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a '_. t • BOARD OF ZONI1oTG APPEALS CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 3, 2014 ROL,L CAI.L Ms. Rudolph called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. in Council Chambers and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Jennifer Rudolph, Laura Bellido, Michael Raig Absent: Alfredo Lopez Staff: Planning and Development Director Kim Wenger, Building Commissioner Jeff Grusenmeyer, Clerk of Commissions Donna Rote REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES Mr. Raig moved, seconded by Ms. Rudolph, to approve the BZA minutes of January 6, 2014 which passed 3-0. COMMERCIAL APPEALS AND REQUESTS CMS 13-42: Kensington Court Apartments; 23307 Lorain Road Proposal consists of construction of a new pool and commtu-lity building with site improvements. Parcel is split zoned General Retail Business and Single Residence C. The following variances are requested: l. A 54 ft. variance for side setback to recreational use (west adjacent to C One Family Residence District), 100 ft. required, 46 ft. provided, Section 1118.04(a)(2). 2. A 53 ft. variance for rear setback to recreational use (south adjacent to C One Family Residence District), 100 ft. required, 47 ft. provided, Section 1118.04(a)(2). 3. A 57 ft. variance for side setback to recreational use (east adjacent to C One Family Residence District), 100 ft. required, 43 ft. provided, Section 1118.04(a)(2). 4. A 2 foot variance for height of fence, 6 ft. permitted, 8 ft. shovm, Section 1135.02(fl(1). Note: Parking may require a variance but additional information on the number of units in the development and use areas of the building and pool/deck area is required to calculate this item. Project representative Ron Kluclun and neighbor Jeff Sturgeon were administered the oath. Mr. Kluchin said they would like to construct a new club house and pool. However due to the split zoning of the lot and setback requirements they are unable to use the property without variances. The new building will be 2,500 square feet and the poo' will include an aluminum fence. The city forester has requested the majority of the trees along the rear property be removed so they will be replaced with an 8 foot 1-ugh fence with an access gate and evergreens to provide buffering. The existing pool will be removed and replaced with landscaping and additional parking spaces. The new owners are working to upgrade the site and buffer neighboring residents. Mr. Sturgeon was concerned the project was too close to the homes, including his mother's which is southwest of the site. He requested the fence be continued around the southwest side of the lot to provide additional buffering to her home and suggested placing the fence on top of mounding. He said the rear ditch was filled with debris and needed to be cleaned. Mr. Kluchin said they are open to continuing the