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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 – It will not • Whether the benefit sought by the applicant can be achieved by some feasible method other than a variance – She does not believe so • Whether the request is substantial – She does not believe it is • 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 # 6147 Jennifer Able – Requesting one (1) area variance for a proposed attached garage at 4610 Dorothy Place (Zoned R-3) Jennifer Able, the homeowner, appeared to speak on the variance with her husband. They are looking to add on to their current one car garage. They are hoping to turn it into a 2.5-3 car garage. This will put them about 4 feet off of the property line. They spoke directly with the neighbor this would be affecting, Scott Courteau, and he is in support of the project. Courteau wrote a letter of support as well. The Board had no further questions. Findings: Ms. Falkiewicz made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Hahn, to approve Application # 6147. On the question: Mrs. Falkiewicz 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, this is an irregular lot • 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