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Ms. Lieber commented on the difficulty of existing residential homes in commercial district and thought that it looked like the home was built to just fit in that space because there is not much room on either side of the structure. Mr. Mackey did not think there is another remedy based on the info provided. Ms. Patton agreed based on the layout of the property and 50 -foot width of the property, Mr. Rahm agreed. Mr. Mackey moved, seconded by Ms. Patton, to approve the following variance for 21- 20948; Cory Kovach; 31067 Lorain Road: 1. A variance for an accessory storage building in the side yard, code does not allow, Section 1135.02(C)(1). Motion passed 4-0. 21-20957; Tom Danzey; 5873 Burns Road Representatives: Jeff Oslin, Bright Covers; Thomas Danzey, owner Proposal consists of a new patio cover. Property is zoned B -One Family Residence. 1. A 2.5 ft. variance for the minimum combined width of side yards; code requires a minimum sum of 20 ft., applicant shows approximately 17.5 ft., Section 1135.06(B). 2. A 4 ft. 11 in. variance for the width of a side yard; code requires 15 ft. of side yard when a drive is placed within it, applicant shows 10 ft. 1 in., Section 1135.06(B). The applicant is proposing to cover an existing paved patio area. The existing patio is non- conforming in that it is located in a side yard; accessory structures are only permitted in rear yards per 1135.02(C)(1). It is possible when the patio was paved it was not recognized as a patio, but part of the driveway. However, the cover defines it as a roofed patio which must meet the setback of the dwelling. Two variance are required. Mr. Oslin agreed with Ms. Lieber's report. Ms. Lieber noted that the house configuration is unusual and the next door neighbor has a similar situation. She thought the impact to the neighbor would be limited. Mr. Danzey read a letter from Donna Troxell, owner of 5883 Burns Road, saying they had no objections about the project. Mr. Papotto thought the lot was narrow and the side of the property with the driveway is narrow. There may have been a misunderstanding when the patio was installed previously but he did not object since the concrete area is pretty large in that space, Mr. Mackey and Mr. Rahm agreed. Mr. Mackey moved, seconded by Ms. Patton, to approve the following variances for 21- 20957; Tom Danzey; 5873 Burns Road: 1. A 2.5 ft. variance for the minimum combined width of side yards; code requires a minimum sum of 20 ft., applicant shows approximately 17.5 ft., Section 1135.06(B). 2. A 4 ft. 11 in. variance for the width of a side yard; code requires 15 ft. of side yard when a drive is placed within it, applicant shows 10 ft. 1 in., Section 1135.06(B). Motion passed 4-0. COMMUNICATIONS 2022 Meetings Ms. Lieber thanked the board members for their flexibility and patience over the past year with virtual meetings. The approval for virtual meetings expires at the end of the year, but she spoke with the Mayor -elect and she is in favor of allowing virtual meetings to continue due to the