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1135.02(d)(1), conditioned upon the shed being placed to meet side and rear yard setback requirements, which passed 4-0. Thomas & Linda Brilla; 24715 Doe I)rive Proposal consists of an addition to the home. The following variance is requested: 1. A 5 ft. variance for rear yard setback; code requires 50 ft., applicant shows 45 ft., Section 1135.08(a). Mr. and Mrs. Brilla were sworn in. Ms. Brilla said the addition is for a master suite and family room which is 5 feet within the 50 foot rear yard setback. They spoke with their neighbors who signed statements saying they had no objections to the request. The addition will match the sight line of the home and all exterior materials will match color and style. Mr. Mitchell said he had no objections to the request as the addition matches the existing roofline and will fit into the neighborhood. Ms. Rudolph noted that the neighborhood had small yards and asked if the detached garage and new addition would exceed lot coverage and Mr. Mitchell said no. Ms. Diver noted that the neighbor also had an addition on the rear of their home as did others in the neighborhood. Ms. Bellido believed that the addition would fit the neighborhood and increase the value of the home. She noted that the development was designed to meet lot size minimum requirements which put all homeowners in the area at a disadvantage. Ms. Diver noted that no governmental services would be affected and the addition would be an improvement to the home as well as the neighborhood. Ms. Bellido moved, seconded by Mr. Lopez, to grant Thomas & Linda Brilla of 24715 Doe Drive a 5 ft. variance for rear yard setback; code requires 50 ft., applicant shows 45 ft., Section 1135.08(a) which passed 4-0. David & Kellv Amen; 3631 West 230th Street Proposal consists of a three season room. The following variance is requested: 1. A 7 ft. variance for rear yard setbaclc; code requires 50 ft., applicant shows 43 ft., Section 1135.08(a). David Amen and Larry Wagner, contractor, were sworn in. Mr. Wagner said the three season room would include electricity but would not have heating or A/C added. The owners are upgrading their landscaping and replacing the existing driveway in addition to the three season room. Mr. Mitchell asked if the wall between the home and room would be opened and Mr. Wagner said there are existing double doors which will remain and a second door added along the south wall. Mr. Mitchell said he had no objections to the request as it would add value to the home and neighborhood. Ms. Rudolph said she would recuse herself from addressing the case as she is friends with the applicants. Ms. Diver commented that she was glad to hear the driveway and landscaping was being enhanced. Mr. Lopez moved, seconded by Ms. Bellido, to grant David & Kelly Amen of 3631 West 230th Street a 7 ft. variance for rear yard setbael{; code requires 50 ft., applicant shows 43 ft., Section 1135.08(a) which passed 3-0. Ms. Rudolph abstained. 2