CITY OF HIGHLAND HEIGHTS
HELD: MAY 22, 2006
PRESENT: Commissioners Kerr, Knezevic, Mastrangelo, Pilla, Urban;
Recording Clerk Olson; Building Commissioner Jamieson
ABSENT: None
MOTION ON THE MINUTES: The reading of the Minutes of the regular meeting held May 8, 2006 was dispensed with. Mr. Pilla moved to accept the Minutes as written; seconded by Mr. Kerr. Ayes all; motion carried.
The reading of the Minutes of the Public Hearing for Eric Shultz held May 8, 2006 was dispensed with. Mr. Knezevic moved to accept the Minutes as written; seconded by Mr. Kerr. Ayes all; motion carried.
SUBJECT: JOHN P. HOLLIS, 264 HALTON TRAIL
PZ06010 VARIANCES TO GARAGE REQUIREMENTS
John P. Hollis, homeowner, 264 Halton Trail, appeared before the Commission to obtain two variances for a proposed garage that is larger and deeper than allowed by code at property located at 264 Halton Trail. The Public Hearing was held prior to the regular meeting.
In response to Mr. Knezevic’s inquiry as to the unusual placement of the house on the lot, Mr. Hollis replied that his architect suggested placing the house on the bias of the lot to somewhat obscure the expanse of the garage doors on his corner lot.
Mr. Knezevic noted that the placement of the house on the lot has resulted in the depth of the back yard being considerably reduced.
MOTION: A motion was made by Mr. Pilla to grant John P. Hollis, on property located at 264 Halton Trail, a variance of 120 square feet from Section 1305.04 (HHC1553.07: “Size of Garage (Enacted))” which allows a three-car garage with a maximum area of 800 square feet, to allow a three-car garage with an area 920 square feet; seconded by Mr. Urban. Roll call on the motion. Ayes Kerr, Knezevic, Mastrangelo, Pilla, Urban. Ayes all; motion carried.
MOTION: A motion was made by Mr. Pilla to grant John P. Hollis, on property located at 264 Halton Trail, a variance of 4’4” from Section 1305.04 (HHC1553.07: “Size of Garage (Enacted))” which allows a three-car garage with a maximum depth of 25’, to allow a three-car garage with a depth of 29’4”, and the depth to extend 23’4” out of the total garage width of 35’; seconded by Mr. Urban. Roll call on the motion. Ayes Kerr, Knezevic, Mastrangelo, Pilla, Urban. Ayes all; motion carried.
Chairman Mastrangelo requested that the clerk poll the Commissioners in the majority as to their reasoning for the manner in which they voted. The consensus of the Commission for approving the variances was that the slanted placement of the house on the lot resulted in a narrower
backyard that does not facilitate placement of a shed; that the use of the additional area within the garage will be for storage and not for parking automobiles; and that the large size of the house qualifies for a four-car garage by code.
SUBJECT: WILLIAM DAGG, 5489 PRESTWICK LANE
PZ06013 VARIANCE TO REAR YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENTS
William Dagg, homeowner, 5489 Prestwick Lane, appeared before the Commission to obtain a variance to the rear yard setback requirement to allow for a three-season room addition on property located at 5489 Prestwick Lane. The Public Hearing was held prior to the regular meeting.
MOTION: A motion was made by Mr. Pilla to grant William Dagg, on property located at 5489 Prestwick Lane, a variance of six feet (6’) from Section 1123.08: “AREA, YARD AND HEIGHT REGULATIONS” from the rear yard setback requirement of seventy feet (70’), to permit a rear yard setback of sixty-four feet (64’), for a length of twenty-eight (28’); seconded by Mr. Kerr. Roll call on the motion. Ayes Kerr, Knezevic, Mastrangelo, Pilla, Urban. Ayes all; motion carried.
Chairman Mastrangelo requested that the clerk poll the Commissioners in the majority as to their reasoning for the manner in which they voted. The consensus of the Commission for approving the variance was the hardship created due to the fact that the house was set back 30’ further than required by code in order to meet the building line width required by code.
SUBJECT: SALVATORE L. DOTTORE, 665 LANDER ROAD
PZ06014 VARIANCE TO DRIVEWAY REQUIREMENTS
Salvatore L. Dottore, homeowner, 665 Lander Road, appeared before the Commission to review a request for a variance for the expansion of the 16’ wide existing driveway on property located at 665 Lander Road.
Mr. Dottore explained that his pie-shaped lot will not accommodate the standard driveway turnaround allowed by code with dimensions 16’ x 18’ because the resultant side yard setback would be 2’ rather than 3’ as required by code. He stated that he is proposing to add an extension to the existing driveway beginning at the garage, measuring 12’ wide by 22’ long and then tapering to the existing driveway for a length of 18’, for a total length of 40’.
In response to Chairman Mastrangelo’s inquiry if the applicant would consider reducing the width of the proposed expansion from 12’ to 10’, Mr. Dottore replied yes. Chairman Mastrangelo requested that the applicant submit a revised Application for Hearing form indicating the change in width of the proposed driveway extension.
In response to Mr. Knezevic’s inquiry as to the use of the proposed driveway extension, Mr. Dottore replied to park vehicles and as a turnaround.
Chairman Mastrangelo advised that a Public Hearing will be held on June 12, 2006.
SUBJECT: PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS, 595 MINER ROAD
PZ06015 REVIEW OF PROPOSED BUILDING ADDITION
Carl Bell, Structura Architects, 2251 Front Street, Suite 109, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44221, representing Philips Medical Systems, 595 Miner Road, appeared before the Commission to review a proposed building addition on property located at 595 Miner Road.
Mr. Bell stated that the proposed 7,000 square foot addition is an infill building between building #1 and #2 to allow both buildings to work as one continuous footprint. He said that the purpose of the addition is to relocate a manufacturing outfit from California to this site.
In response to Chairman Mastrangelo’s inquiry if the number of employees will increase, Mr. Bell replied that there will be 40 additional employees. In response to Chairman Mastrangelo’s inquiry if there is adequate parking for the increased number of employees, Mr. Bell replied yes because the company had downsized the number of employees in 2000. Mr. Bell stated that other forthcoming building expansions will require expansion of the parking areas.
Building Commissioner Jamieson said that he will submit the building plans to the City Engineer, Plans Examiner and Fire Department.
In response to Mr. Urban’s inquiry if there are any unique safety concerns with the proposed addition, Mr. Bell replied no.
ADJOURNMENT: A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Mr. Pilla and seconded by Mr. Urban. Said meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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Susan M. Olson, Recording Clerk
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Robert J. Mastrangelo, Chairman