02/26/1987 Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

^ r . ? • ., i BOARD OF BUILDING CODE APPEALS FEBRUARY 26, 1987 PAGE 3 should still be screened as required in the ordinance for a ground in- stallation, and questioned if the engineering study on the structure of the roof was presented as requested previously. Mr..Kazak explained that former Building Commissioner Spino was supposed to have inspected the roof with the City Engineero Acting Building Commissioner Sanker does not know if this was done. Neighb ors believe that, even though this installation is not really unsightly, since these dishes are becoming common and are eyesores, that screening should be required, and that the existing ordinance should be followed; and do not believe that the commercial properties should be given more lee:way than residential properties. Mr. Kazak stated that the ordinance does not address com- mercial dishes, and believes that if the Board can find some type of screening (one which the signal can penetrate) that roof installations would not beob,j.ectionab'le•.Councilman Wilamosky is also concerned about the way in which'this request was handled and questioned if contractor presented the di'agram showing what height fence would be necessary to screen this dish. That data was requested for the truck lot, but was unnecessary for this location. It was explained to Councilman Wilamosky that there was no application for this installation since the dish was not to be connected. Councilman Wilamosky stated that he believes that the contractor is reluctant to screen this dish and reminded him that he told the Board that signal would go through fiberglass. Board is looking into various types of screening including fiberglass. Mr. Dumbrowski is concern.ed that the fiberglass would not be stable if Tnounted on the roof (since no installation on a roof shbuld penetrate it); and advised the residents that he was not familar with types of screening since he has never had to screen this type installation pre- viously. Councilman Wilamosky advised that the City cannot make the owners of unscreened dishes put screens around them after the fact, unless a variance was granted with the condition that a screen be installed after a satisfactory type screening is found. Mr. Schulz suggested a type of inesh that he uses to cover his cherry trees. After a lengthy discussion auiang the Board, the neighbors, Councilman Wilamosky and Mr. Dumbrowski it was decided that Mr. Schulz would meet with Mr. Dumbrowski at his_office and test the plastic mesh on an oper- ational dish and if this screening proves satisfactory, Mr. Dumbrowski wi11 screen the Halleen dish and the neighbors will be notified. In- stead of contiriuing this request, Mr. Dumbrowski requested that he be gi,ven the same kind of approval that was given to A. L. Williams Comp any. Neighbors objected since no action of the Board is supposed to set a precedent and Councilman Wilamosky agreed, pointing out that the Cit,y is in litagation with the owner of the building. Board recessed for a short time. After the recess, Mr. Kazak stated that even though Halleen Chevrolet has had some problems_,with the city, that cannot.be taken into consideration for this request, the variance has been applied for and the Board must base their decision on the merits of the request involved, and the variance for the roof mount would appear to be the most logical. R. Galloway moved to grant the roof top bracket variance at 27932 Lorain Road with the same stipulation that proper screening will be done at such time as we find a proper.material and with the stipulation that he does do the testing within 10 days, seconded by D. Spoerke, and unani- mously appro.ved, Mr. Schulz will meet with Mr. Dumbrowki at this office some time next week, and if the screening works, it will be placed on the