Prior Resolutions of Approval submission

whereas 50 feet is required; a rear yard of 31.43 feet instead of 50 feet as required and impervious coverage of 46% instead of 35% as permitted. He pointed out that the existing two-story structure is 3,404 square feet so that the total size of the struciure will be 6,134 square feet. He pointed out that they propose to place’a sidewalk around the building and extend the north end of the existing parking lot by two parking spaces and will provide an entirely new parking lot for 10 parking spaces at the southern end of the property. They will preserve as many of the trees as they can that exist there by arranging the sidewalk and parking lots around them. Parking will include a handicapped spot next to the front of the building in accordance with the requirements of the American With Disabilities Act. This will be van accessible. Necessary signage for same will also be provided. He further indicated that no elevator was required for the building with the addition. He further indicated there would be parking for 19 spaces in the front and that on weekends and evenings when they were not in operation they allowed The Gatehouse Restaurant to have parking there for their customers. With The Gatehouse being replaced by a new entity, they will continue the same arrangement with the new entity. Since this is the expansion of an existing non-conforming use, the proofs are less stringent and less severe in connection with establishing the criteria to satisfy the need for the “D” variance and that the positive and negative criteria were met. He indicated that there was no detrimental effect to the surrounding area as the premises had been in use for many years without any problems and that there was no detrimental effect to the premises or anyone in the area or any user of any surrounding property. He pointed out that the property was particularly suitable for the purpose because it was already in use