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Board of Adjustments Minutes September 30, 1997 Page 2 • _ W Gary and Lynn Godacz, 19764 York Street, have requested an 8 ft.side yard variance and 8 ft. front yard setback variance in order to add a garage and heated recreational area attached to their existing garage. Gary Godacz, 19764 York Street, applicant,indicated he needs the garage space for storage of 2 cars, a boat and a camper. The recreational space will be used for woodworking, equipment storage and training space for their children. Mr. Godacz explained that due to the unique orientation of their home, a steep hill in the back yard, a well in the front yard and extensive retaining walls and landscaping, the opportunities for expansion are limited. Commissioner Kuester arrived at this time(approximately 6:45 p.m.) Chair Anderson opened the public hearing. Phil Johnson, 19796 York Street, neighbor to the applicant, requested some type of a natural buffer be planted between his property and Mr. Godacz's, due to the close proximity of the proposed structure to his home. Commissioner Cote questioned how far Mr. Johnson's property would be from the proposed building. Mr. Johnson indicated his garage is 30-40 ft.from the property line. Commissioner Sullivan questioned if Mr. Johnson would be willing to work with Mr. Godacz on planting a buffer, rather than the Planning Commission placing conditions on the variance. Commissioner Sullivan questioned in Mr. Johnson would be willing to plant trees on his property to screen it. Mr. Johnson • indicated he would. Mr. Godacz indicated the distance from his garage to Mr. Johnson's is approximately 115 feet, and that he would be willing to plant some small pine trees and deciduous seedlings as a buffer, but he would not plant mature trees. There being no further public comment, Chair Anderson closed the public hearing. Commissioner Minton asked why the addition could not be built on the south side of the home. Mr. Godacz indicated there is a retaining wall and deck on the south side, as well as the septic system and a number of mature trees. Also, the utility box which serves 5 or 6 homes would need to be moved to get a driveway back to the garage. Commissioners Minton and Thompson expressed support for the request for buffering. Mr. Johnson indicated he would allow trees to planted on his property for buffering, since the five foot setback on Mr. Godacz's property would not accommodate any plantings. COMMISSIONER MINTON MOVED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST BY GARY AND LYNN GODACZ FOR A VARIANCE, PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. V 97-11, BASED ON THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS: 1. LITERAL ENFORCEMENT OF THE ORDINANCE WILL CAUSE UNNECESSARY • HARDSHIP IN THAT THE APPLICANT NEEDS THE STORAGE SPACE FOR 2 CARS, A CAMPER, A BOAT AND ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT.