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BUILDING&ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED MEETING MINUTES FOR AUGUST 11,2025, ROLL CALL Mr.Papotto called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. Present: Bob Papotto,Ralph Mackey, Roxana Galateanu,Neil Ammons Absent:Mike Kovach Staff:Building Coordinator Katie Seeley,Law Director Michael Gareau,Administrative Assistant Lyn Wilson MEETING MINUTES The meeting minutes of July 7,2025,were submitted for approval.All in favor;none opposed. RESIDENTIAL APPEALS AND REQUESTS 291-2025; Richard Devries; 6170 Gareau Dr. Case 291-2025 at 6170 Gareau Drive involved a request for a variance to allow a storage building exceeding code limits. The applicant sought approval for a 256-square-foot shed,while the code permitted 150 square feet, creating a 106-square-foot variance request. The shed was proposed at 16 by 16 feet with an 11-foot, 9-inch height and included a 4-foot porch. The applicant explained the shed would provide storage for pool supplies,furniture,and a lawn tractor, freeing up garage space.He emphasized accessibility for his wife,who uses a wheelchair,noting that the shed's design and porch would allow her to garden independently and have shaded space outdoors. The building department noted that the addition placed the property at the 20%rear yard coverage limit,given the pool,walkways, and other improvements.No further comments or questions were raised by staff or board members. Mr.Mackey motioned to approve 291-2025;Richard Devries; 6170 Gareau Dr.; seconded by Ms. Galateanu Motion Passed:4-0 297-2025; Ava Haglund; 3446 Tree Ln. Case 297-2025 at 3446 Tree Lane involved a request for a variance to allow a storage shed on a corner lot within the required front building setback along the side street.The applicant proposed an 8-by-10-foot shed next to the garage, explaining that the lot's unusual layout left no other 1