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CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED "TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE" BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MINiJTES OCTOBER 3, 2002 I. ROLL CALL: Vice Chairman Kremzar called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. PRESENT: Chairman Maloney, and board members, W. Kremzar, Nancy Sergi, and J. Konold ABSENT: T. Kelly ALSO PRESENT: Assistant Law Director, B. 0'Malley, Assistant Building Commissioner T. Rymarczyk, and Assistant Clerk of Commissions, A. Kilbane II. REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES: The Board of Zoning Appeals minutes of September 5, 2002 have been submitted for review. Vice Chairman Kremzar indicated he will facilitate the meeting at the request of Chairman Maloney. J. Konold made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. The motion was seconded by J. Maloney and unanimously approved. Vice Chairnlan Kremzar reviewed that there were 9 cases requesting 22 variances and no special permits. The Vice Chairman advised that each board member had viewed the premises involved for each case. He pointed out one board member is absent and three votes are required for approval. In addition, each case will be 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. III. BUILDING DEPARTMENT REQiTESTS: 1) Dave & Beth Goebels; 28490 Willet Road: VVRD -1 Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of an addition. The following variance is requested: 1. A 16 foot variance for rear yard setback, residence too close to rear property line (code requires 50' applicant shows 34'). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section (1135.08 (a)). Vice Chairman Kremzar called all interested parties forward to review the request. Mr. Goebels and the contractor, Mr. Sperli, came forward to be sworn in. Mr. Sperli indicated they want to put an addition on the back of the house. A friend of the Goebels' has a similar room and they like the way it is situated. They want a little more room and a little more light. Mrs. Sergi asked for clarification on why they want the addition. Mr. Goebels said they will use it as another family room. A friend of his had one put on and they like it. He is certain Mr. Sperli will do as good a job if not better than what their friends have. Mrs. Sergi asked if any neighbors have concerns. Mr. Goebels indicated he had not heard from either neighbor. Mr. Kremzar asked if Mr. Rymarczyk had any questions or comments. Mr. Rymarczyk indicated he did not. J. Konold made a motion to grant Dave & Beth Goebels, 28490 Willet Road, their request for variance (1123.12), which consists of an addition and that the following variance be granted: 1. A 16 foot variance for rear yard setback, residence too close to rear property line (code requires 50' applicant shows 34'). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section (1135.08 (a)). The motion was seconded by W. Kremzar. Roll call on the motion: W. Kremzar, yes, J. Konold, yes, J. Maloney, yes; and N. Sergi, abstain. Variance Granted. 2) Horst & Edith Hebrank26148 Kennedv Ridge Rd.:WRD - 4 Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of adding a sunroom. 1. A 2.9 foot front yard setback variance for addition within the required setback (code requires 50 ft., applicant shows 47.1 ft.). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section (1135.06 (a)). Vice Chairman Kremzar called all interested parties forward to review the request. Mr. and Mrs. Hebrank and their representative, Phillip Sutman, came forward to be sworn in. Mr. Hebrank said they need inore room and they would like more light. The house is much darker than they ever envisioned it, especially in the winter months. The main reason they need the room is for the additional light. Mr. Kremzar asked if the brick in the front will be