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BUILDING & ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 ROLL CALL Chairman Allain called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm via online public meeting. Present: Eric Allain, Bob Papotto, Suzie Patton, Dan Rahm, Ralph Mackey (arrived after Schoenhofer case) Staff. Law Director Michael Gareau, Jr., Planning Director Kim Lieber, Administrative Assistant Nicole Rambo -Ackerman REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES Mr. Papotto moved, seconded by Mr. Rahm, to approve the Building & Zoning Board of Appeals minutes of August 3, 2020, motion passed 4-0. RESIDENTIAL APPEALS AND REQUESTS 20-17154; Allison Schoenhofer; 27241 Bellevue Drive Representatives: Dorian & Allison Schoenhofer, owners Proposal consists of replacing a driveway. Property is zoned B -One Family Residence. 1. An 8 ft. variance for a driveway providing access to an attached garage; code limits driveway width to 24 ft., application requests 32 ft., Section 1135.02(B)(2)(c). See area `A' on the attached diagram. The applicant proposes to replace the existing concrete driveway with an asphalt driveway, expanding the profile to include areas that are currently gravel. The expansion results in a maximum driveway width of 32 feet where 24 feet is permitted by code, therefore an 8 -foot variance is required. Ms. Schoenhofer explained that the gravel parking pad labeled `A' existed when they purchased the home and they would like to fill it in with concrete. Mr. Schoenhofer said the driveway slants to the front door of their house and the gravel area collects a lot of water. Nothing grows in that location because of the lack of sun and ice builds up in the winter. A letter of opposition from Bill and Barb Batteiger received on September 14, 2020 was read into the record. Ms. Lieber pointed out that the garage is a side load garage rather than front load, so the area requiring the variance allows for better vehicle turn movements. The area also provides access to the permitted parking pad. Mr. Papotto agreed that the side load garage is unusual and thinks the additional driveway space would fit in with the rest of the neighborhood. Mr. Papotto moved, seconded by Mr. Rahm, to approve the following variance for 20- 17154; Allison Schoenhofer; 27241 Bellevue Drive: 1. An 8 ft. variance for a driveway providing access to an attached garage; code limits driveway width to 24 ft., application requests 32 ft., Section 1135.02(B)(2)(c). Motion passed 4-0. 20-16925; Dorela Marashi; 26982 Kineston Circle