301 E. Huron St.  
Ann Arbor, MI 48104  
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City of Ann Arbor  
Formal Minutes - Draft  
Zoning Board of Appeals  
Wednesday, May 27, 2026  
6:00 PM  
Larcom City Hall, 301 E Huron St, Second  
floor, City Council Chambers  
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Enter Meeting ID 938 1648 1007  
A.  
B.  
CALL TO ORDER  
Chair Briere called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.  
ROLL CALL  
Chair Briere callled the roll.  
6 -  
Present:  
Candice Briere, Michael B. Daniel, Julie Weatherbee,  
Patricia Laskowsky, Drew Denzin, and Roberta Sutton  
3 - David DeVarti, Kristina A. Glusac, and Dharma Akmon  
Absent:  
Others present:  
Zoning Coordinator, Jon Barrett  
Zoning Coordinator, Erik Perdonik  
C.  
APPROVAL OF AGENDA  
Moved by Julie Weatherbee seconded by Roberta Sutton to  
approve the meeting agenda. On a voice vote the agenda was  
approved unanimously.  
D.  
APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
D-1.  
26-0889 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes of April 22, 2026  
Attachments:  
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes of April 22,  
2026.pdf  
Zoning Coordinator, Erik Perdonik noted that staff made a minor  
correction to the meeting minutes.  
Moved by Mike Daniel seconded by Patty Laskowsky to approve the  
April 22, 2026 ZBA meeting minutes. On a voice vote the minutes  
were approved unanimously and forwarded to City Council.  
E.  
PUBLIC HEARINGS  
E-1.  
26-0890  
ZBA26-0008; 1620 Kearney Road  
Mary Hunter and Stephen Hunter, property owners, are requesting a  
variance of four (4) feet in height and fifty (50) percent opacity from Section  
5.26.2.B, Table 5.26-1 of the Unified Development Code to permit an eight  
(8)-foot-tall, one-hundred (100)-percent-opaque fence within a front yard  
where fences shall not exceed four (4) feet in height and fifty (50) percent  
opacity. The subject property is a through lot fronting on both Kearney Road  
and Washtenaw Avenue. The subject fence would front on Washtenaw  
Avenue. The subject property is zoned R1B Single-Family Dwelling District.  
Attachments:  
Staff Report - 1620 Kearney Rd.pdf, 1620 Kearney Rd  
Zoning Map.pdf, 1620 Kearney Rd Aerial Map.pdf, 1620  
Kearney Rd Aerial Map Zoom.pdf, 2597 survey,  
Hunter.pdf, 100_5878.JPG, 100_5879.JPG,  
100_5880.JPG, 100_5881.JPG, 100_5882.JPG  
APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE:  
Mary Hunter, property owner, presented the proposed request.  
PUBLIC HEARING:  
Seeing no speakers Chair Briere closed the Public Hearing.  
BOARD DISCUSSION:  
The Board took into consideration the presented petition and discussed  
the matter.  
[For a complete record of the discussion, please see available video  
format].  
Moved by Mike Daniel seconded by Patty Laskowsky in petition of  
ZBA26-0008; 1620 Kearney Road  
In accordance with the established standards for approval, the  
Zoning Board of Appeals hereby GRANTS a four (4)-foot and fifty  
(50)-percent variance from Section 5.26.2.B, Table 5.26-1 of the  
Unified Development Code (UDC) to permit an eight (8)-foot-tall,  
one-hundred (100)-percent opaque fence within a front yard along  
Washtenaw Avenue where four (4) feet is the maximum height  
permitted and fifty (50) percent is the maximum opacity permitted.  
On a roll call vote the vote was as follows with the Chair declaring  
the motion failed. Vote 2-4.  
4 - Daniel, Laskowsky, Denzin, and Sutton  
2 - Chair Briere, and Weatherbee  
Yeas:  
Nays:  
3 - DeVarti, Glusac, and Councilmember Akmon  
Absent:  
E-2.  
26-0891  
ZBA26-0007; 182 Hiscock Street  
Marc Rueter, representing the property owner, is requesting a required  
15-foot average front setback variance from Section 5.18.5 Averaging an  
Established Front Building Line. If granted, the variance will allow the  
40-foot average front setback to be reduced to 25 feet. The lot is currently  
vacant. The vacant lot has an established 40-foot average front setback  
based on the parcel to the west and the three parcels to the east. The  
property is zoned R2A, Two-Family Residential Districts.  
Attachments:  
182 Hiscock Staff Report.pdf, Kay 182 Hiscock ZBA.pdf,  
182 Hiscock St Zoning Map.pdf, 182 Hiscock St Aerial  
Map Zoom.pdf, 182 Hiscock St Aerial Map.pdf,  
100_5870.JPG, 100_5871.JPG, 100_5872.JPG,  
100_5873.JPG, 100_5874.JPG, 100_5875.JPG,  
100_5876.JPG, 100_5877.JPG  
APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE:  
Marc Rueter, representing the property owner, presented the proposed  
request.  
PUBLIC HEARING:  
Seeing no speakers Chair Briere closed the Public Hearing.  
BOARD DISCUSSION:  
The Board took into consideration the presented petition and discussed  
the matter.  
[For a complete record of the discussion, please see available video  
format].  
Moved by Mike Daniel seconded by Patty Laskowsky in petition of  
ZBA26-0007; 182 Hiscock Street  
In accordance with the established standards for approval, the  
Zoning Board of Appeals hereby GRANTS a 15-foot average front  
setback variance from Section 5.18.5 Averaging an Established  
Front Building Line. If granted, the variance will allow the 40-foot  
average front setback to be reduced to 25 feet. The property is  
zoned R2A, Two-Family Residential Districts.  
On a roll call vote the vote was as follows with the Chair declaring  
the motion carried. Vote 6-0.  
6 -  
Yeas:  
Chair Briere, Daniel, Weatherbee, Laskowsky, Denzin,  
and Sutton  
0
Nays:  
3 - DeVarti, Glusac, and Councilmember Akmon  
Absent:  
F.  
UNFINISHED BUSINESS  
None at this time.  
G.  
NEW BUSINESS  
G-1.  
Discussion of 2026 Annual Retreat  
Zoning Coordinator, Erik Perdonik noted that staff would like to host an  
Annual Retreat in August or September and that the Board should look  
for future communication from staff regarding the matter.  
H.  
COMMUNICATIONS  
H-1.  
26-0892  
Various Communication to the ZBA  
Reviewed and Filed  
I.  
PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minutes per speaker)  
Seeing no speakers at this time, Chair Briere closed the Public  
Comment.  
J.  
ADJOURNMENT  
Moved by Julie Weatherbee seconded by Mike Daniel. On a voice  
vote the board voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 6:43  
pm.  
Candice Briere, Chairperson  
Jon Barrett, Zoning Coordinator  
Brittany Alexander, Administrative Assistant  
Zoning Board of Appeals meetings are typically held the fourth Wednesday of each month. All persons  
are encouraged to participate in public meetings. Persons requiring translation or sign language services  
or other accommodations may contact the City Clerk's office at 734.794.6140; via e-mail to:  
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St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104. Requests need to be received at least two (2) business days in advance of  
the meeting.  
Zoning Board of Appeals meeting agendas and packets are available from the Legislative Information  
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