clother, Jr. - Yes ZBA Board Member Kevin Ingraham — absent ZBA Board Member James Cornell — absent Reasoning: Board member Geitler stated that while there are alternatives, they are more costly and less desirable for the area. Also, alternatives cause hardships for applicants. Board member Clothier stated that there are other options. Chairman stated that they could place it behind main building, but this would minimize the ROI of the project. 3. Whether the requested variance is substantial: ZBA Chairman Edward Wilkowlaski - No ZBA Board Member Mark Geitler - No ZBA Board Member Russell Clother, Jr. - No ZBA Board Member Kevin Ingraham — absent ZBA Board Member James Cornell — absent