Board of Zoning Appeals

Thursday, August 20, 2026 Board of Zoning Appeals 6:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers 8000 Memphis Ave A. PUBLIC NOTICE 3 PUBLIC NOTICE Please be advised that a Board of Zoning Appeal Meeting has been scheduled for Thursday August 20, 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 Cara Dang at 9961 Shady Lane for a driveway expansion. Dang is requesting a variance of 210 sq ft of additional front yard coverage. -Maximum impervious surface coverage in the front yard is restricted to 30%. 9961.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 Memphis Avenue, Brooklyn, OH 44144. Posted: 8/4/2026 Media Notified: 8/4/2026 Brooklyn City Hall Cleveland.com Brooklyn Public Library brooklynohio.gov Brooklyn Recreation Center Brooklyn Board of Education Brooklyn Community-Senior Center B. OPENING C. MINUTES APPROVAL Board of Zoning Appeals (Thursday July 16, 2026) Page 1 of 4  Generated by Chara Barton on Friday July 17, 2026 Meeting called to order at 6:00 PM OPENING Roll Call Members Present Earl Bloam, Wally Parker, Craig Farkus, Absent: Karam Hasrouni, Nick Maroulis MINUTES APPROVAL Vote: Yes: Earl Boam, Wally Parker, Craig Farkus Action, Minutes: Approval of Minutes REQUESTS: 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)- Vote: Yes: Earl Bloam, Craig Farkus, Wally Parker No: None 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) Vote: Yes: Earl Bloam, Wally Parker, Craig Farkus No: None D. REQUESTS E. VOTES F. CLOSING Page 2 of 4 8/4/26, 12:31 PM Permit Details | Citizenserve  PERMIT PROJECT  FILE #: 26-001152 9961 SHADY LN BROOKLYN OH 44144 BZA-DRIVEWAY EXPANSION          PERMIT #: BZA26-000009  Permit Type Board of Zoning Appeals Subtype Board of Zoning Appeals Work Description: BZA-DRIVEWAY EXPANSION Applicant DANG, CARA Y  Status Under Review Valuation 0.00 FEES & PAYMENTS  Plan Check Fees 0.00 Permit Fees 0.00 Total Amount 0.00 Amount Paid 0.00 Balance Due 0.00 Non-Billable  PERMIT DATES Application Date 07/16/2026 Approval Date Issue Date: Expiration Date: Close Date Page 3 1/2 https://www3.citizenserve.com/Admin/PermitController?Action=DisplayPermitDetail&SelectedTab=Permits&Permit_ID=53512432&WorkOrder_ID=917… of 4 8/4/26, 12:31 PM Permit Details | Citizenserve Last Inspection APPLICATION INFORMATION Interest of applicant if other than owner Property Location PP No. Zone Present use of property Reason for filing appeal 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 9961 Shady lane.jpg    FEES  FEE DESCR QUANTITY AMOUNT TOTAL Plan Check Fees 0.00 Permit Fees 0.00 Total Fees $0.00  PAYMENTS   RECEIPT RECEIVED DATE TYPE REFERENCE NOTE AMOUNT # FROM Amount Paid 0.00 Balance Due 0.00 Page 4 2/2 https://www3.citizenserve.com/Admin/PermitController?Action=DisplayPermitDetail&SelectedTab=Permits&Permit_ID=53512432&WorkOrder_ID=917… of 4