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} known as Mrs. Beaty. The contractor stated they are doing a landscape renovation project including a small waterfall with a stream to be visible from the patio. Mr. Schill -, presented a drawing to the Board showing the proposed pond which will run under the existing deck to a holding basin. The proposed pool sizes will be 6 x 8' and 3 x 4' with roughly 24-30" of water and a stream with approximately 4" of water. The deck will be protected by railings and natural stone. Mr. Engoglia voiced concern for safety of childen. The Board also asked if the water depth can be changed from what is proposed. Mr. Schill said they would require enough water for fish and aquatic plants. The proposed pond will include a step down to a 12" shelf that will run along the entire edge of the pools prior to going down to another level. Mr. Schill said that there are perennials and shrubs that will buffer the sides of _the pool. Eventually the plants will grow up to 24-36" inches. He said there are existing deck posts that will also discourage any accidents from occurring. Mr. Engoglia said that with a barrier like proposed, he does not have a problem with approving this. P. Engoglia moved a motion to approve the installation of a waterfall providing there is landscaping or shrubbery around the two pools that would offer protection to young toddlers. The motion was seconded by M. Conway and was unanimously approved. 3. Rockwvnd Development, 4923 Columbia Road: WRD 4 A variance for not fire rating exterior walls, which is in violation of the Ohio Residential Code sections: 302.1 Ezterior walls: Exterior walls located less than 3 feet (914 mm) from property lines shall have not less than a one-hour fire-resistive rating. The fire- resistive rating of exterior walls located less than 3 feet (914 mm) from property lines shall be rated for exposure from both sides. Projections beyond the exterior wall sha11 not extend more than 12 inches (305 mm) into areas where openings are prohibited. 302.2 Openings: Openings shall not be permitted in exterior wa11s of dwellings located less than 3 feet (914 mm) from the property line. This distance shall be measured perpendicular to the vertical plane of the wall. Mr. Carsi, contractor and Mr. Stockman, architect came forward. Mr. Stockman said there seems to be a conflict between what the building code and zoning code reads for single family, condominium living and cluster homes. Cluster homes are basically designed on zero lot lines with open space between them. This development has a few cluster homes that have walls with zero lot lines and these are the units in question. According to established codes, the wa11s have to be fire rated, which means no doors or windows. The code requires that walls within three feet of the property line need to be fire rated and cannot have openings. However, due to the common area around the cluster homes, the Board felt there is an exception here. They are looking for a six foot fire separation between two buildings. The code in North Olmsted is to have two or three single family cluster homes together but not four. Anything over four is considered more than a cluster. The open yard area is to remain. The Board asked if the property line could be moved. The architect stated that in order for this to occur, the area would need to be re-platted and re-subdivided. The homeowner's association owns the land. The boundaries are at the walls of the homes. Mr. Corsi reviewed the International Residential Building Code and it has almost the identical requirement, that being three feet from the property line. They do refer to being more concerned with building separation than that of safety. Asst. Building Commissioner T. Rymarczyk agrees with Mr. Corsi and Mr. Stockman and do not want anything to be built in the 2