Independence, Ohio
Need a variance? Start here.
Every yes and no the Board of Zoning Appeals has given since January 18, 2024. Find the ones like yours. Then apply.
94 asks. 92 got a yes.
- Find your kind of project below. See what they asked, what they said, and the vote.
- Apply through the city. The rules are at the bottom of this page.
- Want it done for you? The form, the sketch, your case, and a one-pager for the meeting. $199, in 2 days.
Fences and gates10 of 10 got a yes
June 18, 2026 · 7212 Stone Road
7212 Stone Road, PPN 562-08-006, Victoria Forcina - requesting variance to 1363.01(c) to allow a fence to encroach pass the front set back of the adjacent property (not allowed)
Said privacy; safety.
approved4–1June 18, 2026 · 7619 Valley Vista Road
7619 Valley Vista Road, PPN 564-13-020, Deborah Cortright - requesting variance to 1363.01(c) to allow a fence to encroach pass the front set back of the adjacent property (not allowed)
Said a dog or other pet; safety.
approved5–0November 20, 2025 · 6015 Hillside Road
6015 Hillside Road, PPN 563-05-027, Christina Cherny – requesting variance to 1363.01(c) to allow a fence to encroach passed the front set back of the adjacent property by approximately 45 ft. (not allowed)
Said a dog or other pet.
approved5–0October 16, 2025 · 7817 Dalebrook Road
To approve the variance requests to 1363.01(c), to allow a fence to approach past the front setback of the adjacent property by approximately 66 feet, and to 1143.02(a)(2), to allow a second detached accessory structure
Said a dog or other pet; privacy.
approved4–0September 18, 2025 · 5316 Arbor Court
To approve the variance request to 1363.01(c), to allow a fence to encroach past the front setback of the adjacent property by approximately 15 ft., not allowed
Said a dog or other pet; safety.
approved5–0June 19, 2025 · 7040 Brecksville Road
To approve the variance request to 1363.01(c) to allow a fence to encroach past the front setback of the adjacent property by approximately 29 feet
Said privacy; safety.
approved5–0May 28, 2025 · 6280 Brecksville Road
The variance request to 1363.01(c) to allow a fence to encroach passed the front setback of the adjacent property
Said a dog or other pet; safety.
approved5–0April 17, 2025 · 5725 Brookside Road
5725 Brookside Road, Samantha Russell – requesting variance to 1363.01(c) to allow a fence to encroach passed the front set back of the adjacent property by approximately 54.5’ (not allowed)
Said a dog or other pet; privacy.
approved4–0
Show the other 2, back to March 21, 2024
May 16, 2024 · 4405 Chestnut Road
A motion was made by Charles Bredt, seconded by Pasquale Monteleone Jr., to allow the fence to encroach 40 feet past the front setback of an adjoining property. (Agenda: 4405 Chestnut Road, Spencer & Dana Michaels – Requesting a variance to 1363.01(c) to allow a fence to encroach approximately 40-feet past the front se
Said a dog or other pet; privacy.
approved4–0March 21, 2024 · 7606 Hemlock Road
A motion was made by Noelle Ostrowski, seconded by Pasquale Monteleone, Jr., to allow the fence to encroach 11 feet past the front setback. (Agenda: 7606 Hemlock Road, Angie Rich - Requesting a variance to 1363.01(c) to allow a fence to encroach approximately 11 feet past the front setback of an adjoining property (not
Said privacy; what the property borders.
approved5–0
Sheds, garages, generators, pool houses32 of 34 got a yes
August 20, 2026 · 8116 Dalepoint Road
8116 Dalepoint Road, PPN 564-14-016, Mark Sillasen & Rebecca Young – requesting a variance to §1143.02(b)(2)B to allow an area increase of 16 sq. ft. for a utility building (144 sq. ft. permitted, 160 sq. ft. requested)
Said the lot itself.
approved5–0June 23, 2026 · 6674 Beechwood Drive
6674 Beechwood Drive, PPN 562-31-087, Gene Troiano – requesting a variance to §1143.02(b)(2)B to allow an area increase of 48 sq. ft. for a utility building (144 sq. ft. permitted, 192 sq. ft. requested)
Said privacy.
