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Meeting Name: Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/27/2021 6:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
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21-0076 1D-1Minutes of the December 2, 2020 ZBA MeetingMinutesMinutes of the December 2, 2020 ZBA MeetingApproved by the Board and forwarded  Action details Not available
21-0077 1E-1ZBA20-027; 217 West Madison Street Dan Murphy, property owner, is requesting relief from Section 5.32.2 Alteration to a Nonconforming Structure, in order to construct a 68 (11’x6’2”) square foot addition to the rear of an existing Single-Family home forPublic Hearing OnlyZBA20-027; 217 West Madison Street Dan Murphy, property owner, is requesting relief from Section 5.32.2 Alteration to a Nonconforming Structure, in order to construct a 68 (11’x6’2”) square foot addition to the rear of an existing Single-Family home for a new entry and powder room. The plans also include raising the roof at the rear of the existing first floor five feet eight inches to accommodate a new master bedroom. The property is zoned R2A, Two-Family Dwelling District. The new additions will not encroach or extend further into the front and rear setbacks. The project received Historic District approval in April 2020.   Action details Not available
21-0077 1 ZBA20-027; 217 West Madison Street Dan Murphy, property owner, is requesting relief from Section 5.32.2 Alteration to a Nonconforming Structure, in order to construct a 68 (11’x6’2”) square foot addition to the rear of an existing Single-Family home forPublic Hearing OnlyZBA20-027; 217 West Madison Street Dan Murphy, property owner, is requesting relief from Section 5.32.2 Alteration to a Nonconforming Structure, in order to construct a 68 (11’x6’2”) square foot addition to the rear of an existing Single-Family home for a new entry and powder room. The plans also include raising the roof at the rear of the existing first floor five feet eight inches to accommodate a new master bedroom. The property is zoned R2A, Two-Family Dwelling District. The new additions will not encroach or extend further into the front and rear setbacks. The project received Historic District approval in April 2020.Held and ClosedPass Action details Not available
21-0078 1E-2ZBA20-028; 929 Barton Drive Anne Daws-Lazar, representative of Northside Community Church, is requesting a variance from Section 5.24.4 (C)(2) to allow an electronic message sign to exceed the maximum allowable 25% total sign area of a sign. The proposedPublic Hearing OnlyZBA20-028; 929 Barton Drive Anne Daws-Lazar, representative of Northside Community Church, is requesting a variance from Section 5.24.4 (C)(2) to allow an electronic message sign to exceed the maximum allowable 25% total sign area of a sign. The proposed sign is 47.6 square feet in size and the electronic message center will be 25.6 square feet or 53.8 percent of the total sign area. The property is zoned R1C, Single-Family Residential.   Action details Not available
21-0078 1 ZBA20-028; 929 Barton Drive Anne Daws-Lazar, representative of Northside Community Church, is requesting a variance from Section 5.24.4 (C)(2) to allow an electronic message sign to exceed the maximum allowable 25% total sign area of a sign. The proposedPublic Hearing OnlyZBA20-028; 929 Barton Drive Anne Daws-Lazar, representative of Northside Community Church, is requesting a variance from Section 5.24.4 (C)(2) to allow an electronic message sign to exceed the maximum allowable 25% total sign area of a sign. The proposed sign is 47.6 square feet in size and the electronic message center will be 25.6 square feet or 53.8 percent of the total sign area. The property is zoned R1C, Single-Family Residential.Held and ClosedPass Action details Not available
21-0079 1E-3ZBA20-029; 1301 Henry Street Joseph Philips, representing property owner, is requesting relief from Section 5.32.2 Alteration to a Nonconforming Structure, in order to construct a 784 (28’x28’5”) square foot addition to the rear of an existing Single-FamPublic Hearing OnlyZBA20-029; 1301 Henry Street Joseph Philips, representing property owner, is requesting relief from Section 5.32.2 Alteration to a Nonconforming Structure, in order to construct a 784 (28’x28’5”) square foot addition to the rear of an existing Single-Family home for a new bedroom, bathroom, pantry and garage. The plans also include an 80 (10’x8’) square foot screened porch attached to the proposed addition. The residence does not meet the average front setback and the required side yard setback. The proposed addition will not encroach further into either setback. The property is zoned R1D, Single-Family Residential.   Action details Not available
