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the garage. Mrs. Sergi had no objections to the 5 foot rear yard variance but the sideyard has not been justified. Mrs. Diver felt the garage could meet the sideyard variance. The owner felt that the proposed location was needed for the safety of vehicle maneuverability and the proximity of his home. Ms. Williamson had no objections to the request as the owner was placing the garage in the same location as the current garage and the new garage is slightly narrower. Mrs. Sergi moved, seconded by Mr. 1Vlenser, to approve David & Jean Chalkwater of 5086 Andrus Ave their request for variance (1123.12), which consists of a new garage and the following variances are granted: 1. A 5 foot variance for a garage too close to the rear property line, (code requires 101, applicant shows 51). 2. A 1 foot variance for a garage too close to the sideyard pa-operty line, (code requires 51, applicant shows 41). VVhich is in violation of Ordo 90-125 section (1135.02 (C 2) and was unanimously approved 4-0. Mrs. Diver voiced that she was disappointed the applicant was unwilling to move the garage inward 1 foot. William Slama; 28670 Jenkins Road (Ward 1) , • A'.'special permit to add to a non-conforming building (1165.02), existing residence is 1%2 feeti.'from sideyard property line and code requires 5 feet. Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of residential addition. The following variances are requested: 1. A variance for section (1165.02) as the addition does not comply with sideyard setback. 2. A' 6" foot variance for residence closer too right of way than code allows, (code require 5'0', , applicant shows 44'), section (1135.06 (a)). Whicfi is in violation of Ord. 90-125 sections (1165.02) and (1135.06 (a)). Representatives: Mr. Slama the Owner came forward to be sworn in and address the request. Mr. Slaina said he thought the variance from section 1165.02 was inaccurate as the additiori is for tlie. front of the home not the side of the home. The sideyard setback was granted a variance in 1978: The project includes a second floor addition and front solarium/sunroom. He believed that,_the addition would enhance not only his property but his neighbors as well. The home borders,,Westlalce and is surrounded by dense woods at the end of a dead-end street. All the lots alorig t11e street are deep heavily wooded lots. The size of the addition would be 18' x 29' the majority.of which will be the solarium. Mr. Conway felt that a variance from section (1165.02) was riot needed if the special permit to add to a non-conforming building was granted. 18 feet is subsfantial for a sunroom and felt the 50 foot setback should be maintained. Mr. Slama voiced that fhe" second floor was also being expanded as well as the basement below the solarium. There':will be a recessed entry-way to the front door so the solarium will not be the full width. Mrs: Sergi questioned if the addition would also be over the garage. Mr. Slama reviewed that the 18 feet included the distance between the front door and the front of the garage so the addition will only be 6 feet past the front of the garage. 12 feet of the addition is existing space for the porch which will be reused. Mr. O'1Vlalley advised that a special permit is required as well as a variance from section 1165.02 as tYie , addition will not meet front setbaclc requirements. The error is the wording "sideyard 2