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Board of Adjustments Minutes September 30, 1997 Page 5 411 John Paul, 18714 Twin Lakes Road, has requested a variance to the maximum total square footage for accessory buildings and to the architectural standards for accessory buildings. The applicant proposes to construct 30'x36'steel sided addition to an existing detached garage. With the proposed addition, the applicant will exceed the maximum accessory building space by 1,368 sq. ft. Staff recommends denial of the request, as the applicant has not demonstrated he meets the criteria necessary to grant a variance. Chair Anderson opened the public hearing. John Paul, 18714 Twin Lakes Road, applicant, explained he uses 3/4 of the existing detached garage for woodworking. The addition would be used to store boats, snowmobiles, and other equipment. Mr. Paul indicated he has a five acre lot and did not feel the proposed building will be visible to neighbors. Mr. Paul stated several residences in the neighborhood have the same type of building. Mr. Paul felt the addition would benefit neighborhood since he would be able to store items currently stored outside. The existing detached structure has masonite siding and he proposes to match the color with steel siding on the proposed building. The applicant felt the drainage ditch and adjacent row of trees created a natural buffer on the west side, and did not feel the lowland on the other side of the ditch was suitable for home construction. He noted there is a natural buffer on the east side of the property as well. Mr. Paul submitted a written list of conditions in support the variance. Commissioner Minton did not feel he could support the variance since there was • no hardship. The applicant asked for a definition of hardship. Steve explained the metal buildings Mr. Paul was referring to were used for agricultural uses. Mr. Paul indicated there was also a Quonset building and Industrial Hardfacing's metal building in the neighborhood. Mr. Paul felt his request for a metal building was reasonable since the building would not be visible to neighboring residences. Commissioner Sullivan explained the ordinance prohibits metal buildings because of the potential for development in the area and due to the zoning. Steve Ach suggested Mr. Paul reconsider his request since he is currently requested twice what the ordinance allows. Chair Anderson suggested the applicant work with staff to downsize the request and the Board of Adjustments could waive the fees to reconsider his request. There being no other comments from the public, Chair Anderson closed the public hearing. COMMISSIONER SULLIVAN MOVED THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENY THE VARIANCE REQUEST BY JOHN PAUL, PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. V 97-15, BASED ON THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS: 1. THE APPLICANT DID NOT SHOW THAT THE LITERAL ENFORCEMENT OF THE ORDINANCE WILL CAUSE UNDUE HARDSHIP.