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Mr. Papotto moved, seconded by Mr. Mackey, to approve the following variance for 21- 19764; Melissa Crumb; 5050 West Park Drive: 1. A 50 sq. ft. variance for the size of a storage building: code allows 150 sq. ft.; applicant shows 200 sq. ft., Section 1135.02(C)(2). Motion passed 3-0. 21-19850; Mary Schuler; 30881 Old Shore Drive Representatives: Ryan Bell, 700 East Highland Rd, Macedonia, OH; Mary Schuler, owner Proposal consists of a three season room. Property is zoned B -One Family Residence. 1. A 7 ft. variance for rear yard setback of a dwelling; code requires 50 ft., applicant shows approximately 43 ft., Section 1135.06(D). 2. A variance to enlarge a nonconforming dwelling that does not conform to all setback requirements; code does not permit, Section 1165.02(B)(2). Note: Dwelling is nonconforming in that the existing side setback is shown as 23 ft. 11 in. where 25 ft. is required on a corner lot. The applicant is proposing to construct a home addition. The addition will project into the required rear yard by seven feet. The existing dwelling is nonconforming and code requires that any addition to a nonconforming dwelling be entirely conforming. Therefore, a second variance from the Nonconforming Buildings and Uses chapter is also required. Mr. Bell was unsure how the home came to be in nonconforming status. The applicant is proposing to construct a 144 square foot sunroom with wall to wall glass on the rear of the home. The rear property line is 55 feet from the back of the home. He thought having a narrower room would decrease the utility of the room and the proposed size is common. Ms. Schuler added the garage was built at the time of the house and there is commercial property behind them. Ms. Lieber was not concerned about the proposal since the rear neighbor is commercially zoned. Mr. Papotto thought it was a reasonable request and pointed out that the property tapers along the side which he thought may contribute to the nonconforming status. An addition of five feet wide would not be helpful and a variance would be required for almost any addition on the back of the home. Mr. Mackey agreed and thought it would be a nice improvement to the property. Mr. Papotto moved, seconded by Mr. Mackey, to approve the following variances for 21- 19850; Mary Schuler; 30881 Old Shore Drive: I. A 7 ft. variance for rear yard setback of a dwelling; code requires 50 ft., applicant shows approximately 43 ft., Section 1135.06(D). 2. A variance to enlarge a nonconforming dwelling that does not conform to all setback requirements; code does not permit, Section 1165.02(B)(2). Motion passed 3-0. 21-19853; Russell Mortenson; 6646 Mackenzie Road Representatives: Cynthia Zarife, Russell Mortenson's mother-in-law, 6646 Mackenzie Road Proposal consists of widening the driveway and parking pad. Property is zoned B -One Family Residence. 1. A 3 ft. variance for width of a driveway serving a detached garage; code allows 12 ft. wide in the front yard; applicant shows driveway 15 ft. wide in the front yard; Section 1135.02(B)(2)(c).