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BUILDING & ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED MEETING MINUTES FOR APRIL 3, 2023 ROLL CALL Mr. Papotto called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. in Council Chambers. Present: Bob Papotto, Ralph Mackey, Dan Rahm, Suzie Patton, Michael Kovach Staff. Director Upton, Building Coordinator Katie Seeley, Special Assistant to the Mayor, Chuck Massarolo, Administrative Assistant Lyn Wilson Director Upton introduced Lyn Wilson to the board as the new clerk. He also stated the second item on the agenda 23-23804; the applicant requested this to be postponed to the next meeting due to an unforeseen emergency. Those that were in attendance for that item were excused from council chambers. RESIDENTIAL APPEALS AND REQUESTS 23-23875; 26280 DUANE ROAD; KERMES, THOMAS AND KRISTIN Proposal for a storage building. The following variances are requested: 1. A 184 sq. ft. variance for the size of a storage building based on the lot size; code allows up to 200 sq. ft., applicant shows 384 sq. ft., Section 1135.02(C)(2). Proposed Storage Building: 16 ft. x 24 ft. x 10 ft. 10 in. H (384 sq. ft.) Note: Lot is 25,079 sq. ft. Representative: Thomas Kermes 26680 Duane Road. Ms. Seely gave the overview of the variance to the board. Mr. Kermes explained why he was requesting the variance, He explained that the old shed would be removed and the new shed would take its place, in approximately the same spot. Director Upton told the board that Mr. Kermes was before the Planning and Design Commission for a lot split and consolidation, and explained the Mr. Kermes owned several of the parcels. Mr. Mackey questioned the need for the variance. Mr. Kermes explained he wanted the shed to store lawn equipment, tools and have a small workshop. More specifically he wanted it for a riding lawn mower and a place to tinkier around in. He also explained that he wanted an overhang to put tables under in order to have friends and family over. He found that Slavens Building was able to do all requested under one roof. He stated that the interior would be 8'x16' and the overhang would also be 8'x16'. Mr. Papotto asked what the actual shed portion enclosed would be. Mr. Kermes explained the interior would be 8'x16' and the measurement for the roof would be 16x24 sqft, therefor it would be about half shed and half overhang. Mr. Kermes also explained that the builder builds the shed offsite and delivers it to the property and places it where desired. Ms. Patton expressed and initial concern regarding the size; however; had a better understanding of the set up and changed her view. Mr. Mackey agreed with Ms. Patton, and also pointed out that there wasn't a patio on the property and this request was favorable. Mr. Rahm also agreed