City of Ann Arbor - Meeting of Zoning Board of Appeals on 4/24/2024 at 6:00 PM

24-0708

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 18:17:34 GMT

File #: 24-0708
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: D-1.
Type: Minutes
Title: March 27, 2024 ZBA Meeting Minutes
Action: Approved by the Board and forwarded
Result:

24-0714

Tue, 28 May 2024 14:37:26 GMT

File #: 24-0714
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: E-1.
Type: Public Hearing Only
Title: ZBA24-0010; 216 North State Street [re-noticed from March] Scott Klaassen, representing the property owner, is requesting relief from Section 5.32.2 Nonconforming Structure to create new habitable space in the basement for a three bedroom unit. The existing nonconforming rental home is a seven unit building that is being reduced to four units. Three of the units will be converted to six bedroom units and the proposed three bedroom unit in the basement. The property is nonconforming for lot area. The property is zoned R4C, Multiple Family Dwelling
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24-0714

Tue, 28 May 2024 14:37:25 GMT

File #: 24-0714
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Public Hearing Only
Title: ZBA24-0010; 216 North State Street [re-noticed from March] Scott Klaassen, representing the property owner, is requesting relief from Section 5.32.2 Nonconforming Structure to create new habitable space in the basement for a three bedroom unit. The existing nonconforming rental home is a seven unit building that is being reduced to four units. Three of the units will be converted to six bedroom units and the proposed three bedroom unit in the basement. The property is nonconforming for lot area. The property is zoned R4C, Multiple Family Dwelling
Action: Approved by the Board
Result: Pass

24-0715

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 22:27:30 GMT

File #: 24-0715
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: E-2.
Type: Public Hearing Only
Title: ZBA24-0016; 1294 Jewett Avenue Jeffrey Wynes, property owner, is seeking a variance of 63 square feet from Chapter 55, Table 5.17-1 Single-Family Residential Zoning Districts, Lot Area Minimum. The property is zoned R1B, Single-Family Residential, and is 19,937 square feet. Parcels in the R1B district require a minimum lot area of 10,000 square feet. The variance, if granted, will allow for approval of a Land Division and the creation of one 9,937 square foot parcel and one 10,000 square feet parcel.
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24-0715

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 22:27:30 GMT

File #: 24-0715
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Public Hearing Only
Title: ZBA24-0016; 1294 Jewett Avenue Jeffrey Wynes, property owner, is seeking a variance of 63 square feet from Chapter 55, Table 5.17-1 Single-Family Residential Zoning Districts, Lot Area Minimum. The property is zoned R1B, Single-Family Residential, and is 19,937 square feet. Parcels in the R1B district require a minimum lot area of 10,000 square feet. The variance, if granted, will allow for approval of a Land Division and the creation of one 9,937 square foot parcel and one 10,000 square feet parcel.
Action: Approved by the Board
Result: Pass

24-0376

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 19:47:25 GMT

File #: 24-0376
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: E-3.
Type: Public Hearing Only
Title: ZBA24-0006; 618 Stratford Drive [re-noticed from March] Tony Weil, property owner, is seeking a variance from Section 5.26.2 (A)(1) Fencing Standards to allow an eight foot tall 100 percent opaque fence in the front yard along Hill Street and Avon Road. The maximum allowed fence height and opacity in the front yard is four feet tall and 50% opaque for residential districts. The property is zoned R1B, Single-Family Residential.
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24-0376

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 22:27:30 GMT

File #: 24-0376
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Public Hearing Only
Title: ZBA24-0006; 618 Stratford Drive [re-noticed from March] Tony Weil, property owner, is seeking a variance from Section 5.26.2 (A)(1) Fencing Standards to allow an eight foot tall 100 percent opaque fence in the front yard along Hill Street and Avon Road. The maximum allowed fence height and opacity in the front yard is four feet tall and 50% opaque for residential districts. The property is zoned R1B, Single-Family Residential.
Action: Amended
Result: Fail

24-0377

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 22:27:30 GMT

File #: 24-0377
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: E-4.
Type: Public Hearing Only
Title: ZBA24-0007; 2119 Devonshire Road [re-noticed from March] Robert Clark, representing the property owner, is seeking a variance of 7.5 feet from Chapter 55, Table 5.17-1 Single-Family Residential Zoning Districts. The variance, if granted, will allow for a new enclosed glass sunroom addition in the rear yard of the parcel. The new addition is approximately 21.5 feet by 16 feet and will be a total of 344 total square feet. When finished, the sunroom will be 32.5 feet from the rear lot line. The property is zoned R1B, Single-Family Residential and requires a 40 foot rear yard setback.
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24-0377

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 22:27:30 GMT

File #: 24-0377
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Public Hearing Only
Title: ZBA24-0007; 2119 Devonshire Road [re-noticed from March] Robert Clark, representing the property owner, is seeking a variance of 7.5 feet from Chapter 55, Table 5.17-1 Single-Family Residential Zoning Districts. The variance, if granted, will allow for a new enclosed glass sunroom addition in the rear yard of the parcel. The new addition is approximately 21.5 feet by 16 feet and will be a total of 344 total square feet. When finished, the sunroom will be 32.5 feet from the rear lot line. The property is zoned R1B, Single-Family Residential and requires a 40 foot rear yard setback.
Action: Approved by the Board
Result: Pass

