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Mr. Mackey thought the request was unusual but agreed that there is a lot of traffic on the street and there is a need to safely exit the drive. He was concerned about the amount concrete going in but thought the new concrete would be an upgrade, Mr. Allain agreed. Ms. Patton agreed and saw the need for vehicles to turn around on the property. She was concerned about the extra concrete beyond the garage. She thought there may be a way to achieve the same goal without adding such a significant amount of concrete. Mr. Papotto moved, seconded by Mr. Mackey, to approve the following variances for 20- 17923; Timothy McNamara; 5422 Kennedy Ridge Road: 1. An 8 ft. variance for the maximum width of a driveway in the front yard serving a detached garage; code permits 12 ft., applicant shows 20 ft., Section 1135.02(B)(2)(c). 2. A 12 ft. variance for the maximum width of a driveway in the side and rear yard serving a detached garage; code permits 24 ft., applicant shows approximately 40 ft., Section 1135.02(B)(2)(c). See note. Note: Existing driveway is non -conforming. At the point where applicant proposes to add 12 feet in width of driveway, existing driveway is approximately 28 feet wide. 3. A 15 ft. variance for driveway length; code requires that any driveway shall extend no further most distant point of garage, applicant shows extension 15 ft., past garage, Section 1135.02(B)(2)(d). Motion passed 4-1, Ms. Patton voted no. 20-17972; Eddie Dunlap; 5468 Jacaueline Lane Representatives: Eddie Dunlap, owner; Robert Leitner, 5411 Rosecliff Drive, Lorain, OH, general contractor; Patricia Wald, 5425 Barton Road, North Olmsted, OH Proposal consists of a home addition. Property is zoned B -One Family Residence. 1. A 20 ft. variance for rear yard setback of a dwelling; code requires 50 ft., applicant shows approximately 30 ft., Section 1135.06(D). The applicant proposes to construct an addition on the rear of the dwelling. The addition will be set back approximately 30 feet from the rear property line, where code requires 50 feet, resulting in a variance request of 20 feet. Clarification was received that a chimney would be included and would extend two feet further into the setback. Therefore, the requested variance is for a 22 foot rear yard setback and the applicant shows approximately 28 feet. Mr. Dunlap would like to build a master suite addition to accommodate his older father's needs. Mr. Leitner added that the neighbor has a similar layout extending to about the same distance from the rear property line. Ms. Wald's property runs along the back of Jacqueline Lane and has been in the family for 80 years. She thought the approval of the addition would set precedent for other homes on Jacqueline Lane. She was concerned about the impact on the use and enjoyment of her property and disapproved of the proposal. Ms. Lieber said the lot backs up to an undeveloped portion of a deep residential lot on Barton Road. The applicant has stated their intent for the addition is an in- law suite to accommodate a family member. The code does not permit a second dwelling on the property so an addition is the only option for home owners to accommodate their family's needs without seeking a use variance for multiple dwellings.