6/11/2025 - Suttons Bay Village | Zoning Appeals Meeting Minutes

Summary

The Suttons Bay Zoning Board of Appeals convened on June 11, 2025, to discuss various agenda items including the election of officers and a public hearing regarding a variance request from Michael Sanocki. The board approved the agenda and the previous meeting's minutes, elected new officers, and conducted a public hearing on a variance request for property modifications. The decision on the variance was tabled for further review concerning impervious surface coverage.

Public comments

During the public hearing, several comments were made regarding the variance request: - **Tracy Halinski (356 S. Shore Drive)** expressed concerns about parking for the applicant's short-term rental if a garage is constructed. She was informed that Mr. Sanocki plans to forgo the short-term rental. - **Rick Andrews (361 S. Shore)** raised concerns about impervious surface coverage, suggesting that the property may exceed allowable limits without the necessary permits. - Chairperson Popke noted that letters were received in support of the applicant from Jean-Christophe Deniau, Alan & Angela Harris, and Janet Pero-Hermann.

Responses were provided by Mr. Sanocki regarding his approach to mitigating stormwater runoff, and he indicated a willingness to reduce impervious surface if necessary.

Infrastructure projects

The main infrastructure concerns discussed revolved around the impervious surface coverage as it pertains to stormwater runoff. Members raised questions about the calculations of existing coverage and potential impacts if additional impervious surfaces were added through the requested variances. The need for more precise assessments prompted the decision to table the variance.

Other Business

The board approved the amended agenda and elected officers: Donna Popke as Chair, Frank Smith as Vice Chair, and Gary Cheadle as Secretary. The previous meeting minutes were also approved without amendments.

Action Items

- The decision on the variance request for Michael Sanocki has been tabled pending the calculation of impervious lot coverage. This will require follow-up to ensure compliance with zoning regulations before further consideration of the variance is made.