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basketball hoop installed. They also need space to store their RV next to the garage. Mr. Hegberg explained that they own three lots so there would actually be 31 feet between the driveway and neighboring property. Ms. Lieber pointed out that the driveway width in question is the area in front of the garage, not on the side of the garage. Mr. Papotto asked if the proposed driveway is about the same size of the existing gravel, Mr. Hegberg said it is. Mr. Allain asked if the owners have considered consolidating the lots, Mr. Hegberg said the home touches all three of the lots so the lots would not be split up in the future. Ms. Patton thought the request was reasonable since it is needed for parking and would replace the existing gravel. Mr. Mackey agreed and thought it was a practical solution for the home owner, Mr. Rahm agreed. Mr. Allain agreed and did not see how the lots could be separated in the future. Mr. Papotto moved, seconded by Mr. Mackey, to approve the following variance for 21- 20233; Mark & Elizabeth Hegberg; 5718 Elmhurst Road: 1. A 15 ft. variance for the maximum width a driveway serving an attached garage; code permits 24 ft., applicant shows 39 ft., Section 1135.02(B)(2)(c). Motion passed 5-0. 21-20253; Frederick Lehmann; 5498 Fitch Road Representatives: Frederick Lehmann, owner Proposal consists of a front deck/porch. Property is zoned B -One Family Residence. 1. A 3 ft. variance for entrance feature above the first floor of a building; code permits entrance features to project not more than 8 ft. into a required front yard; applicant shows 11 ft., Section 1135.07(A). See also 1135.06 (A) 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 front setback is shown as 47 ft. where 50 ft. is required in front yards. The applicant proposes to construct a deck at the front entrance of the home which will project into the required front yard. Code allows entrance features to project up to eight feet, the deck would project 11 feet into the front yard, so a three-foot variance is required. Also, since the home does not meet the minimum required setback, a second variance is needed to add to a nonconforming dwelling where the addition does not meet the required setbacks. Mr. Fritz said the previous porch for the home was in disrepair and removed. The deck is proposed in the same area the porch was in. The house is 47 feet from the house so the porch would require the variance to be built. Ms. Lieber thought it was a reasonable request to provide access to the building. Ms. Patton thought the request was small and had not objections, Mr. Rahm agreed. Mr. Papotto moved, seconded by Mr. Mackey, to approve the following variances for 21- 20253; Frederick Lehmann; 5498 Fitch Road: 1. A 3 ft. variance for entrance feature above the first floor of a building; code permits entrance features to project not more than 8 ft. into a required front yard; applicant shows 11 ft., Section 1135.07(A). See also 1135.06 (A) 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 5-0.