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• Whether the request is substantial – It is not • Whether the proposed variance will have an adverse effect or impact on the physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood or district – No • Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created – Yes, but the balancing test favors the applicant All members voted in favor of the motion. GRANTED Application #6169 Laurie Toporek – Requesting one (1) area variance for a proposed covered porch at 3399 McKinley Pkwy (Zoned R-2) Laurie Toporek, 3399 McKinley Pkwy, spoke on this variance. She is requesting a variance for a covered porch in front of the home. Chairman Dimpfl and Commissioner Falkiewicz asked Code Enforcement Officer Ryerse to clarify the variance. Ryerse stated the code is 35ft and they are asking to have a 29ft set back, which is a 6ft variance. The Board had no further questions. Findings: Mrs. Hahn made a motion, seconded by Ms. Mika, to approve Application # 6169. Mrs. Hahn reviewed the area variance criteria as follows: • Whether an undesirable change will be produced in the character of the neighborhood or a detriment to nearby properties – No • Whether the benefit sought by the applicant can be achieved by some feasible method other than a variance – Possibly, they could go smaller • Whether the request is substantial – It is not • Whether the proposed variance will have an adverse effect or impact on the physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood or district – No • Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created – Yes, but the balancing test factors the applicant All members voted in favor of the motion. GRANTED Ms. Falkiewicz made a motion, seconded by Mr. Yoder, to approve the minutes of August 2026. All members voted in favor of the motion.