approved4–0June 18, 2026 · 6415 Willow Drive
6415 Willow Drive, PPN 562-34-012, Thomas J. & Melissa M. Prosinksi, Jr - requesting variances to: a. §1143.02(b)(1)A to allow the height of the garage to exceed allowable limit (15’ maximum height allowed, 18’ 1” requested). b. §1143.02(b)(1)B to allow a three-car garage to be oversized (36’ x 24’ allowed, 56’ x 30’ r
Said .
approved5–0, 3–2, 3–2June 18, 2026 · 8715 Bramley Drive
8715 Bramley Drive, PPN 564-26-001, Anthony Gaetano Sirna – requesting variances to: a. §1143.02(b)(1)A to allow the height of the garage to exceed allowable limit (15’ maximum height allowed, 20’ 6” requested). b. §1143.02(b)(1)B to allow a three-car garage to be oversized (36’ x 24’ allowed, 60’ x 32’ requested). c.
Said .
approved5–0, 3–2, 3–2, 5–0, 5–0May 21, 2026 · 6801 Brecksville Road
6801 Brecksville Road, PPN 562-11-007, Cumberland 6801, LLC — requesting variances to: a. §1153.06 to allow a satellite dish to exceed allowable diameter (12’ allowed, 14° 9” requested). b. §1153.07 to allow a satellite dish to exceed allowable height (15’ allowed, 18” 10” requested)
Said privacy.
approved4–0April 29, 2026 · 6992 Ivandale Road
6992 Ivandale Road, PPN 563-14-110, Louis A. Cipriano – requesting variances to: a. §1143.02(a)(2) to allow an additional detached accessory structure (a second detached structure requested, one permitted). b. §1143.02(b)(2)B to allow an area increase of 87 sq. ft. for a utility building (144 sq. ft. permitted, 231 sq.
Said an existing structure.
approved5–0March 19, 2026 · 4545 Timber Ridge Drive
4545 Timber Ridge Drive, PPN 563-15-008, Steven & Karen Synek – requesting variances to: a. §1143.02(a)(2) to allow an additional detached accessory structure (a second detached structure requested, one permitted). b. §1143.02(b)(2)A to allow a utility building to exceed 12 feet in height (15 feet requested, 12 feet al
Said the lot itself.
approved5–0, 4–1, 4–1, 5–0February 19, 2026 · 8315 Hillside Road
8315 Hillside Road, PPN 564-05-011, John & Maria Giangrande – requesting a variance to §1143.02(a)(2) to allow an additional detached accessory structure (a second detached structure requested, one permitted)
Said privacy; the lot itself.
approved5–0
Show the other 26, back to March 21, 2024
December 18, 2025 · 7740 Brecksville Road
7740 Brecksville Road, PPN 563-26-059, Gary & Donna Kruse – requesting variances to: a. §1143.02(b)(1)A to allow the height of the garage to exceed allowable limit (15’ maximum height allowed, 16’ requested). b. §1143.02(b)(1)B to allow a five-car garage to be oversized (48’ x 24’ allowed, 48’ x 32’ requested). c. §114
Said .
approved5–0November 20, 2025 · 5000 Valley Woods Drive
5000 Valley Woods Drive, PPN 563-07-053, Greg & Kristina Miller, - requesting variances to: a. §1143.02(b)(2)B to allow an area increase of 126 sq. ft. for a utility building (270 sq. ft. requested, 144 sq. ft. permitted)
Said privacy; the lot itself.
approved5–0October 16, 2025 · 6740 Ivandale Road
To approve the variance request to 1143.02(b)(2)B, to allow an area increase of 16 sq. ft. for a utility building
Said .
approved4–0August 21, 2025 · 5729 Brookside Road
To approve the variance request to 1143.02(b)(2)B, to allow an area increase of 96 sq. ft. for a utility building
Said .
approved5–0August 21, 2025 · 6962 Hawthorn Trace
To approve the variance request to 1332.08(a) to allow a generator to be placed in the side yard
Said the lot itself.
approved5–0August 21, 2025 · 6987 Kingscote Park
To approve the variance request to 1332.08(a) to allow a generator to be placed in the side yard
Said privacy.
approved5–0August 21, 2025 · 7310 Stone Road
To approve the variance request to 1332.08(a), to allow a generator to be placed in the side yard
Said privacy.
