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i ^ ?., CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED "TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE" BOARD OF BUII.DING CODE APPEALS NIINUTES - SEPTEMBER 19, 2002 IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5:30 P.M. ROLL CALL: Chairman Puzzitiello called the meeting to order at 5:30p.m. PRESENT: Chairinan Puzzitiello and board members, M. Conway, and P. Engoglia ABSENT: R. Klesta, and N. Althen ALSO PRESENT: Assistant Law Director: Bryan O'Malley, Assistant Building Commissioner: T. Rymarczyk, and Assistant Clerk of Commissions: A. Kilbane II. REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES: The minutes of the June 201 2002 Board of Building Code Appeals meetings have been submitted for approval. P. Engoglia made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. The motion was seconded by M. Conway and unanimously approved. III. BUII.,DING DEPARTMENT REQLTESTS: 1. Wal-Mart(Sherman Simms) 24801 Brookpark Road: Proposal consists of Storage Trailers. Applicant requests a permit for nine (9) trailers to be placed in an area, which is visible from Country Club Blvd. right-of-way throughout the 2002 Christmas season. This is in violation of (section 1363.07 (b-5)). Chairman Puzzitiello asked if there was a representative from Wal-Mart present to review the request. Mr. Sherman Simms came forward on behalf of Wal-Mart. He indicated he is the co-manager of the North Olmsted Wal-Mart. He said their request is for approval of the use of trailers at the store. Mr. Engoglia,asked how many trailers are being requested. Mr. Simms said they are asking for approximately nine trailers. There are six trailers on the diagram the board members received. Mr. Simms said they may not use all the trailers, but he definitely needs the layaway trailers. He added the store is up for remodeling next year, which would eliminate the need to keep coming before the board. He indicated he does not like operating out of trailers but the store has been very successful and they need the space. Mr. Conway asked if they have considered building an area where they could store excess inventory. Mr. Simms said they do not have that type of facility. They are working on it right now, so he may not need all of the trailers. The layaway trailers will only go away with the enhancement of the building. Mr.. Rymarczyk asked if there are six trailers there now. Mr. Simms indicated there are trailers there currently. Mr. Puzzitiello indicated there are seven trailers there. Mr. Rymarczyk said they do not have approval for them. Mr. Siinms pointed out that he was out of town for two weeks and the trailers were there when he returned. He was quite upset about it. He said it is very expensive to bring trailers in-and out and the people at the store knew they were supposed to wait until Mr. 5imms came before the board. Mr. Simms said he is trying to build a better relationship with the city and putting the trailers there was not the right thing to do. Mr. Engoglia asked if is asking for nine trailers plus the six that are there. Mr. Simms said he is asking for a total of nine. He needs three for layaway items and he is working on something to alleviate the need for the six others. He said the six trailers that are over by the wall in the back are used for holiday products coming in. Mr. Engoglia pointed out that he spoke with Mr. Simms before the last meeting and then no one showed up for the meeting., Mr. Simms indicated there was a misunderstanding regarding the meeting and he apologized to the board. Mr. Conway said the board's