Meeting type: Regular
Date: December 19, 2000
Time: 7:00pm
Agenda:
00-50… A request by James Scally,
Section 32, 3423 E. Schafer, the
request is for a 20 foot side yard variance to construct an
accessory structure.
00-51… A request by Terry Lassitter,
Section 7, 1532 Chilson Road, is for a 25 foot side yard variance to
construct an addition and garage.
00-52… A request by Chris
Barnard, Section 6, 392 Chalmers, is for a 3’9" side yard
variance to construct a detached garage.
00-53… A request by Norfolk
Development, Section 22, 5388,5328,5334 Pentwater Drive,
is for a variance to allow grading to occur in the required 25
foot undisturbed natural wetland buffer.
00-54… A request by Michael Balagna,
Section 22, 3450 Pine Ridge, is
for a 108 foot waterfront variance to construct a new home.
Minutes:
The regular meeting of the Zoning
Board of Appeals was called to order by Chairman Staley at 7:00 p.m.
at the Genoa Township Hall. The following board members were present
constituting a quorum for the transaction of business: Rick Staley,
Barbara Figurski, Polly Skolarus, Judy Stornant, and Jean Ledford.
Also present were Township Manager Michael Archinal and 15 persons
in the audience.
Moved by Figurski, supported by
Ledford, to approve the Agenda as presented. The motion carried
unanimously.
A Call to the Public was made with no
response.
00-50… A request by James Scally,
Section 32, 3423 E. Schafer, the request is for a 20-foot side yard
variance to construct an accessory structure.
A Call to the Public was made with
the following response: Jim Cartney - I am happy to see this
addition. Moved by Skolarus, supported by Ledford, to approve a
variance to allow the placement of the accessory building 16' in
front of the existing home, contingent upon removal of the existing
shed. The barn will be turned so that no variance is needed for side
yard setback. The hardship is the location of the 2nd septic field
as well as the unusual topography. The motion carried unanimously.
00-51… A request by Terry Lassitter,
Section 7, 1532 Chilson Road, is for a 25-foot side yard variance to
construct an addition and garage.
A Call to the Public was made with no
response. Letters from neighboring property owners were received
indicating that there was no objection to the petition. Moved by
Figurski, supported by Ledford, to approve a 25' variance to the
south side of the property to allow for an addition to an existing
non-conforming structure. The hardship is the narrowness of the lot
that will not allow an addition on either side as well as a safety
feature related to the road. The motion carried unanimously.
00-52… A request by Chris Barnard,
Section 6, 392 Chalmers, is for a 3’9" side yard variance to
construct a detached garage.
A Call to the Public was made with no
response. Moved by Skolarus, supported by Figurski, to table until
the next regular meeting of the board in order to allow the
petitioner to properly stake their property. The motion carried
unanimously.
00-53… A request by Norfolk
Development, Section 22, 5388,5328,5334 Pentwater Drive, is for a
variance to allow grading to occur in the required 25 foot
undisturbed natural wetland buffer.
A Call to the Public was made with no
response. Moved by Ledford, supported by Skolarus, to approve a
request to allow grading as requested referencing the Township
Planner's letter dated 12/04/00. (Note: LSL's letter is included as
a part of the board minutes.) This action is taken contingent upon
the following:
- The petitioner will move the deck
on lot 13 so that it does not encroach on the wetland buffer.
- The township planner will provide
a list of approved plantings and shrubs to be placed in the
buffer at a density not less than 12 per 150 square feet.
- Reference is made to LSL's letter
of 12/04/00. The board concurs with their letter and agrees that
the plantings will form a natural, physical barrier between the
developed portion of the site and the wetland.
This variance is determined because
of the following arguments contained in LSL's 12/04/00 letter:
- There are exceptional or
extraordinary circumstances or conditions applying to the
property in question which are different than typical properties
in the zoning district, specifically the drastic change in
elevation change from the road to the building area.
- A safe foundation for the
construction of the homes and to offer the homeowner a
reasonable use of his land.
- Granting the variance would not
present any negative impacts to the wetland and would enhance
public safety in relation to the site.
The motion carried as follows: Ayes -
Stornant, Ledford, Skolarus and Staley. Nay - Figurski.
00-54… A request by Michael Balagna,
Section 22, 3450 Pine Ridge, is for a 108-foot waterfront variance
to construct a new home.
A Call to the Public was made with no
response. Letters were received from neighboring property owners in
support of the variance being granted. Moved by Figurski, supported
by Skolarus, to approve a 108' lakeside variance for construction of
a new home. The hardship is the lot size and the unusual topography
as well as the safety and welfare of the family living on this site.
The motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Ledford, supported by
Figurski, to approve the Minutes from the Nov. 14, 2000 regular
meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals, correcting the spelling of
the name "Jean" to "Gene". The motion carried
unanimously.
Minor typographical corrections were
given to Archinal concerning the newly adopted Zoning Ordinance.
The regular meeting of the Zoning
Board of Appeals was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Paulette A. Skolarus
Genoa Township Clerk