approved5–0August 21, 2025 · 7657 Brecksville Road
To approve the variance requests to 1143.02(a)(2), to allow an additional detached accessory structure, 1143.02(b)(4)A, to allow an increase in height of 5 ft. 5.75 inches, and to 1143.02(b)(4)B, to allow an area increase of 208 sq. ft. for a pool house
Said privacy; an existing structure.
approved5–0August 21, 2025 · 8201 Hillside Road
To approve the variance request to 1143.02(b)(2)(B), to allow an area increase of 136 sq. ft. for a utility building
Said an existing structure.
approved5–0July 17, 2025 · 6705 Brecksville Road
To approve the requested variances to 1143.02(a)(1), to allow two additional building structures on the parcel, to 1143.02(b)(1), to allow the height of the garage to be 16’5”, and to 1143.02(b)(1)(B), to allow a four-car garage to be 40’x 30’
Said an existing structure.
approved4–0June 19, 2025 · 6615 Elmarge Drive
To approve the variance request to 1143.02(a)(2), to allow a secondary accessory structure. ... to approve the variance request to 1143.02(b)(2)(B), to allow a shed to be an additional 96 square feet in
Said the lot itself; an existing structure.
approved5–0, 5–0June 19, 2025 · 8303 Stone Rd.
To approve the requested variance to 1332.08(a), to allow a generator to be placed in the side yard
Said privacy; the lot itself.
approved5–0May 28, 2025 · 6804 East Pleasant Valley Road
The variance request to 1143.02(b)(1)(B) to allow a 4-car garage to be 30’ x 40 ft. (48’ x 24’ allowed), subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer as to downspouts being tied-in to the home
Said safety; the lot itself.
approved4–1April 17, 2025 · 6996 Filip Blvd.
6996 Filip Blvd., Patrick M. Coleman - Requesting a variance to 1143.02(b)(2)B to allow a utility building to be 200 sq. ft. (144 sq. ft. permitted)
Said the lot itself.
approved4–0April 17, 2025 · 8224 Brookside Road
8224 Brookside Road, Benedetto & Christine Scaglione – requesting variances to: 1. 1143.02(b)(1)B to allow a detached garage to be 72’ x 24’ (36’ x 24’ allowed, 72’ x 24’ requested). 2. 1143.02(b)(1)C to allow eight enclosed parking spaces (5 enclosed parking spaces allowed, 8 spaces requested). 3. 1143.02(a)(2) to all
Said .
approved4–0March 20, 2025 · 5907 Sprague Road
5907 Sprague Road, Andrew A. Kovesdi – requesting variances to: a) 1143.02(b)(1)A to allow an additional 5 feet of height (20 feet requested, 15 feet allowed) b) 1143.02(b)(1)B to allow a three-car garage to be oversized (104’ x 40’ requested, 36’ x 24’ allowed) c) 1143.02(b)(1)C to allow 9 additional car spaces (14 en
Said privacy; the lot itself.
tabled5–0February 20, 2025 · 5122 Brookside Road
To approve the variance to 1332.08(a) to allow a generator to be placed in the side yard
Said cost or durability.
approved4–0January 16, 2025 · 4806 Hickory Nut Lane
4806 Hickory Nut Lane, Randy & Karen Kreizenbeck – Requesting a variance to 1332.08(a) to allow a generator to be located in the side yard (not permitted)
Said deer and wildlife.
approved3–0December 19, 2024 · 6345 Evergreen Drive
6345 Evergreen Drive, Tom & Caroline Kurtz - Requesting variances to: a) 1143.02(b)(2)A to allow a utility building to be 12’ 3” in height (12 ft. permitted). b) 1143.02(b)(2)B to allow a utility building to be 336 sq. ft. (144 sq. ft. permitted)
Said privacy; the lot itself.
approved5–0October 17, 2024 · 6577 Cheryl Ann Drive
A motion was made by Noelle Ostrowski, seconded by Charles Bredt, to approve the application for 6577 Cheryl Ann Drive for variances to 1143.02(b)(2)B to allow an accessory building to be 288 sq. ft., 1165.02 to reduce the rear yard setback by 5 ft., and 1165.01 to reduce the side yard setback by 9 ft., subject to the
Said the lot itself; cost or durability.
approved5–0October 17, 2024 · 8385 Dalebrook Road
A motion was made by Pasquale Monteleone Jr., seconded by Noelle Ostrowski, to approve the application for 8384 Dalebrook Road for a variance to 1143.02(b)(2) to allow an accessory building to be oversized by 168 square feet, 144 square feet allowed, 312 square feet requested, subject to the following conditions: numbe
Said .
approved4–1July 18, 2024 · 8224 Brookside Rd.
