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<br />CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED <br />"TOGETHER VVE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE" <br />BOARD OF BUILDIlNG CODE APPEALS <br />AGENDA - DECEMBER 18, 2003 <br />lN COUNCIL CHAMBERS <br />5:30 P.M. <br />1. ROLL CALL: Chairman Puzzitiello called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. <br />PRESENT: R. Puzzitiello, M. Conway, N. Althen, and P. Engoglia <br />ALSO PRESENT: Assistant Building Commissioner T. Rymarczyk, Assistant Clerk of <br />Commissions A. Kilbane <br />ABSENT: R. Klesta <br />II. REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF NIINTJTES: <br />The Board of Building Code of Appeals minutes for the continuance meeting held August 21, <br />2003 and the meeting of September 18, 2003 have been submitted for approval. <br />M. Conway made a motion to approve the minutes of August 21, 2003 and September 18, <br />2003. The motion was seconded by P. Engoglia and unanimously approved. <br />III. OLD BUSINESS: <br />IV. NEW BUSINESS: <br />1. Jerrv Krankovich, 5582 Uuail Run Drive (WRI). 3) <br />Applicant is seeking a permit for a new fence. <br />(1369.03 (a) (3)) General requirements for fences: Where a neighbor has already installed <br />a fence along a property line, an additional fence will not be permitted. <br />Mr. Krankovich came forward to address the board and discuss his request. He presented photos <br />and a site plan to the board members to illustrate what he is trying to do. He wants to fence in his <br />back yard and as he understands the city code, because the neighbor behind him has an existing <br />fence, he cannot put a fence against that one. He said there is a 6 foot fence on the north side <br />belonging to his other neighbor. He has no problem with that. His concern is the fence to the rear. <br />He has a retaining wall and there is a significant elevation difference and the retaining wall height <br />varies anywhere from 2 1/2 to 3 feet. He would not put a fence up against their fence. There is a <br />gap between his retaining wall and the existing fence. It varies from 10 1/2 to 11 inches. It drops <br />down to 2 1/2 to 3 feet. He has children and pets and his fiancee also has a dog. He does not want <br />anyone falling down or getting stuck in there. He is concerned about safety. It is basically a <br />trench that runs the length of the back wall so he is asking for a variance. He said he almost <br />wishes it was equal height because it would save him the expense of putting up additional fence <br />but the height differential makes it a safety concern and aesthetic concern. He pointed out if the <br />variance is approved his fence will be the same on three sides instead of just two. The fence he <br />proposes is wood and will be similar to what is there. Mr. Engoglia asked for clarification on <br />where the proposed fence will be in relation to the existing fence. Mr. Krankovich referred to the <br />plans and said the fence would be back by the retaining wall on the grass side. Mr. Engoglia <br />asked how much room will be between his neighbor's fence and his proposed fence. Mr. <br />Krankovich said it will be about 1 1/2 to 2 feet. Mr. Engoglia said if it is 2 feet, he has no problem <br />with the proposal. Mr. Krankovich said his original plan would be to put it up against the <br />retaining wall just so there is not additional weeds and material to trim. Mr. Engoglia said if he <br />goes up against the retaining wall, he will not be able to get back there for maintenance. Mr.