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4-. .' I BOARD OF BUILDING CODE APPEALS CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED MINUTES FOR JULY 21, 2011 ROLL CALL Chair Sabo called the meeting to order at 5:42 p.m. in Council Chambers. Present: Donna Sabo, Julianne Nader, BJ Meder, Bob Papotto Absent: Dan Jarachovic Staff: Building Commissioner Dale Mitchell, Clerk of Commissions Donna Rote REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES Mr. Meder moved, seconded by Ms. Nader, to approve the Board of Building Code Appeals minutes of May 19, 2011 which passed 3-0; Mr. Papotto abstained. NEW BUSINESS Ronald Klesh; 29540 Huntington Drive: Proposal consists of burying an in-ground swimming pool. The following variance is requested: a vaxiance to bury debris from swimming pool demolition, Section 1365.01. Code does not permit burying tree stumps, limbs, brush, scrap building , materials, scrap pipe or other refuse which is generated through construction, reconstruction or development of land or buildings. Such substances shall be hauled away from the site and disposed of in any and all methods allowed by law. Mr. Klesh and Mr. Ullrich of Ullrich Excavating were sworn in. Mr. Klesh passed out photos of his pool and surrounding area, the photos showed the distance of the pool to the three season enclosure. He is concerned that removing the concrete walls will cause the three season room to collapse. He requests the variance to ensure the three season room is not adversely affected by removing the pool. If the variance is denied he requests something in writing from the city stating the three season room would not be affected complying with code. Mr. Mitchell reviewed two other locations which had pools removed and backfilled as well as two residential homes that were scheduled for demolition all of which will follow code requirements. Code requires all building material and site refuse be removed from the site; granting such a variance would set precedence. He reviewed the requirements of Chapter 1365.01 and said the homeowner and or contractor is responsible to determine if the three season room would be affected removing the pool and to take measures to ensure the room's safety and stability is not compromised, not the City. Mr. Meder questioned the type of infill which would be used and whether or not the infill material would require a permit to use and Mr. Ullrich said it would be suitable material and would be compacted once every foot of infill. Mr. Meder questioned the owner's intent for the area once it is backfilled and Mr. Klesh said grass would be planted and he had no intent to build any structure. Mr. Meder asked where the fill dirt would be stored and how long it would take to