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r ■ r Staff has confirmed the location of the septic tanks and drainfield restrict the property from allowing construction of a pole bam behind the house. South of the drainfield, the property drops off and is very low. the water table and drainage would be a concern. This would also require extensive regrading and constmction of a very long driveway to the rear of the property. Using the existing drive for access to the pole bam would be the preferred alternative. This does require the removal of a two stall garage which has recently been renovated with a new roof. To relocate the shed elsewhere on the property would not be practical as the garage would remain with access to the driveway and out of the septic areas. The entire east half of the property cannot be developed because it is a designated wetland. A primary issue is the size of the pole bam. To grant a variance a hardship must be demonstrated. The hardship appears to be the property owners need tor additional storage space. This may be a convenience to the property owner and not a hardship inherent in the land. Staff is concerned with the precedent that may be established by approving an oversized accessory building. Staff Recommendation Staff makes the following recommendations: To approve the variance to relocate the garage 72.9 ’ from the north property line where 100' is required based on the following findings made in the Review of Hardship: The location of the septic tanks and drainfield restrict the property from allowing construction of a pole bam behind the house. South of the drainfield, the property drops off and is very low, the water table and drainage would be a concern. This would also require extensive regrading and construction of a very long driveway to the rear of the property. Using the existing drive for access to the pole bam would be the preferred alternative. This does require the removal of a two stall garage which has recently been renovated with a new roof To relocate the shed elsewhere on the property would not be practical as the garage would remain with access to the driveway and out of the septic areas. The entire east half of the property cannot be developed because it is a designated wetland. To deny the variance to permit a 2,400 s.f pole bam to be constructed on the property subject to the finding: A hardship must be demonstrated to require the larger building. The hardship appears to be the property owners need for additional storage space. This may be a convenience lo the property owner and not a hardship inherent in the land. Staff is concerned with the precedent that may be established by approving an oversized accessory building greater than what is pemiitted by the ordinance. #2600 Brian J Kerbcr 740 Orchard Park Road Variances July 17. 2000