City Council

12086 M-89 Richland, MI 49083 269-731-4888 ZBA Agenda November 6, 2024 5:30 p.m. 1. Call Meeting to Order – ZBA Members and Officials Present (Circle) Jim DeKruyter Frank Guarisco Michael Bekes Cheryl Duffy-Geiger (Alt) Bonnie Sawusch (Alt) Bert Gale, AGS Rob Thall, Atty 2. Approve Agenda 3. Approve Draft Minutes of October 2, 2024 4. Old Business 5. New Business A. Public Hearing on Application for Variance of: Gull Lake Ministries Subject Parcel Property Tax Identification Number: 3904-08-377-250, 3904-08-377-260, and 3904-08-377-270, located at 1930 Midlake, in the R-1 Low-Density Residential Zoning District within Ross Township. The Applicant is proposing to replace the existing lake front building with a building having a 20-foot lakeside setback where a 32-foot lakeside setback is required pursuant to Guidelines and Regulations for Operation of Religious Bible Conference per Court Order with the Township. A variance is required for the proposed location of the new building. B. Public Hearing on Application for appeal and interpretation of: Christopher Tracy 1703 Idlewild Drive The Subject Parcel Property is the neighboring property at 1681 Idlewild Drive; Tax Identification Number: 3904-18-270-130, located in the R-1 Low Density Residential Zoning District within Ross Township. The Applicant is aggrieved by the Township Zoning Administrator’s decision and interpretation permitting a raised patio project with the lakeside setback area of the subject  property. This matter involves the Zoning Administrator’s prior interpretation letter of 11/20/13 to Mr. King and its application to this project in question. The Applicant is requesting an appeal of the Zoning Administrator’s decision and requests interpretation of the applicable zoning ordinance provisions. 6. Such other matters as may properly come before the Board 7. Public Comment Time 8. Board Member Time 9. Adjournment