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grading issues. Heffernan placed the pad for the proposed structure exceeding the Building Code requirements. Member Cunningham asked if the existing garage could be extended (No). Member Wilke asked if erosion can be controlled on the site (Yes). Member Rhody asked if the renter was parking outside (yes, 2 cars). Storage is done within the garage while all cars set outside. Member Klausing asked about the size of the two structures. Richard Morgan, 2524 Mapleton, asked if vehicles should be stored inside. There being no further questions, Chair Harms closed the hearing. Member Rhody asked what the hardship for this variance might be. He found the variance hardship is the two-family dwelling. He would grant the variance as requested. Member Olson stated the design of the house precludes an attached garage, yet there needs to be parking space for the duplex. Member Wilke agreed with the hardship reasoning. Member Mulder suggested a hardship for the cars (two per dwelling). The proposed garage is as large as the house and thus may not meet the design of the neighborhood. Chair Harms stated she would not support this variance. Motion: Member Rhody moved, Member Wilke seconded to approve the request for a variance to allow the construction of a second accessory building and a variance to increase the lot coverage to 76.5% of the required rear yard for the purpose of contructing a 28' x 36' detached garage at 1042-2044 Dale Street North. Ayes: 4, Cunningham, Olson, Wilke, Rhody Nays: 3, Mulder, Harms, Klausing Motion carries 4-3. Dorothy Ohnsorg, Maple Lane, asked for clarification regarding a proposal for a rental apartment along Old Highway Eight. (No hearing was scheduled at this time). 6c.Planning File 3029. David Johnson (Suburban True Value Hardware) request for setback variances for a building addition and a 4