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The following variance is requested: 1. A 4 foot variance for rear yard requirements, (code requires 50 ft., applicant shows, 46 ft.). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section (1135.08 (A)). Chairman Maloney called all interested parties forward to review the request. Mr. & 1VIrs. Mowchan, the owners, and Ms. Sherman, the architect each came forward to be sworn in and review the request. Mr. Mowchan reviewed that the addition is to provide a handi cap accessible kitchen, bathroom, and laundry room for their elderly parents. Discussion regarding the existing power lines being effected by the addition took place. The building Commissioner advised that it was not uncommon to have CEI wires redirected, but believed that the party building the addition is responsible to pay any fees; which may be involved. The applicant advised that the fee to move the lines had already been calculated into the costs to build the addition. W. Kremzar motion to grant Joseph & Maria Mowchan of (PP#234-25-114), 5790 Park Ridge Drive their request for variance (1123.12), wluch consists of an addifion to their home and that the following variance is granted; 1. A 4-foot variance for rear yard requirements, (code requires 50 ft., applicant shows, 46 ft.). Which as in violation of Ord. 90-125 section (1135.08 (A)). Variance Granted 3. IDavid Chalkwater; (PP# 235-01-055), 5122 Andrus Ave: (WRD3) Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of an addition. A special permit to add to a non-conforming building (1165.02). The following variances are requested: 1. A 2 foot variance for side yard setback requirements, (code requires 5', applicant shows 3'), section (1135.07 (A)). 2. A 1 foot variance for two side yards totaling less than 20 feet, (code requires 20', applicant shows 19'), section (1135.07 (A)). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 sections (1165.02) and (1135.07 (A)). Chairman Maloney called all interested parties forvvard to review the request. Mr. Chalkwater the owner, and Ms. Clausing, a neighbor each came forward to be swom in and review the request. Mr. Chalkwater reviewed that he would like to extend the side of his house outward 5-feet, extend the back of the home outward 4-feet and add a second story to his home. However, they may not need to expand the rear of the home the additional4-feet. The neighbor thought it was an additional building, but now understands and has no objections. The applicant questioned if he would require additional variances if a landing is added to the front steps when they are replaced. Building Commissioner Conway advised that as long as the applicant did not place a roof over the porch or steps additional variances would not be required. N. Sergi motion to grant David Chalkwater of (PP# 235-01-055), 5122 Andrus Ave. his request for variance (1123.12) which consists of an addition to the existing home and that the following variances and a special permit to add to a non-conforaning building, section (1165.02) are granted: 1. A 2 foot variance ffor side yard setback requirements, (code requires 5', applicant shows 3'), section (1135.07 (A)). 2. A 1 foot variance for two side yards totaling less than 20 feet, (code requires 20', applicant shows 19'), sechon (1135.07 (A)). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 sec9ions (1165.02) and (1135.07 (A)). W. Kremzar seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. Variances Granted 4. Kathv Federer; (PP# 232-26-024), 4765 Carsten Lane: (VVItD1) Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of a shed. The following variances are requested: 1. A 40 square foot variance for shed exceeding 2% of rear yard area, (code permits 80 sq ft, applicant shows 120 sq ft), section (1135.02 (D) (1)). 2. A 5 foot variance for rear lot line location, (code requires 10', applicant shows 5'), section (1135.02 (D) (4). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 sections (1135.02 (D) (1)) and section (1135.02 (D) (4). 2