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Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes October 21, 2020 Page 4 of 7 Zuccaro says that variances are specific to the plans that are in front of you. It does not allow them to expand or build a new building without getting another variance. Mihaly asks if a shed is a permanent structure or one that can be bought at a hardware store. Does that matter? Zuccaro says that from staff's point of view, any shed has to meet zoning setbacks. We do not distinguish that from a zoning standpoint. Applicant Presentation: Ken Wilson, 1612 Jefferson Avenue Wilson clarifies that the material of the shed will be made out of wood. Board Questions of Applicant: Cooper mentions that the applicant is only requesting to have a partial concrete driveway. Would it require a variance to later change it to a complete concrete driveway? Zuccaro says that the city does have zoning requirements for driveways but that they are minimal. We do allow gravel driveways in our zoning code. The public works department has their own code requirements for driveways but that is administered through their department, not through this board. There is no need to address the driveway material for this variance request. Public Comment None heard. Summary and request by Staff and Applicant. - None heard. Discussion by Board: Leedy says that she thinks all six criteria are met. She asks what the other board members think. Mihaly says that the presentation was thorough and agrees with its assessment. Stuart thinks it is a great, very compelling, and easy to understand assessment and is convinced that all six criteria are met. Cooper agrees that all six criteria are met and that this is a straightforward proposal Motion is made by Mihaly to approve 1612 Jefferson Avenue's request for a variance from the Residential Estate (RE) zone district minimum street -side setback of 30 feet to allow a setback of 4 feet for a detached garage and 5 feet for a storage shed.