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BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED MINUTES OF OCTOBER 7, 2013 ROLL CALL Ms. Rudolph called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Jennifer Rudolph, Maureen Diver, Laura Bellido Absent: Michael Raig, Alfredo Lopez Staff: Director of Law Michael Gareau Jr., Clerk of Commissions Donna Rote REVIEW ANI) CORRECTION OF MINUTES Ms. I)iver moved, seconded by Ms. Rudolph, to approve the minutes of September 9, 2013 which passed 3-0. RESIDENTIAL APPEALS AND REQUESTS CMS13-32: Rita & Sally Winson; 6666 Barton Road Proposal consists of a new detached garage. The following variance is requested: 1. A 306 sq ft variance for an attached & detached garage in combination; code permits 750 sq ft, applicant shows a total of 1,056 sq ft, Section 1135.02(c)(3). Notes: 1. Existing attached garage is 480 sq ft, proposed detached garage is 572 sq ft. 2. A violation was issued to remove two inoperative vehicles and to replace a dilapidated fence. The oath was administered to Rita and Sally Winson, contractor John Damico and neighbors Mr. and Mrs. Fulop. Ms. Winson said the second garage is needed to accommodate vehicles and yard tools. Mr. Damico said the 26 x 22 garage with a four twelve pitched roof is a standard size garage and will include a concrete driveway. Mr. Fulop said the placement of the garage is close to his property line and the plans don't show downspouts or how the water will be maintained in their yard. The neighbor's addition already drains into his yard causing it to flood and adding a second garage and driveway will exacerbate the flooding. There is a common swale between the two homes which can't handle the existing runoff/overflow now. The dilapidated fence and proposed garage will adversely affect his property therefore he request the board deny the variance. Ms. Winson said the addition is properly drained and the garage will be as well. Mr. Fulop said the owners have two acres of land the garage can be placed elsewhere on their property. Ms. Winson said the fence is two feet away from the swale and the placement of the garage was chosen to minimize the amount of concrete drive which has to be added. The garage could be moved inward from the swale a few feet if preferred. Mr. Damico said different layouts for the garage were explored including having it attached to the existing garage however the grade would have to be raised to be level with the house and would create more runoff towards the Fulla's yard. The new garage will not be elevated and properly drained so runoff will be minimal. Mr. Fulop suggested placing the new garage directly behind the existing garage. Ms. Rudolph said regardless of the garage location the owners would be required to maintain water on their own property. Ms. Winson said they were open to moving the garage inward however