Board of Zoning Appeals
601 Lakeside Avenue, Room 516
Cleveland, Ohio 44114-1071
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APRIL 27, 2015
9:30
Calendar No. 15-59:
14608 Roxboro Ave.
Ward 17
Martin J. Keane
5 Notices
Mark R. Bast, owner, proposes to erect a new master bedroom addition to residence in an A1 OneFamily Residential District. The owner appeals for relief from the strict application of Section
357.09(b)(2)(B) which states that the width of any interior side yard shall not be less than ¼ the
height of the main building on the premises nor shall the aggregate width of the side yards on the
same premises be less than ten feet. The mean height of the addition is approximately 12 feet 1 inch
requiring an interior side yard of approximately 3 feet ¼ inch and a zero interior side yard is
proposed. (Filed March 20, 2015)
9:30
Calendar No. 15-60:
3322 Broadview Rd.
Ward 12
Anthony Brancatelli
15 Notices
Apolonio Lumaban, owner, proposes to change use to Motor Vehicle Service Garage for detailing of
automobiles in a C2 Local Retail Business District. The owner appeals for relief from the following
sections of the Cleveland Codified Ordinances:
1. Section 343.01 which states that Motor Vehicle Service Garage is not a permitted us in a Local
Retail Business District but first permitted in a General Retail Business District.
2. Section 352.10 through 352.12 which states that a six foot wide landscaped frontage strip
providing 50% year round opacity is required where the proposed parking lot abuts the street
and no landscaping is provided. (Filed March 20, 2015)
9:30
Calendar No. 15-61:
8 Lakefront Walk
Ward 8
Michael D. Polensek
5 Notices
Vincent and Susan Degeorge, owners, propose to erect a 24’ x 35’, 1 story, 3 car garage in an A1
One-Family Residential District. The owners appeal for relief from the strict application of the
following sections of the Cleveland Codified Ordinances:
1. Section 327.02(e) which states that a site plan drawn to scale and shall clearly indicate the
proposed yards, the extent of all proposed encroachments beyond required yard lines and the
location and distances to building on adjoining premises. All consolidations and lot splits shall
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be checked and approved by the Commissioner of Engineering and Construction before
issuance of permit.
2. Sections 349.07 (a) through (c) which states that accessory off street parking spaces,
driveways, maneuvering area and access ways shall be properly graded for drainage and
minimize traffic congestion. (Filed March 23, 2015)
9:30
Calendar No. 15-65:
5705 Ensign Avenue
Ward 5
Phyllis E. Cleveland
7 Notices
Carey Holdings Inc., owner, proposes to use property for storage of fill dirt on 5 parcels located in a
C2 Semi-Industry District. The owner appeals for relief from the strict application of the following
sections of the Cleveland Codified Ordinances:
1. Section 345.03 which states that outdoor storage of dusty materials not listed as a permitted
use. Said use is first permitted in a General Industry District per Section 345.04(a)(1)(B).
2. Section 358.05(A)(2) which states that fences in actual front yards and in side street yards
shall not exceed four feet in height. Fences in actual rear yards and in actual interior side
yards shall not exceed six feet in height. An eight foot high fence consisting of seven feet and
one foot of barbed wire with no setback is proposed.
3. Section 349.07(a) which states that all vehicle maneuvering areas shall be paved, and drained
within the lot and no paving or grad shown. (Filed March 26, 2015).
POSTPONED FROM MARCH 23, 2015
9:30
Calendar No. 15-35:
Ward 3
1455 West 29 Street
Joe Cimperman
10 Notices
Ohio City Firehouse, LLC., owner, proposes to change use of a building located in a D2 Local Retail
Business District from photo lab studio to mixed use, including residences, flower shop and coffee
shop. The owner appeals for relief from the following sections of the Cleveland Codified Ordinances:
1. Section 349.04(a) which states that one (1) off-street parking space is required for each
dwelling unit; none are proposed.
2. Section 349.04 (f) which states that 8 off-street parking spaces are required for the coffee
shop; none are proposed.
3. Section 349.04(g) which states that eleven (11) off-street parking spaces are required for
business use; none are proposed and four (4) off-street parking spaces are required for flower
shop; none are proposed. (Filed February 13, 2015)
FIRST POSTPONEMENT MADE AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPELLANT TO ALLOW FOR TIME FOR A
BLOCK CLUB MEETING TO TAKE PLACE.
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POSTPONED FROM FEBRUARY 17, 2015
9:30
Calendar No. 14-236:
3401 Denison Avenue
Ward 12
Anthony Brancatelli
19 Notices
George Sevastos, owner, proposes to re-establish use as motor vehicle sales in a C1 Multi-Family
Residential District. The owner appeals for relief from the following sections of the Cleveland Codified
Ordinances:
1. Section 337.07 which states that in a Multi-Family Residential District motor vehicle sales
facility is not permitted.
2. Section 352.09 which states that an 8’ wide transition strip is required along all sides where
the lot abuts a Multi-Family Residential District.
3. Section 349.04(f) which states that the customer parking area must be equal to 25% of the
total lot area and none is shown.
4. Section 359.02(a) which states that a nonconforming use that has been discontinued shall not
thereafter be returned to such a nonconforming use (filed November 21, 2014).
SECOND POSTPONEMENT WAS MADE AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPELLANT DUE TO PERSONAL MEDICAL
ISSUE. FIRST POSTPONEMENT MADE AT THE REQUEST OF THE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ALLOW
FOR TIME FOR A COMMUNITY MEETING.
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