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CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MINUTES-JULY 7, 1993 Chairman Gomersall called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. Present: B. Grace, T. Koberna, J. Maloney, and R. Gomersall. Absent: W. Purper. Also Present: Law Director M. Gareau, Chief Building Inspector D. Sanker, and Clerk of Commissions Oring. Chairman Gomersall advised all present that the board members had viewed the premises involved in each case and that 3 affirmative votes are required for approval. Each case would be judged on the physical situation peculiar to itself so that in no way is a judgement rendered considered to be a general policy judgement affecting properties or like situations elsewhere. 1. Kevin and Anna Durst, 6501 Surrey Drive. Request for variance (1123.12). Request variance to construct 6 foot solid fence in side yard of corner lot to be located in front of the required building setback of the abut*ing lot on the si:de street. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1135.02(f)(2). Chairman Gomersall called all interested parties before the board. The oath was administered to Mr. Uurst and Mr. Athey, neighbor. Mr. Gomersall presented a letter objecting to the request. Mr. Durst explained that he is requesting a 6 foot fence for the safety of his family and to protect them from frequent trespassers. Mr. Athey and some other neighbors feel that a 6 foot fence is too high. The neighbors are concerned about a fence 1 foot off the sidewalk and were worried that teenagers would be tempted to write graffiti on a solid fence. Since there are only houses on one side of the street, this would also be a good place for people to park. Mr. Musiel the neighbor to the rear located on Christman Drive, directly behind the Durst's has a 5 foot high wooden fence. Mr. Durst said that he would accept what ever type of fence the board would a11ow. Mr. Gomersall thinks that there would be too much fence. If a subsequent resident moved in the fence might not be maintained. The members feel that one house having a 5 foot fence and another one having a 6 foot fence would not look right. Chief Building Inspector advised that he could not put the fence on the line, it joould have to, be behind the setback. Mr. Grace suggested that installing a 5 foot board on board fence with gaps in between each board making it fifty percent open. This would lessen the possibility of graffiti because they will have to jump from board to board. The members also want at least 5 feet of green area in between the street and fence for the safety of people walking along the fence. B. Grace moved to grant the request for Kevin and Anna Durst, 6501 Surrey Drive request variance to construct a 6.foot solid fence which is changed to a 5 foot solid fence on side yard of a corner lot. The fence will be a board on board fence with a 4%2 5 inch gap between boards and a 5 foot setback from the sidewalk on Sutton Drive, seconded by J. Maloney, and unanimously approved. Variance granted. 2. Thomas E. Heim, 24128 Mapleridge Road. Request for variance (1123.12). Request 3 foot side yard variance to construct addition to detached garage. Violation of Ord. 1135.02(c)(2). 1