09/03/2009 Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

-V BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 3, 2009 ROLL CALL Mrs. Diver called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm in Council Chambers. Present: Maureen Diver, Nancy Sergi, Laura Bellido, Jennifer Rudolph, Alfredo Lopez Staff: Assistant Law Director Bryan O'Malley, Assistant Building Commissioner Dale Mitchell, Clerk of Commissions Donna Rote REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES Ms. Rudolph moved, seconded by Mr. Lopez, to approve the August 6, 2009 Board of Zoning Appeals minutes which was unanimously, approved 5-0. RESIDENTIAL APPEALS AND REQUESTS: Ann Scullin; 4108 Brendon Lane: Request for variance (1123.12). Proposal consists of replacing existing sunroom and the following variance is required: A 6 foot rear yard variance for residence to close to rear property line; code requires 50' and 44' is shown which is in violation of section 1135.08(a). Mr. David Young the Contractor and Mrs. Scullin the homeowner were sworn in. Mrs. Scullin said that the existing sunroom was built in 1965, the roof has started to cave in, the sides are pulling away from the house and the cement flooring is cracked and also pulling away from the homes foundation. Mr. Young said the room was hazardous, non-functional and needed to be replaced, the new room is 21 x 12 feet which will lend itself to being more functional. Mr. Mitchell said the building department had no objections to the request as it would be a three season room and only 3 feet larger than the original sunroom. Ms. Rudolph said the southern side of the yard is fenced, the existing enclosure is in poor condition, the additional3 feet is not substantial and the new sunroom would enhance the character of the neighborhood and allow the owner to fully utilize the room. Mr. Lopez said he agreed with Ms. Rudolph but felt it could be constructed to be the same size which would not require a variance. Mrs. Bellido said as the home was being enhanced, the room will provide a bit of privacy to the owner and the character of the neighborhood would not be affected so she did not object. Mrs. Sergi and Mrs. Diver agreed the variance was not substantial and felt the spirit and intent of the zoning code would be upheld granting the variance. Ms. Rudolph moved, seconded by Mrs. Sergi, to grant Ann Scullin of 4108 Brendon Lane a 6 ft rear yard variance for residence to close to rear property line; code requires 50' & 44' is shown which is in violation of section 1135.08(a) and was unanimously approved 5-0. Ross & Susan Staffeld; 4638 Georgette Ave: Request for variance (1123.12). Proposal consists of a shed and the following variance is required; A 40 square foot variance for shed larger than code allows; code permits 120 sq ft and 160 sq ft is shown which is in violation of section 1135.02 (d)(1).