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• 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 # 6163 Joseph Dorobiala – Requesting one (1) area variance for a proposed residential addition at 4770 Clifton Pkwy (Zoned R2) Joseph Dorobiala, homeowner, spoke on this variance. He is looking to put an addition on to the side of his home for a single car garage. He has an existing single car garage next to it, off set from each other. He talked to both of his neighbors—the neighbor directly adjacent to him and the neighbor across the street. He did not bring a letter but would be happy to provide one if needed. Both of the neighbors offered to sign or write their approval if needed. The Board had no further questions. Findings: Mrs. Hahn made a motion, seconded by Ms. Mika, to approve Application # 6163. 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 – No • Whether the request is substantial – No • 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 # 6164 Feedmore WNY – Requesting three (3) area variances for a proposed attached sign at 4832 Camp Rd (Zoned C2) Mike Lavelley with Architecture Firm Trautman Associates spoke on this variance. They need three area variances for a sign.