Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CITY OF ROYAL OAK, MICHIGAN www.romi.gov Thursday, August 8, 2019 7:00 P.M. AGENDA A. Call to Order B. Approval of Minutes for July 11, 2019 C. Old / Unfinished Business 1. Case No. 19-07-23 – public hearing on the appeal of Kelli Lewton, petitioner & owner, for the following variances: (a) waive 9.4 ft. of the minimum required north front yard setback of 44.4 ft (b) waive 10 ft. of the minimum required rear yard setback of 35 ft. (c) waive 4.1% of the maximum allowable total lot coverage requirement of 30% (d) waive 510.7 sq. ft. of the maximum allowable ground floor area of 800 sq. ft. for an accessory structure to permit the construction of a one-story single-family home with an attached garage at 4105 Highfield Rd. (25-06-309-007). D. New Business 1. Case No. F-19-08-04 – public hearing on the appeal of Gina Rozak, petitioner & owner, for the following variance: (a) waive 2 ft. of the maximum permitted 4 ft. fence height within a front yard setback to permit construction of a 6 ft. tall privacy fence along the secondary front property line at 625 Midland Ave. (25-03-377-023). 2. Case No. 19-08-29 – public hearing on the appeal of Christopher Adams, petitioner & owner, for the following variances: (a) Expand / alter a nonconforming structure (b) Waive 9.8 ft. of the minimum required front yard setback measured to an unenclosed front porch and steps (c) Waive 3.3 ft. of the maximum allowable driveway width of 25 ft. (d) Waive the requirement prohibiting driveways in the front yard setback (e) Waive 250 sq. ft. of the maximum allowable 800 sq. ft. accessory structure ground floor area. (f) Waive 6.9 % of the maximum allowable lot coverage of 10% for an accessory structure (g) Waive 3 ft. of the minimum required south side yard setback of 5 ft. for an accessory structure. (h) Waive 4.8% of the maximum allowable total lot coverage of 30%. to permit the expansion of a nonconforming two-family dwelling, construction of a new and expanded drive approach and driveway, and construction of a new 1,050 sq. ft. accessory structure / garage at 212 N. Edgeworth Ave. (25-14-377-007). 3. Case No. 19-08-30 – public hearing on the appeal of Jacqueline Keena, petitioner & owner, for the following variances: (a) Expand / alter a nonconforming structure. (b) Waive 1.5 ft. of the minimum required 4 ft. east side yard setback. (c) Waive 1% of the maximum allowable lot coverage of 10% for an accessory structure / garage to permit construction of an addition to an existing, nonconforming single-family dwelling and new accessory structure at 618 E. University Ave. (25-15-382-007). Individuals with disabilities requiring special aids or services should contact the City Clerk at 211 Williams St., PO Box 64, Royal Oak, MI 48067 or call (248) 246-3050. 7/19/2019 Page 1 of 2  Royal Oak Zoning Board of Appeals – August 8, 2019 Agenda 4. Case No. 19-08-31– public hearing on the appeal of Eric Smethurst, petitioner & owner, for the following variance: (a) waive 6.5 ft. of the minimum required 35 ft. rear yard setback to permit the construction of an attached garage and second story living space at 220 Josephine Ave. (25-16-379-040). E. Other Business F. Public Comment Individuals with disabilities requiring special aids or services should contact the City Clerk at 211 Williams St., PO Box 64, Royal Oak, MI 48067 or call (248) 246-3050. 7/19/2019 Page 2 of 2