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Vice Chairman Kremzar called all interested parties forward to review the request. Mark and Donna Zofcin came forward to be sworn in. Mr. and Mrs. Roehrs, neighbors, came forward to be sworn in as well. Mr. Zofcin said they want a 1Ox12 shed. He said the code calls for it to be 10 ft. off the back property line but that would put it in the middle of his yard. He would like to put it 5 ft. off the back line. Mr. Zofcin pointed out they have a 2 car garage, 3 bedrooms, and no basement, so they need more storage. Mrs. Sergi asked about the stakes currently in the yard. Mr. Zofcin said they are 1 ft. larger on each side than the shed actually is. Mrs. Zofcin explained they will be putting down gravel. Mrs. Sergi asked about the height of the shed. Mr. Zofcin indicated it will be 9 ft. 5 inches tall. They reviewed the plans. He showed photos of sheds in his neighborhood. He said the shed itself will start 5 ft. from the back and the gravel will start at 4 ft. Mrs. Sergi asked why they can't meet the 10 ft. requirement. Mr. Zofcin replied it would put them pretty close to the house at that point. Mr. Roehrs asked to look at the photos. Mrs. Roehrs said the proposed shed will be too close to keep it clean between the shed and the fence. She added they have a lot of big trees and she is worried about mold and moss behind that area. Nlrs. Sergi pointed out the stake is currently 3 ft. from the fence. 1VIr. Zofcin said the gravel will be 4 ft. and the building will be 5 ft. off the line. Mr. Kremzar said he would like to see it in 10 ft. He reminded the applicants they can come back before a full board. Mr. Zofcin said he could come back. There was discussion about coming back for the next meeting. It was mentioned that there will be 4 members present at the July meeting. Mr. O'Malley pointed out that if the neighbors already left the meeting, it -is not advisable to continue if there was a motion to table the matter. He suggested finding the Roehrs if they plan to continue. There was discussion about the dimensions of the shed and the code requirements. It was determined that the neighbors had left the building. Mr. Kremzar asked if they would need to table the matter. Mr. O'Malley said he does not believe it is appropriate to deprive the residents of the opportunity to be heard. Mrs. Zofcin pointed out that Mrs. Roehr asked for 5 ft. just as they are asking for 5 ft. Mr. Zofcin asked for a vote. He thinks the size of the shed is appropriate for his yard and the neighborhood. It will be farther off the fence than every other shed in the neighborhood. Having 5 ft. will give him plenty of room. Mr. Kremzar asked if he will have drainage behind the shed. He asked if there is a swell there. Mr. Zofcin indicated there is not. Mrs. Sergi asked if the applicant would consider 10 ft. Mr. Zofcin replied that he would not. Mrs. Zofcin referred to the drawing. The board members and applicants reviewed the plans. Mr. Kremzar asked what they could live with between 5 and 10 ft. Mrs. Zofcin indicated 6 or 7 ft. might work out. Mr. Kremzar said if they went with 10 ft. they would not need a variance. There was further review of the plans. Mrs. Sergi pointed out that if they come 10 ft., they would only be coming out 3 ft. further than where the stakes are now which is not far into the yard. The Zofcin's agreed they could go with 10 ft. off of the fence. W. Kremzar made a motion to grant Mark and Donna Zofcin, 28522 Aspen Dr., the request for variance (1123.12), which consists of a shed, and that the following variance be granted as amended: 1. A 55.7 square foot variance for a shed larger than ordinance allows, (code permits 64.3 sq. ft., applicant shows-120 sq. ft.), section (1135.02 dl). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 sections (1135.02 dl). The motion was seconded by N. Sergi and unanimously approved. Varianee Granted as amended. 15). North Olmsted Collision- 28415 Lorain Rd.: (WRD-3) Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of a building addition. The following variances are requested: A special permit to add to a non-conforming building (1165.02). 1. A 17 foot variance for sideyard setback of building (code requires 50 ft., applicant shows 33 ft.), section (1139.07). (Table) 2. A 20 foot variance for sideyard setback of parking (Res.) (code requires 20 ft., applicant shows 0), section (1139.07). (Table) 9