8224 Brookside Rd., Benedetto & Christine Scaglione – a. Requesting a variance to 1143.02(b)(1)B to allow a detached garage to be 72’x 24’ (36’x 24’ permitted). b. Requesting a variance to 1143.02(b)(1)C to allow 8 enclosed parking spaces (5 enclosed parking spaces permitted). c. Requesting a variance to 1143.02(a)(2)
Said privacy; cost or durability.
approved4–0, 4–0, 4–0May 16, 2024 · 6618 Bexley Court
A motion was made by Pasquale Monteleone Jr., seconded by Noelle Ostrowski, to allow a generator to be located in the side yard. (Agenda: 6618 Bexley Court, Nathaniel & Emily Czeck – Requesting a variance to 1332.08(a) to allow a generator to be located in the side yard (not permitted).)
Said safety; the lot itself.
approved4–0April 18, 2024 · 6315 Brookside Rd.
A motion was made by Pasquale Monteleone Jr., seconded by Noelle Ostrowski, to allow a utility building to be 160 sq. ft. (Agenda: 6315 Brookside Rd., Mark Zanath – Requesting a variance to 1143.02(b)(2)B to allow a utility building to be 160 sq. ft. (144 sq. ft. permitted).)
Said .
approved3–0March 21, 2024 · 5907 East Ash Road
5907 East Ash Road, Gary Moore – a. Requesting a variance to 1143.02(b)(1)B to allow a one car garage to be 12 ft. x 32 ft. (12 ft. x 24 ft. allowed). b. Requesting a variance to 1143.02(a)(2) to allow a second accessory structure on the property (one permitted). c. Requesting a variance to 1165.01 to allow a side yard
Said privacy; the lot itself.
tabled5–0March 21, 2024 · 6308 Chestnut Road
A motion was made by Pasquale Monteleone, Jr., seconded by Charles Bredt, to allow a utility building to be 192 sq. ft. (Agenda: 6308 Chestnut Road, Bonnie Pandin - Requesting a variance to 1143.02(b)(2)B to allow a utility building to be 192 sq. ft. (144 sq. ft. permitted).)
Said an existing structure; cost or durability.
approved5–0
Decks and additions past the setback24 of 25 got a yes
August 20, 2026 · 6266 Daisy Blvd.
6266 Daisy Blvd., PPN 562-18-055, Jeff & Danielle McKinley (Tim & Nicole Lee) – requesting variance to §1163.04 to allow a reduction of 20 ft. to the front setback (60’ required, 40’ requested)
Said .
approved5–0August 20, 2026 · 6626 Beechwood Drive
6626 Beechwood Drive, PPN 562-31-076, Anthony & Kayleigh Anzalone - requesting a variance to §1165.01 to reduce the required side yard by 1 ft. 8 in. (15’ required, 13 ft. 4 in. requested)
Said an existing structure.
approved5–0August 20, 2026 · 7704 Treelawn Drive
7704 Treelawn Drive, PPN 564-34-014, Marianne Corrao - requesting variance to §1361.02(a) to allow a reduction of 5’ in distance setback from dwelling (10’ distance required, 5’ distance requested)
Said the lot itself.
approved5–0June 18, 2026 · 7082 Hawthorn Trace
7082 Hawthorn Trace, PPN 563-04-047, Andrew & Elizabeth Twardzik – requesting a variance to 1165.02 to allow a reduction in rear yard requirement of 5’ (25’ rear yard required, 20’ requested)
Said the lot itself.
approved5–0May 21, 2026 · 4801 Chestnut Oval
4801 Chestnut Oval, PPN 562-36-014, Douglas & Rachel Peluso — requesting an appeal per §1125.04 to the decision of the Building Official
Said the lot itself.
