ZBA Minutes
MEETING
CITY OF WALKER
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Thursday, December 13, 2007
7:00 p.m.
The meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals was called to order by
Robert Marz, Chairman at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall 4243 Remembrance Rd.,
N.W., Walker, Michigan.
Members present: Robert Marz, Chairman; Roger Crabtree; Charles
Deshaine; James Hickey; Brian Boelens, Alternate; and Beth Rogers.
Members absent: Randy Smith; and Tyler Korfhage.
DECISION AND ORDER
Legal Description
Property located at 91 Collindale, SW also known on the tax rolls as
41-13-28-326-012. Hearing requested by Sandra de Ryke.
The applicant’s request is to split existing parcel creating a lot
with 100 ft. of street frontage instead of the required 125 ft. and
21,500 sq. ft. in area instead of the required 25,000 sq. ft.
Finding of Facts
Robert Marz, Chairman reviewed the application and site plan
submitted.
Ms. De Ryke stated that she wanted to give Mr. Versluis the 10 ft.
back that is rightfully his. He was gracious enough not to want it back
before because there was a garage that was in the way. The garage has
been torn down and she wants Mr. Versluis to have his 10 ft. of land
back.
Mr. Phil Versluis, 75 Collindale stated that when he bought the
property from his dad and there was 15 ft. between Ms. De Ryke and the
neighbor to the south. He stated they asked my dad, since there was an
oil line there, if he would move over 15 ft. because that interferes
with the oil line. My dad agreed. Mr. Versluis stated that he agreed
with Ms. de Ryke to give him 15 ft. for 5 ft. After that we forgot about
it. Now Ms. de Ryke wants to give it back
Mary Koning 111 Collindale stated she was present to see what was
happening here.
The picture of the property was shown on the overhead projector. Jeff
Nelson stated that there were no side yard issues here.
Motion
James Hickey moved and Beth Rogers supported the motion to grant the
applicant’s request to split existing parcel creating a lot with 100 ft.
of street frontage instead of the required 125 ft. and 21,500 sq. ft. in
area instead of the required 25,000 sq. ft. per the application.
The variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of
a substantial property right similar to that possessed by other
properties in the same zoning district and in the vicinity. I have
public water and sewer, I don’t need the extra frontage for a
septic system and 100 ft. is more than ample.
The variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of
a substantial property right similar to that possessed by other
properties in the same zoning district and in the vicinity. The
following have less than 125 ft. of frontage; 209 Collindale (100
ft.), 127 Collindale (100 ft.), 141 Collindale (82.5 ft.).
Authorization of the variance will not be of a substantial
detriment to adjacent property and will not materially impair the
intent and purpose of the ordinance or public interest in that the
10 ft. piece is combined with existing neighbor’s lot so there
will not be any apparent change to either lot and no problem will
be posed.
The condition of the situation of the piece of property or the
intended use of the property for which the variance is sought is
not of so general or recurrent a nature as to make reasonably
practicable for the formulation of a general regulation. I can see
the need for additional frontage for areas on "S" lots due to
septic systems, but now that city sewer and water are available
and hooked up, there is no need for leaving areas for replacement
fields.
Does not apply.
Motion carried 6 to 0.
Motion
Roger Crabtree moved and Beth Rogers supported the motion to approve
the Zoning Board of Appeals minutes of November 8, 2007.
Motion carried 6 to 0.
Motion
Charles Deshaine moved and Brien Boelens supported the motion to
adjourn the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting at 7:25 p.m.
Motion carried 6 to 0.
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Roger Crabtree, Secretary
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