Board of Zoning Appeals
2007 Meeting Minutes

January 3, 2007 Meeting Minutes 

The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Robert Keogh.  In attendance were Board members Robert Keogh, Leroy Ryerson, and Robert Peinert.  Also attending were Dale Rezabek and Building & Zoning Clerk Barbara Knisely.     

A motion was made by Mr. Ryerson, seconded by Mr. Peinert, to accept the BZA minutes of the December 6, 2006 meeting.  Motion carried with 3 ayes.  

A motion was made by Mr. Peinert, seconded by Mr. Ryerson, to elect Robert Keogh as Chairman of the BZA for the year 2007, Robert Peinert as Vice-Chairman of the BZA for 2007, and Leroy Ryerson as Secretary to the BZA for the year 2007.  Motion carried with 3 ayes.   

A hearing was conducted on the Appeal #4-06, submitted by Dale and Diana Rezabek. Based on the findings and testimony, the Board voted to grant the variance as requested.  Leroy Ryerson made the motion to grant the variance, Robert Peinert seconded.  The motion carried with 3 ayes to 0 nays.   

Leroy Ryerson moved to adjourn, Robert Peinert seconded.  The motion passed with 3 ayes.  Meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m.  

February 2007 - No Meeting

March 2007 - No Meeting

April 4, 2007 Meeting Minutes 

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Robert Keogh.  Board members present were Robert Peinert, Robert Werner, Michael Williams, Leroy Ryerson, Administrator Dennis

Recker, Ryan and Colleen Reed, and Fritz Roberson representing the Community of Christ Lutheran Church.   

Motion by Leroy Ryerson, seconded by Robert Peinert to accept minutes of January 3, 2007 meeting.  5 ayes. 

A hearing was held on Appeal # 01-07 to allow a new residence to be constructed behind an existing barn.  Motion by Leroy Ryerson, seconded by Robert Peinert to grant variance.  5 ayes.  

Chairman Keogh then presented the gavel to Robert Peinert who presided over the next item of business as Mr. Keogh is a member of the Church making the request for a variance.  Discussed Appeal # 02-07 allowing construction of a 56 foot cross in front of Community of Christ Lutheran Church.  Motion by Robert Peinert, seconded by Michael Williams to grant variance.  4 ayes. 

Motion to adjourn by Leroy Ryerson, seconded by Robert Peinert.  5 ayes.

May 2, 2007 Meeting Minutes

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Robert Keogh.  Board members present were Robert Peinert, Robert Werner, Michael Williams, Leroy Ryerson, Administrator Dennis

Recker, Rod Carlozzi, and Diana Rezabek.   

Motion by Robert Peinert, seconded by Leroy Ryerson to accept Minutes of the April 4, 2007 meeting.  5 ayes. 

A hearing was held on Appeal # 03-07 to allow a shed to be constructed on the rear of a new residence at 11242 Centerville Street.  Motion by Leroy Ryerson, seconded by Michael Williams to grant variance.  5 ayes.  

A hearing was held on Appeal # 04-07 to allow a shed to be constructed on a wooden platform at 7013 Whiddenmill.  Motion by Robert Peinert, seconded by Leroy Ryerson to grant variance.  5 ayes.  Board Member Peinert asked that this variance be certified as to the unique land features and drainage issues and not construed as a widespread precedent for all such requests.  

Motion to adjourn by Robert Peinert, seconded by Leroy Ryerson.  5 ayes.

June 6, 2007 Meeting Minutes  

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Robert Keogh.  Board members present were Robert Peinert, Robert Werner, Leroy Ryerson and Michael Williams.  Also present was Administrator Dennis Recker, Paul Butts, and Ray Wood.   

Motion by Chairman Keogh, seconded by Robert Peinert to accept Minutes of the May 2, 2007 meeting.  5 ayes. 

