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BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED MINUTES OF JULY 10, 2008 ROLL CALL Chairwoman Diver called the meeting to order at 7:45 pm in Council Chambers. Present: Maureen Diver, Nancy Sergi, Laura Bellido, Jennifer Rudolph, Robert Menser Staff: Clerk of Commissions Donna Rote Mrs. Diver advised all board members viewed each site and three votes were required for approval. Each case is judged on the physical situation peculiar to itself, so that in no way is a judgment rendered considered to be a general policy judgment affecting properties and like situations elsewhere. Applicants were aslced to address all seven area variance standards noted. REVIE`V AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES Ms. Rudolph anoved, seconded by 1VIrs. Bellido, to approve the June 5, 2008 Board of Zoning Appeals minutes as amended, which was approved 4-0 as Mr. Menser abstained. RESIDENTIAL APPEALS AND REQUESTS: Rolbert Gilchrist Jr; 31490 Lorain Road: (Ward 3) • A special permit to add to a non-conforming building is required section 1165.02. Request for variance (1123.12), The proposal consists of an addition The following variances are requested: 1. A variance from section 1165.02 as area variance is required 2. An 8 foot variance for a residence too close to the right of way code requires 50' applicant shows 42' which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section 1135.06 (a). Mr. Gilchrist Jr. the owner, Mr. Haendiges the contractor and Mr. Ray Gilchrist each came forward to Ue sworn in and address the request. Mr. Haendiges said the owner would like to add a second floor to add four Uedrooms. A porch is also being added to the front and side of the home. The addition will not infringe the right of way any more then what it already does. Mrs. Sergi aslced why the addition was needed. Mr. Gilchrist said that the addition would allow him and his son's family the living space needed to adequately accommodate their family. Mr. Haendiges said that as the site had not been surveyed could there be an issue if his measurements were a few inches off +/-. Mrs. Diver questioned if the site had ever been surveyed. Mr. Gilchrist Jr. said he had owned his land for over 60 years and the home was built around 1946 right after the war. Mr. Ray Gilchrist noted that Lorain Road had been widened twice since his father owned the land which caused the home to be approximately 42 feet +/- a few inches from the right of way. Prior to the street widening their family home met all zoning codes. Board members reviewed the standards for granting a special permit and found that none of the conditions would be created or caused by the addition, therefore they had no objections. Board members felt that as long as the setbaclc was not being increased the addition would not affect the area. Mrs. Sergi moved, seconded by Mr. Menser, to grant Robert Gilchrist Jr of 31490 Lorain Road a special permit to add to a non-conforming building which is in violation of seetion 1165.02 and unanimously approved 5-0. 1