24-0717

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 22:37:26 GMT

File #: 24-0717
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: E-5.
Type: Public Hearing Only
Title: ZBA24-0011; 1316 Geddes Avenue Rob Fowler, representing the property owner, is requesting relief from Section 5.32.2 Nonconforming Structure to allow for a 300 square foot addition to an existing one bedroom, one bathroom 625 square foot apartment. The proposed alteration will convert the apartment to a five bedroom, two bathroom apartment 925 square feet in size. The property is nonconforming for the number of dwelling units allowed per lot area. The property is zoned R4C, Multiple-Family Dwelling District.
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24-0717

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 21:17:25 GMT

File #: 24-0717
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Public Hearing Only
Title: ZBA24-0011; 1316 Geddes Avenue Rob Fowler, representing the property owner, is requesting relief from Section 5.32.2 Nonconforming Structure to allow for a 300 square foot addition to an existing one bedroom, one bathroom 625 square foot apartment. The proposed alteration will convert the apartment to a five bedroom, two bathroom apartment 925 square feet in size. The property is nonconforming for the number of dwelling units allowed per lot area. The property is zoned R4C, Multiple-Family Dwelling District.
Action: Approved by the Board
Result: Pass

24-0718

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 20:57:26 GMT

File #: 24-0718
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: E-6.
Type: Public Hearing Only
Title: ZBA24-0013; 3050 Lakeview Drive Melissa and Michael Schmidt, property owners, are seeking a variance of 22 feet from Table 5.17-1 Single-Family Residential Zoning District Dimensions to allow construction of a 672 square foot attached garage to encroach into the required 30 foot rear setback. The existing 529 square foot detached garage will be demolished. A new 501 square foot addition to the rear of the residence is to be constructed with the new garage attached. The property is zoned R1C, Single-Family Residential.
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24-0718

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 21:17:25 GMT

File #: 24-0718
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Public Hearing Only
Title: ZBA24-0013; 3050 Lakeview Drive Melissa and Michael Schmidt, property owners, are seeking a variance of 22 feet from Table 5.17-1 Single-Family Residential Zoning District Dimensions to allow construction of a 672 square foot attached garage to encroach into the required 30 foot rear setback. The existing 529 square foot detached garage will be demolished. A new 501 square foot addition to the rear of the residence is to be constructed with the new garage attached. The property is zoned R1C, Single-Family Residential.
Action: Approved by the Board
Result: Pass

24-0719

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 20:57:26 GMT

File #: 24-0719
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: E-7.
Type: Public Hearing Only
Title: ZBA24-0014; 3645 Washtenaw Avenue Kevin Deters of Metro Detroit Signs, representing the business and property owners is seeking a variance from Table 5.24-3 Other Mixed Use and Nonresidential and Special Purpose District Permanent Signs. The request of six feet six and a half inches would allow a permanent wall sign to be installed above the maximum allowable height of 20 feet. The property is zoned C3, Fringe Commercial.
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24-0719

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 21:17:25 GMT

File #: 24-0719
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Public Hearing Only
Title: ZBA24-0014; 3645 Washtenaw Avenue Kevin Deters of Metro Detroit Signs, representing the business and property owners is seeking a variance from Table 5.24-3 Other Mixed Use and Nonresidential and Special Purpose District Permanent Signs. The request of six feet six and a half inches would allow a permanent wall sign to be installed above the maximum allowable height of 20 feet. The property is zoned C3, Fringe Commercial.
Action: Approved by the Board
Result: Pass

24-0720

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 22:47:24 GMT

File #: 24-0720
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: E-8.
Type: Public Hearing Only
Title: ZBA24-0015; 3635 Washtenaw Avenue Kevin Deters of Metro Detroit Signs, representing the business and property owners is seeking a variance from Table 5.24-3 Other Mixed Use and Nonresidential and Special Purpose District Permanent Signs. The request of eight feet nine inches would allow a permanent wall sign to be installed above the maximum allowable height of 20 feet. The property is zoned C3, Fringe Commercial.
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24-0720

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 21:17:25 GMT

File #: 24-0720
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Public Hearing Only
Title: ZBA24-0015; 3635 Washtenaw Avenue Kevin Deters of Metro Detroit Signs, representing the business and property owners is seeking a variance from Table 5.24-3 Other Mixed Use and Nonresidential and Special Purpose District Permanent Signs. The request of eight feet nine inches would allow a permanent wall sign to be installed above the maximum allowable height of 20 feet. The property is zoned C3, Fringe Commercial.
Action: Amended
Result: Fail

24-0721

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 22:47:25 GMT

File #: 24-0721
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: G-1.
Type: Report or Communication
Title: Reports from Council
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24-0722

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 22:47:25 GMT

File #: 24-0722
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: H-1.
Type: Report or Communication
Title: Various Communication to the ZBA
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