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CTTY OF NORTH OLMSTED BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MINUTES -RESCHEDULED MEETING FEBRUARY 11, 1998 - 7:30 P.M. Vice-Chairman Maloney called the meeting to order at 7:40 P.M. Present: J. Konold, T. Koberna, W. Purper, and J. Maloney. Absent: R. Gomersall. ALso Present: Law Director Gareau, Assistant Building Commissioner Rymarczyk ; and Clerk of Commissions Cornish. ` W. Purper moved to approve the December 3, 1997 minutes, seconded by T. Koberna and unanimously approved. Mr. Maloney stated there are six cases on tonight's agenda which include: two cases involving sheds, twa regarding signs, one lot depth and one superstore. He advised each case tonight is being heard on it's own merit. It does not set the criteria for other cases. The sign ordinance 90-125 of the City of North Olmsted was effective in May 21, 1991 and approved by the City CounciL This was in line with a Master Plan by the city to clean up a lot of clutter and improve the city image. At that time, they gave business an opportunity to come in compliance by January 1, 1998. That was seven years to come in coxnpliance. As business came before the planning commission and other commissions including the board of zoning appeals, they tried to come in compliance and work with the City of North Olmsted. A few examples are: Lazy Boy Chair; Marty's Living Room Furniture, St. Clarence Church, Realty One, The Donut Connection, Spremullie Marathon Gas, Infiniti Auto, Smythe Cramer, and many others. The concerns that have come into compliance did it in the SPIltIT OF COMM[JNITY COOPERATION. On the other hand, there are a group who are bulkiug about coming into compliance. How can a business hire an architect to redesign store fronts and layouts for business buildings, landscape and not have the foresight of bringing the business sign in compliance. Why would owners of business bulk at following the codes as prescnbed in the master plan and ordinances of the City, and spend thousands of dollars for their establishments in the City? Personally, I commend our Mayor and Council Persons for having the foresight back in 1991 to pass ordinances that will beautify the City. I encourage businesses and architects also to get on board and cooperate. 1. Richard RusselL 27942 Marquette Blvd. Request for variance (1123.12). Request 24 square foot variance for area of proposed shed that exceeds 2% of rear yard area. Also, request 9 foot, 6 inch variance for location of shed from rear property line. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Sections 1135.02(d)(1) and (d)(4). Vice-Chairman Maloney called all interested parties before the board. The oath was administered to Mr. Russell, who explained the proposaL The members had no problem with this request. W. Purper moved to grant Richard Russell, 27942 Marquette Blvd., his request for a 24 square foot variance for area of proposed shed that exceeds 2% of the rear yard area. Also grant a 9 foot, 6 inch variance for location of shed from rear property line. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1135.02 (d)(1) and (d)(4). The motion was seconded by J. Konold and unanimously approved. Variance granted.