Under the orders of the Governor and Director of Health of Ohio, the Board of Zoning Appeals will meet remotely until further notice.

Pre-Review Meetings start at 6:00 P.M.

Review Meetings will commence at 6:30 P.M.  You (or representative as designated in writing to the Secretary of the Board) MUST attend the review meeting in order for an application to receive review.

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AGENDA
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
APRIL 15, 2021
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 Zoning Appeals will meet remotely until further notice.

The 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 March 18, 2021 Meeting 

Opening Remarks 

NEW BUSINESS

Docket No.  04-07-21
17711 Lakewood Heights Blvd.

Applicant Mark Reinhold, Architect proposes the construction of a front porch addition.  Property is located in an R1H, Single-Family, High Density district.

First Variance:  The minimum front yard (building line) for this parcel is 40 feet.  The addition of the new front porch reduces that front yard to 37 feet, 6 inches.  A variance (2 feet, 6 inches) is requested pursuant to Section 1121.07 – Minimum Yard Requirements (Ord. 91-95.  Passed 10-7-1996).

Second Variance:  The minimum side yard for the R1H district is 5 feet, or no closer than the existing wall of the primary structure.  The addition of the new front porch reduces the side yard further than the existing wall of the primary structure to a new distance of 2 feet, 10.5 inches.  A variance (7.5 inches, as proposed) is requested pursuant to Section 1121.07 – Minimum Yard Requirements (Ord. 91-95.  Passed 10-7-1996).

Third Variance:  The minimum total for both side yards within the R1H district is 15 feet.  The addition of the new front porch reduces the combined total of both side yards to 14 feet, 5 inches.  A variance (7 inches, as proposed) is requested pursuant to Section 1121.07 – Minimum Yard Requirements (Ord. 91-95.  Passed 10-7-1996).

Docket No.  04-08-21
1081 Rosalie Avenue 

Applicant, Gerald Weber, Architect, proposes an addition to an existing garage.  Property is in the R1H, Residential, Single-Family, High Density district.

Variance:  Accessory structures in the R1 district shall not exceed 15 feet in height above grade.  The gable roof of the proposed garage provides a mean height of 19 feet.  A variance (4 feet) is requested pursuant to Section 1121.05 (b) Height Regulations (Ord. 91-95. Passed 10-7-1996).

Docket No. 04-09-21
1679 Parkwood Avenue

Applicant, Shannon Schur, Property Owner, proposes a rear addition.  Property is in the R1H, Residential, Single-Family, High Density district.

Variance: The minimum rear yard for R1 district is 40 feet.  The proposed addition reduces the rear yard further to a new distance of 28 feet, 6.5 inches.  A variance (5 feet, 5.5 inches) is requested pursuant to Schedule 1121.07 – Minimum Yard Requirements (Ord. 91-95.  Passed 10-7-1996).

Docket No. 04-10-21
17514 Detroit Avenue
St. James Church 

Applicant, Dru Siley, Agent, proposes a lot split.  Property is in the C2, Commercial, Retail district.

Variance: The minimum rear yard depth for C2 district is ½ the height of the building, but in no case less than five feet.  The proposed lot split reduces the rear yard for the St. James School Building (45 feet in height) from the required 22 feet to a new distance of 5 feet.  A variance (17 feet) is requested pursuant to Schedule 1129.06 – Yard Requirements (Ord. 12-11.  Passed 5-2-2011).

 ADJOURN