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WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MINUTES September 23, 2013 The Washington Township Board of Zoning Appeals met in regular session on September 23, 2013 in the Meeting Room of Washington Township Government Center. Members of the Board present were Mr. Horine, Mrs. Mulligan, Mr. McDaniel, Mr. Roberts and Mr. Schwartz. Call to order at 7:00 p.m. Pledge Allegiance. Mr. Schwartz, Chairman, explained the hearing format and voting procedure. The Oath was administered by Mr. Schwartz to all persons planning to testify. Case # A-1675 Matthew S. Ulliman requests variance for increased square footage, front yard location, and use of an accessory structure located at 680 West David Road. Zoning Manager, Ryan Lee, presented the case. The applicant is requesting three variances for a proposed accessory structure on his property. The applicant plans to remove an existing accessory structure and replace it with the 2, 617 square foot building to be used for storage and guest quarters for the property. The property has access off West David Road which obligates the frontage of the lot to be on the access to the lane. As such, the Zoning Resolution dictates that this area is to be considered the front yard. The size of the structure is larger than otherwise permitted within the regulations as well. This is to accommodate the proposed uses within the building. Furthermore, the use of the structure as a guest house obligates a use variance. This is due to the habitable space within the building. The applicant has stated that the upper level of the structure will be used as a guest quarters. The property is a 14 acres estate lot which abuts NCR golf course property. The accessory structure will match the existing built form and material usage of the principle structure. Given the size and proximity of the lot, staff does not take issue with the proposed variance requests. This will not set precedence for smaller residential lots which would have greater potential to disturb neighbors and built form. Staff believes that the spirit and intent of the regulations will be met through the granting of the variance requests and that the requests are not substantial given the size and location of the lot. 1