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1. A 5 ft. variance for rear yard setback of a detached garage; code requires 10 ft., applicant shows 5 ft., Section 1135.02(B). The applicant proposes to replace their existing garage with a new 20 by 22 foot detached garage. A minimum rear yard setback of ten feet is required and the applicant proposes a setback of five feet. Mr. Schreiner said the new garage met the required setback, there would only be 18 feet between the garage and the back of the house. The lot and driveway are narrow and would not give proper access to the garage. Moving the garage back will give the owner more room to access the garage. Ms. Lieber said the current garage meets the setback; however the lot is existing non -conforming in that it is small, just 7,100 square feet when the minimum for the district is 10,850 square feet. The frontage is 50 feet, where 70 feet is required. Mr. Papotto thought it was a reasonable request, since the lot is small and the site plan shows how tight the space would be if the setback is met. The home behind this lot is on a double lot and has a garage, so he did not think it would be negatively impacted. Mr. Mackey thought the additional space is needed to safely operate vehicles. Mr. Papotto moved, seconded by Mr. Mackey, to approve the following variance for 20- 17566; Alexander Vega; 5673 Porter Road: 1. A 5 ft. variance for rear yard setback of a detached garage; code requires 10 ft., applicant shows 5 ft., Section 1135.02(B). Motion passed 5-0. 20-17640; Elias Rabatt; 6071 Gareau Drive Representatives: Elias Rabatt & Lucia Semaan, owners Proposal consists of a home addition. Property is zoned B -One Family Residence. 1. An 5.6 ft. variance for rear yard setback of a dwelling; code requires 50 ft., applicant shows 44.4 ft., Section 1135.06(D). The applicant is seeking approval for a home addition that encroaches into the rear yard setback. 50 feet is required and the setback shown is 44.4 feet. Mr. Rabatt has a disabled son and the addition is needed to accommodate the family's needs. Ms. Semaan spoke with the neighbor and she did not have any issues with the addition. The applicants have lived in the home for 19 years and would like to make the home meet their needs. Ms. Lieber pointed out that construction began before permits were issued but the owners have been working with the Building Department to get the required paperwork taken care of. She thought the proposal seems like a reasonable accommodation for their disabled family member's needs. Ms. Patton thought the request was minor and there would not be a negative impact on the neighborhood. Mr. Papotto moved, seconded by Mr. Mackey, to approve the following variance for 20- 17640; Elias Rabatt; 6071 Gareau Drive: 1. An 5.6 ft. variance for rear yard setback of a dwelling; code requires 50 ft., applicant shows 44.4 ft., Section 1135.06(D). Motion passed 5-0. 20-17680; Thomas & Donna Harlan; 24735 Deerfield Drive Representatives: Thomas & Donna Harlan, owners