5/3/2021 Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Mr. Papotto moved, seconded by Mr. Mackey, to approve the following variance for 21- 19003; Dan Barone; 4311 Root Road: 1. A 66 sq. ft. variance for area of private garage; code permits 750 sq. ft., applicant shows 816 sq. ft., Section 1135.02(B)(1)(a). Motion passed 4-0. Mr. Papotto moved, seconded by Mr. Mackey, to approve the following variance for 21- 19003; Dan Barone; 4311 Root Road: 2. A 2 ft. variance for side yard setback; code requires garages to be setback at least 5 ft., applicant shows 3 ft., Section 1135.02(B)(1)(c). Motion denied 2-2, Mr. Papotto and Mr. Mackey voted no. Mr. Papotto moved, seconded by Mr. Mackey, to approve the following variance for 21- 19003; Dan Barone; 4311 Root Road: 3. A variance for a gravel driveway; code requires driveways to be constructed of cement or asphalt, applicant shows a gravel driveway leading up to a concrete pad in front of the existing garage, Section 1135.02(B)(2)(b). Motion denied 2-2, Mr. Allain and Ms. Patton voted no. Mr. Papotto moved, seconded by Mr. Mackey, to approve the following variance for 21- 19003; Dan Barone; 4311 Root Road: 4. A 15 ft. variance for a driveway extending further than the most distant point of the garage from the access street, code does not permit, Section 1135.02(B)(2)(d). Motion passed 3-1, Mr. Papotto voted no. COMMERCIAL APPEALS AND REQUESTS 21-17734; Weber Automotive; 28820 Lorain Road Representatives: Bryan Weber, owner; Jason Biltz, Tekton Engineering Proposal consists of a new accessory structure. Property is zoned B-3 General Business. 1. An 8 ft. variance for depth of buffer zone along the west property line; code requires 10 ft., applicant shows 2 ft. setback to pavement, Table 1139.06-2. 2. A 5 ft. variance for depth of buffer zone along the east property line; code requires 10 ft., applicant shows 5 ft. setback to AC unit, Table 1139.06-2. The applicant is proposing to construct a new accessory structure for vehicle storage and service. The new building is located in the rear portion of the property. The main structure itself meets both side yard setbacks; however, the pavement on the west side encroaches into the required ten -foot yard by eight feet and the AC unit on the east side of the building encroaches into the required ten -foot yard by five feet. Mr. Weber explained that he has been doing business in the city for almost 25 years and moved to this location about four years ago. He works on antique and collector cars that need to be stored and serviced during winter months in climate controlled spaces. The setback along the west property line borders the Rafih Auto Group and he spoke with Al Stacko earlier in the day. Mr. Weber is interested in purchasing the land from Rafih Auto Group which would increase the setback distance. Mr. Weber spoke with Andy from the other side and he did not have concerns about the fence and AC unit. Ms. Lieber said the city supports