01-30 A request by Craig and Elizabeth Hagen, Section 22, 4191
Highcrest, is for a 9foot side, 72-foot waterfront and 2 foot height
variance to construct a new home. (tabled from 7-10, 8-14)
01-42 A request by Korich Inc., Section 15, 5665 Sterling Drive, is
for a variance to construct a commercial driveway within the setback
for an existing parking lot from a road right of way.
01-43 A request by Jeff Rhoades, Section 7, 2129 Fisk Road, is for
a160-foot front yard variance to construct a detached garage.
01-44 A request by Tom and Kathy Krocker, Section 27, 3953Highcrest,
is for a 5 foot side yard and a 21 foot waterfront variance to
construct a new home.
01-45 A request by Alan Bozyk, Section 22, 5480 Sharp Drive, is for
a 3-foot height variance to construct a new home.
01-46 A request by Thomas and Judith Evely, Section 12, 7746 Darlene,
is for a variance to allow a detached garage in the front yard.
Minutes:
A 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.
Staley asked for a moment of silence in memory of those who died in
the terrorist attack in New York City. The Pledge of Allegiance was
then said.
The following board members were present constituting a quorum for
the transaction of business: Barbara Figurski, Polly Skolarus, Judith
Stornant, Jean Ledford and Rick Staley. Also present were Township
Ordinance Enforcement Officer Adam VanTassell and approximately 15
persons in the audience.
Moved by Skolarus, supported by Ledford, to approve the Agenda with
the addition of a request by CVS Pharmacy for a variance to the
wetland setback. The amended agenda was voted and the motion carried
unanimously.
01-30 A request by Craig and Elizabeth Hagen, Section 22, 4191
Highcrest, is for a 9-foot side, 72-foot waterfront and 2 foot height
variance to construct a new home.
There was no response when this petition was called. Moved by
Ledford, supported by Figurski, to remove petition 01-30 from the
agenda. The motion carried unanimously.
01-42 A request by Korich Inc., Section 15, 5665 Sterling Drive, is
for a variance to construct a commercial driveway within the setback
for an existing parking lot from a road right of way.
A Call to the Public was made with no response. Moved by Skolarus,
supported by Ledford, to grant a 2.63-foot variance to the 50'
requirement between the building and the road right-of-way. Further,
to grant a 400' variance to the 1000' limit for a private road. The
petitioner was advised that additional requests for variances would
not be welcome in relation to the setback requirements of the newly
created parcels. The practical difficulty is the unusual configuration
of the land and the location of the existing building. The motion
carried unanimously.
01-43 A request by Jeff Rhoades, Section 7, 2129 Fisk Road, is for
a160-foot front yard variance to construct a detached garage.
A Call to the Public was made with no response. Moved by Ledford,
supported by Figurski, to grant a 35' variance for construction of a
detached garage. Note: Van Tassell advised the board that no variance
was required to place the garage in front of the existing home. The
garage will measure no greater than 30' x 40' in area. This action is
contingent on there being no storage of commercial material outside of
the barn. The practical difficulty is the location of overhead
electrical wires and ground water in the low area of the parcel. The
motion carried unanimously.
01-44 A request by Tom and Kathy Krocker, Section 27, 3953 Highcrest,
is for a 5-foot side yard and a 21 foot waterfront variance to
construct a new home.
A Call to the Public was made with no response. Moved by Ledford,
supported by Figurski, to approve a 5' side yard variance and a 21'
waterfront variance for construction of a new house. The deck will be
built on the same plane as the neighboring property owner. Further,
the practical difficulty is determined to be the narrowness of the lot
and the steep topography. The motion carried unanimously.
01-45 A request by Alan Bozyk, Section 22, 5480 Sharp Drive, is for
a 3-foot height variance to construct a new home.
A Call to the Public was made with no response. The petitioner
advised the board that properties at NorthShore did not have the same
restrictions even though this parcel backs up to NorthShore. Moved by
Figurski, supported by Ledford, to deny the request since no practical
difficulty related to the land was presented by the petitioner. The
motion carried unanimously.
01-46 A request by Thomas and Judith Evely, Section 12, 7746 Darlene,
is for a variance to allow a detached garage in the front yard.
A Call to the Public was made with the following response: John
Hoss - This would be an improvement to the neighborhood. Bill Okamoto-
I am not concerned with the garage being placed in this area. It is
the best location. Moved by Skolarus, supported by Figurski, to grant
a 30' variance for placement of a detached garage in the front yard
(according to the plans submitted). The practical difficulty is the
fact that this parcel has two front yards. This action is contingent
upon the following: 1. Removal of the existing shed measuring 15' x
20'. 2. A permanent line of trees will be maintained, screening the
garage from Hacker Road. 3. The termination of the drainage easement
as reference in Heikkinen's letter 09-11-2001 in which he states
"The applicants may desire to bring a circuit court proceeding to
alter the plat." The motion carried unanimously.
01-41 A request by Velmeir Companies, Section 6, Vacant Grand River
located on the NW corner of Grand River and Golf Club Road, for a
height and a wetland variance to construct a retail building.
A Call to the Public was made with no response. Moved by Skolarus,
supported by Ledford, to amend the variance granted on 08-14-2001 to
allow the placement of the road further to the north and according to
the plans submitted. Note: This change is a requirement of the
Livingston County Road Commission asking that the access drive be
aligned with Maple Drive. This action is contingent upon all water run
off from that area of the drive being directed away from the wetland
and into the catch basin described on the plan. The access road will
be curbed and guttered. The motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Ledford, supported by Figurski, to approve the Minutes of
the 08-14-01 regular meeting of the board, correcting petition 01-40
to include a practical difficulty. The motion carried unanimously.
The regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals was adjourned at
8:45 p.m.
Paulette A. Skolarus
Genoa Township Clerk
