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BUILDING & ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED MEETING MINUTES FOR MARCH 6, 2023 ROLL CALL Mr. Rahm called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. Present: Dan Rahm, Ralph Mackey, Suzie Patton, Michael Kovach Absent: Bob Papotto Staff. Law Director Michael Gareau, Jr., Director Max Upton, Building Coordinator Katie Seeley, Special Assistant to the Mayor Chuck Massarolo RESIDENTIAL APPEALS AND REQUESTS 23-23612; Zafer Sulliman 23323 Westchester Dr. Proposal of a new fence. Property is zoned C -One Family Residence. The following variances are requested: 1. A 15 in. variance to the minimum separation between fences on a common property line; code requires 24 in., applicant provides 9 in., Section 1369.03(D) Representatives: Rima Saada 23323 Westchester, Yamen Saada 2227 Northview Rd Rocky River, Sharon Deucher 23339 Westchester. Mr. Saada explained the reason why the variance was requested. He stated a neighbor did not want to remove their fence,and included there were three trees in-between his sisters yard and the neighbors, two of which had been removed specifically to be able to build the fence. At the time the contractor was removing one stump, the neighbor expressed concern that their driveway was becoming damaged and that the removal of the stump would not happen. This left the Sulliman's one option, which was to place the fence 9in from the neighbor's fence. Ms. Seeley stated the building department was not opposed. Ms. Deucher spoke in favor of the variance. Mr. Mackey moved; seconded by Ms. Patton; to approve 23-23612; Zafer Sulliman 23323 Westchester Dr. to move the variance as stated. Board members discussed and all were in favor of the variance. Motion Passed: 4-0 23-23671; William & Kathleen Turvey, 6631 Chadbourne Dr. Proposal is for chickens (hens) to be out in fenced back yard. Property is zoned C -One Family Residence. The following variances are requested: 1. A variance to allow chickens (hens) out in fenced back yard of a residential property; code does not permit. Section 1135.02(E)(1)(a)