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reported no calls or complaints were reported to the Town Hall. One neighboring property owner had previously expressed support for the project. Board Deliberation: The Chairman explained the Board deliberation process. He stated that there are questions asked that can be all Aye or Nay and still have an opinion of opposing or granting a variance. All the questions are the ones asked for an area variance. He stated the Board will need a few minutes to go over the five questions then they will deliberate. The Board reviewed the application according to the required five factors: 1. Whether undesirable change would be produced in character of neighborhood or a detriment to nearby properties. ZBA Chairman Edward Wilkowlaski - No ZBA Board Member Mark Gietler - No ZBA Board Member Russell Clother, Jr. - absent ZBA Board Member Kevin Ingraham — absent ZBA Board Member James Cornell — No Reasoning: In line with neighborhood fagade. Such a small distance, very minor request. Neighbors are all ok with the request. 2. Whether benefit sought by applicants can be achieved by a feasible alternative to the variance. ZBA Chairman Edward Wilkowlaski - No ZBA Board Member Mark Gietler - No ZBA Board Member Russell Clother, Jr. - absent ZBA Board Member Kevin Ingraham — absent ZBA Board Member James Cornell — No Reasoning: In theory, yes, but project was initiated prior to permit. Pad was poured. Moving the building would cause frontage variance. 3. Whether the requested variance is substantial: ZBA Chairman Edward Wilkowlaski - No ZBA Board Member Mark Gietler - No ZBA Board Member Russell Clother, Jr. - absent ZBA Board Member Kevin Ingraham — absent ZBA Board Member James Cornell — No Reasoning: Very small distance. One foot and a few inches. Only 1°3” of 20° setback. 4. Would the variance have an adverse impact on the physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood: