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Jim Pucillo; 3185 Olmstecl 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(f). The oath was administered to Mr. Pucillo and Councilman Barker. Mr. Pucillo said his home is on a corner lot and he would like to enclose the backyard for privacy. The fence won't impede the required setback any further then his home currently does. He submitted postcards which his neighbors signed stating they support the variance request. Councilman Barker said the owner is replacing the living fence with a privacy fence and improving the appearance of the area therefore he supports the request. Ms. Wenger said the fence is 20 feet in from the street, doesn't change the character of the neighborhood or create any safety concerns. Mr. Raig asked if the cards submitted were from abutting neighbors and Mr. Pucillo said yes. Ms. Rudolph asked if the driveway would be enclosed and Mr. Pucillo said no. Board members had no objections to the request as there would be no safety or hazards created by the fence. Mr. Lopez moved, seconded by Ms. Rudolph, to grant Jim Pucillo of 3185 Olmsted 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°/a open and no more than 30 inches high, Section 1135.02(f), which passed 4-0. Larry Dawson; 25100 Arlington Road Proposal consists of a shed; the following variance is requested: a 72 square foot variance for a shed; code allows 120 sq. ft., applicant shows 192 sq. ft., Section 1135.02 (d)(1). The oath was administered to Mr. Dawson. He said there is an existing shed in his backyard which needs to be replaced. The existing shed is 8'x12' and he would like to install a 16'x12' shed to accommodate his seasonal yard tools. He abuts commercial property, the yard is fenced and the shed will not be visible to any neighbors. Ms. Wenger said the Commissioners report supported the request as it backs up to commercial property and not visible to neighbors. Ms. Rudolph asked if the height would be the same as the existing shed and Mr. Dawson said the height will be 6 to 8 inches higher. Board members had no objections to the request. Ms. I2udolph moved, seconded by Mr. Lopez, to grant Larry Dawson of 25100 Arlington Road a 72 square foot variance for a shed; code allows 120 sq. ft., applicant shows 192 sq. ft., Section 1135.02 (d)(1) which passed 4-0. . COMIVIERCIAI, APPEALS AND REQUESTS CMS13-04 Nissan Office Buildina; 30850 Lorain Road Proposal consists of vehicle storage; the following variance is requested: a 50 foot front setback variance for display of inerchandise. Code requires 75 ft, applicant shows 25 ft, Section 1139.07. Note: BZA tabled 4/1/13.