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Representatives: Elias & Sophia Fernandez, owners; Diane Levoy, 6705 Stearns Road, North Olmsted, OH Proposal consists of guest house and barn. Property is zoned B -One Family Residence. 1. A variance for a second dwelling on a parcel zoned One Family Residence; code does not allow, Section 1135.01(A)(1). 2. A variance for an accessory storage building in the side yard; code does not allow, Section 1135.02(C)(1). 3. A 1,300 sq. ft. variance for the size of a storage building; code allows 500 sq. ft.; applicant shows 1,800 sq. ft., Section 1135.02(C)(2). 4. A 4 ft. 6 in. variance for height of storage building; code permits 14 ft.: applicant shows 18 ft. 6 in., Section 1135.02(C)(2). Note: Proposed barn is 60 ft. x 30 ft. x 18 ft. 6 in. high. Lot is 245,678 sq. ft. (5.64 acres). The applicant has acquired property on Stearns Road south of the I-480 interchange. The new owner proposes to construct a home with a guest house and a barn/storage building. The guest house is an accessory dwelling unit that is not permitted in the One Family Residence District. The storage building exceeds the permitted size and height. Code allows a storage structure no greater than 500 square feet or higher than 14 feet. The barn is 1,800 square feet and 18 feet 6 inches high. Also, given the location of the barn in relation to the dwelling, it is located in the side yard; accessory structures are only permitted in rear yards. Ms. Fernandez said the second house would be used for their family to stay in while visiting from out of state. They purchased the lot to have more land and build a smaller house than they currently have. The barn would be used to store yard maintenance equipment and vehicles during the winter. The family compound will include a pool and swing set and will not be used for commercial use. Ms. Levoy thought the proposal looks like a beautiful plan. She was concerned about the grading of the development and potential flooding and damage to her property. She was also concerned about the potential for short term rentals, excess noise, light and recreation vehicle use on the property. Ms. Lieber said the large 5.6 -acre lot is unique. The city previously approved a residential subdivision on the property which was never constructed. Several developers have looked at the land for a subdivision but none have come to fruition. The size of the lot can accommodate the proposed structures without negative impacts to neighbors or the community. There is no residential district in the city that allows accessory dwelling units. The zoning philosophy across the country is trending towards permitting accessory dwellings on one parcel but the local ordinances have not been revisited yet. The City Engineer reviews grading plans for new homes and stormwater needs to be retained on the property. There are also noise and short-term rental ordinances that would help address Ms. Levoy's concerns. Mr. Mackey asked if any of the driveway shown on the plan would be a semi -permeable material. Ms. Lieber pointed out that the code requires concrete or asphalt driveways. Ms. Fernandez added that the buildings should not be visible from the road because of the woods. Mr. Fernandez estimated that approximately an acre of land will be cleared for the construction