Zoning Board of Appeals

PROCEEDINGS OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS- JANUARY 25, 2024 A regular meeting of the City of Manistee Zoning Board of Appeals was called to order by Chair Duane Jones on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at 5: 00 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, 70 Maple Street followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENT: Denis Johnson, Duane Jones, and Marty Spaulding ABSENT: John Veach and Shelly Memberto ALSO PRESENT: Community Development Director— Theresa Waldo and Deputy Clerk— Lora Laurain ELECTION OF OFFICERS Chair: Duane Jones turned the meeting over to Lora Laurain during the election of the 2024 Chair. Boardmember Spaulding nominated Boardmember Jones for Chair. Boardmember Jones accepted the nomination. MOTION by Johnson, second by Spaulding to elect Boardmember Jones for Chair. With a roll call voice vote this motion passed unanimously. Vice Chair: Lora Laurain turned the meeting over to Chair Jones to continue with the Election of Officers. Boardmember Johnson nominated Boardmember Spaulding for Vice Chair. Boardmember Spaulding accepted the nomination. MOTION by Johnson, second by Jones to elect Boardmember Spaulding for Vice Chair. With a voice vote this motion passed unanimously. Secretary: The election for Secretary was tabled due to absences. Recording Secretary: Chair Jones appointed Lora Laurain as Recording Secretary for 2024. APROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION by Johnson, second by Spaulding to approve the agenda as presented. With a voice vote this motion passed unanimously. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST None APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION by Johnson, second by Spaulding to approve the March 15, 2023, Zoning Board of Appeals meeting minutes. With a voice vote this motion passed unanimously. I Page 1  PROCEEDINGS OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS— JANUARY 25, 2024 PUBLIC HEARING None NEW BUSINESS None OLD BUSINESS 348 River Street Parcel # 51- 51- 452- 703- 07 — A brief history of this property and the proposed development of a boutique hotel was provided by board members. No current work is happening at the property. 313 Maple Street Parcel 51- 51- 574- 726- 02— A brief history of the garage currently being built was provided by board members. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS None STAFF/ BOARD REPORTS Community Development Director/ Planning and Zoning- Theresa Waldo o Historic District— Waldo reported Kathryn Kenny is the new HDC Chair, Heritage Square property has been approved to remove the River Street canopy, and Old Kirke Museum, with HDC assistance, is applying for a SHPO grant o Planning Commission — Waldo reported interest in developing 300 Care Center Dr, fencing permits will be reinstated, and is working on Master Plan updates. Waldo has applied for a$ 30,000 grant for updating the Master Plan and an approximately$ 500,000 CHILL grant to improve homes with asbestos siding and safety/ health issues. MEMBERS DISCUSSION Chair Jones asked for a timeline on the Morton Salt project which has been approved twice by ZBA. Planning Commission Chair Mark Wittlieff reported there has been no progress on the project and will possibly need to reapply to the Planning Commission in August for a permit renewal. Spaulding addressed the ZBA filing fees and asked that the fee schedule and administrative process be reviewed and taken back to City Council for reconsideration. ADJOURN MOTION by Johnson to adjourn the meeting at 5: 30 pm. Lora Y Laurai , CMC/ MiPMC Deputy Clerk I Page 2