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BUILDING & ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED MINUTES OF JULY 1, 2019 ROLL CALL Chairman Raig called the meeting to order at 7:03 pm in Council Chambers and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Mike Raig, Bob Papotto, Ralph Mackey, Dan Rahm Absent: Eric Allain Staff. Assistant Law Director Bryan O'Malley, Assistant Building Commissioner Dan Russell, Planner James Aspery, Administrative Assistant Nicole Rambo -Ackerman REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES Mr. Papotto moved, seconded by Mr. Mackey, to approve the Building & Zoning Board of Appeals minutes of June 3, 2019, motion passed 4-0. RESIDENTIAL APPEALS AND REQUESTS 19-14125; Neal Ginlev; 6208 Mackenzie Road Representative: Neal Ginley, owner Proposal consists of a new driveway. Property is zoned B -One Family Residence. The following variance is requested: 1. A variance for width of a driveway serving a detached garage; code allows a maximum width of 12 ft. in the front yard and 24 ft. in the side and rear yard, applicant shows a width of 12 ft. 6 in. widening to 29 ft. in the front yard and 29 ft. in the side and rear yard; Section 1135.02(B)(2)(c). Mr. Aspery stated that the applicant is proposing to replace the existing gravel driveway with a concrete driveway serving the detached garage. Code allows a maximum width of 24 feet for a driveway in the side and rear yard and 12 feet in the front yard. The applicant shows the driveway at a maximum width 29 feet in the side yard and rear yard tapering to 12 feet 6 inches in the front yard, both of which dimensions require the variance. Mr. Ginley said the existing driveway is 12 feet 6 inches wide at the top of the apron and the driveway is slightly offset from the garage opening. The additional space between the house and garage would allow him to access the gate and garbage cans. The wider driveway will allow him to maneuver his vehicles around to better access the road. Mr. Papotto asked if the concrete driveway will be narrower than the gravel driveway, Mr. Ginley said it will be neater and not as wide. Mr. Raig asked about the 20 feet mentioned in the applicant's letter, Mr. Russell said it is how far in front of the garage the 24 width is allowed before it has to taper back. Mr. Mackey asked if the drive is wide enough to turn around, Mr. Ginley thought it would be manageable if only two cars are in the drive. Mr. Mackey saw the applicant's need for the ability to turn around, Mr. Rahm agreed. Mr. Papotto thought it will be an improvement and will function well. Mr. Raig added that an email was received by Councilman Glassburn in favor of the proposal.