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BUILDING & ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED MINUTES FOR MAY 3, 2021 ROLL CALL Chairman Allain called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm via online public meeting. Present: Eric Allain, Bob Papotto, Suzie Patton, Ralph Mackey Absent: Dan Rahm Staff. Planning Director Kim Lieber, Law Director Michael Gareau, Jr., City Engineer Pietro DiFranco, Building Commissioner Jeff Grusenmeyer, Permit Coordinator Katie Seeley, Administrative Assistant Nicole Rambo -Ackerman REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES Mr. Papotto moved, seconded by Ms. Patton, to approve the Building & Zoning Board of Appeals minutes of April 5, 2021, motion passed 4-0. RESIDENTIAL APPEALS AND REQUESTS 21-18788; Frank & Helen Piccirillo; 27420 Lusandra Circle Representatives: Frank & Helen Piccirillo, owners Proposal consists of a gazebo with concrete pad. Property is zoned A -One Family Residence. 1. An 8.56% variance for excessive rear yard lot coverage; code permits up to 20% (1,977 sq. ft. based on rear yard area of 9,885 sq. ft.), applicant shows 28.56% (2,823 sq. ft.), Section 1135.05(B)(2). The applicant has installed a concrete pad for a new gazebo in the rear yard. While a permitted use, the additional area of the accessory structure results in excessive rear yard lot coverage. Code allows 20% of rear yards to be covered by accessory structures and uses; the gazebo addition results in 28.56% lot coverage. Ms. Piccirillo said the gazebo has not been installed yet but the concrete pad was poured. They have a pool and need shade. The evergreen trees in the back yard were diseased and needed to be removed. A covered patio on the back of the house was in disrepair and had to be removed. They would prefer not to replace the previous covered patio because it blocked the view from the kitchen. They have concerns about moving the gazebo to another location included blocking the view of the pool from the second floor, possible damage to the house from snow falling off the gazebo and noise when it rains at night. It did not occur to the applicants that it would be greater lot coverage than would be allowed prior to pouring the concrete. Mr. Mackey said the applicants have made improvements to their property. Mr. Allain thought the triangular nature of the lot added to the hardship and if it was a rectangular lot there is a possibility that a variance would not be required. Mr. Papotto moved, seconded by Mr. Mackey, to approve the following variance for 21- 18788; Frank & Helen Piccirillo; 27420 Lusandra Circle: