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BUILDING & ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED MEETING MINUTES FOR MAY 4, 2026 ROLL CALL Mr. Mackey called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. Present: Neil Ammons, Ralph Mackey, Roxana Galateanu, Peggy Berry, Gretchen Schuler Staff: Director Michiel Wackers, Building Coordinator Katie Seeley, Law Director Michael Gareau, Econ Dev Coordinator Steve Holowicki MINUTES The meeting minutes of April 6, 2026, were submitted for approval. All in favor, none opposed. RESIDENTIAL APPEALS AND REQUESTS 426-2026; John and Grace Weglian; 6252 Pebblebrook Ln. Case No. 426-2026, John and Grace Weglian, 6252 Pebble Brook Lane, was presented as a request for a 7 -foot variance for the setback of a fence in the side and rear yards of a comer lot. Code required a 20 -foot setback, and the applicant proposed a 13 -foot setback. The proposed fence was described as a 6 -foot -high solid wood privacy fence. Mr. Weglian stated that he and his wife purchased the property in September and that the rear yard contained a legal above -ground pool. He explained that, although the pool had a locked gate on the stairs, he was concerned that someone could still access the pool by climbing over the side. He noted that the previous owners had relied on fake cameras and signage as a deterrent, but he wanted a more secure option. He also stated that the fence would help protect the pool area from unauthorized access and would help contain his dogs while preventing other animals from entering the yard. Staff explained that the property was a corner lot and that the requested variance was minimal. Staff noted that existing vegetation already provided a visual barrier and that the proposed fence would be located behind the tree line. Staff had no objection as long as the fence did not create an obstruction for vehicles backing out of driveways or for pedestrians using the sidewalk. The applicant confirmed that the fence would be placed inside the tree mound, so the view from the street would be the street, sidewalk, tree line, and then the fence behind it. He further explained that the fence would be solid wood, approximately six feet high, with no gaps between boards, in order to prevent visibility into the yard and reduce the incentive for anyone to access the pool. Board members clarified that the variance request applied to the side yard setback along the corner lot frontage, although the fence would also continue along the rear yard. The applicant