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BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS CITY OF NORTH OI,MSTED IVIEETING MINUTES OF AUGUST 4, 2011 ROLL CALL Ms. Rudolph called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers. Present: Jennifer Rudolph, Maureen Diver, Laura Bellido, Alfredo Lopez, Absent: Nancy Sergi Staff: Law Director Michael Gareau Jr., Building Commissioner Dale Mitchell, Clerk of Commissions Donna Rote REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES Ms. Diver moved, seconded by 1VIr. Lopez, to approve the minutes of July 7, 2011 which passed 4-0. RESIDENTIAL APPEAI,S AND REQUESTS Rochelle Somsak; 29510 Josenhine Drive Proposal consists of a shed. The following variance is requested: 1. A 72 sq. ft. variance for an accessory building larger than code allows; code permits 120 sq. ft., applicant shows 192 sq. ft., Section 1135.02(d)(1). Note: Total area of accessory structures allowed in rear yard is 1,036 sq. ft. If approved, electrical permit will be required. Rochelle Somsak and Charles Alexander, an electrical engineer, were sworn in. Mr. Alexander said they are building a shed in the rear of the yard which will be 12' x 16' which is slightly larger then code permits. The placement of the shed was chosen to ensure it's not visible from the front of the home and will meet rear and side yard setbacks. The shed will include electricity and be used for storage and personal hobbies. He noted the distance between the rear neighbor and rear property line was 300 feet. Ms. Somsak noted the power lines ran along the back of the property which would be utilized to supply electricity to the shed. Mr. Mitchell noted not only was there a rear CEI easement there is also a drainage swale which runs along the east property line. He said the shed could not be located within a swale. He noted an electrical permit would be required. Mr. Gareau said the board could condition approval to ensure the shed is not within the swale and require a new detailed plan be submitted to the building department. Ms. Rudolph asked if the shed would be heated and Mr. Mitchell noted the plan indicated it would have baseboard heating. Mr. Alexander said electrical wiring would be provided for future baseboard heating. Ms. Somsak said she was in the process of addressing all maintenance issues on the property. Ms. Diver did not believe it would change the character of the neighborhood, it would not be visible to rear neighbors and would not affect governmental services. Mr. Lopez moved, seconded by 1VIs. Diver, to grant Rochelle Somsak of 29510 Josephine Drive the following variance as amended: A 72 sq. ft. variance for an accessory building larger than code allows; code permits 120 sq. ft., applicant shows 192 sq. ft., Section