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request to be tabled until there was a full quorum. Mr. Isabella said he would prefer his request be tabled until all members were present. Ms. Rudolph moved, seconded by Mrs. Diver, to grant the variance for Michael Isabella of 4199 Clague Road. Ms. Diver rescinded her second and Ms. Rudolph withdrew the motion. Ms. Rudolph moved, seconded by Mrs. Diver, to table Michael Isabella of 4199 Clague Road until the January 2011 meeting which was approved 4-0. Julie Laiko; 3974 Winton Park Drive Request for variance. Proposal consists of an addition; the following variance is requested: 1. A 6.3 ft. variance for a residence too close to the rear property line; code requires 50 ft., applicant shows 43.7 ft., section 1135.08(a). The following were sworn in: Julie Lajlco, Jeff Reynolds, Councilman Lou Brossard, Councilman Marlc Mahoney, Chris Scarl. Mr. Reynolds said they were before the board as their first request was denied due to the addition being at 20% rear lot coverage and the variance being substantial. The board's recommendation was to expand across the back of the home. The proposed project was the recommendation of two separate architects. The revised plan is now at less than 20% rear lot coverage. In order to expand across the back of the home they would have to move all utilities, eliminate multiple windows cutting off all sunlight into the back of the home. The home would be devalued as there would be no means to see the baclcyard other than from the new bedroom. Slcylights were recommended to replace the windows which would add costs to the project. Mr. Brossard said in economic times with so many vacant homes and homes in foreclosure the city should commend the work of residents who are trying to improve the value of their home and lceep their family in North Olmsted. He supported his neighbors' and request the board grant the variance. Mr. Scarl said he was a lifelong resident and his home was near the applicants' home. There are homes in the immediate area which are not well kept and the applicants try to maintain their home and help those near them that are not capable of doing as much. As a neighbor he supports the addition and belie.ves the addition will add value to the neighbor's home as well as theirs. Mr. Mahoney said keeping good families should be a priority for the city in such economic times. In reading the minutes of the last meeting and hearing the testimony being given the homeowners have done what they can within their financial means. They decreased the size of the variance requested and have demonstrated that turning the addition would be detrimental to the value and use of their home therefore he implored the board to grant the variance as requested. Ms. Rudolph said she didn't object to a 9.3' variance last month therefore she does not object to a 6.3' variance. Board members were more comfortable with the request as the size was reduced. The applicants looked into what could and couldn't be done to soften the impact of the addition which the board appreciated. The variance was no longer substantial and the character of the neighborhood would not be altered therefore the spirit and intent of the zoning code would be upheld granting the variance. ,