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April
22, 2003
7:00 p.m.
AGENDA
03-02
A request by
Albert Sharp, Section 22, 3653 Cresthill, for a rear yard variance to
construct a new home. (tabled 2-18-03&3-18-03)
03-13
A request by James Koerschen, Section 11, 1764 Hughes, for a rear
and side yard variance to construct an addition. (tabled 3-18-03)
03-14
A request by John and Dawn Shortridge, Section 3, 451 Cherokee
Bend, for a side yard variance to replace a modular home.
03-15
A request by Jeff and Gina Gangnier, Section 22, 4348 Highcrest,
for two side yard variances with an additional size variance to
construct a detached garage.
03-16
A request by Robert Musch, Section 22, 3500 Pineridge Lane, for a
side and rear yard variance to construct an addition.
MINUTES
Rick Staley called the regular meeting of the Zoning
Board of Appeals to order at 7:00 p.m. at the Genoa Township Hall. The
Pledge of Allegiance was then said. The following board members were
present constituting a quorum for the transaction of business: Rick
Staley, Jean Ledford, Chris Hensick and Dean Tengel. Also present were
Township Ordinance Enforcement Officer Adam VanTassell and approximately
15 persons in the audience.
Skolarus then administered the Oath of Office to Dean Tengel who will
complete the un-expired term of office for Judith Stornant.
Moved by Ledford, supported by Hensick, to approve the Agenda as
presented. The motion carried unanimously.
03-02
A request by Albert Sharp, Section 22, 3653 Crest Hill, for a rear
yard variance to construct a new home. (Tabled 2-18-03& 3-18-03)
A call to the public was made with the following response: Robert
Zdziebko Please remember that variances are only given provided that
there is a hardship. Paul Stupak This particular road has not been in
use for over 30 years. To move the house closer to the lake would
require the removal of trees.
Moved by Hensick, supported by Ledford, to approve a 39 variance on the
south side for construction of a new home (according to the plans
submitted with a two-car side entry garage). This action is conditioned
upon Township Attorney Rick Heikkinen and Attorney Paul Decocq agreeing
upon deed restrictions and terms related to the combination of lots 8,
one/half of 9 and 41 and the recording of the deed restrictions
requested and approved by Mr. Sharp and his attorney that would prohibit
any additional homes or buildings being constructed on lot 41. Further
noting that the parcels are divided by Crest Hill Drive and that Crest
Hill Drive has never been abandoned with the circuit court system. In
the event of future vacation of Crest Hill, the property will remain
subject to the same restrictions as agreed, with no additional buildings
to be placed on lot 41. The practical difficulty is the severe terrain
of lots 8 and 9 and their relationship to Crest Hill Drive and lot 41.
The motion carried unanimously.
03-13
A request by James Koerschen, Section 11, 1764 Hughes, for a rear
and side yard variance to construct an addition. (Tabled 3-18-03)
A call to the public was made with the following response: Kristy
Koerschen This plan includes a single car garage and the storage shed
is necessary to maintain the property. This petition was discussed and a
decision was made to allow the architect to review the plans to
determine the number of windows to be placed along the south side of the
site.
Moved by Hensick, supported by Ledford, to approve an 82 south side
variance and a building coverage variance of 360.41 sq. feet and an
impervious surface coverage variance of 467.835 sq. ft. as requested.
This action would allow the expansion of a legal nonconforming structure
and permit remodeling consistent with the plans and drawings submitted.
Further, this action is conditioned upon the placement of a minimum of
ten windows on the south side (according to the architectural drawings
and with staff approval). The structure will be guttered with all water
retained on the site. The practical difficulty is the orientation of the
legal nonconforming structure on the lot. The motion carried
unanimously.
03-14
A request by John and Dawn Shortridge, Section 3, 451 Cherokee
Bend, for a side yard variance to replace a modular home.
A call to the public was made with no response. Moved by Hensick,
supported by Ledford, to grant the south side variance of 47 for the
placement of a new manufactured home measuring 307 in width. The
practical difficulty is the state of disrepair for the existing home and
the unavailability of a structure that would fit the footprint of what
is there now. This action is contingent upon the house being placed on a
permanent foundation. The motion carried unanimously.
03-15
A request by Jeff and Gina Gangnier, Section 22, 4348 Highcrest,
for two side yard variances with an additional size variance to
construct a detached garage.
A call to the public was made with no response. Moved by Hensick,
supported by Ledford, to table the request to allow the petitioner to
consider other options for the detached garage. The motion carried
unanimously.
03-16
A request by Robert Musch, Section 22, 3500 Pineridge Lane, for a
side and rear yard variance to construct an addition.
A call to the public was made with no response. Moved by Tengel,
supported by Ledford, to approve a 5 side yard variance and a 20 rear
yard variance for a single story garage addition measuring 22 x 15 in
area contingent upon removal of the existing shed. The practical
difficulty is the location of the existing structure and the unusual
topography of the site. The motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Hensick, supported by Ledford, to approve the minutes of the
03/19/03 regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals. The motion
carried with Tengel abstaining.
The regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals was adjourned at 9:20
p.m.
Paulette A. Skolarus
Genoa Township Clerk
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