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• ? . J. Maloney moved to grant the request of John Schloss, 25176 Tara Lynn Drive for a two (2) foot rear yard variance to keep shed eight (8) feet from rear property line. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1135.02(d)(4). The motion was seconded by W. Purper, and u.nanimously approved. Variance granted. 12. Andrew and Mary Check, 4514 Kew Drive. Request special permit to add to non-conforming dwelling (rear setback). Special permit required Ord. 90-125, Section 1165.02(b)(2). Request for variance (1123.12). Request 27 foot rear yard setback to construct enclosed patio. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1135.08(a). Chairman_ Gomersall called all interested parties before the board. The oath was admivistered to D. Seadin, contractor. Mr. Maloney stated that because this was irregularly shaped lot he had no problem with the request and believed it would be an improvement. The members agreed. T. Koberna moved to grant the request for Andrew and Mary Check, 4145 Kew Drive for a special permit to add to non-conforming dwelling (rear setback). Special permit required Ord. 90-125, Section 1165.02(b)(2) and also to grant a 27 foot rear yard setback variance to construct enclosed patio. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1135.08(a). The motion was seconded by W. Purper, and unanimously approved. Variance and special permit granted. 13. Bridg,eport Subdivision Latina and Latina Builders and Hyman Builders, Inc. Sublots 9 through 20, and 28, 29, 33 Bridgeport Dr.; s/148 Sharon Dr.; s/ls 38-39 Woodview Dr. Property located between Tree Lane, Woodview Drive and West 231 Street. Request for variance (1123.12). Request 10 foot rear yard variances for 18 sublots in subdivision. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1135.08(a). Chairmau Gomersall called all interested parties before the board. The oath was adininistered to Mrs. Latina, builder, S. Block, who developed the property, and residents, Mrs. Deucher, Mr. Tighe, Mrs. Smally, Mr. Baddour, and Mr. Czarnecki. Mrs. Latina corrected the request and advised that it should have been for sublots 6 through 20, not 9 through 20 thus increasing the variance request for 21 sublots. The other sublots will be the same as listed. They are asking for 40 foot rear yards, instead of 50 foot as required. They are requesting variances for the houses without basements, where a larger house is needed. It was clarified that the variance was needed from the rear of the house to the back property line. Mrs. Deucher objected because this is reducing the land which retains water. Mr. Gomersall explained the request. It was clarified for Mr. Czarnecki that his property did not back up to one of the lots for which they are asking a variauce. Mrs. Latina explained the request to the neighbors. She explained that she had been building in this area, including North Olmsted, for the past 35 years and was familiar with the zoning and building codes. When she initially became involved with the project, she had been told that she had to have a 60 foot wide by 145 foot deep on Sharon and Woodview and 63 by 137 foot on Bridgeport Village Drive. She was also told that the front setback should be 50 feet, the rear setback would be 40 and the sides would be 7.5 or 10 and 5 feet. While she was talking to City Engineer Deichmaun about various items includ.ing the homeowners concerns and problems, she was again told that she needed a 40 foot rear yard setback. He also referred her to the Building Commissioner and she talked to him regarding the houses. She talked further with an engin.eer from Western Reserve Engineering who also told her 50 foot front yard, 40 foot rear yard, and 7.5 or 10 and 5 foot side yards. After doing a market study, it was determined that the buyer would be young professionals who wanted something more than a home that looks like a box. Then after designing homes that would meet their standards, getting the engineering done, then pre-selling some of the homes, receiving building permits, and starting construction, they were stopped because of the 8