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. ?_ ' . CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MINUTES - OCTOBER 2, 1991 Chairman Gomersall called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Present: B. Grace, J. Maloney, T. Restifo, and R. Gomersall. Absent: E. Gallagher. Also Present: Law Director Gareau, Building Commissioner Conway and Clerk of Commissions Oring. The review of the minutes of September 4, 1991 will be deferred Lmtil the next meeting. Chairman Gomersall advised the applicants that only 4 members were present at this meeting and since it will take 3 affirmative votes to approve a request, if anyone preferred to withdraw tmtil the next meeting, he should do so at this time. 1. M. Shiels, 24135 Maria Lane. Request for variance (1123.12). Request 18 foot rear yard variance to construct an addition. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1135.08(a). Also request 7 foot 6 inch variance for distance between addition and detached garage. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1135.02(c)2. Chairman Gomersall ca.lled all interested parties before the Board. The oath was administered to Mr. Shiels, Mrs. Demetzky and Mrs. Clesh, neighbors, and Mrs. Toth, the daughter of Mrs. Tanka, a neighbor, and a second daughter who was not identified. Mr. Shiels explained that he wanted the addition for extra room for his mother. Mrs. Toth stated that if this addition was constructed all her mother would see was a solid wall, and pointed out that there was a large porch there also. Mr. Shiels responded that the porch was to be removed. She is still concerned because the addition and the garage will practically form a solid wall. Mr. Shiels clarified that the room wi.ll be constructed 3 feet deeper than the existing porch. The daughter also stated that he had very little yard, since the drive went around the ga.rage. Mr. Gomersall stated that there was 21 feet between the addition and Mrs. Tanka's house. Mr. Grace asked if they would consider adding to the side, but this would put the addition closer to the neighbor. It was explained that there would only be 7.5 feet between the addition and the garage. Mrs. Demetzky stated that, when she talked with Mrs. Tanka, she did not seem to understand where the addition was to be. Mrs. Clesh advised that she originally thought that an addition was being built on to the garage for his construction business, but has no objection to this request. J. Maloney moved to approve for M. Shiels, 24135 Maria Lane, the request for an 18 foot rear yard variance to construct an addition and also the request for a 7 foot 6 inch variance for distance between addition and detached garage with the condition that a fire wall be built on the corner of the garage closest to the house, seconded by B. Grace, and Lmanimously approved. It was clarified that aIl the members had seen the property. Variances granted. 2. Daniel and Kell_y Gorey, 23115 Surunerland Ave. Request for variance (1123.12). Request 15 foot front setback variance to construct an addition.. Also request a 4 foot total side yard variance. Violations of Ord. 90-125, Sections 1135.05 and 1135.07(a). Also request special permit to add to non-conforming dwelling (side setback). Special permission required Ord. 90-125, Section 1164.02. Chairman Gomersall called all interested parties before the Board. The oath was administered to Mr. and Mrs. Gorey. Mr. Gomersall stated that the addition would not extend beyond the existing porch. Mr. Gorey presented construction drawing of