A hearing was held on Appeal # 05-07 to allow a temporary sales trailer at Whitehouse Square.  Chairman provided criteria for approval.  The Board recognized Ray Wood as Agent for the Developer.  Robert Peinert asked if parking would be along the Boulevard.  Mr. Wood answered yes, but very limited volume of traffic.  Leroy Ryerson made the motion to grant approval of the temporary sales trailer, second by Robert Peinert.  Vote 5-0 to approve.   

A hearing was held on Appeal # 06-07 to allow a variance to the rear yard set back for a pool to be built at 11369 Briarwood.  Chairman Keogh recognized Mr. Butts who gave an orientation.  He indicated that he would be building an apron around the pool and that the security fence would be built around the pool apron.  These items were not shown on the application drawing as the property owner was not aware that the apron and fence were also contributing to an increased variance.   

Chairman Keogh suggested that the property owner consider moving the pool to the north.  The Board adjourned and traveled to the site to see if such a move resulted in less footage.  Upon return and reopening the meeting, Leroy Ryerson moved to grant a 6 foot variance, Robert Peinert second the motion.  Vote 5-0 to approve.  

Motion to adjourn by Leroy Ryerson, seconded by Michael Williams.  5 ayes.  Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. 

July 11, 2007 Meeting Minutes

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Vice Chairman Robert Peinert.  Board members present were Robert Werner, Leroy Ryerson and Michael Williams.  Also present was Michael Willson, petitioning property owner and Administrator Dennis Recker, Village Administrator.   

Motion by Leroy Ryerson, seconded by Robert Werner to accept Minutes of the June 6, 2007 meeting.  Motion was approved by a vote of 4-0.  

Vice Chair Peinert then introduced Mr. Willson and he discussed his need to increase bedroom and closet space in his home.  Vice Chair asked if there were any comments:  Michael Williams indicated there would have to be two separate variances granted.  Leroy Ryerson moved to grant both a 4.5 foot side yard variance and a variance permitting an enlargement of floor space square footage to a non-conforming structure.  Robert Werner seconded the motion and the motion was passed 4-0.   

With no further business to address, Mr. Werner moved to adjourn, seconded by Leroy Ryerson.  All voted yea and the meeting was adjourned at 7:43 p.m.

August 2007 - No Meeting

September 2007 - No Meeting

October 2007 - No Meeting

November 2007 - No Meeting

December 5, 2007 Meeting Minutes

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Robert Keogh.  Board members present were Robert Werner, Robert Peinert, and Leroy Ryerson.  Also present was Kathleen McCarthy, John Tye (Thermo-Twin of Ohio), Nicholas Kuharchek, and Dennis Recker, Village Administrator. 

Motion by Robert Peinert, seconded by Robert Werner to accept Minutes of the July 11, 2007 meeting.  Motion was approved by a vote of 4-0.  

Sworn testimony was given by Kathleen McCarthy concerning her desire to have an enclosed patio room constructed over an existing concrete patio at her residence located at 6613 Weckerly Drive.  Ms. McCarthy was asked if the patio was in existence when she purchased the home and she stated that it was.  She also stated that due to the irregular shaped lot and angle that the side yard takes, it was necessary for her to request this side yard variance in order to have the patio room constructed.  Mr. Peinert made a motion to grant a side yard variance of two feet (2’) and a variance to enlarge a non-conforming structure.  Motion was seconded by Leroy Ryerson, motion passed 4-0.  

Nicholas Kuharchek then gave testimony concerning his desire to build a bedroom addition on to his existing residence located at 6341 N. Texas Street.  This residence was built in 1931 and is currently located on the lot with only a 25’ front yard set back (35’ is the required front set back).  Mr. Kuharchek wants to construct a bedroom addition on the side of the house even with the existing front building line, thus enlarging an existing non-conforming structure.  Leroy Ryerson made a motion to grant a ten foot (10’) variance to the front yard set back and to allow the enlargement of an existing non-conforming structure.  Seconded by Robert Peinert, motion passed 4-0.  

With no further business before the Board, Mr. Werner moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Peinert.  All voted yea and the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.