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BOARD OF ZOloTING APPEAI,S CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED MINUTES OF JULY 7, 2014 ROLL CALL Mr. Raig called the meeting to order at 7:20 p.m. in Council Chambers and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Michael Raig, Laura Bellido, Eric Allain, Bob Papotto Absent: Jennifer Rudolph Staff: Assistant Law Director Bryan O'Malley, Assistant Building Commissioner Daniel Russell, Clerk of Commissions Donna Rote REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES Ms. Sellido moved, seconded by Mr. Papotto, to approve the SZA rninutes of June 2, 2014, which passed 3-0.1VIr. Papotto abstained. . RESIDENTIAL APPEALS AloTD REQUESTS APP14-875: Marlc Smeiraldi; 23296 Alexander Rd Proposal consists of a new home addition. The following variances are requested: 1. A 3 foot variance for side yard setbaclc of home; code requires 5 ft., applicant shows 2 ft.; section 1135.07(a). 2. A 6 foot 7 inch variance for total combined side yard setbacks of a residence with an attached garage, code requires 15 ft., applicant shows 8 ft. 5 in., section 1135.07(a). Note: BZA granted postponement 6/2/14. The oath was administered to Mark Smeiraldi. He would like to build onto the baclc of the property as he currently lives on Clifford Dr. and his sori lives in the home on Alexander. The reason for the addition is due to his mother-in-law living with them on Clifford Dr. He is seeking approvals now so they can finalize the plans and construct the two story addition in 2015. The original ranch home will be used as an in-law suite and he and his wife will live in the addition. The two homes will be connected by a breezeway and share the garage. The variance is required as the property is long and narrow with neighboring homes having staggered setbacks. The garage will be two feet off the property line and five feet is required. Mr. Russell said he has no objections a.nd explained the combined distance of both side yards are required to total 15 feet. Mr. Allain said it appeared the garage is being shifted towards the side yard and asked why the garage isn't further back to accommodate area requirements. Mr. Smeiraldi said the architect said a two car garage could not be constructed to meet code requirements and cost factors prohibit moving it further baclc. Mr. Allain aslced if the owner wish to postpone the case until his contractor could be present as there appeared to be no tiine constraints. Mr. Raig said the unique shape and length of the lot made it difficult for an addition and a two car garage to be constructed. Ms. Bellido said due to the narrowness of the lot the garage would have to be moved so far back on the property to meet code it would render the garage useless. Mr. Raig and Ms. Bellido didn't feel the addition and garage would adversely impact the neighborhood.