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Application # 6145 Michael Galley – Requesting two (2) area variances for a proposed detached garage at 4586 Kennison Parkway (Zoned R-2) Dave Guido, friend and coworker of the homeowner, showed up to speak on behalf of this variance for the homeowner who was out of town. Guido stated that Michael Galley, the homeowner, walked him though the work he wants to do. The work will include expanding the garage quite a bit, adding a concrete driveway, and an overhang over the pool deck. Part of the variance is for the height of the building. He is going to try to keep that 24 feet or less—roughly 22.6-23 feet. The building will meet all the setbacks from the property lines. Chairman Dimpfl asked if this garage is needed mostly for storage. Guido stated yes. He explained that the homeowner listed the uses as equipment storage, workshop activities, vehicle storage, RV storage and a covered area over the pool deck. He has a camper he wants to keep inside the garage which would look better than in the driveway. He works on his car and RV with his children. Chairman Dimpfl asked if this would just be his personal vehicles he would work on. Guido said yes, it would be for personal use only. Commissioner Chapman wanted to clarify that this is what he meant by “workshop activities”. Guido stated that would only be for personal use on the homeowner’s vehicles. Commissioner Hahn stated that the variance he is asking for is more than double the code and asked if the homeowner would be willing to go smaller. Guido stated the homeowner knows it’s a big ask. He is willing to go somewhat smaller, but it’s a pole barn construction and he has a lot he needs to fit in there. Commissioner Hahn asked if he had anything from neighbors. Guido stated no and he has not heard anything. Chairman Dimpfl asked Jeff Skrzypek if the homeowner when down to 22 ft., would the square footage be reduced. Skrzypek stated no, square footage is not dependent on height. Commissioner Chapman said he wants to hear from the neighbors. He wants to make sure the 24ft structure won’t obstruct their view. Commissioner Yoder and Skrzypek stated that neighbors within a 100 ft. radius were notified by mail of the proposed detached garage. Commissioner Yoder stated that it doesn’t mean they are for or against it, but personally he would have responded, especially if he was not in support. Commissioner Chapman stated that even though they were notified they don’t know about the 24ft height just from the letter. The Board had no further questions. Findings: Ms. Falkiewicz made a motion, seconded by Mr. Kuebler, to table Application # 6145. Ms. Falkiewicz stated they want to wait until they can talk directly to the homeowner. She thanked Guido for coming and asked him to pass along to the homeowner that their concern is