the zoning administrator will make a decision about the variouance. i do want to ask why it is being made now before it can come to us. arthur had been an initial proposal -- >> there have been an initial proposal to have everything at the same time. there was a request by the neighbors to have the project broken up, so about is what was done, to have the are scheduled at a later time. since we already have the variantce together, we wanted to consult all parties involved so they did not have to attend three different hearings. it was a scheduling issue. >> depending on what you do, it could change the project materially. >> that is correct. if it is the ninth there is no project. if it is granted, the dr would be brought back to you in a few weeks. >> thank you. >> my understanding is there is a motion to uphold negative declaration. on the motion? [calling votes] thank you, commissioners. the motion have unanimously -- passed unanimously. it is recommended because of variants is the soul of jurisdiction of the zoning administrator, we just have hous

code, so we have a variety of variances being sought, so what has to be shown for each and every variouance? the exceptional and extraordinary circumstances are they have an undeveloped exterior space beneath the sun porch, and raising the roof will present a more open field without affecting the structure, and a new deck will allow easy access to the rear yard. but as the exceptional circumstances they are offering to justify the different variantces. look at the design of this project. it is not right. what the neighbors want is for the planning commission to hold a special use district -- to of hold -- uphold a special use district. some simple design considerations are in order if you are going to build something that cannot be built without a very uncertain -- without a variance. you should at least build with consideration of the neighbors. goothis non-conforming structure should be built housing both of the adjacent buildings. out of a minimum, it should be pulled back to match the adjacent buildings, which matches perfectly. at a minimum, should be done. second, it will still requir