denied3–1May 21, 2026 · 6336 Waldorf Place
6336 Waldorf Place, PPN 562-19-026, Richard & Diane Friedl — requesting a variance to §1163.04 to allow a reduction of 5 ft. to the existing front setback. (previously granted on 05-28-25)
Said .
approved4–0May 21, 2026 · 6961 Hawthorn Trace
6961 Hawthorn Trace, PPN 563-01-074, Dongwei Diao & Liu Shuangshuang — requesting a variance to §1165.02 to allow a reduction of minimum rear yard (20° required, 12’ requested)
Said the lot itself.
approved4–0April 16, 2026 · 5151 West Ash Road
5151 West Ash Road, PPN 562-33-020, Megan (Shadrach) & Kyle Weissberg – requesting a variance to §1165.01 to reduce a required side yard by 4 ft. 2 in. (14 ft. 8 in. existing, 10 ft. 6 in. requested)
Said an existing structure.
approved5–0
Show the other 17, back to March 21, 2024
April 16, 2026 · 6604 Dora Blvd.
6604 Dora Blvd., PPN 563-06-098, James & Nora Lentz – requesting variances to: a. §1163.01 to allow a reduction in total lot area of 7,755 sq. ft. (20,000 sq. ft. required, 12,245 sq. ft. requested). b. §1163.03 to allow a reduction in minimum lot width at building line of 21.9 ft. (100 ft. required, 78.1 ft. requested
Said .
approved5–0March 19, 2026 · Brookside Road
Brookside Road, PPN 564-11-022, Marek Builders, Inc. – requesting a variance to 1163.04 to allow an increase in front setback of 30’ (105’ requested, 75’ required)
Said the lot itself.
approved5–0January 15, 2026 · 6268 Daisy Blvd.
6268 Daisy Blvd., PPN 562-18-054, Timothy J. & Nichole C. Lee, requesting variances to – a. §1163.04 to allow a reduction in required front setback of 20 ft. to allow a dwelling to be set back 65 ft. on a previously platted 85 ft. setback (75 ft. required, 85ft. previously approved, 65 ft. requested) b. §1165.01 to all
Said what the property borders; the lot itself.
approved4–0November 20, 2025 · 6977 Carol Drive
6977 Carol Drive, PPN 563-14-068, Anthony & Sara Ottaviano – requesting a variance to §1143.02(a)(3) to allow a reduction of 4 ft. in rear yard setback (10’ required, 6’ requested)
Said an existing structure; cost or durability.
approved5–0October 16, 2025 · 4251 Cliffview Drive
To approve the variance request to 1354.08, to allow a riparian setback full reduction of 25 feet
Said the lot itself.
approved4–0October 16, 2025 · 7330 Hillside Road
To approve the variance request to 1163.04, to allow a decrease in existing front setback of 10 feet
Said safety; an existing structure.
approved4–0October 16, 2025 · 7707 Brookside Road
To approve the variance request to 1165.01, to allow a reduction of 5 feet of side yard setback
Said the lot itself.
approved4–0August 21, 2025 · 4850 Great Oaks Parkway
To approve the variance request to 1143.02(a)(3), to allow a reduction of 6 ft. in the rear yard setback
Said an existing structure.
approved5–0August 21, 2025 · 6704 Elmwood Avenue
To approve the variance requests to 1165.01, to allow a reduction of 9 ft. of the side yard setback, and to 1163.04, to allow a reduction of existing front setback to 51 ft
Said the lot itself.
approved5–0July 17, 2025 · 4891 Maple Leaf Lane
To approve the requested variances to 1165.01, to allow a reduction of 5-foot of the side yard setback, and to 1143.02(a)(3), to allow a reduction of 6-foot of the rear yard setback
Said the lot itself.
approved4–0May 28, 2025 · 7714 Stone Road
Concordia Village, Petros Homes, PPN 562-08-058 – requesting multiple variances to setback requirements for proposed subdivision. Details in renderings
Said the lot itself.
approved5–0, 3–2April 17, 2025 · 5776 East Ash Road
5776 East Ash Road, Bonnie & Ron Shadrach – requesting variances to: 1. 1163.04 to allow a reduction in front setback of 10’ to allow a front setback of 65’ 6” (75’ front setback required, 65’ requested). 2. 1165.01 to allow a reduction in the side yard requirement of 7’ 8” to allow a side yard of 7’ 4” (minimum 15’ si
Said .
