11/5/2025 - Suttons Bay Village | Zoning Appeals Meeting

Summary

The meeting of the Suttons Bay Zoning Board of Appeals on November 5, 2025, focused on a request by Robert and McKenzi Barnes for an interpretation of the zoning ordinance regarding allowable driveway width, as well as a variance request for an 18' wide driveway from an alley at their property. The board was tasked with reviewing these requests in light of previous recommendations and opinions from the Zoning Administrator and Department of Public Works.

Public Comments

No public comments were recorded during this meeting.

Affordable Housing Initiatives

No discussion on affordable housing initiatives occurred during this meeting.

Parks and Recreation Matters

No parks and recreation matters were discussed.

Infrastructure Projects

The focus of the meeting was primarily on the interpretation and variance for driveway width related to the Barnes' property, which is indirectly related to infrastructure as it pertains to access and usability.

Other Business

The agenda included the approval of the meeting minutes from August 13, 2025. The minutes were approved without objection, with a vote tally of 4 Ayes to 0 noes.

Financial Summary (if applicable)

No financial data was included in the documents reviewed.

Action Items

1. The Zoning Board of Appeals is to determine the applicability of Section 2-4.D.4.b concerning the Barnes’ driveway from the alley. 2. If the section is deemed applicable, the board will need to proceed on the variance request for the 18’ driveway width. 3. The Zoning Administrator will follow up with the Department of Public Works regarding the condition placed on the driveway permit and its implications for the variance request.