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BOAIZD OF ZONING APPEALS <br />CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED <br />MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER Ol, 2007 <br />ROLL CALL <br />Chairwoman Diver called the meeting to order at 7:35 pm in Council Chambers. <br />Present: Maureen Diver, Angela Williamson, Robert Menser and Nancy Sergi. <br />Absent: Terrence Kelly <br />Staff: Assistant Law Director Bryan O'Malley, Building Commissioner David Conway and <br />Clerlc of Commissions Donna Rote. <br />Chairwoman Diver reviewed that there were 4 cases requesting 2 special permits and 6 area <br />variances. She further advised that each board member viewed the premises involved for each <br />case. Three votes are required for approval and in addition, each case will be judged on the <br />physical situation peculiar to itself, so that in no way is a judgment rendered considered to be a <br />general policy judgment affecting properties and like situations elsewhere. The board will <br />address each of the seven standards when reviewing each case and every applicant was asked to <br />address all seven standards in their presentation. <br />REVIEW ANI) CORRECTION OF MINUTES <br />Mr. Menser moved, seconded by Mrs. Sergi, to approve the October 04, 2007 Board of <br />Zoning Appeals minutes as written which was unanimously approved 4-0. <br />RESII)ENTIAL APPEALS AND 12EQUES'I'S: <br />David & dean Chalkwater; 5086 Andrus Ave (Ward 4) <br />Reqiiest for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of a new garage. <br />The following variances are requested: <br />1. A 5 f,oot variance for a garage too close to the rear property line, (code requires 10', applicant <br />shows S'). <br />2. A`l foot variance for a garage too close to the sideyard property line, (code requires 5', <br />applicant shows 4'). <br />Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section (1135.02 (C 2). <br />Representatives: Mr. Chalkwater the owner came forward to be sworn in and address the request. <br />Mr. Chalkwater's plan is to remove the existing 24' x 20' garage and replace it with a new 22' x <br />26' garage which is deeper than the existing. Mrs. Sergi questioned if the existing garage was 5 <br />feet from the rear property line and why the new garage could not be moved forward. Mr. <br />Meriser?questioned if the existing slab would be reused or replaced. Mr. Chalkwater said the <br />existijig: garage is 5 feet off the rear line and he would be replacing the existing slab. Mr. <br />Conway was not sure why a 26 foot depth was needed nor why the garage could not be moved 1 <br />foot inward to meet the sideyard requirement. Mr. Chalkwater said he was turning the garage <br />and t1ie,,placement being 5 feet from rear line and 4 foot off the side yard is for safer access into <br />{