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:.. CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 02, 2006 MINUTES 1. ROLL CALL: Chairman Maloney called the meeting to order at 7:40 pm. PRESENT: Members: J. Maloney, M. Diver, J. Burke, N. Sergi and T. Kelly ALSO PRESENT: Assistant Law Director B. O'Malley, Assistant Building Commissioner T. Rymarczyk, and Clerlc of Commissions D. Rote. Chairman Maloney reviewed that there were 4 cases requesting 15 variances on the docket. He further 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 judgment affecting properties and like situations elsewhere. II. REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES: N. Sergi motion to approve the Board of Zoning Appeals minutes dated February 2, 2005, as written. M. Diver seconded the motion which was unanimously approved. III. BUILDING DEPARTMENT REQUESTS: OLD BUSINESS: NEW BUSINESS: 1. Carol Schemrick; 25015 Arlington lane: (WRD 94) Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of a new shed. The following variance is requested: 1. A 66 square foot variance for storage shed larger than code allows, (code permits 30 sq ft, applicant shows 96 sq ft. Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section (1135.02 (D1)). Ms. Schemriclc the owner came forward to be sworn in and review the request. Board Member J. Burlce excused himself from participating in the applicants request due to dealings with the applicant in his private practice. Ms. Schemrick indicated that she recently purchased the home and has found that there is not enough storage space. She does a lot of craft work and needs the additional storage area. She could have installed a plastic shed but did not think it would do much to enhance the neighborhood. Board members felt that the yard was already very small, crowded and the shed was too large for the size of the yard. The home value is not affected by the shed, the size of the variance is substantial and the neighborhood, would be adversely affected by the shed. Furthermore there are other options available to the applicant. Mr. O'Malley advised that although the applicant was entitled to a plastic/removable shed he was not sure that a large plastic/removable shed of the same size would be allowed either. Ms. Schemriclc said she did not want a plastic shed or a smaller shed. J. Maloney motion to approve Carol Schemrick of 25015, Arlington Lane her request for variance (1123.12) which consists of a new shed and that the following variance is granted: 1. A 66 square foot variance for storage shed larger than code allows, (code permits 30 sq ft, applicant shows 96 sq ft. Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section (1135.02 (D1)). M. Diver seconded the motion, roll call on the motion; J. Burke "abstain", J. Maloney "yes", M. Diver, N. Sergi and T. Kelly "no". Variance Denied