approved4–0April 17, 2025 · 7765 Victoria Circle
7765 Victoria Circle, Daniel & Beverly Kusmer - requesting a variance to 1165.02 to allow a reduction in rear yard requirement of 13’ to allow a rear yard of 27’ (40’ required, 27’ requested). (variance originally granted on June 27, 2024)
Said .
approved4–0March 20, 2025 · 7118 Kleber Court
7118 Kleber Court, John & Yvonne Gerbasi – requesting variances to: a) 1143.02(a)(3) to allow a reduction of 5’ 8” rear yard setback (4’ 4” requested, 10’ required) b) 1165.01 to allow a reduction of 1’ of side yard (5’ requested, 6’ required)
Said .
approved5–0June 27, 2024 · 7025 Greenwood St.
A motion was made by Noelle Ostrowski, seconded by Charles Bredt, to allow a reduction of 5 ft. of the current setback. [Agenda: 7025 Greenwood St., Robert Juran – Requesting a variance to 1163.04 to allow a reduction of 5 ft. to allow the front setback to be 70 ft. (75 ft. required).]
Said .
approved5–0April 18, 2024 · 8709 Brookside Rd.
A motion was made by Noelle Ostrowski, seconded by Pasquale Monteleone Jr., to allow a sideyard to be 5.2 feet. (Agenda: 8709 Brookside Rd., Gaetano & Loretta Sirna – Requesting a variance to 1165.01 to allow a side yard to be 5.2 ft. (15 ft. required).)
Said .
approved3–0March 21, 2024 · 5003 Oakmont Circle
A motion was made by Pasquale Monteleone, Jr., seconded by Noelle Ostrowski, to allow a side yard to be 8 feet. (Agenda: 5003 Oakmont Circle, Greg Corsi - Requesting a variance to 1165.01 to allow a side yard to be 8’ (10’ required).)
Said the lot itself.
approved5–0, 5–0
House height and roof4 of 4 got a yes
November 20, 2025 · 7055 Brecksville Road
7055 Brecksville Road, PPN 564-04-010, Julieanne & Jonathan Goetz – requesting variances to: a. §1113.09(c) to allow a 2-foot decrease in driveway setback from property line (1ft. requested, 3 feet required). b. §1143.02(a)(3) to allow a 5-foot decrease in side yard (1ft. requested, 6 feet required). c. §1143.02(b)(1)B
Said privacy; the lot itself.
approved5–0, 5–0April 17, 2025 · 7829 Dalebrook Road
7829 Dalebrook Road, Maciej Boc – requesting variances to: a) 1143.02(b)(1)A to allow an additional 1 foot of height (16 feet requested, 15 feet allowed) b) 1143.02(b)(1)B to allow a three-car garage to be oversized (24 x 40 feet requested, 24 x 36 allowed) c) 1143.02(a)(2) to allow a second accessory structure (one ac
Said an existing structure.
approved3–1March 21, 2024 · 5407 Brookside Road
A motion was made by Charles Bredt, seconded by Noelle Ostrowski, to approve a height of 20’, a 3-car garage to be 40’ x 24’, and a side yard of 5’. (Agenda: 5407 Brookside Road, Theresa Salupo & Michelle Metz – a. Requesting a variance to 1143.02(b)(1)A to allow a height of 20’ (15’ permitted). b. Requesting a varianc
Said the lot itself.
approved5–0January 18, 2024 · 4849 Acorn Drive
A motion was made by Noelle Ostrowski, seconded by Charles Bredt, to allow the building to be 7,287 sq. ft. at 4849 Acorn Drive, subject to approval by the Planning Commission. (Agenda: 4849 Acorn Drive, Empowered Community Services – Requesting a variance 1145.04(b) to allow a building to be 7,287 sq. ft. (10,000 sq.
