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CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED BOARD OF BUILDING CODE APPEALS MCNUTES - AUGUST 22, 1991 I a ROLL CAI,L : Chairman Burk called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. Present: J. Kazak, D. Spoerke, B. Schulz, and R. Burk. Absent: T. Mu11oy Also present: Building Commissioner Conway and substitute Clerk of Commissions Wingenfeld. II. REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES: J. Kazak moved to approve the minutes of March 28, 1991 as printed, seconded by D. Spoerke, and unanimously approved. III. COM=CATIONS : Letter regarding the below hearing was read during the discussion. IV. BEARINGS : 1) Joseph Simcnons, property located between 5381 and 5401 Whitehaven Ave. Request permission to construct dwelling on permanent parcel number 233-22-064, sublot 299, Whitehaven ("C" District, mirLrmum lot frontage 60 feet). Hearing required by Ord. 2806 (any hou.se being built on a lot with a 50 foot front width or less requires the approval of the Board of Building Code Appeals. Chairman Burk administered the oath to Mr. Simmons, builder, and adjacent property owners, Mr. and Mrs. Dusek, Mr. and Mrs. Mandak, and Mrs. Lumby (Mr. and Mrs. Tomco arrived during the meeting but did not speak and were not sworn in). Mr. Simmons explained the plans advising that the drainage ditch on the south will be tiled. Building Commissioner Conway advised that the Engineering Department has stated that, they have approved the plans for enclosing the ditch in concept, but there will be a few minor revisions. Mr. Burk questioned if this lot would be considered a wetland. Mr. Conway responded that triis would be up to the Army Corps of Engineers, but he did not believe that they got involved with property under an acre. The neighbors are concerned about blockage of this pipe pointing out that there is a constant water flow through this ditch, even during this drought. Mr. Simmons is installing a 42 inch pipe. It was clarified that the water flows to the street into the ditch, and there is another 42 inch pipe which does handle the water satisfactorily. The plans were explained to the neighbors. Mr. Conway advised that he had received a letter regarding this hearing dated August 21, 1991 from Mr. Owen McGuiness, 5309 Whitehaven, North Olmsted. The letter read "Since no one bothered to notify us of Joe Simmons building next to us, 5309 Whitehaven, we are now going on record as stating that all the homes on that side are two story and as such his should be also. Mr. Conway advised that this house is approximately 390 feet away from Mr. Simmons' lot, and no notice was required. It was noted that this house woiil.d be two stories as he requested. It was clarified that the sewer tile would not be tmder the house and an easement would be given to the City. Mr. Simmons will pay for the installation and the pipe and explained that the pipe must be re-routed from its present location since the ditch would be under the house. It was also ,,