21-0079 1 ZBA20-029; 1301 Henry Street Joseph Philips, representing property owner, is requesting relief from Section 5.32.2 Alteration to a Nonconforming Structure, in order to construct a 784 (28’x28’5”) square foot addition to the rear of an existing Single-FamPublic Hearing OnlyZBA20-029; 1301 Henry Street Joseph Philips, representing property owner, is requesting relief from Section 5.32.2 Alteration to a Nonconforming Structure, in order to construct a 784 (28’x28’5”) square foot addition to the rear of an existing Single-Family home for a new bedroom, bathroom, pantry and garage. The plans also include an 80 (10’x8’) square foot screened porch attached to the proposed addition. The residence does not meet the average front setback and the required side yard setback. The proposed addition will not encroach further into either setback. The property is zoned R1D, Single-Family Residential.Held and ClosedPass Action details Not available
21-0080 1E-4ZBA20-030; 2003 Norfolk Avenue Marc Yesowitz, property owner, is requesting a two-foot variance from Section 5.16.6 Accessory Uses and Structures in order to construct a detached carport in the required five-foot side yard. The proposed carport will be 1Public Hearing OnlyZBA20-030; 2003 Norfolk Avenue Marc Yesowitz, property owner, is requesting a two-foot variance from Section 5.16.6 Accessory Uses and Structures in order to construct a detached carport in the required five-foot side yard. The proposed carport will be 10’ wide and 54 feet 8 inches in length with a 110 (11’x10’) square foot attached unfinished storage room. The property is zoned R1C, Single-Family Residential.   Action details Not available
21-0080 1 ZBA20-030; 2003 Norfolk Avenue Marc Yesowitz, property owner, is requesting a two-foot variance from Section 5.16.6 Accessory Uses and Structures in order to construct a detached carport in the required five-foot side yard. The proposed carport will be 1Public Hearing OnlyZBA20-030; 2003 Norfolk Avenue Marc Yesowitz, property owner, is requesting a two-foot variance from Section 5.16.6 Accessory Uses and Structures in order to construct a detached carport in the required five-foot side yard. The proposed carport will be 10’ wide and 54 feet 8 inches in length with a 110 (11’x10’) square foot attached unfinished storage room. The property is zoned R1C, Single-Family Residential.Held and ClosedFail Action details Not available
21-0081 1E-5ZBA20-032; 400 South Maple Road Mary Ellen Madary, representative of Kroger, is requesting a 78.4 square foot variance from Section 5.24.5 (B)(1) Area of Permanent Signs. Applicant is proposing 278.4 square feet of signage exceeding the allowable 200 squPublic Hearing OnlyZBA20-032; 400 South Maple Road Mary Ellen Madary, representative of Kroger, is requesting a 78.4 square foot variance from Section 5.24.5 (B)(1) Area of Permanent Signs. Applicant is proposing 278.4 square feet of signage exceeding the allowable 200 square foot of signage. The sign package is to include a new Kroger and Pharmacy sign and relocation of the existing Starbucks sign. The property is zoned C3, Fringe Commercial District.   Action details Not available
21-0081 1 ZBA20-032; 400 South Maple Road Mary Ellen Madary, representative of Kroger, is requesting a 78.4 square foot variance from Section 5.24.5 (B)(1) Area of Permanent Signs. Applicant is proposing 278.4 square feet of signage exceeding the allowable 200 squPublic Hearing OnlyZBA20-032; 400 South Maple Road Mary Ellen Madary, representative of Kroger, is requesting a 78.4 square foot variance from Section 5.24.5 (B)(1) Area of Permanent Signs. Applicant is proposing 278.4 square feet of signage exceeding the allowable 200 square foot of signage. The sign package is to include a new Kroger and Pharmacy sign and relocation of the existing Starbucks sign. The property is zoned C3, Fringe Commercial District.Held and ClosedPass Action details Not available
21-0082 1E-6ZBA20-031; 614 South Ashley Street Central Property Development, property owners, are requesting various width variances from the required 15-foot wide conflicting land use buffers along the north, south and west property lines and a variance from all rePublic Hearing OnlyZBA20-031; 614 South Ashley Street Central Property Development, property owners, are requesting various width variances from the required 15-foot wide conflicting land use buffers along the north, south and west property lines and a variance from all required landscaping and screening along the south property line. Sections 5.20.4 (A)(3) and (B)(1)(2) & (3) requires conflicting land use buffers for parcels zoned O, RE, ORL, C or M abutting a public park or parcel principally used of zoned for residential purposes. The property is zoned C2B, Business Service District.   Action details Not available
21-0082 1 ZBA20-031; 614 South Ashley Street Central Property Development, property owners, are requesting various width variances from the required 15-foot wide conflicting land use buffers along the north, south and west property lines and a variance from all rePublic Hearing OnlyZBA20-031; 614 South Ashley Street Central Property Development, property owners, are requesting various width variances from the required 15-foot wide conflicting land use buffers along the north, south and west property lines and a variance from all required landscaping and screening along the south property line. Sections 5.20.4 (A)(3) and (B)(1)(2) & (3) requires conflicting land use buffers for parcels zoned O, RE, ORL, C or M abutting a public park or parcel principally used of zoned for residential purposes. The property is zoned C2B, Business Service District.Held and ClosedPass Action details Not available
