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CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HELD IN COUNCIL CHAlVIBERS JUNE 29, 2006 MINUTES I. ROLL CALL: Chairman Maloney called the meeting to order at 7:40.pm PI2ESENT: Meinbers; J. Maloney, J. Burlce, M. Diver and N. Sergi. ALSO PRESENT: Assistant Law Director B. O'Malley, Assistant Building Commissioner T. Rymarczylc and Clerlc of Commissions D. Rote. ASSENT: Member; Terence Kelly II. REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES: J. Btulce moved to adopt the Board of Zoning Appeals minutes dated June 1, 2006, as written. M. Diver seconded the inotion, which was unanimously approved. Chaii•man Maloney reviewed that there were 8 cases requesting 18 variances and 1 special permit on the doclcet. He fiirther advised that each board member had viewed the premises involved for each case. Three votes are required for approval and in addition, each case would be judged on the physical situation peculiar to itself, so that in no way is a judgment rendered considered to be a general policy judginent affecting properties and lilce situations elsewhere. III. RESIDENTIAL APPEALS AND REQUESTS: 1. Gary Normand; 6427 McKenzie Road: (WRD # 3) Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of a new garage. The following variance is requested: 1. A 2,134 square foot variance for coinbined garage space total on a lot, (code permits 750 sq ft, applicant shows 2,884 sq ft). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section; (1135.02 (c)). Note: Total garage space includes exiting (22' x 22' (484 sq ft)) garage and proposed additional garage (2,400 sq ft), plan shows a blaclctop driveway to be constructed if approved. Mr. Normand the owner, Mr. Normand Sr., Mr. Totten, Ms. Geye, and Mr. Butra, neighbors each of which came forward to be sworn in and address the request. Mr. Normand reviewed that he restores antique cars and he would lilce a place to store his cars. He purchased his home with the intent to be able to store his family's vehicles. He met with the City to find out if he would be allowed to erect a garage and was told if he had enough land he could build a garage. Mr. Totten advised that he abuts the applicants and voiced that the variance being requested is substantial, the character of the neighborhood would be substantially altered, the owner can rent a storage unit off site, the spirit & intent of the code would not be observed if granted the variance and he does not feel he should have to loolc at a commercial building next to his baclcyard. He is not opposed to having a garage but he is apposed to the size and location. He suggested the garage could be relocated and not so large. He presented photos of what the area loolcs like now and what it would loolc like once the building is constructed. Mr. Normand advised that he would be willing to place large trees along the property lines to buffer the garage from view. Ms. Geye advised that she is in agreement with Mr. Totten's concerns. She does not want to see the trees removed and believe that the value of the abutting homes would be decreased if the garage is allowed. She also presented photos of what she sees from her baclcyard. She aslced if he would be worlcing out of his garage. Mr. Normand said no.