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absolute than the zoning regulations. Mr. O'Malley did not believe the building code requirements would be affected by the easement. Mr. Allain asked why the bigger garage is needed. Mr. Skerritt needs the larger garage to accommodate the amount of stuff he has, including recreational vehicles. Mr. Papotto clarified that the garage could be moved over 18 inches and Mr. Russell stated that there are materials that are fire-rating approved. Mr. Raig stated that he believed the applicant would be able to get the first and second variances but be able to use fire-rated approved materials for the walls, the others agreed. Mr. Allain did not think that the easement can be taken into consideration due to future potential of the easement being returned and possible maintenance issues. Mr. Mackey moved, seconded by Mr. Allain, to grant the following variance for 17-8995; John Skerritt; 23156 Summerland Avenue: 1. A 3 ft. 6 in. variance for side yard setback; code requires 5 ft., applicant shows 1 ft. 6 in., Section 1135.02(c)(2). Motion passed 3-1, Mr. Allain voted no. Mr. Papotto moved, seconded by Mr. Allain, to grant the following variance for 17-8995; John Skerritt; 23156 Summerland Avenue: 2. A 4 ft. variance for a detached garage located too close to a dwelling; code requires 15 ft., applicant shows 11 ft., Section 1135.02(c)(2). Motion passed 3-1, Mr. Mackey voted no. Mr. Papotto moved, seconded by Mr. Allain to grant the following variance for 17-8995; John Skerritt; 23156 Summerland Avenue: 3. Residential Code of Ohio variance for fire-resistant construction: a 1 ft. 6 in. variance not to l hour fire rate the wall of the garage parallel to the property line; code requires 3 ft. separation from structure to property line, applicant shows a 1 ft. 6 in. separation between the property line and garage wall. Section RCO 302.1, Exception 6. Motion denied 0-4. COMMERCIAL REQUESTS 17-8432; North Olmsted Evangelical Friends Church; 5665 Great Northern Boulevard Representative: John Swidrak, AODK Architecture Proposal consists of a building addition, parking lot expansion and site work. The property is zoned One Family Residence A. The following variances are requested: 1. A special permit to add to a non-conforming building, Section 1165.02(b)(1). 2. A variance to add to a non-conforming building where the addition does not conform to all setback, lot coverage and height regulations; applicant shows addition within rear yard setback, Section 1165.02(b)(2). Mr. Aspery stated that the applicant's proposal consists of a building addition, parking lot expansion and site work to the existing Friend's Evangelical Church. The building addition is nonconforming inasmuch as it does not comply with the 75-foot rear yard setback; the applicant proposes to continue the 50-foot setback found along the rear of the existing building. However,