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Proposal consists of a new patio cover. Property is zoned C -One Family Residence. 1. A 30 ft. variance for rear yard setback of a roofed patio; code requires 50 ft., applicant shows approximately 20 ft., Section 1135.02(C)(4)(a). See also 1135.06(D) The applicant is replacing a roof over an existing patio. The roofed patio encroaches into the required rear yard setback by 30 feet. No previous variance was granted for the existing structure. Mr. Oslin said the cover would extend out from the house so there would only be 20 feet to the rear property. Ms. Kochan added that the existing structure is in disrepair and needs to be replaced. Ms. Lieber added that the lot is just over the 135 feet of depth that is required for single family lots. The dwelling is nonconforming in that it currently does not meet the rear yard setback. The dwelling is about 25 feet from the property line, where 50 is required. Mr. Mackey thought the property was not sufficient to meet current requirements. Mr. Papotto noted that the home setbacks on Deerfield were varied, creating a hardship for owners to meet the rear yard setback requirement. Mr. Mackey moved, seconded by Ms. Patton, to approve the following variance for 21- 20928; Lisa Kochan; 24837 Deerfield Drive: 1. A 30 ft. variance for rear yard setback of a roofed patio; code requires 50 ft., applicant shows approximately 20 ft., Section 1135.02(C)(4)(a). See also 1135.06(D) Motion passed 4-0. 21-20948; Cory Kovach; 31067 Lorain Road Representative: Cory Kovach, owner Proposal consists of a shed in the side yard. Property is zoned B-2 Office/Service. 1. A variance for an accessory storage building in the side yard, code does not allow, Section 1135.02(C)(1). Note: Existing shed is 8 ft. x 10 ft. and is set back approximately 3.2 ft. from the property line. While the property is zoned B-2 Office Service District, the residential standards in Chapter 1135 are applied to existing dwellings used for residential purpose. The shed was installed prior to obtaining a building permit and placed in the side yard. In 1135.02(C)(5), accessory storage structures must be set back a minimum of five feet from the side property line. Section 1135.06(B) also requires a minimum dwelling setback of five feet in the side yard. The code prohibits accessory structures in any part of the side yard, but additionally, the shed is in the required side yard that is intended to be open space. Mr. Kovach said the pre -built shed sits on the driveway. There was a shed in that location when they purchased the home but it was gone when they moved in. He was unaware of needing a permit since there was a shed there before. They have flooding issues in the back yard and the usable area is fenced in. Mr. Mackey asked if there is anywhere in the backyard that the shed could be installed. Mr. Kovach did not think there would enough space since he also has a pool and deck. He was also concerned about installing the shed in the area of the back yard that floods. Mr. Papotto asked if the property is used commercially because he saw equipment on the property. Mr. Kovach previously owned a landscaping business but is in the process of liquidating his business assets. The shed would be used for personal storage. Mr. Papotto thought it may be challenging to access the back yard due to the location of the home on the property.