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BUILDING & ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED MINUTES OF AUGUST 5, 2019 ROLL CALL Chairman Raig called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Mike Raig, Bob Papotto, Ralph Mackey, Eric Allain Absent: Dan Rahm > Staff: Law Director Michael Gareau, Jr., Assistant Building Commissioner Dan Russell, Planner James Aspery, Administrative Assistant Nicole Rambo -Ackerman REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES Mr. Allain moved, seconded by Mr. Papotto, to approve the Building & Zoning Board of Appeals minutes of July 1, 2019, motion passed 4-0. RESIDENTIAL APPEALS AND REQUESTS 19-14222; Salwa Alhaia; 23741 Curtis Drive Representative: Hassan Tamimi, 23741 Curtis Drive Proposal consists of a patio in the front yard. Property is zoned C -One Family Residence. The following variance is requested: 1. A variance for a patio in the front yard; code permits accessory structures only in rear yards of residential lots, applicant shows patio in the front yard, Section 1135.02(C)(1). Mr. Aspery stated that the applicant is seeking to install a new patio extending off the front of their home. A patio is classified as an accessory structure under the code, which are prohibited in the front yard of homes in One or Two Family Residence Districts. Mr. Tamimi stated that the concrete pad is proposed under the bay window because he has not had success with plantings in the area. The previous paver patio he installed needs to be cleaned regularly and he would prefer to have concrete. Mr. Aspery said the proposal presents several additional zoning code issues. If approved in the front yard, the requirement of a five foot setback from the side lot line is still valid. Code also requires any decks or patios attached to or contiguous to the structure to meet the required building setback. In this case, the front setback is already at an existing non- conforming distance, so the addition of a patio in the required yard would make the situation further non -conforming. Given these considerations, the Planning Department objects to this request. Mr. Mackey asked if the patio can be installed in the back yard, Mr. Tamimi said there is an existing concrete pad in the back yard. Mr. Tamimi said he will sit on the front patio occasionally but furniture will not be left there year-round. Mr. Mackey asked if any other improvements would be made to the pad, such as a pergola, and Mr. Tamimi said no. Mr. Papotto asked for dimensions of the pad, Mr. Tamimi submitted pictures showing the dimensions. Mr. Raig asked if Mr. Aspery knew the distance from the front of the house to the