Zoning Board Of Appeals7 matters
- Introduced from StaffPublic Hearing OnlyZBA26-0008; 1620 Kearney Road (rehearing) [postponed from August 26, 2026] Mary Hunter and Stephen Hunter, property owners, are requesting a variance of two (2) 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 a six (6)-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 Washtenaw Avenue. The subject property is zoned R1B Single-Family Dwelling District.
Attachments
- 1620 Kearney Rd Aerial Map Zoom.pdfOpen 1620 Kearney Rd Aerial Map Zoom.pdf
- 1620 Kearney Rd Aerial Map.pdfOpen 1620 Kearney Rd Aerial Map.pdf
- 1620 Kearney Rd Zoning Map.pdfOpen 1620 Kearney Rd Zoning Map.pdf
- ZBA26-0008; 1620 Kearney Road Boundary Survey.pdfOpen ZBA26-0008; 1620 Kearney Road Boundary Survey.pdf
- 8-26-2026 Power Point.pdfOpen 8-26-2026 Power Point.pdf
- Staff Report-1620 Kearney Rd.pdfOpen Staff Report-1620 Kearney Rd.pdf
- 6ft Application 1620 Kearney Road.pdfOpen 6ft Application 1620 Kearney Road.pdf
- Introduced from StaffPublic Hearing OnlyZBA26-0014; 709 West Huron Street Deborah Rasche, property owner, is requesting two side setback variances from Table 5.17-4: Mixed Use District. A west setback variance request is 5.1 feet and east setback variance request is 4.4 feet. The applicant has applied for a rezoning of the property from PUD (Planned Unit Development) to O (Office) district. The Office zoning district requires a 30-foot side setback when a parcel is abutting a Residential district. There is no proposed development and no proposed changes to the site layout. The rezoning will allow for a mixed use of office and residential.
Attachments
- ZBA26-0014; 709 West Huron Street Boundary Survey.pdfOpen ZBA26-0014; 709 West Huron Street Boundary Survey.pdf
- ZBA26-0014; 709 West Huron Street Plans.pdfOpen ZBA26-0014; 709 West Huron Street Plans.pdf
- 709 W Huron St Zoning Map.pdfOpen 709 W Huron St Zoning Map.pdf
- 709 W Huron St Aerial Map Zoom.pdfOpen 709 W Huron St Aerial Map Zoom.pdf
- 709 W Huron St Aerial Map.pdfOpen 709 W Huron St Aerial Map.pdf
- 9-23-2026 Power Point.pptxOpen 9-23-2026 Power Point.pptx
- 709 W Huron 9.23.26 ZBA Staff Report.pdfOpen 709 W Huron 9.23.26 ZBA Staff Report.pdf
- Introduced from StaffPublic Hearing OnlyZBA26-0012; 500 Highland Road [postponed from August 26, 2026] Michael Klement, representing the property owners, is requesting a 37-foot 10-inch variance from Section 5.17.3, Table 5.17-1 of the Unified Development Code to construct a new expanded garage space addition, mudroom and second-story bedroom to the existing residence. The proposed addition is to be built in the rear yard and attached to the existing one-car detached garage. The property is zoned R1B, Single-Family Dwelling District and requires a minimum 40-foot rear yard setback.
Attachments
- 500 Highland Rd Aerial Map Zoom.pdfOpen 500 Highland Rd Aerial Map Zoom.pdf
- 500 Highland Rd Aerial Map.pdfOpen 500 Highland Rd Aerial Map.pdf
- 500 Highland Rd Zoning Map.pdfOpen 500 Highland Rd Zoning Map.pdf
- ZBA26-0012; 500 Highland Road Boundary Survey.pdfOpen ZBA26-0012; 500 Highland Road Boundary Survey.pdf
- ZBA26-0012; 500 Highland Road Elevation Plans.pdfOpen ZBA26-0012; 500 Highland Road Elevation Plans.pdf
- 8-26-2026 Power Point.pdfOpen 8-26-2026 Power Point.pdf
- Staff Report-500 Highland Rd.pdfOpen Staff Report-500 Highland Rd.pdf
- Introduced from StaffReport or CommunicationCity Council Policy Agenda: The City Council Policy Agenda Committee is required to identify items from boards and commissions to help prioritize initiatives. Staff are placing this item on the Zoning Board of Appeals agenda to facilitate feedback on the policy directions of Council. The Policy Agenda builds on Council’s prior year policy agenda, considering priorities enumerated in the state or federal legislative agendas, and identifying issues according to level of legislative interest in Fiscal Year 2026. Board and Commission feedback has previously included topics like requesting advocacy and support or identifying specific policy or legislative changes desired. The current Policy Agenda approved April 21, 2025 is attached.
- Introduced from StaffReport or CommunicationVarious Communication to the ZBA
Attachments
- Olson Support Zoning Board Letter.pdfOpen Olson Support Zoning Board Letter.pdf
- Pekare Support ZBA26-0008; 1620 Kearney Road Rehearing.pdfOpen Pekare Support ZBA26-0008; 1620 Kearney Road Rehearing.pdf
- Sripada Support 1620 Kearney Road.pdfOpen Sripada Support 1620 Kearney Road.pdf
- Introduced from StaffReport or CommunicationReports from Council
- Introduced from StaffMinutesZoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes of July 22, 2026
Attachments
- Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes of July 22, 2026.pdfOpen Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes of July 22, 2026.pdf