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The Zoning Administrator stated only the gross floor area specifies residential. Regardless of residential or non-residential the side yard and front yard setbacks are zero and the rear yard is a 10 foot requirement. Mr. Barnert stated his concern for maintenance on the one inch of land. A Board Member, David G. Williams, stated they have had requests for carports before that have been denied. He stated this is not something he could vote for (Mr. Smith stated there is a need for the carport. In the Central Business District you can go up to the lot lines). Chair, Ralph D. Clifford, asked if the attic bathroom already exists (Mr. Smith responded that it was to be renovated. They are modifying the bathtub which triggers the ceiling height change requirement). A way of voting was discussed and the possibility of withdrawing the carport. Mr. Clifford stated to maintain that one inch of land they would be trespassing on the neighbors land. Alternate member, Hank Manz, suggested getting permission from the neighbor to go on their land. An audience member, Daniel Rapperport of 2 and 6-8 Wallis Court, stated his support and asked the Board if they would be more open to a garage (Mr. Williams responded the same rules should apply as a carport). Mr. Smith stated there is no sideyard setback requirement. Mr. Clifford stated they have to evaluate the impact on the neighborhood. The current owner may be happy with the close setback but the next owner might not be (Mr. Smith stated the gross floor area bylaw was created to protect residential districts. Any other use would be much more invasive). An audience member, William Dailey of 114 Marrett Road, stated his family owns an office building that has a parking lot that runs behind 6-8 and 2-4 Wallis Court. He stated his support and the need for the carport. A Board member, Jeanne K. Krieger, stated she would support the carport because it would be less intrusive than a garage. Withdrawal of the carport was discussed. An audience member, Gerry McGowen of 4 Wallis Court, stated the need for the carport. People park in their area and they have been subjected to numerous fines because they have nowhere to park. This situation has impacted their life style and ability to park at their own home. Mr. Smith stated he would withdraw without prejudice the request for the carport. Mr. Clifford suggested putting up signs to help with parking. Mr. Clifford stated the total gross floor area change would be 55 additional square feet. That makes the total gross floor area 5,025 square feet.