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BUILDING & ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED MEETING MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 ROLL CALL Mr. Papotto called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. Present: Bob Papotto, Ralph Mackey, Suzie Patton, Mike Kovach Absent: Dan Rahm Staff. Building Coordinator Katie Seeley, Director Max Upton, Law Director Michael Gareau, Administrative Assistant Lyn Wilson MEETING MINUTES The meeting minutes of August 5, 2024 were approved; all in favor, none opposed. COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Papotto informed all attendees that case 129-2024 was tabled and would not be heard until the next meeting and 144-2024 was removed from the agenda and would not be heard at all. RESIDENTIAL APPEALS AND REQUESTS 120-2024; Robert Kuhn; 5341 Whitehaven Ave. Representative: Mr. Robert Kuhn; 5341 Whitehaven. Resident: Larry White on Wellesley The applicant requested a storage building of 240 square feet, measuring 12 feet by 20 feet with a height of 13 feet, on a lot just under half an acre (0.45 acres). The need for a larger shed was expressed, as the existing 150 -square -foot option was deemed too small for additional storage alongside a zero -turn mower. The proposal did not include a driveway, as an alternative plan was to expand the shop by 4,000 square feet instead of adding concrete. There were no comments from the building department, and it was noted that many commercially available sheds exceed current size allowances. The applicant clarified that vehicles would be stored in a different facility, with plans for a controlled atmosphere area in the shop for them. Concerns were raised about a proposed shed on a vacant lot, emphasizing its potential negative impact on neighborhood aesthetics and noise during construction. A resident expressed discomfort about the possibility of noise from construction and shed activities, especially given personal circumstances. It was clarified that the shed would be for storage only, without operating equipment or power tools, and that the lot was now a combined half -acre parcel. Questions regarding the materials used for the shed also highlighted worries about compatibility with the neighborhood's appearance. Mr. Kovach motioned to approve 120-2024; Robert Kuhn; 5341 Whitehaven Ave.; seconded by Ms. Patton.