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CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED BOARD OF ZONING APPEAI,S MIlN-UTES-NOVEMBER 1, 1995 Chairman Gomersall called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Present: T. Koberna, J. 1Vlaloney, W. I'urper, and R. Gomersall. Ms. Boyle arrived later. Also Present: Law Director Gareau, Building Commissioner Conway, Assistant Building Commissioner Rymarczyk, and Clerk of Commissions Oring. W. Purper moved to approve the minutes of August 31, 1995 meeting and the October 5, 1995 ineeting as written, seconded by J. Maloney, and unavimously approved. Chairmau Gomersall advised that each case would be judged on the physical situation peculiar to itsel? so that in no way is a judgment rendered considered to be a general policy judgmeut affecting properties and like situations elsewhere. He explained that it would take 3 a?'irinative votes to approve a request. 1. Heleu Martin, 25234 Sunset Oval. Request for variance (1123.12). Request 5 foot side yard variance to keep existing carport which is attached to garage. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1135.07. Chaiiman Gomersall called all interested parties before the board. The oath was admivistered to Mrs. Martin and her son-in-law, Mr. Alexander, who explained that the structure had been up for over 20 years and has been maintained. Mrs. Martin's late husband did file for a permit, but the city had no record of it in the files. Building Commissioner Conway advised that there had been a complaint on the structure, but because of some personal issues the Building Department delayed bringing it before the board. But they are presenting it now so that if a neighbor had a complaint, it could be brouglat up. There were no neighbors present. The members had no problem with the request. Mr. Conway suggested that, if a variance is granted, it should apply only to the present home ovvuer, so that the structure must be removed when the property transfers. W. Purper moved to grant the request for Helen Martin, 25234 Suuset Oval for a 5 foot side yard variance to keep an existing carport which is attached to the garage with the stipulation that this is to apply only to the current property owners, so if the property ever chauges hands the attaclvnent to the garage is to be removed. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1135.07. The inotion was seconded by J. 1Vlaloney. Roll call on motiou: Puiper, Maloney, Kobema, and Gomersall, yes. Ms. Boyle, abstained. Variance granted. 2. Michael Isabella, 4199 Clague Road. - Request for variance (1123.12). Request 210 square foot area variance to replace existing detached garage. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1135.02(c)(1). Chairman Gomersall called all interested parties before the board. The oath was acisnuustered to Mr. and Mrs. Isabella and Mr. Popp, a neighbor who lives next door, Mr. Isabella clarified that the garage-would be 24 by 40. The Isabellas explained that Mrs. Isabella runs a day care center out of her home and they need storage room for her equipment, for tools for his job and for lawn equipment. Mr. Popp believed that the size of the garage is excessive and would be an eyesore from lus property. Mr. Koberua and Nlr. Gomersall agreed that the garage was too large and suggested that it be reduced to 24 by 25 feet. Nfr. Isabella stated that would be too small. The members discussed various options. Building Coinmissioner Conway advised that he could have a 24 by 31 foot garage, since he is pennitted 750 square foot for garage area by code. Mr. Purper suggested that 24 by 35 feet be allowed. Mr. Conway believed that, if a