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not necessary. Mr. Voiculescu agreed to withdraw the request for 6 inches. The majority of board members had no objections. Mrs. Diver moved, seconded by Mr. I,opez, to grant Danut Voiculescu of 5981 Fitch Road the following variancese 1. A special permit to acld to a non-conforming building 1165.02(b). 2. A variance for total side yarcl setback; code requires total of 15', applicant shows less; section 1135.07(a). 3. A 7 foot variance for a residence too close to the right of way, code requires 50', applicant shows 439g section 1135.06(a). Roll cal?: Diver, Bellido, Lopez, Rudolph - yes; Sergi - no; rnotion approved 4-1. Gail Pirtle; 5096 Whitethorn Avenue: Request for variance. Proposal consists of an addition; the following variance is requested: 1. A 12 foot variance for required front yard setbaclc; code requires 50 feet, applicant shows 38 feet; section 1135.06(a). Gail Pirtle, Kevin Merda, John Folic and Jaclc Esgar and Councilman Orlowslci were sworn in. Ms. Pirtle said she would like to have a two car garage which is twelve feet into the front setback. Mr. Merda, the contractor, said the existing garage will not accommodate two cars and they are redesigning the first floor to accommodate future needs of the owner. The existing garage will be incorporated into the main house and the new garage doors will face sideways to minimize possible adverse affect on neighbors. Mr. Folic said he would not want to see the garage pushed forward as it would impede the neighbors view and change the character of the neighborhood. He is against the variance as codes are set to protect neighborhoods so granting variances encourages others to change their setbacks. Mr. Merda said the garage only extends seven feet past the existing home. Mr. Esgar said the owners have done a good job worlcing on the home and yard but is against the variance as it changes the character of the neighborhood. Mr. Mitchell said the request is 25% into the 50 foot setbaclc which is significant for the neighborhood. Board members had mixed comments but agreed the request would alter the neighborhood and that there were other alternatives. Board members went through the variance standards and found that the neighborhood would be altered, the request was substantial, and there are other alternatives then what is being requested. The spirit and intent would not be upheld granting a 12 foot variance. Ms. Rudolph moved, seconded by 1VIrs. Bellido, to grant Gail Pirtle of 5096 Whitethorn Avenue a 12 foot variance for a-equired front yard setback; code requires 50 feet, applicant shows 38 feet; section 1135.06(a), which failed 0-5. Henrv Justice; 4372 Bentlev Drive: Request for variance. Proposal consists of a new storage shed; the following variance is requested: 1. A 30 square foot variance for storage shed larger than allowed; code permits 80 sq ft, applicant shows 110 sq ft, section 1135.02(d)(1). 3