Said the lot itself.
approved5–0
Driveways and parking4 of 4 got a yes
August 20, 2026 · 7515 Cherry Street
7515 Cherry Street, PP# 564-01-034, Lisa Potoma - requesting variance to §1113.09(c) to allow a driveway to be greater than twenty feet in width (20’ maximum, 24’ requested)
Said the lot itself.
approved5–0July 16, 2026 · 6648 Great Oaks Parkway
6648 Great Oaks Parkway, PPN 562-35-042, Daniel Volek & Melissa MacDonald – requesting a variance to §1113.09(c), to allow a driveway to be less than three feet from the side lot line or another driveway (3’ required, <3’ requested)
Said an existing structure.
approved5–0July 16, 2026 · 6658 Great Oaks Parkway
6658 Great Oaks Parkway, PPN 562-36-030, David & Julie Griech - requesting a variance to §1113.09(c), to allow a driveway to be greater than twenty feet in width (20’ maximum, 25’2” requested)
Said the lot itself; cost or durability.
approved5–0November 21, 2024 · 5300 Hillside Road
5300 Hillside Road, Michael Bridges – requesting variance to 1181.09(a) to allow parking in a front yard (parking space in front of the house requested, not allowed)
Said safety; what the property borders.
approved4–0
Lot splits and lot size2 of 2 got a yes
June 18, 2026 · 6824 Dora Blvd.
6824 Dora Blvd., PPN 563-06-060 & 563-06-124, Stacey Bernas Kirth – requesting variances to: a. §1163.01 to allow a reduction in total lot area of 3,200 sq. ft. (20,000 sq. ft. required, 16,800 sq. ft. requested). b. §1163.03 to allow a reduction in minimum lot width at building line of 40 ft. (100 ft. required, 60 ft.
Said .
approved5–0February 20, 2025 · 6030 Brecksville Road
6030 Brecksville Road, Dr. Khanuja, PPN 562-32-020 – Requesting variances to: a) 1150.05(a) to allow the lot area to be under 5 acres. b) 1150.06(b) requiring the erection of berms on campus office building properties adjoining a residential district
Said .
approved4–0
Everything else16 of 17 got a yes
January 15, 2026 · 4600 Rockside Road
4600 Rockside Road, PPN 562-28-010, Century Federal Credit Union – requesting a variance to §1151.14(a)(2) to allow second and third wall signs on the building (one wall sign allowed, three wall signs requested)
Said .
approved4–0, 4–0January 15, 2026 · 6527 Brecksville Road
6527 Brecksville Road, PPN 562-05-007, Carnegie Companies, Sweets & Geeks – requesting variances to §1151.12(e)(1) to allow a wall sign to exceed the vertical dimension by 2 feet (3 ft. allowed, 5 ft. requested)
Said .
approved4–0, 4–0January 15, 2026 · Concordia Oaks Drive (north side)
Concordia Oaks Drive (north side), PPN 562-08-059, Petros Homes – requesting variances to: a. §1151.10(d) to allow a subdivision sign to exceed the vertical height by 1 ft. (5 ft. allowed, 6 ft. requested). b. §1151.10(e) to allow a sign to be illuminated (not allowed)
Said cost or durability.
approved4–0December 18, 2025 · 6700 Rockside Road
6700 Rockside Road, PPN 561-26-007, Stamford Properties, Inc., Bibibop Asian Grill – requesting variances to: a. §1151.12(e)(2) to allow a wall sign over a non-public entrance (not permitted)
Said .
denied0–5December 18, 2025 · 6900 Granger Road
6900 Granger Road, PPN 561-03-009, Harmony Realty II – requesting variance to §1151.14(a)(2)(A) to allow a wall sign to be oversized by 54 sq. ft. (50 sq. ft. allowed, 104 sq. ft. requested)
Said .
approved5–0November 13, 2025 · Lake Charles Drive, Lot 1-A
Review and approve proposed Conclusion of Facts in relation to Lake Charles Drive, Lot 1-A, PPN 563-19-050
Said .
approved5–0October 16, 2025 · 6100 West Creek Road
To approve the variance request to 1151.13(e), to allow a second wall sign on the building
Said the lot itself.
approved4–0September 18, 2025 · 6700 Rockside Road
To approve the variance request to 1151.12(b)(2), to allow an increase of 51.7 sq. ft. for a wall sign, 76.7 sq. ft. requested, 25 sq. ft. allowed. ... to approve the variance request to 1151.12(e)(2), to allow an increase of 4.7 sq. ft. for a second entrance wall sign, 9.7 sq. ft. requested, 5 sq. ft. permitted. ... t
Said .
