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CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED -S BOARD OF BUILDING CODE APPEALS IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS NOVEMBER 16, 2006 • MINUTES I. ROLL CALL: Chairnian Engoglia called the meeting to order at 5:35 pm. PRESENT:1VIembers; P. Engogl'ia, D. Sabo, M. Conway and N. Althen. -? ALSO 'PRESENT: Assistant Law Director B. O'Malley, Assistant Building Commissioner T. ' Rymarczyk and D. Rote Clerk of Commissions. . -;., ., II. REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES: M. Conway moved to approve the Board of Building Code Appeals minutes dated July 20, 2006 as written. D. Sabo seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. II. OLD BUSINESS: IV. " NEW BUSINESS: 1. Corev Orr; 24764 Antler Dr: (WRD # 2) Pr,.oposal consists of existing shadow box fence. The; following variance is requested: A variance to retain existing shadow box fence along rear property line where a,neighbors fence already exists, which is in violation of section (1369.03(a 3)). Note: Fence was installed prior to permit. CEI easement does not allow either owner to cross over.their property lines. 1VIr. Orr the owner and Ms. Janet with the fencing company each came forward to review the request. Mr. Orr advised that his fence is 5 feet in on his property and the rear neighbor has their fence 5 feet in from their rear property line. He suggested that prior to the fence being installed he was maintaining the entire area. Board members questioned why a permit was not pulled prior to the fence being installed. Ms. Janet said that the permit not being pulled was their company's fault. The paperwork was pulled but the permit was not granted prior to the fences instillation. Mr. Engoglia questioned how CEI would access the easement area between the rear yards and how the owner would maintain the 5-foot area past nis fence. Mr. Orr said access from the ends of the street, could be used by both he and CEI to gain access to the area. The board advised that he would be trespassing if he had to go through someone else's property to gain access to his 5-feet of property he is responsible to maintain. Mr. Engoglia advis.ed that the board would not object to the fence if a gate was installed to ensure access to the`rear area so the owner could maintain his yard. Mr. Orr and Ms. Janet both agreed to install the gate. N: Althen moved to approve Corey Orr of 24764 Antler Dr his request which consist. of ari;existing shadow box fence and that the following variance is granted as amended and agreed •upon: 1). A variance to retain existing shadow box fence along rear property line where a neighbors fence already exists, which is in violation of section (1369.03(a 3)). A gate is to be installed within 60 days of ineeting. M. Conway seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. ; 1