05-23-2019 Meeting
- Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting
- May 23, 2019
- ZA-04-19
- Members/Attendance: X Jim Burgham
- X Michael Johnston
- X Ricky Morrison
- X Albert Sciulli
- X Robert Durick
- N/A John Grahovac
- Also in attendance: X Bob Monus, Zoning Inspector
- X Michele Richards, Recording Secretary
Mike Johnston called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
1st Order of Business:
Mike Johnston stated that the first order of business is to approve the minutes from the meeting held on April 25, 2019. Jim Burgham made a motion to approve the minutes from the April 25, 2019 meeting. Mike Johnston seconded the motion.
Voting:
- Yes Jim Burgham
- Yes Mike Johnston
- Yes Bob Durick
- Yes Ricky Morrison
- Abstain Al Sciulli
2nd Order of Business:
Case #ZA-04-19 – This is a variance request by Joshua and Olivia Hiznay to obtain relief from side yard property setback on the right side of their home to construct a two story addition. The property is located at 2066 Renwick Drive, known as parcel #35-003-0-114.00-0, known as lot 406. Parcel is located in Poland Township, Poland, Ohio, in a (R-1) Residential-1 zoned district.
Items included in packet submitted:
- Zoning Permit Denial Form
- Application for Variance
- Letter of Intent
- Site Plan
- Property Description (Zoning)
- Property Description (Auditor)
- Zoning District Map
- County GIS Map
- Set of Drawings with Floor Plan
- Warranty Deed
- Letter Received from Alan Prince
- Joshua Hiznay
- 2066 Renwick Drive
Hiznay stated the purpose of the addition is to expand the dining room and add a bedroom upstairs. Hiznay stated his mother and stepfather live two houses down from him, his brother lives next to them, his mother and stepfather own houses next to and behind him, and they have no objection to the variance. He stated his neighbor Alan Prince submitted a letter to the Board and has no objection to the variance either.
Jim Burgham stated he is concerned with the 2’ setback. Hiznay stated that his parents do own the house next door right now. Hiznay stated he may end up owning it in the future.
Mike Johnston stated he understands Jim’s concern and suggested that Hiznay look at another design. Hiznay stated he really has no room in the back to go back any further. The only way he can go is to the right.
Mike Johnston asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of the request. No one responds. Mike Johnston read a letter from Alan Prince of 2058 Renwick Drive, in favor of the request.
Mike Johnston asked if anyone would like to speak against the request. No one responds.
Jim Burgham stated that side yard setback is also for emergencies and he is concerned for the day when someone constructs a fence. He suggested that Hiznay consider the 3’ relief rather than the 2’ relief.
Bob Durick is also in agreement for a 3’ setback.
Al Sciulli stated he is in favor of the 2’ setback request, and he does not feel a 1’ setback difference will impede any emergency purposes.
Mike Johnston stated he agrees with Burgham and feels a 2’ setback is too close to the neighbor’s house, even though it is currently owned by his parents. Ricky Morrison also agrees.
After further discussion, Mike Johnston explained to Hiznay that he can modify his original variance request to a 3’ variance request tonight. Hiznay stated he would like to amend his original request from 2’ to 3’ setback. Mike Johnston stated the appellant will now be requesting a variance request for a 3’ setback.
Motion
Jim Burgham made a motion in Case ZA-04-19 to grant the amended variance request to allow the side yard setback of three (3) feet to allow for an addition on the existing structure, as per the plans submitted,. Mike Johnston seconded the motion.
Voting:
- Yes Jim Burgham
- Yes Mike Johnston
- Yes Bob Durick
- No Al Sciulli
- Yes Ricky Morrison
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Submitted by:
Michele Richards/Recording Secretary
- cc: Trustees (3)
- Board of Zoning Appeals (5)
- Zoning Commission (6)
- Paul Canter, Fiscal Officer (1)
- File (1)