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BUILDING & ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED MEETING MINUTES FOR DECEMBER 4, 2023 ROLL CALL Mr. Papotto called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. Present: Bob Papotto, Ralph Mackey, Michael Kovach, Suzie Patton. Mr. Rahm Staff. Director Max Upton, Building Coordinator Katie Seeley, Law Director Michael Gareau. Administrative Assistant Lyn Wilson RESIDENTIAL APPEALS AND REQUESTS 23-25657; Harry Skafidas; 27060 Butternut Ridge Road Representative: Harry Skafidas The building department report outlined a proposal for a new shed, which included two variance requests. The first variance was for a 376 -square -foot increase in size, exceeding the codes' allowance of 150 square feet. The second variance was for a one -foot increase in height, surpassing the codes' limit of 12 feet. The proposed shed measured 22x24 feet with a height of 13 feet, situated on a lot of 19,197 square feet. Mr. Rabin motioned to approve 23-25657; Harry Skafidas; 27060 Butternut Ridge Road; seconded by Mr. Kovach. There was some discussion surrounding the substantial size of the variance and the need for a shed that large. Motion passed: 3-2 23-25859; Sam and Ann Marie Wernick; 23347 Mastick Road Representatives: Sam and Ann Marie Wernick, Architect Antonia Marinucci, Mary Ellen Hemann The building departments report summarized a project aiming to convert a detached garage into an in-law cottage, involving three variance requests. The first variance sought permission for a second dwelling on a parcel zoned for one family residence, which was not permitted by the code. The second variance was for a carport, also not allowed by the code. The third variance pertained to having a dwelling on a parcel without a garage, again not permitted by the code. The applicant requested to convert a concrete garage on their large property into an in-law cottage, primarily for accommodating out-of-state family. They aimed to rebuild the roof to create a habitable second floor. add rear entryways facing the park, and incorporate a semi - wraparound porch serving as a carport for weather protection during visits.