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encroaching in the 50 foot rear yard setback.). Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1135.08(a). Also request special permit to add to non-conforming dwelling. Special permission required Ord. 90-125, Section 1165.02(b)(1). Chairman Gomersall called all interested parties before the board. The oath: was administered to Mr. Larsen. Mr. Gomersall advised that a neighbor had written that they had no objection to the request. The members had no objection to the request. W. Purper moved to grant a request to Robert.Larsen, 3696 West 230th Street, for a 26 foot 8 inch to add patio room to dwelling. Also to grant a special permit to add to non-conforming dwelling, seconded by J. Maloney, and unanimously approved. Variance granted. 12. John Zitnak, 23873 Frank Street. Request for variance (1123.12). Request 66 square foot area variance and 3 foot, 6 inch height variance to replace existing detached garage. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1135.02(c)(1). Chairmau Gomersall called all interested parties before the Board. The oath was administered to Mr. Zitnak who explained that he was build.ing the garage deeper on the lot. The members had no problem. T. Koberna moved to grant a variance for John Zitnak, 23873 Frank Street for a 66 square foot area variance and a 3 foot, 6 inch heiglit variance to replace existing detached garage. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1135.02(c)(1). 3. Best Buy Company, Inc. 5138 Great Northern Plaza South Request variance to increase lot coverage to 32% instead of 25% permitted. Violation of Ord. 90- 125, Section 1139.05. Request special permit to add to non conforming bu.ilding (rear setback and lot coverage). Specialpermit requ.ired 90-125, Section 1165.02(b). Also request 57 square foot variance for sign area allowed on a building unit and 9.5 foot variance for height of sign. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1163.11(c) and 1163.12(a). Chairman Gomersall called all interested parties before the board. The oath was admiui.stered to Mr. Papandreas, Biskind Development, and the representatives of Best Buy, V. Johnson, B. Penk, R. Fiala, architect. Mr. Papandreas gave a briefhistory ofthe Plaza South, and explained that the center has not lived up to their expectations. Best buy will be taking over several vacant units including Gentry's, one of the original anchor stores which is leaving. There is a trend now for larger, national tenants in shopping centers and they believed that this tenant will generate the activity they need. He presented a brochure explaining the proposal. He pointed out that the boxed in parking area actually belonged to the mall, even though for practical purposes is considered part of Plaza South. He explained that exhibit 3 shows what is being proposed with the yellow portion being the existing units that Best Buy will be taking over and the brown indicates what is being added and noted that the addition does not exceed the farthest point of the plaza. An existing storage area behind M C Sporting Goods will be converted for Best Buy's `use. The load.ing dock for Best Buy will be relocated all the way to the north and will be screened. They believed that this would alleviate some of the problems noted by the neighbors at the Planning Commission meeting. Mr. Gomersall agreed that it would be better for the residents behind Plaza South. Ms. Oring, a resident of Country Club Condominiums, asked to speak and agreed that this will be better for the residents behind Plaza South, however, there is a very big 5