Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting
November 19, 2015
ZA-10-15
Members/Attendance: X Hank Grover
X Jim Burgham
X Holly Grant
X Michael Johnston
X Ricky Morrison
Also in attendance: X Bob Monus, Zoning Inspector
X Michele Richards, Recording Secretary
Jim Burgham called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
1st Order of Business:
Jim Burgham stated the first order of business is to approve the minutes from the October 22, 2015 meeting. Hank Grover made a motion to approve the minutes from the October 22, 2015 meeting. Mike Johnston seconded the motion. All members were in favor, except for Holly Grant who abstained from voting. Motion was approved.
2nd Order of Business:
Case #ZA-10-15 – Is a variance request by Richard Palumbo of 2466 Stewart Road, to obtain a variance to construct a thirty two by forty by twenty one (32 x 40 x 21) square foot accessory building. The relief is requested for increase in overall square footage and height of the proposed structure. The property is known as parcel #41-095-0-020.00-0, lot number 9. This parcel is located in Poland Township, Lowellville, Ohio, in a (R-1) Residential-1 zoned district.
Items included in packet submitted:
- Application for Variance
- Zoning Permit Denial Form
- Letter of Intent
- Warranty Deed
- County Map
- Property Description
- Site Plan
Jill Palumbo
2466 Stewart Road
Jill Palumbo is the spouse of the appellant, Richard Palumbo. She stated that they have a two car attached garage but they have a tractor, a four wheeler, and other lawn accessories that do not fit in the current garage. Their vehicles are currently parked outside.
Holly Grant asked Palumbo if she intends to use the proposed building for business purposes. Palumbo stated no. Holly asked the reason for the additional height. Palumbo stated so that it will match with the height of the house.
Jim Burgham asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of this request. No one responds. Jim Burgham asked if anyone would like to speak against this request. No one responds.
Jim Burgham stated that the proposed building is a good fit considering amount of property that the appellant has. The proposed height will blend in with the house also.
Holly Grant asked what type of exterior will be on the proposed building. Palumbo stated vinyl siding that will match the house.
Motion
Hank Grover made a motion in Case ZA-10-15 to grant the variance request to allow for an additional six (6) feet of height and an additional six hundred and eighty (680) square feet of floor space, as per the plans submitted. Ricky Morrison seconded the motion.
Voting:
Yes Hank Grover
Yes Ricky Morrison
Yes Mike Johnston
Yes Holly Grant
Yes Jim Burgham
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
Submitted by:
Michele Richards/Recording Secretary
cc: Trustees (3)
Board of Zoning Appeals (7)
Zoning Commission (7)
P. Canter, Fiscal Officer (1)
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