Zoning Board of Appeals

Zoning Board of Appeals Regular Meeting Madison Heights, Michigan January 5, 2023 A Regular Meeting of the Madison Heights Zoning Board of Appeals was called to order by Acting Chairman Oglesby on January 5, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. in the Fire Station #1, Training Room, 31313 Brush Street, Madison Heights, Michigan. Present: Acting Chair Oglesby and members: Aaron, Corbett, Kehoe, Loranger, and Rodgers Absent: Holder, Kimble, Marentette, and Thompson Also Present: Assistant City Attorney Burns, City Planner Lonnerstater, and Clerk of the Board Boucher. 23-01. Excuse Member(s) Motion by Ms. Corbett, seconded by Ms. Kehoe, to excuse Ms. Holder, Chair Kimble, Vice Chair Thompson and Ms. Marentette from tonight’s meeting. Yeas: Aaron, Corbett, Kehoe, Loranger, Rodgers, and Oglesby Nays: None Absent: Holder, Kimble, Marentette, and Thompson Motion Carried. 23-02. Minutes Motion by Councilwoman Aaron, seconded by Mr. Loranger, to approve the Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes of December 1, 2022, as printed. Yeas: Aaron, Corbett, Loranger, Rodgers, and Oglesby Nays: None Abstain: Kehoe Absent: Holder, Kimble, Marentette, and Thompson Motion Carried. City Planner Lonnerstater informed the board that the approved minutes serve as a formal notice action. Assistant City Attorney Burns added that an approval or denial doesn’t take effect until the minutes are official. 23-03. Public Comment: For items not listed on the agenda Seeing no one wished to comment, Acting Chair Oglesby opened and closed the public comment at 7:34 p.m. 1 01-05-23 City Planner Lonnerstater introduced new alternate member Ms. Christina Rodgers and new board member Mr. Del Loranger. He informed the committee that the next Zoning Board of Appeals (ABA) meeting will be held in the new Council Chambers at City Hall. 23-04. Officer Elections: Chair and Vice Chair Acting Chair Oglesby called for nominations for the position of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the Board. Motion by Ms. Corbett, seconded by Ms. Kehoe, to reappoint Mark Kimble as Chairman and Gloria Thompson as Vice Chairman. Roll Call Vote: Yeas: Aaron, Corbett, Kehoe, Loranger, Rodgers, and Oglesby Nays: None Absent: Holder, Kimble, Marentette, and Thompson Motion Carried. 23-05. 2022 ZBA Annual Report City Planner Lonnerstater reviewed the Annual Report includes the 7 of 9 approved cases in 2022, the ZB Training Workshop, and the adopted ZBA Bylaws. Motion by Ms. Ms. Kehoe, seconded by Mr. Loranger, to approve the 2022 ZBA Annual Report and present it to City Council. Yeas: Aaron, Corbett, Kehoe, Loranger, Rodgers, and Oglesby Nays: None Absent: Holder, Kimble, Marentette, and Thompson Motion Carried. 23-06. Adjournment Motion by Ms. Corbett, seconded by Mr. Loranger, to adjourn the meeting. Yeas: Aaron, Corbett, Kehoe, Loranger, Rodgers, and Oglesby Nays: None Absent: Holder, Kimble, Marentette, and Thompson Motion Carried. There being no further business, Acting Chair Oglesby, adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m. Phommady A. Boucher Clerk of the Board 2 01-05-23