approved5–0, 5–0, 5–0, 5–0
Show the other 9, back to January 18, 2024
September 18, 2025 · 6700 Rockside Road
To approve the variance requests to 1151.12(b)(2), to allow an increase of 20.08 sq. ft. for a wall sign, 1151.12(e)(1), to allow an increase in vertical dimension of 2 ft., and 1151.12(e)(10), to allow an increase of 8.145 sq. ft. for a wall sign
Said .
approved5–0August 21, 2025 · Lake Charles Drive, Lot 1A
To approve the variance request to 1163.03, to allow construction on a lot less than 200 ft. deep, approximately 148 sq. ft. requested, subject to landscaping on the right side of the home
Said the lot itself.
approved3–2March 20, 2025 · 6000-6100 West Creek Road
6000-6100 West Creek Road, CLE1736Columbus, LLC – requesting variances to: a) 1151.13(d)(1) to allow three monument signs on a building lot (three monument signs requested, one monument sign allowed) b) 1151.13(d)(1)(B) to allow a monument sign to be in the 35 / 35-foot sight triangle (not allowed)
Said .
approved5–0January 16, 2025 · 6701 Rockside Road
6701 Rockside Road, CHCT Ohio, LLC - requesting variances to: a) 1151.13(d)(1) to allow 16.5 sq. ft. added to a monument sign face (66.5 sq. ft. requested, 50 sq. ft. allowed). b) 1151.13(d)(1)(A) to allow 22” of height added to a monument sign height (82” requested, 60” allowed). c) 1151.13(e) allow an additional 7.7
Said .
approved3–0, 3–0August 15, 2024 · 7641 Commerce Park Oval
7641 Commerce Park Oval, Southwest Companies, Inc. – Requesting a variance to 1151.14(a)(2) to allow a second wall sign (one wall sign permitted)
Said the lot itself.
approved5–0July 18, 2024 · 5010 Hillside Road
5010 Hillside Road, Anthony & Maureen Dosen - Requesting a variance to 1163.03 to allow a lot to be 98.79’ at the building line, 1.21’ less than the required width (100 ft. required)
Said the lot itself.
approved4–0June 27, 2024 · 9101 East Pleasant Valley Rd.
A motion was made by Noelle Ostrowski, seconded by Charles Bredt, to allow a monument sign to exceed by 10 sq. ft. for a sign face of 60 sq. ft., and to allow a height to exceed by 8 ft. for a sign height of 13 ft. [Agenda: 9101 East Pleasant Valley Rd., Heidelburg Distributing a. Requesting a variance to 1151.14(a)(1)
Said the lot itself.
approved5–0March 21, 2024 · 5300 Rockside Road
A motion was made by Charles Bredt, seconded by Pasquale Monteleone, Jr., to allow a wall sign to be 125 sq. ft. and 5 ft. in height. A motion was made by Noelle Ostrowski, seconded by Pasquale Monteleone, Jr., to allow a second sign on the building at 5300 Rockside Road. (Agenda: 5300 Rockside Road, Grand Fiesta Resta
Said the lot itself.
approved5–0, 5–0January 18, 2024 · 9010 Rio Nero Drive
A motion was made by Pasquale Monteleone, Jr., seconded by Charles Bredt, to allow a wall sign to be 106.25 sq. ft. (Agenda: 9010 Rio Nero Drive, The Millcraft Paper Company – Requesting a variance to 1151.14 (2)(A) to allow a wall sign to be 106.25 sq. ft. (50 sq. ft. allowed).)
Said .
approved5–0
The rules
- Fill in the application form and turn it in with eight sets of complete drawings.
- Drawings show the lot dimensions with verified property lines, the address and parcel number, existing structures and nearby streets, and the part of the parcel the request affects, clearly marked.
- If someone is representing you, include a letter authorizing them.
- Completed applications are due by noon, 14 days before the meeting.
- The board meets the third Thursday of each month at City Hall, 6800 Brecksville Road. Caucus at 5:30 PM, meeting right after.
- The city’s page doesn’t list a fee. Ask when you file.
Source: the city’s BZA page. City of Independence, 216-524-1019.
Or let us build it
The form filled in, a sketch on an overhead of your lot, your case citing the decisions above, and a one-pager for the night.
Get your packet, $199