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15-3783: Brioida DiRuggiero; 5375 Decker Road Proposal consists of a front deck. The following is requested: 1. A special permit is required to add to a non-conforming building (1165.02). 2. An 8 foot variance for a deck in the front yard setback; code requires 50 ft., applicant shows 42 ft., section 1135.06 (a). Note: It appears the home/structure was built across two parcels. The oath was administered to Brioida DiRuggiero, Ernesto DiRuggiero and neighbor Pat Henson. Ms. DiRuggiero said they would like to install an 8'x 19' deck in the front of the house so her son can sit outside and enjoy the yard. Ms. Henson asked if the deck would be just along the front of the home or would it include the side of the home. Ms. Rudolph said the plan showed the deck only in the front of the home. She asked if the sidewalk and awnings over the windows would be removed for the deck. Ms. DiRuggiero said the sidewalk would be removed but the awning would remain. Mr. Allain asked why a special permit was needed. Mr. Russell said it was found that the home straddles two lots which appear to be the case with a few homes within the neighborhood. Ms. Rudolph asked if the board should require the owner to consolidate their lots. Mr. Gareau said the home on two lots has been in existence since the home was constructed; to require the owner to consolidate the parcels now is not necessary. Members questioned the difference between a deck and patio. Mr. Russell said the request could be worded as an open porch or deck. The variance is required because the deck/patio exceeds the required front yard setback. Mr. Raig said he objected to a deck in the front yard. Mr. Papotto moved, seconded by Ms. Rudolph, to grant 15-3783: Brioida DiRuggiero of 5375 Decker Road the following: 1. A special permit to add to a non-conforming building, Section 1165.02. 2. An 8 foot variance for a patio in the front yard setback; code requires 50 ft., applicant shows 42 ft., Section 1135.06 (a). Motion passed 4-1, Mr. Raig voted no. 15-3786: Stephen Hudak; 5150 Dewey Road Proposal consists of a rear deck. The following variances are requested: 1. A special permit is required to add to a non-conforming building (1165.02), existing home exceeds lot coverage. 2. A 16 ft. variance for rear yard setback, code requires 50 ft., applicant shows 34 ft., Section 1135.08 (a). 3. A 100 square foot variance for maximum lot coverage; code requires 2656 sq. ft., applicant shows 2756 sq. ft., Section 1135.05 (c). Note 1. It appears the home/structure was constructed across two parcels. Note 2. On 7/9/03, BZA granted a variance of 225 sq. ft. for total square footage of lot being under 10,850 sq. ft. and a 20 ft. front yard setback variance, for home having a 30 ft. setback. The oath was administered to Stephen and Kimberly Hudak and contractor Joe Trounzo. Mr. Hudak said they would like to have a deck along the back of their home. The dimensions have changed since the contractor applied. They are now asking to have a 12'x16' deck. Ms. Hudak said there are only three steps out the back door to the yard. They would like to add the deck so they can sit out and enjoy their backyard. Mr. Raig said the special permit is for the home