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AGENDA
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
JUNE 18, 2020
LAKEWOOD CITY HALL\ 

Pre-Review Meeting
6:00 P.M. 

REVIEW MEETING
6:30 P.M.
VIRTUAL MEETING 

Under the orders of the Governor and Director of Health of Ohio, the Board of Building Standards/Architectural Board of Review/Sign Review will meet remotely until further notice.

The June 18, 2020 remote meeting information will be posted by 5:00 PM the day of the meeting at http://www.lakewoodoh.gov/accordions/zoning-appeals/ 

Roll Call

Approve the minutes of the February 20, 2020 meeting 

Approve the minutes of the May 21, 2020 meeting 

Opening Remarks 

Election of Officers – deferred from May Meeting

 OLD BUSINESS
Docket No. 02-06-20
12558 Clifton Blvd. 

Applicant Edward Slusarski of Cadd Creations proposes the demolition and rebuild of the existing front porch. The proposal reduces the front yard building line setback by 5 ft. The property is in the R2, Single- and Two-Family Residential District.

Variance Request: Minimum front yard building setback is 45 feet. Proposal places front porch at 40 feet. Request a variance to reduce minimum front yard setback by 5 ft. Pursuant to section 1123.07 (Ord. 91-95. Passed 10-7-1996.)           

Docket No. 05-08-20
1121 Wilbert Dr. 

Applicant David Maddux, The Arcus Group Inc., proposes adding a full second and a third floor to the existing primary building as well as a two-story addition on the south side of the existing home. The addition would reduce the front yard setback from the required 50 feet on Lake Avenue to 46 feet. The property is in the R1M, Single family Residential District.

Variance Request The required front yard setback on Lake Avenue is 50 feet. The proposal reduces the front yard on Lake Avenue to 46 feet. Request a variance of 4 feet to reduce the front yard setback to 46 feet. Pursuant to section 1121.07 (Ord. 91-95. Passed 10-7-1996.)

NEW BUSINESS
Docket No. 6-09-20
12311 Plover St. 

The City of Lakewood’s Division of Community Development, applicant and property owner, proposes the construction of a new house and garage on a vacant lot. The vacant lot is 2,800 square feet. The 769 square foot primary structure as proposed would be built 4 feet from the public right of way and front property line, the foundation is also proposed at 20 feet 8 inches feet from the rear property line. The structure would cover 27.5% of the lot. On the west property line, the foundation wall would be 3 feet two inches from the property line, and the single car garage is proposed to be placed in the side yard on the east side of the lot. The two structures as proposed would require a total of 5 variances.  Located in the R-2 Single- and Two-Family Residential District.  

Variance Request #1: The required front yard setback on Plover is 10 feet per the Building Line Map. The proposal reduces the front yard on Plover to 4 feet.  Request a variance of 6 feet. Pursuant to section 1123.07 (Ord. 91-95. Passed 10-7-1996.)

Variance Request #2:  The maximum permitted area lot coverage by a primary structure is 25%, or 700 square feet in the R2 district. The proposed primary structure covers 769 square feet which is 27.5% of the 2,800 square foot lot. Request a variance to exceed maximum primary lot coverage by 69 square feet and cover a total of 27.5% of the primary lot. Pursuant to section 1123.09(a) (Ord. 91-95. Passed 10-7-1996.) 

Variance Request #3: The required rear yard setback is 40 feet. The proposed rear yard is 20 feet 7 inches. Request a variance of 19 feet 5 inches feet to reduce the size of the rear yard setback to 20 feet 7 inches feet from the required 40 feet.  Pursuant to section 1123.07 (Ord. 91-95. Passed 10-7-1996.)

Variance Request #4: The required side yard setback on each side of the primary structure is a minimum of 5 feet. Proposed primary structure is set at 3 feet 2 inches feet from the west property line. Variance request of 1 foot 10 inches. Pursuant to 1123.07 (Ord. 91-95. Passed 10-7-1996.) 

Variance Request #5: Accessory structures shall not cover more than 25% of the rear yard or 480 square feet, whichever is greater. The proposal a 328 square foot garage in the side yard. Request a variance to place the 328 square foot garage as proposed in the side yard. Pursuant to 1123.09(c) (Ord. 91-95. Passed 10-7-1996.)

Docket No. 06-10-20
1101 Maple Cliff Dr. 

Applicant Charles McGettrick, Architects, C.A.  McGettrick, LLC proposes the renovations and addition to the exiting primary structure. The required rear yard setback is 40 feet. The proposed addition would reduce the rear yard setback to 34 feet 6 inches. Property is located in the R1H Residential High-Density Single-Family District.

Variance Request : Request a variance of 5 foot 6 inches to reduce the rear yard setback from the required 40 feet to the proposed 34 feet 6 inches. Pursuant to 1121.07 (Ord. 91-95. Passed 10-7-1996.) 

Docket No. 06-11-20
17812 Shaw Ave. 

Applicant John D’Amico of the Great Garage company propose the demolition of the existing garage and the construction of a new wooden garage setback 6 inches from the side and rear property line. The minimum setback for a wood garage is 18 inches. Request a variance to construct a wooden garage 6 inches from the rear and one side property line. Property is located in the R2 Single- and Two- Family Residential District.

Variance #1 : Accessory structures constructed of wood may not be located within 18 inches of a side and rear property line. Request a variance of 12 inches to place a wood accessory structure 6 inches from the rear lot line. Pursuant to section 1123.10(a) (Ord. 32-16.  Passed 9-6-2016.) 

Variance #2: : Accessory structures constructed of wood may not be located within 18 inches of a side and rear property line. Request a variance of 12 inches to place a wood accessory structure 6 inches from the  side lot line. Pursuant to section 1123.10(a) (Ord. 32-16.  Passed 9-6-2016.)

 ADJOURN