21-0083 1E-7ZBA20-033; 907 and 913 South Main Street Main + Davis LLC, property owner, is requesting a variance from planting the required street trees along S. Main St. as there is not sufficient public right-of-way width to plant trees. Section 5.20.10(B) requirePublic Hearing OnlyZBA20-033; 907 and 913 South Main Street Main + Davis LLC, property owner, is requesting a variance from planting the required street trees along S. Main St. as there is not sufficient public right-of-way width to plant trees. Section 5.20.10(B) requires one street tree of the minimum size and species meeting City standards shall be provided for every 45 linear feet of public street right-of-way abutting a site plan site. The property is zoned R4C, Multiple Family Residential District.   Action details Not available
21-0083 1 ZBA20-033; 907 and 913 South Main Street Main + Davis LLC, property owner, is requesting a variance from planting the required street trees along S. Main St. as there is not sufficient public right-of-way width to plant trees. Section 5.20.10(B) requirePublic Hearing OnlyZBA20-033; 907 and 913 South Main Street Main + Davis LLC, property owner, is requesting a variance from planting the required street trees along S. Main St. as there is not sufficient public right-of-way width to plant trees. Section 5.20.10(B) requires one street tree of the minimum size and species meeting City standards shall be provided for every 45 linear feet of public street right-of-way abutting a site plan site. The property is zoned R4C, Multiple Family Residential District.Held and ClosedPass Action details Not available
21-0084 1E-8ZBA20-034; 2150 Frieze Avenue St. Francis of Assisi Parish, property owners, are requesting a variance from planting the required street trees along W. Stadium Blvd. as there is not sufficient public right-of-way width to plant trees. Section5.20.10(B)Public Hearing OnlyZBA20-034; 2150 Frieze Avenue St. Francis of Assisi Parish, property owners, are requesting a variance from planting the required street trees along W. Stadium Blvd. as there is not sufficient public right-of-way width to plant trees. Section5.20.10(B) requires one street tree of the minimum size and species meeting City standards shall be provided for every 45 linear feet of public street right-of-way abutting a site plan site. The property is zoned R1C, Single Family Residential District.   Action details Not available
21-0084 1 ZBA20-034; 2150 Frieze Avenue St. Francis of Assisi Parish, property owners, are requesting a variance from planting the required street trees along W. Stadium Blvd. as there is not sufficient public right-of-way width to plant trees. Section5.20.10(B)Public Hearing OnlyZBA20-034; 2150 Frieze Avenue St. Francis of Assisi Parish, property owners, are requesting a variance from planting the required street trees along W. Stadium Blvd. as there is not sufficient public right-of-way width to plant trees. Section5.20.10(B) requires one street tree of the minimum size and species meeting City standards shall be provided for every 45 linear feet of public street right-of-way abutting a site plan site. The property is zoned R1C, Single Family Residential District.Held and ClosedPass Action details Not available
21-0085 1E-9ZBA20-035; 416 W Huron West Huron Properties, LLC, property owners, are requesting a variance from planting two required street trees along W. Huron due to the site location directly above the Allen Creek Drain. The Washtenaw County Water Resources CommPublic Hearing OnlyZBA20-035; 416 W Huron West Huron Properties, LLC, property owners, are requesting a variance from planting two required street trees along W. Huron due to the site location directly above the Allen Creek Drain. The Washtenaw County Water Resources Commission prohibits planting of trees in the drainage easements. Section 5.20.10(B) requires one street tree of the minimum size and species meeting City standards shall be provided for every 45 linear feet of public street right-of-way abutting a site plan site. The property is zoned D2, Downtown Interface District.   Action details Not available
21-0085 1 ZBA20-035; 416 W Huron West Huron Properties, LLC, property owners, are requesting a variance from planting two required street trees along W. Huron due to the site location directly above the Allen Creek Drain. The Washtenaw County Water Resources CommPublic Hearing OnlyZBA20-035; 416 W Huron West Huron Properties, LLC, property owners, are requesting a variance from planting two required street trees along W. Huron due to the site location directly above the Allen Creek Drain. The Washtenaw County Water Resources Commission prohibits planting of trees in the drainage easements. Section 5.20.10(B) requires one street tree of the minimum size and species meeting City standards shall be provided for every 45 linear feet of public street right-of-way abutting a site plan site. The property is zoned D2, Downtown Interface District.Held and ClosedPass Action details Not available
21-0086 1H-1Various Communication to the ZBAReport or Communication Various Communication to the ZBAReceived and Filed  Action details Not available