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BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 4, 2013 ROLL CALL Ms. Rudolph called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. in Council Chambers and led the Ple.dge of Allegiance. Present: Jennifer Rudolph, Maureen Diver, Laura Bellido, Michael Raig, Alfredo Lopez Staff: Director of Law Michael Gareau Jr., Planning Director Kim Wenger, Clerk of Commissions Donna Rote REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES Ms. Bellido moved, seconded by Mr. Lopez, to approve the minutes of October 7th and 21St, 2013 which passed 5-0. RESIDENTIAL APPEALS AND REQUESTS CMS13-37: Jennifer Jancek; 27751 Blossom Proposal consists of a shed. The following variances are requested: 1. A 120 sq. ft. variance for a shed larger than code allows; code permits 120 sq. ft., applicant shows 240 sq. ft., Section 1135.02(d)(1). 2. A variance for an accessory structure over 200 sq. ft. without a masonry/cement foundation; code requires masonry/cement foundation, applicant shows none, Section 1135.02(d)(1). 3. A 4 inch variance for a storage shed higher than code allows; code permits 9 ft., applicant shows 9 ft. 4 in., Section 1135.02(d)(1). 4. A variance for no drainage (gutters and downspouts); code requires drainage for 200 sq. ft. and over, applicant shows none, Section 1135.02(d)(1). The oath was administered to homeowner Jennifer Jancek and neighbor Greg Follen. Ms. Jancek said she purchased the shed from a company in North Ridgeville that assured her they would take care of all permits and worked within North Olmsted often. She purchased the shed to store her work trailer and other outside equipment. She noted a number of items which she has had to store outdoors under tarps which she is trying to clean up. The shed also blocks the rear neighbors flood light which illuminates half her house nightly. Mr. Follen said the shed is twice the size allowed for the lot as well as taller than what is allowed, if variances are granted it will set precedence for other structures of this size to be constructed in the neighborhood. The stability and durability of the structure is questionable as it wasn't installed to code nor inspected. The structure will adversely impact the neighborhood and should not be allowed. Ms. Jancek asked if the neighbors would rather see yard tools and trailer left outdoors under tarps or put away neatly in the shed. Ms. Wenger said a few years ago the city updated the code to a sliding scale to accommodate lot sizes and this structure is double what is allowed by code. If the board grants the variances