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• Whether an undesirable change will be produced in the character of the neighborhood or a detriment to nearby properties – No • Whether the benefit sought by the applicant can be achieved by some feasible method other than a variance – No • Whether the request is substantial – It is not • Whether the proposed variance will have an adverse effect or impact on the physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood or district – It will not • Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created – No All members voted in favor of the motion. GRANTED Application # 6155 David Korzen – Requesting two (2) area variances for a proposed detached garage at 1660 North Creek Rd (Zoned RA) Homeowner Dave Korzen spoke on this variance. He is asking to build a detached garage and needs the variances for a bigger overall footprint and for exceeding the allowed height. Commissioner Falkiewicz asked if there is going to be a second story. Korzen stated no. Commissioner Falkiewicz asked if the height was for RV clearance. Korzen stated yes, it is so he can future proof and put in a 14 foot door. The Board had no further questions. Findings: Ms. Falkiewicz made a motion, seconded by Mr. Adrian, to approve Application # 6155. Ms. Falkiewicz reviewed the area variance criteria as follows: • Whether an undesirable change will be produced in the character of the neighborhood or a detriment to nearby properties – No • Whether the benefit sought by the applicant can be achieved by some feasible method other than a variance – No • Whether the request is substantial – It is not • Whether the proposed variance will have an adverse effect or impact on the physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood or district – No • Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created – Yes, but the balancing test favors granting the variance