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A variance request was made for a home addition to a non -conforming dwelling that did not meet setback requirements. The front setback was 23:90 feet, where 50 feet was required, and the side yard on the corner lot was 7.50 feet, where 25 feet was required. The applicant requested a 30.7 -foot variance for the front yard and a 17.5 -foot variance for the side yard. The applicant explained that the property, built in 1900, was non -conforming due to its location before the nearby Kennedy Ridge development. The addition was designed to address the owner's needs, but due to the existing garage and limited connection options to the house, the front and side yard variances were necessary. The addition would only extend 4.5 feet closer to the street, and the applicant emphasized that the impact on surrounding properties would be minimal, especially since there were no residential neighbors directly across the street. City staff indicated that any addition to the property would require variances, and the proposed changes seemed reasonable. One board member praised the design for creatively expanding the space without altering the building's footprint. Questions clarified that the addition would be behind the existing front porch, which was already closer to the setback due to the lot`s angle. The purpose of the addition was explained as a necessary upgrade for the house to accommodate a large family. The existing home was deemed unsuitable for full-time residence due to its small size, lack of an upstairs bathroom, and poorly configured bedrooms. The addition would add two full bedrooms and address the outdated layout, making the space more livable by creating a modern, open -concept living area with a great room. When asked about the -construction details, it was clarified that the addition would be built on a crawl space, not a "slab, and the house was currently occupied. The addition�would essentially square off the back of the house to improve the overall space and functionality. Mr. Kovach motioned to approve 190-2024; Daniel Marguiles; 5308 Columbia Rd.; seconded by Ms. Patton. During the discussion, it was noted that the design of the addition made sense given the non- conforming lot and created a hardship for making the home functional for a family. The need for the addition was understood, and it was agreed that it was the only viable option for obtaining that was variance. The addition'was seen as addressing a real hardship, and once completed, the home was expected to be a significant improvement and visually appealing. Board members supported the project, emphasizing that updating the over -century -old home would better align it with the neighborhood's character. Motion passed: 4-0 COMMERCIAL APPEALS AND REQUESTS 170-2024; Bryan Peterson; 4912 Grace Rd. (The Kingston) Representative: Bryan Peterson A variance request was made for a project that had previously been before the board in two iterations. The initial variance allowed a single-family zoned parcel on Grace Road to be 2