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deck is needed. The applicant felt that the five-foot distance proposed would be enough space to access the deck and be far enough from the sidewalk. The applicant believed the egress from the dining room would be the easiest way to add functionality to the space. The door will be about 21 inches above grade. The applicant would frame around the existing air conditioning unit. Mr. Russell pointed out that the survey provided by the applicant is not accurate. Mr. Raig added that the home already is sitting within the side yard setback. Mr. Mackey was in favor of the variance because it improves the home's functionality. Mr. Papotto was concerned about the interior home space initially but after hearing the description, believed it works out ok. Mr. Allain moved, seconded by Mr. Papotto, to grant the following variances for 17-8847; Rosanne Churby; 27997 Terrace Drive: 1. A 9 ft. variance for rear yard setback; code requires 50 ft., applicant shows 41 ft., Section 1135.08(a). 2. An 11 ft. 4 in. variance for corner lot setback; code requires 25 ft., applicant shows 13 ft. 8 in., Section 1135.06(b). Motion passed 4-0. 17-8974; Masoud Yousef; 6680 Maplelnurst Road The applicant was not present for the meeting. Proposal consists of a rear yard fence on a corner lot. The property is zoned One Family Residence B. The following variances axe requested: 1. A 42 in. variance for a 6 ft. high fence placed in the neighbor's front yard setback; code permits 30 in., applicant shows 6 ft., Section 1135.02(fl(2). 2. A variance for a board on board fence to be placed in the neighbor's front yard setback; code requires 50% open fence, applicant shows board on board, Section 1135.02(f). Mr. Allain moved, seconded by Mr. Papotto, to table 17-8974; Masoud Yousef; 6680 Maplehurst Road, motion passed 4-0. 17-8979; Davicl Lusardo: 6652 Charles Road Representative: David Lusardo, 4865 Honey Locust Lane, Westlake, OH Proposal consists of a new house on a vacant lot. The property is zoned One Family Residence A. The following variance is requested: 1. A 116 sq. ft. variance for a minimum livable first floor area for a two-story house; code requires 900 sq. ft., applicant shows 784 sq. ft., Section 1135.03(a). Mr. Aspery stated that the applicant is proposing to construct a new, two-story, 28 foot by 28 foot house on a vacant lot on Charles Road. Code requires a minimum livable first floor area of 900 square feet for houses in One Family Residence A, whereas the applicant shows a plan for 784 square feet. Mr. Lusardo stated that the vacant land is in a neighborhood that was developed in the 1960s and he believed the required square footage would not be feasible economically. He pointed out that the other homes in the neighborhood are smaller and he wanted the home to blend in with the