MINUTES OF THE CATAWBA ISLAND BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
APRIL 14, 2021
Attendees
Mary H. Rose Keith Sloan
Lori Harris Jeff Harris
Jake Blaskovic Jackie Blaskovic
Bill Slife Jim Dubbert
Dawn Dubbert Parker Reynolds
Bonnie Reynolds Mireille Krempa
Roger Krempa Ed Stankewicz
Sharon Stankewicz
Chairman Bryan Baugh called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Board members in attendance included: Jack Zeigler, Sandra Erwin, and Alternates Flint Heidlebaugh and Brian Caldwell. Todd Bickley, Zoning Inspector and Matt Montowski, Trustee was also in attendance.
Chairman Baugh read through the meeting process. He asked if there were any questions concerning the procedure to be used. There were no questions.
New Business
Case #254980 James & Dawn Dubbert
Sandra Erwin read the case facts. The applicants are proposing to install an in-ground swimming pool and are requesting an area variance to eliminate the fence requirement in lieu of an automatic safety cover. The property location is 5035 Meadow Lane, also known as Lots 6 & 7 of Rittenhouse Acres 2 Subdivision. The property is situated in the “R-4” Residential District. All fees have been paid and no correspondence received.
No board member had a conflict.
James William Dubbert was sworn in by Chairman Baugh. Mr. Dubbert indicated that an in-ground pool will be installed, which will include an automatic safety cover that can hold up to 635 pounds. The property is fenced on three (3) sides and Mr. Dubbert was concerned with safety since they have grandchildren. In addition to the pool, a pool house will be installed and a fence will extend from the pool house to the Mary Rose property. As a result, a short distance between the pool house and the home will not have a fence. Mr. Dubbert indicated that he would not have an issue with installing a fence between the house and the pool house.
Chairman Baugh questioned if the cover is automatic or whether someone needs to activate the cover. Mr. Dubbert indicated that a key code needs to be punched to activate the cover.
Sandra Erwin noted that property has a fence on three (3) sides and questioned if a the fourth side could be fenced. Mr. Dubbert presented to the Board a drawing illustrating that a pool house will be installed to the south of the house. A white picket fence will extend from the pool house to Mary Rose property. A fence is not planned from the pool house to Dubbert’s house.
Dawn Dubbert was sworn in by Chairman Baugh. Ms. Dubbert noted that there are not a lot of children in the area and that a pool cover is safer than a fence. Kids can easily jump a fence.
Mary Rose was sworn in by Chairman Baugh. Ms. Rose indicated that she lives next door and she expressed a safety concern since she has grandchildren as well. Ms. Rose believes that both a cover and a fence are necessary for safety concerns.
Chairman Baugh closed discussion from the floor.
The Finding of Fact was reviewed by the Board. The Board agreed with the applicant by a 5 – 0 vote on Items 1, 4, and 5; agreed with the applicant by a 4 – 1 vote on Items 2, 3 and 7; and disagreed with the applicant by a 4 – 1 vote on Item 6.
Jack Zeigler made a motion to approve Case #254980 as submitted. The motion was seconded by Flint Heidlebaugh. Motion was approved with all Board members voting in the affirmative. Chairman Baugh did not vote.
Case #254982 Keith Sloan
Sandra Erwin read the case facts. The applicant is proposing to install an in-ground swimming pool and is requesting an area variance to reduce the rear yard setback from thirty-five feet (35’) to thirty-one feet (31’). The property is located at 3688 N. Roger Drive and is also known as Lot 119 of Catawba Woods Estates 3 Subdivision. The property is situated in the “R-1” Residential District. All fees have been paid and no correspondence was received.
No board member had a conflict.
Keith Sloan was sworn in by Chairman Baugh. Mr. Sloan indicated that he intends to install an in-ground pool with an automatic cover with a fence. The cover does have a touch pad code.
Chairman Baugh questioned the fence height. Mr. Sloan indicated that the fence will be six feet (6’) in height.
Chairman Baugh closed discussion from the floor.
The Finding of Fact was reviewed by the Board. The Board agreed with the applicant by a 5 – 0 vote on Items 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 and the disagreed with the applicant by a 5 – 0 vote on Item 1.
Sandra Erwin made a motion to approve Case #254982 as submitted. The motion was seconded by Brian Caldwell and all members voted in the affirmative. Chairman Baugh did not vote.
Case #254991 Jake & Jackie Blaskovic
Sandra Erwin read the case facts. The applicants propose to construct a screen porch addition with a second floor deck and are requesting an area variance to reduce the front yard setback from thirty-five feet to 18.42 feet. The property location is 5734 Commodore Drive, also known as Lots 83 & 84 of Harbor Estates Subdivision. The property is zoned “R-3” Residential District. All fees have been paid. Todd Bickley reminded the Board members that an email was sent with notes from Lee Short, Architect.
