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BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED MINUTES OF JULY 5, 2012 ROLL CALL Ms. Rudolph called tlze meeting to order at 7:05p.m. in Council Chambers. Present: Jennifer Rudolph, Michael Raig, Maureen Diver, Laura Bellido, Alfredo Lopez Staff: Assistant Law Director Bryan O'Malley, Assistant Building Commissioner James McReynolds, Clerk of Commissions Donna Rote REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES Mr. Raig moved, seconded by Mr. Lopez, to approve the May 31, 2012 minutes, which passed 5-0. RESIDENTIAL APPEALS AND REQUESTS Robert Vilevac; 26008 Byron Drive Proposal consists of a fence. The following variances are requested: 1. A variance for a 5 foot fence beyond front building line; code permits a fence no greater than 30 inches in height and 50% open, applicant shows 5 feet in height and less than 50% open, Section 1135.02(f)(1). BZA tabled 05/31/12 at applicant's request. Sandra Vilevac, the owner's daughter; William and Stacy Russell, and Richard Travis were sworn in. Ms. Vilevac said the height of the fence was decreased to 5 feet and the fence style changed to a shadow box. The shadow box fence will contain their dogs and provide privacy. Ms. Russell objected to a fence along her front side yard saying a fence will create a safety hazard for their vehicles and will lower their property value. Mr. Russell suggested installing a 4 foot chain link fence or perhaps angling the fence and increasing the distance from the sidewallc. A petition signed by neighbors was submitted requesting the variance be denied. Mr. Travis said installing a fence will change the character of the neighborhood. Ms. Vilevac said more than half the corner lots in the development have solid fences so theirs would not change the character of the neighborhood and the fence only extends two feet past their home so vehicular traffic is not affected. Mr. McReynolds said the revised plan shows the fence lower however extended fiirther towards the sidewalk. He prefers the fence placed in line with the edge of the home which would allow the existing landscaping to buffer the view of the fence. Ms. Diver said although the fence was lowered to 5 feet she would prefer the fence be no more then 4 feet in height in the setback area and tapered upward to 6 feet in the allowable area. Mr. Lopez asked if the area outside the fence would be landscaped to soften the appearance of the fence and Ms. Vilevac said no. Mr. Lopez said the fence should be no higher then 4 feet to ensure the neighbors line of site is not impeded. Mr. Raig said the applicant's home is within the neighbor's front setbaclc and the fence will be in line with the home so visibility is not affected. Mr. Lopez moved, seconded by Ms. Rudolph, to grant Robert Vilevac of 26008 Byron Drive a variance for a 5 foot fence beyond front building line; code permits a fence no