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L • } BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 7, 2009 ROLL CALL Mrs. Diver called the meeting to order at 7:35 pm in Council Chambers. Present: Maureen Diver, Nancy Sergi, Laura Bellido, Jennifer Rudolph Staff: Assistant Law Director Bryan O'Malley, Building Commissioner Dave Conway, Clerk of Commissions Donna Rote REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES Ms. Rudolph moved, seconded by Mrs. Bellido, to approve the Apri12, 2009 Board of Zoning Appeals minutes which were unanimously, approved 4-0. RESIDENTIAL APPEALS AND REQUESTS: Rickv Fadenholz; 4989 East Park Drive: Request for variance (1123.12), consisting of a barn which requires the following variances: 1. A 20 square foot variance for a storage building larger than code allows; code permits 300 sq ft, applicant shows 320 sq ft. 2. A variance for two storage buildings on a residential lot; code permits 1, applicant shows 2. Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section 1135.02 (d)(1). Note: Applicant has an existing 12' x 16" (192 sq ft) shed which he wishes to keep in addition to the proposed 320 sq ft barn. Mr. Fadenholz was sworn in and said the barn was needed to store woodworking equipment as well as yard tools. The 16' x 20' barn will be professionally constructed to meet code and enhance the value of his home as well as his neighbors'. The lot size lends itself to minimizing the barn's size and visible appearance. Governmental services would not be affected and the spirit of the code would be upheld. Mrs. Diver questioned if the existing shed would be removed. Mr. Fadenholz said once the new barn is completed the existing shed would be rebuilt on the existing slab and be used as a workshop. Mrs. Sergi questioned why such a large barn was needed. Mr. Fadenholz said the size of the barn is to meet all his storage needs. Mr. Conway said although the barn was over code the lot size could accommodate the barn without exceeding lot coverage therefore he had no objections. Mrs. Sergi felt that neither the existing shed nor barn would adversely affect the neighborhood. Mrs. Bellido felt the size of the lot was such that the proposed barn would not be out of place. All members agreed the lot size could accommodate both the barn and existing shed without being a detriment to the neighborhood. Mrs. Sergi moved, seconded by Ms. Rudolph, to grant Ricky Fadenholz of 4989 East Park Drive the following variances: 1. A 20 square foot variance for a storage building (barn) larger than code allows; code permits 300 sq ft, applicant shows 320 sq ft. 2. A variance for two (2) storage buildings on a residential lot; code permits 1, applicant shows 2, which was unanimously, approved 4-0.