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BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 1, 2010 ROLL CALL Ms. Rudolph called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers. Present: Maureen Diver, Jennifer Rudolph, Laura Bellido, Alfredo Lopez Absent: Nancy Sergi Staff: Law Director Michael Gareau Jr., Planning Director Kimberly Wenger, Building Commissioner Dale Mitchell, Clerlc of Commissions Donna Rote REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES Mrs. Diver moved, seconded by Mr. Lopez, to approve the March 11, 2010 minutes which was approved 4-0. NON-RESIDENTIAL APPEALS AND REQUESTS CMS10-07: Fish Furniture: 23770 Lorain Road: • Request for a special permit to add to a non-conforming building, Section 1165.02(b) • Request for variance (1123.11). Proposal consists of a building addition; the following variances are requested: 1. A 20% variance for excessive lot coverage; code permits a maximum of 25%; applicant shows 45%, Section 1139.05. 2. A variance for 34 parking spaces; code requires 114 parlcing spaces; applicant shows 80 parking spaces, Section 1161.05. 3. A variance to alter, enlarge, or add to a non-conforming building; code requires addition to comply with setback, yard coverage and height requirements, applicant shows addition exceeds lot coverage, Section 1165.02(b)(1). Dan Barney with Arlcinetics was sworn in and said Fish Furniture wants to expand their building to accommodate a mattress store. The addition will be two stories which will match up to the northwest corner of the existing building and will complete the third and final phase of the development. The site is an irregular shape lot, fairly small and limits development possibilities. The property to the west has an easement for 35 parking spaces, Fish has 45 spaces and they are required to have a total of 114 spaces. They have never had to use the parlcing on the neighboring site. During their busiest time they use about 30 spaces. The lot currently is 36% developed and code allows 25%; the addition will increase lot coverage to 45%. There is landscaping being added along the north to provide additional buffering and the existing fence will be maintained. The lot consolidation process has been completed and a new Mylar will be submitted and recorded. Mrs. Diver felt areas of the rear fence could be fixed or replaced and Mr. Barney said any damaged fencing would be fixed or replaced. Mr. Mitchell said he would address property maintenance concerns and explained the required variances. Ms. Wenger said the building originated from two residential properties being