October 21, 2003
7:00 p.m.
AGENDA
03-58…A request by Marion Kujawa, Section 10, 1080 Chemung Drive,
for a front yard variance, side yard variance and a variance to
construct a detached accessory structure on a lot without a
principal structure. (tabled 9-23-03)
03-62…A request by Joseph Kowalczyk, Section 28, 4099 Homestead,
for a waterfront variance and a size variance to construct a
detached accessory structure.
03-65…A request by Joseph Lubig, Section 12, 7576 Spring Trace,
for a side yard variance to construct an addition.
03-68…A request by Jordan Grant, section 19, 3693 Kipling Circle,
for a rear yard variance to construct a detached accessory
structure.
MINUTES
Chairman Doug Brown called a 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 members of the Zoning
Board of Appeals were present constituting a quorum for the
transaction of business: Barbara Figurski, Jean Ledford, Doug Brown,
Dean Tengel and Chris Hensick. Also present were Township staff
member Adam Van Tassell and approximately about 15 persons in the
audience.
Moved by Ledford, supported by Hensick, to approve the Agenda as
presented. The motion carried unanimously.
03-58…A request by Marion Kujawa, Section 10, 1080 Chemung
Drive, for a front yard variance, side yard variance and a variance
to construct a detached accessory structure on a lot without a
principal structure. (tabled 9-23-03)
A call to the public was made with the following response: Renee
Jones, 1084 Chemung Drive, submitted the following letter to the
board members:
“We, the neighbors of the proposed Kujawa residence and separate
garage structure. We support the townships decision on December 1999
where it specifically stated that the lake side shall not exceed Mr.
Sredzinski home on the southwest and side variances no less than 6
feet. We believe that the home is too large for the lot and will
intrude on the neighboring homes. The proposed two story deck
extends beyond the neighboring homes. We are also concerned about
the location of the garage due to the utility poles and guide wires
that are located on the county road adjacent to the Kujawa
property.”
Renee Jones comments ”In regards to the side setbacks they are way
too close to the Sredzinski’s home. The chimney is also too close
to the Sredzinski’s home. The 2 story deck exceeds the nine feet
in front of the house and the garage still has a side entrance. I
did talk to Detroit Edison and they are not going to move the wires.
Also, in terms of the fireplace is it going to be wood and gas? The
neighbors sat down and tried to figure out the square footage of the
home off of the new plans that he submitted. The house is way too
big and to close to the lot lines.” Don Sredzinski comments “I
live at 1084 Chemung Drive and nothing has changed since the last
meeting, the porch is not supposed to be put on the plan. This house
is of a mammoth size. Never can you connect a house to the garage.
Nowhere on the lake can you find a house this size. Take the house
and center it on the lot.” Susan Kujawa comments ”I am Marion
Kujawa’s daughter and he has changed a number of things on the
house and I support him.”
Moved by Hensick, supported by Figurski, to grant the variance 03-58
to construct a 24 X 30 detached structure on lot 76 without a
principal residence on condition it is not built prior to the
residence being constructed on lot 12. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Figurski, supported by Ledford, to deny the variance 03-58
due to no practical difficulty associated with the land. Motion
carried unanimously.
03-62…A request by Joseph Kowalczyk, Section 28, 4099
Homestead, for a waterfront variance and a size variance to
construct a detached accessory structure.
A call to the public was made with no response.
A letter was submitted by Dennis and Nancy Korenchuk that stated the
following:
“I am unable to attend the Genoa Township Zoning Board of Appeals
regarding the size variance for 4099 Homestead meeting on October
21, 2003. I am writing this letter in response to the attached
letter sent to my address to make my preferences known to the Board.
I have no problem with a wood-frame detached garage construction
that is not larger than a standard one story three-car garage. The
garage is being constructed in a residential area and should reflect
the building facades of the neighborhood. A two-story garage larger
than a standard 3-car garage or the use of pole barn construction
materials is inappropriate for the area because it would look like a
light industrial structure. Thank you for the opportunity to state
my preferences.”
Moved by Hensick, supported by Figurski, to deny the side variance
to construct a detached accessory structure since no practical
difficulty or necessary terms with land are in support for a request
for a size variance. Motioned carried as follows: Ayes- Hensick,
Figurski, Ledford, Tengel. Nayes- Brown
Moved by Hensick, supported by Figurski, to waive the fee if the
petitioner brings a waterfront variance request within 60 days or by
the December 16th meeting for a detached accessory structure that is
900 sq.ft. in size. Motion carried unanimously.
03-65…A request by Joseph Lubig, Section 12, 7576 Spring Trace,
for a side yard variance to construct an addition.
A called to the public was made with no response.
A letter was received from neighbors within 300 feet of property
stated the following:
“Mr. & Mrs. Joseph and Irene Lubig have applied for a zoning
variance allowing them to build an additional attached garage. This
garage would infringe on the required thirty foot side line setback
bringing the actual setback down to eighteen feet and five inches on
the front corner and approximately twenty three feet on the rear
corner. The Lubigs live on a cul-de-sac and have shared their plans
with the adjoining property owner and the other home owners on
Spring Trace. Below are the signatures and addresses of these home
owners approving their request.
Moved by Tengel, supported by Hensick, to grant the variance 03-65
for an 11.5 foot variance to construct an addition with the
practical difficulty being the odd shape of the lot and the location
of the existing structure. Motion carried unanimously.
03-68…A request by Jordan Grant, Section 19, 3693 Kipling
Circle, for a rear yard variance to construct a detached accessory
structure.
A call to the public was made with no response.
Moved by Hensick, supported by Figurski, to approve the variance
request for a 70 foot variance with a 10 foot setback to the rear
and a 18 foot side yard variance with a 12 foot setback to the west
side of property for a 24 x 24 accessory structure. The hardship is
the unusual terrain and the location of the residence. Motion
carried unanimously.
Moved by Figurski, supported by Ledford, to approve the Minutes of
the September 23rd, 2003 regular meeting of the Zoning Board of
Appeals. Motion carried unanimously.
Submitted:
Amy Ruthig
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