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No additional public comments or questions were raised. Board Discussion: The structure will be approximately 25' x 50'. The placement and orientation were reviewed and the Chairman asked if any of the Board Members drove by and saw the proposed project area which was in the affirmative. It was stated that the location is set back from the road and positioned near existing trees. There were questions raised about the exterior aesthetics of the project. The Applicants explained that the exterior color, which is named clay, will match the house. A future roof plan will also align with the home. Setback from property line confirmed to be approximately 20+ feet. The removal of some trees was discussed, and no major concerns were raised. The proposed structure is consistent with similar accessory buildings in the area. Board Deliberation: The Chairman explained the Board deliberation process. He stated that the questions 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 — No ZBA Board Member James Cornell — No Reasoning: There are many properties with barns in front of the house. In line with the area. It fits the character of the area. The accessory building is far from the road and no neighbors complained. There are many examples of buildings located in front of the main home. Also, size, color all matches the home. 2. Whether benefit sought by applicants can be achieved by a feasible alternative to the variance. ZBA Chairman Edward Wilkowlaski - Yes ZBA Board Member Mark Geitler - No ZBA Board Member Russell Clother, Jr. - No ZBA Board Member Kevin Ingraham — No ZBA Board Member James Cornell — No