Ann Arbor logo
Please note: this meeting's minutes have not been finalized yet. Actions taken on legislation and their results are not available.
Meeting Name: Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda status: Draft
Meeting date/time: 4/24/2024 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Larcom City Hall, 301 E Huron St, Basement Room A
This meeting will be broadcast live on CTN Cable Channel 16, ATT Channel 99, and online at a2gov.org/watchCTN Public commentary can be made in person or by calling: 877 853 5247 or 888 788 0099 Enter Meeting ID 938 1648 1007
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
Meeting video: eComment: Not available  
Attachments:
File #Ver.Agenda #NameTypeTitleActionResultAction DetailsVideo
24-0714 1E-1.ZBA24-0010; 216 North State Street [re-noticed from March]Public Hearing OnlyZBA24-0010; 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   Not available Not available
24-0714 1 ZBA24-0010; 216 North State Street [re-noticed from March]Public Hearing OnlyZBA24-0010; 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   Not available Not available
24-0715 1E-2.ZBA24-0016; 1294 Jewett AvenuePublic Hearing OnlyZBA24-0016; 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.   Not available Not available
24-0715 1 ZBA24-0016; 1294 Jewett AvenuePublic Hearing OnlyZBA24-0016; 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.   Not available Not available
24-0376 1E-3.ZBA24-0006; 618 Stratford DrivePublic Hearing OnlyZBA24-0006; 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.   Not available Not available
24-0376 1 ZBA24-0006; 618 Stratford DrivePublic Hearing OnlyZBA24-0006; 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.   Not available Not available
24-0377 1E-4.ZBA24-0007; 2119 Devonshire RoadPublic Hearing OnlyZBA24-0007; 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.   Not available Not available
24-0377 1 ZBA24-0007; 2119 Devonshire RoadPublic Hearing OnlyZBA24-0007; 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.   Not available Not available
24-0717 1E-5.ZBA24-0011; 1316 Geddes AvenuePublic Hearing OnlyZBA24-0011; 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.   Not available Not available
24-0717 1 ZBA24-0011; 1316 Geddes AvenuePublic Hearing OnlyZBA24-0011; 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.   Not available Not available
24-0718 1E-6.ZBA24-0013; 3050 Lakeview DrivePublic Hearing OnlyZBA24-0013; 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.   Not available Not available
24-0718 1 ZBA24-0013; 3050 Lakeview DrivePublic Hearing OnlyZBA24-0013; 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.   Not available Not available
24-0719 1E-7.ZBA24-0014; 3645 Washtenaw AvenuePublic Hearing OnlyZBA24-0014; 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.   Not available Not available
24-0719 1 ZBA24-0014; 3645 Washtenaw AvenuePublic Hearing OnlyZBA24-0014; 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.   Not available Not available
24-0720 1E-8.ZBA24-0015; 3635 Washtenaw AvenuePublic Hearing OnlyZBA24-0015; 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.   Not available Not available
24-0720 1 ZBA24-0015; 3635 Washtenaw AvenuePublic Hearing OnlyZBA24-0015; 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.   Not available Not available
24-0721 1G-1.Reports from CouncilReport or Communication Reports from Council   Not available Not available
24-0722 1H-1.Various Communication to the ZBAReport or Communication Various Communication to the ZBA   Not available Not available