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BUILDING & ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED MEETING MINUTES FOR JULY 7, 2025, ROLL CALL Mr. Kovach called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. in Council Chambers. Present: Bob Papotto, Ralph Mackey, Roxana Galateanu, Mike Kovach, Neil Ammons Staff: Building Coordinator Katie Seeley, Director Max Upton, Law Director Michael Gareau, Administrative Assistant Lyn Wilson MEETING MINUTES The meeting minutes of June 2, 2025, were submitted for approval. All in favor; none opposed. RESIDENTIAL APPEALS AND REQUESTS 270-2025; Loretta Ozanich-Ison; 5763 Bradley Rd. A variance was requested to construct a 216 -square -foot deck in the front yard, where only rear - yard accessory structures are permitted. The applicant explained the front steps had collapsed, leaving no safe access to the front entrance, and emphasized the need for usable outdoor space, particularly given mosquito issues in the backyard. The board discussed alternative options, including repairing the steps or placing a smaller covered porch. Concerns were raised about the variance's size, its impact on neighborhood character, and whether the hardship was sufficient. Mr. Mackey motioned to approve 270-2025; 5763 Bradley Road; seconded by Mr. Pappato. Motion Denied: 1-4 278-2025; Jodie, Vansach; 6288 Hastings Dr. The applicants appealed a notice to repair a sidewalk located roughly 41 feet from their property line. They argued the sidewalk was not adjacent to their property and that the city had maintained the grass there. The city clarified that sidewalk maintenance responsibility is determined by projecting property sidelines to the right-of-way, per state code. The city engineer had reviewed and confirmed responsibility fell to the property owner. Mr. Mackey motioned to approve the appeal for 278-2025; 6288 Hastings Drive; seconded by Mr. Pappato. Motion Denied: 0-5 1