No Board member had a conflict.
Jackie Blaskovic was sworn in by Chairman Baugh. Ms. Blaskovic indicated that Lee Short was going to present the case, but he was unable to make the meeting. Ms. Blaskovic commented that they have a beautiful piece of property and would like to enhance it by installing a porch and a second floor deck. Ms. Blaskovic noted that the neighbors have been contacted and they are not against the project.
Sandra Erwin questioned if the large tree will stay. Ms. Blaskovic commented that it is not in the way, but was not sure if the tree will be removed.
Jake Blaskovic was sworn in by Chairman Baugh. Jake provided the Board elevation drawings of the proposed improvement. Ms. Erwin questioned if the porch will be screened in. Ms. Blaskovic noted that the porch will not be enclosed, but most likely screened. Chairman Baugh questioned if the application is for a second floor deck. Mr. Blaskovic noted that application includes building up with a deck that does not meet the setback.
Chairman Baugh closed discussion from the floor.
The Finding of Fact was reviewed by the Board. The Board agreed with the applicant by a 5 – 0 vote on all seven (7) items.
Flint Heidlebaugh made a motion to approve Case #254991 as submitted. The motion was seconded by Jack Zeigler all members voted in the affirmative. Chairman Baugh did not vote.
Case #254995 William & Mary Slife
Sandra Erwin read the case facts. The applicants propose to construct a single family dwelling and are requesting an area variance to reduce the rear yard setback from thirty-five feet (35’) to twenty feet (20’) for an installation of a screen porch. The property is located at 5495 E. Bay Point Circle and is also known as Lot 4 of North Pointe Subdivision. The property is zoned “R-4” Residential District. All fees have been paid and no correspondence was received.
No Board member had a conflict.
William Slife was sworn in by Chairman Baugh. Mr. Slife indicated that a new home will be constructed with a 3-season screened porch at the rear of the house. The porch will extend into the required rear yard setback.
Flint Heidlebaugh questioned if the home has been approved by the Association. Mr. Slife indicated that it appeared that the Association rules expired and no approval was obtained. Mr. Bickley suggested that he contact Harold Roth, who has approved previous house plans.
Chairman Baugh closed discussion from the floor.
The Board reviewed the Finding of Fact. The Board agreed with the applicant by a 5 – 0 vote on Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7 and disagreed with the applicant by a 4 – 1 vote of Item 6.
Jack Zeigler made a motion to approve Case #254995 as submitted. The motion was seconded by Flint Heidlebaugh and all members voted in the affirmative. Chairman Baugh did not vote.
Case #254967 Bonnie Reynolds
Sandra Erwin read the case facts. The applicant is proposing the construction of a single family dwelling on property located at 1530 N. Anchor Lane, also known as Lot 56 of Harbor Park Marina #4 Subdivision. At the February 10, 2021 meeting, the Board approved a variance to reduce the rear yard setback from thirty-five feet (35’) to twelve feet (12’). The applicant is requesting a modification to further reduce the rear yard setback to five feet (5’).
Chairman Baugh questioned the procedure. Mr. Bickley indicated that the previous finding of fact would apply and a motion would be required. Mr. Bickley noted that the modification request was advertised and the adjacent property owners notified.
Mr. Bickley explained that the proposed house will actually be five feet (5’) off the road right-of-way, similar to the other homes in the area. The applicant was confused when putting the home on graph paper. BEC did go to the site and stake the house location and a revised site plan was provided.
Sandra Erwin made a motion to approve the modification from twelve feet (12’) to five feet (5’) for the new home to be constructed at 1530 N. Anchor Lane. The motion was seconded by Brian Caldwell. All members voted in the affirmative. Chairman Baugh did not vote.
Approval of Minutes – March 10, 2021
The meeting minutes from the March 10, 2021 meeting was mailed to each member. Jack Zeigler moved to approve the March 10, 2021 meeting minutes. The motion was seconded Brian Caldwell. Motion passed.
Other Business
Trustee Matt Montowski reported that the Trustees submitted a grant application to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for improvements to the West Harbor Public Boat Launching Ramp. Mr. Bickley indicated that the improvements consisted of building a new restroom, placing the electrical lines underground, replacing the docks, repaving the asphalt drives and upgrading the stone areas.
Adjournment
Brian Caldwell moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Jack Zeigler. The meeting was adjourned at 6:59 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Bryan Baugh, Chairman Sandra Erwin, Secretary