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Minutes for 07/16/2007APPROVED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE KENTWOOD ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS
JULY 16, 2007, 7:30 P.M.
1. Chair Derusha called the meeting to order.
2. Roll Call
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jerry Akers, Tom Cutts, Les Derusha, Richard Lenger, Alan Lipner, and Ed Swanson
MEMBERS ABSENT: Theresa Dudley
OTHERS PRESENT: Planner Joe Pung, Staff Secretary Monique Collier, and applicants.
Motion by Swanson, supported by Akers, to excuse Dudley from the July 16, 2007 meeting.
- Motion Carried (6-0) ?
- Dudley absent -
3. Approval of the Minutes of June 18, 2007 and Findings of Fact
Motion by Swanson, supported by Akers to approve the minutes of June 18, 2007
- Motion Carried (6-0) ?
- Dudley Absent -
4. Public Hearing
Appeal #V-07-08 - Re-evaluating Conditions of Approval
Applicant: Jonathan Borisch
Location: 4511 East Paris Avenue, SE
Request: The applicant wishes to construct several additions to the existing building. The proposed additions will require that changes be made to the existing parking. The changes will result in additional parking being located within ten (10) feet of the East Paris Avenue right-of-way. Section 10.03.B of the Kentwood Zoning Ordinance requires that the parking be setback at least thirty-five (35) feet. The requested variance is for a reduction of twenty-five (25) feet to the minimum required front yard parking setback.
Don DeGroot, with Exxel Engineering and Jonathan Borisch, the owner was there to present the request. They explained they can not close the southern drives because of the trucks turning radius and would like to keep the plan like it is. Mr. Borisch stated he wanted to avoid the trucks backing down East Paris. He stated they are trying to improve the faced and the landscaping.
With much discussion the board agreed to have the applicant work with staff to come up with an agreeable drive design.
Motion by Swanson, supported by Akers to rescind previous conditions of approval and require applicant to work with staff on the drive design and review and approval by staff of a landscaping plan.
- Motion Carried (6-0) ?
- Dudley absent -
Motion by Swanson, supported by Akersto adjourn the meeting.
- Motion Carried (6-0) ?
- Dudley absent -
Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jerry Akers, Secretary
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