Summary
The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting held on January 14, 2026, in Suttons Bay focused on reviewing two requests related to zoning interpretations and variances regarding driveway width and setback requirements. The board discussed specific properties and the implications of the zoning ordinances on these requests.Public Comments
There were no public comments documented in the agenda, so no specific speaker names or concerns were noted.Infrastructure Projects
The meeting included two primary requests pertaining to infrastructure:-
Driveway Width at 324 N. St. Mary’s Street:
- Requestor: Robert and McKenzi Barnes
- Discussion: The board addressed the interpretation of Section 2-4.D.4.b of the zoning ordinance, which concerns allowable driveway width from the alley.
- Decision: This determination will guide the approval of an 18-foot wide driveway, pending the outcome of the interpretation.
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Setback Requirements at 100 & 101 E. Dame Street:
- Requestor: Jozwiak Consulting on behalf of Inland Seas Education Association
- Discussion: The board considered the classification of Dame Street as an alley and its implications on setback requirements.
- Decisions Requested:
- 10-foot minimum building setback along Dame Street
- 0-foot parking setback
- Removal of the 50% building frontage requirement
- The board will evaluate these requests based on the interpretation of zoning ordinance.
Other Business
The agenda included routine procedural items such as roll call, declaration of quorum, confirmation of conflict of interest, and approval of the prior meeting's minutes from August 13, 2025. No other business items were noted.Action Items
- No specific action items or follow-up tasks were assigned during this meeting, and no conflicts regarding public housing, churches, or recurring issues were discussed.This report reflects the main themes and items of business from the meeting, focusing on zoning interpretations and variances crucial to local infrastructure development.