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_, 'p.. ,, BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF OCTOBER 21, 2013 ROLL CALL Ms. Rudolph called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. in Council Chambers and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Jennifer Rudolph, Maureen Diver, Laura Bellido, Michael Raig, Alfredo Lopez Staff: Director of Law Michael Gareau Jr., City Engineer Pete DiFranco, Clerk of Commissions Donna Rote RESIDENTIAL APPEALS AleTD REQUESTS CMS13-32: Rita & Sally Winson; 6666 Barton Road Proposal consists of a new detached garage. The following variance is requested: 1. A 306 sq ft variance for an attached and detached garage in combination; code permits 750 sq ft, applicant shows a total of 1,056 sq ft, Section 1135.02(c)(3). Notes: 1. Existing attached garage is 480 sq ft, proposed detached garage is 572 sq ft. 2. A violation was issued to remove two inoperative vehicles and to replace a dilapidated fence. BZA tabled 10/7/13. The oath was administered to Rita and Sally Winson, contractor John Damico and neighbors Mr. and Mrs. Fulop. Rita Winson said they would lilce to construct a second garage for their historical vehicles which are currently being stored in the back and yard tools which are needed to maintain their property. Mr. Damico said the size of the garage is a standard size garage. A concern over drainage was brought up however the garage will be drained away from the house towards the rear of the property and tied into the existing line. Mr. Fulop said if the garage is only 5 feet from the property line, his driveway will flood worse than it already does. It's not uncommon for standing water to sit along the back of the properties. His water issues increased when the applicant's addition was constructed and the topography was raised. The new garage and drive will adversely impact the existing conditions on his lot. Mr. Damico said the garage placement will actually catch the water and direct it to the downspouts which will be directed to the rear yard or tie into the house lines. His client is not responsible for storms which occur that the storm system can't handle nor should they be made to fix their neighbor's existing water issues. His clients have agreed to place the garage 10 feet off the side lot line instead of 5 feet. Mr. Fulop's concerns remained. Rita Winson said when the addition was added to the house the elevation needed to be raised to be level with the existing structure and all engineering requirements were followed, a trench along the side yard and drains along the front were installed to handle water runof£ Mr. Fulop said he wanted to be assured that the new garage would not increase his existing water issues. Mr. DiFranco said exact property lines need to be identified. City codes require roof downspouts be connected to the underground sewer system however the city would allow a soakage trench/French drain which would be sized to handle any water runof£ It would eliminate any additional drainage into the city storm system and/or neighboring lots: He said he would make