Board of Zoning Appeals

Thursday, July 16, 2026 Board of Zoning Appeals 6:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers 8000 Memphis Ave A. 2026 Meetings Schedule B. PUBLIC NOTICE 3 PUBLIC NOTICE Please be advised that a Board of Zoning Appeal Meeting has been scheduled for Thursday July 16, at 6:00 pm in the Brooklyn city hall Council Chambers room located at 8000 Memphis Ave, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144 to hear the following: A variance request from Jose Nieves at 7408 Taunton for a shed. Mr. Nieves is requesting a variance of 2 feet from the side and 3 feet from the rear property lines. Variance requested from ordinance 1103.09(a)(2)(B)(i)&(ii)- i. Minimum side yard setback of three (3) feet. ii. Minimum rear yard setback of five (5) feet. TAUNTON.pdf A variance request from Cynthia Ortiz at 8530 Saybrook for a side yard fence for the safety of her animals. Variance requested from ordinance 1105.03(g) -No fence shall be permitted beyond the rear corners of the principal structure on any lot. 8530 SAYBROOK.pdf 8530-1.pdf All individuals may attend the Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting and have the right to comment either in person at the meeting or in writing to the Zoning Board of Appeals, 8000 Page 1 of 10  Memphis Avenue, Brooklyn, OH 44144. Posted: 7/8/2026 Media Notified: 7/8/2026 Brooklyn City Hall Cleveland.com Brooklyn Public Library brooklynohio.gov Brooklyn Recreation Center Brooklyn Board of Education Brooklyn Community-Senior Center C. OPENING D. MINUTES APPROVAL 9 Board of Zoning Appeals 7-7 minutes.docx Board of Zoning Appeals 7-7 8minutes-final.docx E. REQUESTS F. OTHER MATTERS G. CLOSING Page 2 of 10 G Page 3 of 10 7/8/26, 11:39 AM Permit | Citizenserve Online Portal    LOGIN Navigate to...  VIEW PERMIT Home / Services / Permits / View Permit Permit #: BZA26-000007 Project #: 26-000827 Status: Online Application Received Balance Due: $0.00 Address: 8530 SAYBROOK DR  Description: Side yard fencing Permit Reviews Documents Inspections Permit #: BZA26-000007 Permit Type: Board of Zoning Appeals Sub Type: Board of Zoning Appeals Issue Date: Expiration Date:  Application Information Interest of applicant if other than owner: Property Location: PP No.: Zone: Present use of property: Reason for filing appeal: Page 4 of1/210 https://www6.citizenserve.com/Portal/PortalController?Action=viewPortalCase&type=Permit&workOrder_ID=91669231&permit_ID=53431852&ctzPag… 7/8/26, 11:39 AM Permit | Citizenserve Online Portal Dear Members of the Board of Zoning Appeals, I am writing to formally appeal the decision to deny my fence permit and to request a dimensional variance for a proposed side yard fence at 8530 Saybrook Drive .The purpose of this fence is to create a secure, enclosed side yard to safely contain my dogs. Because of the layout of my property—specifically where our main exit doors are located—a rear-yard only fence does not provide safe or adequate access for our pets. I am requesting a variance to for the following reasons: the side fence would allow my dogs to safely use the side yard. I would attach a dog gate from the fence to the side door. I do not want to drill through the concrete patio, therefore, I would use a secure dog gate from the fence to the side door. Also: Safety & Welfare: A side yard enclosure allows my dogs to exit the home directly into a secure area without running the risk of darting into the street or driveway. Hardship: The placement of my home's side doors makes a strictly rear-yard fence impractical for safely letting the dogs out. Neighborhood Consistency: Similar fences are present in the surrounding neighborhood, and my proposed fence will be installed completely on my property while maintaining a safe line-of- sight for traffic. I have sent a detailed site plan, property survey, and specifications of the proposed fence material for your review. Thank you for your time and consideration of my request.  SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS Size, Height, Location and Sketch of all conditions pertinent to this appeal: Plot Plan showing location of all buildings on property and all conditions pertinent to this appeal and adjoining properties: © 2003 - 2026 ONLINE SOLUTIONS, LLC Terms of Use (https://www6.citizenserve.com/Portal/TermsofUse.pdf) Privacy Policy (https://www6.citizenserve.com/Portal/PrivacyPolicy.pdf) Page 5 of2/210 https://www6.citizenserve.com/Portal/PortalController?Action=viewPortalCase&type=Permit&workOrder_ID=91669231&permit_ID=53431852&ctzPag…  853 Saybrook D 18/202 Cynthia O 1Z 83 Saybrook pr, Bo klyn, ynortiz7 Dyah o com Csha Angel Ort2 21 8530 Saybr kD ive 4494 21 lack ving (intoincluded) 4 (48 $230 Cinthii h brten Page 6 of 10 Page 7 of 10  Σ SIDEWALK Page 8 of 10 Board of Zoning Appeals (Thursday June 18, 2026) Generated by Chara Barton on Monday June 22, 2026 Meeting called to order at 6:00 PM OPENING Roll Call Members Present Earl Bloam, Wally Parker, Karam Hasrouni, Craig Farkus, Nick Maroulis MINUTES APPROVAL Action, Minutes: Approval of Minutes To Approve: Earl Bloam, Wally Parker, Craig Farkus, Karam Hasrouni REQUESTS: Chris Joseph of Ryan Homes is requesting a variance to increase the permitted approved height from the 35ft maximum building height to 41 ft within the Memphis Run Communities. A 6ft variance is requested from Table 1104.02-1- D-H Maximum height- 35ft. Vote: Yes: Nick Maroulis, Wally Parker, Craig Farkus, Earl Bloam No: Karam Hasrouni Page 9 of 10 Board of Zoning Appeals (Tuesday July 7, 2026) Generated by Chara Barton on Wednesday July 8, 2026 Meeting called to order at 6:00 PM OPENING Roll Call Members Present Earl Bloam, Wally Parker, Karam Hasrouni, Craig Farkus, Nick Maroulis MINUTES APPROVAL Action, Minutes: Approval of Minutes REQUESTS: Chris Joseph of Ryan Homes is requesting a variance to increase the permitted approved height from the 35ft maximum building height to 41 ft within the Memphis Run Communities. A 6ft variance is requested from Table 1104.02-1- D-H Maximum height- 35ft. Vote: Yes: Nick Maroulis, Wally Parker, Craig Farkus, Earl Bloam No:Karam Hasrouni Page 10 of 10