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BOA12D OF ZONIleTG APPEALS CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED 1VIIleTUTES OF MAY 6, 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, Laura Bellido, Michael Raig, Alfredo Lopez Absent: Maureen Diver Staff: Law Director Michael Gareau, Planning & Development Director Kimberly Wenger, Clerk of Commissions Donna Rote REVIEV6V AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES Mr. Lopez moved, seconded by Ms. Bellido, to approve the April 1, 8013 minutes as written which passed 4-0. RESIDENTIAL APPEALS AND REQUESTS Emilv Sanders & Chad Zelinko; 23981 Ambour Drive Proposal consists of a fence; the following variance is requested: a variance for a solid, 6-foot high fence on a corner lot located beyond the neighbor's front setback. Applicant shows a 6-foot privacy fence within the neighbor's front setback; code requires corner fences to be at least 50% open and no more than 30 inches high, Section 1135.02(fl. The oath was administered to Emily Sanders and Chad Zelinko, Councilman Paul Barker and neighbor Rich Crumbly. Ms. Sanders said they purchased their home within the past year. They would like to fence in their backyard for their pets and family privacy. Mr. Crumbly said existing trees will block the view of the fence which will not adversely impact the neighborhood. He commended the owners for the improvements they've made to their lot. Councilman Barker said the applicant's fence will run evenly with the garage, will be 3 feet in from the sidewalk and will not impede the neighbor's view. The location and placement of the home on the corner lot denies the owners any privacy and placing the fence to code would minimize the owners use of their own property. Therefore he supports the owners request for a variance. Ms. Wenger reviewed the building official's report which said he had no objections as it doesn't adversely impact the neighborhood nor block the neighbor's view. Board members had no objections as the existing trees would block the view of the fence and installing a fence would not be out of character of the neighborhood. Ms. Bellido anoved, seconded by Mr. Lopez, to grant Emily Sanders & Chad Zelinko of 23981 Ambour Drive a variance for a solid, 6-foot high fence on a corner lot located beyond the neighbor's front setback. Applicant shows a 6-foot privacy fence within the neighbor's front setback; code requires corner fences to be at least 50% open and no more than 30 inches high, Section 1135.02(f), which passed 4-0.