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BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED MINUTES OF MAY 3, 2012 ROLL CALL Ms. Rudolph called the meeting to order at 7:05p.m. in Council Chambers. Present: Jennifer Rudolph, Michael Raig, Maureen Diver, Laura Bellido Absent: Alfredo Lopez Staff: Law Director Michael Gareau, Building Commissioner Dale Mitchell, Clerk of Commissions Donna Rote REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES Mr. Raig moved, seconded by Ms. Diver, to approve the April 5, 2012 minutes, which passed 4- 0. RESIDENTIAL APPEALS AND REQUESTS Justin Lestock; 24660 Cedar Point Road Proposal consists of a detached garage; the following variance is requested: A 250 sq ft variance for a detached garage larger then code allows; code permits 750 sq ft, applicant shows 1000 sq ft, Section 1135.02(C)(1). Mr. Lestoclc was sworn in and said he would lilce to have a three car detached garage for family vehicles and yard equipment. A variance is being sought in lieu of having a two car garage and multiple sheds. The garage will be constructed to meet code, have a concrete foundation with wood frame construction and vinyl siding. Ms. Rudolph asked how the garage would be placed as the area is sloped. Mr. Lestock said the garage would include downspouts and be drained into the yard away from the driveway. Mr. Mitchell said the existing garage will be converted into living space and asked if the garage floor had a foundation and Mr. Lestock said he believed it did. Mr. Raig said the building is large but will not be visible from the street. Mr. Lestoclc estimated the average between the soffit and roof top is 13.5 feet high. Board members had no objections. Ms. Bellido moved, seconded by Ms. Rudolph, to grant Justin Lestock of 24660 Cedar Point Road a 250 sy ft variance for a detached garage larger then code allows; code permits 750 sq ft, applicant shows 1000 sq ft, Section 1135.02(C)(1), which passed 4-0. Tracev Zaved; 4461 Carsten Lane Proposal consists of a fence; the following variances are requested: 1. A 3 foot height variance for privacy fence beyond front building line; code permits 3 ft, applicant shows 6 ft, Section 1135.02 (f)(1). 2. A variance for privacy fence beyond front building line; code requires 50% open, applicant shows 0%, section 1135.02 (f)(1). Ms. Zayed was sworn in and said she would like to extend the fence to provide a safe play area for her children. They would lilce to reuse the existing board on board privacy fence as the side street is a dead end street with an open field. Once the existing and new section of fence is installed it will all be stained to ensure there is a cohesive color. Mr. Mitchell said the neighbor's fence is one foot from