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0 CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS FESRUARY 1, 2007 MINUTES I. ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order at 7:45 pm. PRESENT: Members; M. Diver, J. Burke, N. Sergi and T. Kelly ALSO PRESENT: Assistant Law Director B. ,O'Malley, Building Commissioner D. Conway and Clerk of Commissions D. Rote. Chairman Burke reviewed that there were 2 cases requesting 5 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. H. REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES: Review and correction of minutes were postponed until the end of the meeting. Mr. Burke requested his comment atop page 2 be more detailed to clarify what he was trying to say. M. Diver moved to approve the January 04, 2007 Board of Zoning Appeals minutes as amended. N. Sergi seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. :I. RESIDENTIAL APPEALS AND REQUESTS: Machael Wasilko, 4193 Brendan Lane: (WRD # 2) Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of a new shed and the following variances are requested: 1. An 85 square foot variance for a shed larger than code allows, (code permits 80 square feet, applicant shows 165 sq ft), section (1135.02 D1) (See note #1). 2. A 2 foot variance for storage shed higher than code allows, (code permits 8 ft, applicant shows 10 ft), section (1135.02 Dl). 3. A 6 inch variance for a storage shed too close to the rear property line, (code requires 5 ft, applicant shows 4 1/2 ft), section (1135.05 DS). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 sections (1135.02 D1) and (1135.05 DS). Note: # 1. Construction on shed was started prior to permit application. Mr. Wasilko the owner came forward ta be sworn in and address the request. Mr. Wasilko advised that he just moved in his home 3 months earlier and noticed many neighbors had sheds. When he decided to construct his shed he was not aware he needed to pull a permit. Mr. Burke asked when the applicant was made aware that a permit was required and Mrs. Diver questioned if the applicant owned a shed at his previous home. She felt the request was quite substantial as it is larger, higher, and too close to the property line. The size of the shed is a detriment to the neighborhood, the property can yield a reasonable return without the shed and the property owner can build a smaller shed to code. Board members voiced their agreement that the shed was too high and too large for the property as well as the neighborhood. Mr. Wasilko advised that the city came to his home at the request of a neighbor and the current shed was the first he has had. He questioned if the boaxd would be open to granting a variance for a smaller shed of 120 square foot which could be achieved