Summary
The Suttons Bay Village Zoning Board of Appeals agenda for July 9, 2025 centers on the continuation of a variance request from applicant Michael Sanocki for property at 379 S. Shore, Parcel ID# 043-828-036-00, in the Single-Family Waterfront District. The board had tabled this matter at its June 11, 2025 meeting pending calculation of impervious lot coverage. That calculation, completed by Zoning Administrator Steve Patmore on July 2, 2025, shows the proposal would result in 32.2% impervious coverage, exceeding the 30% allowable limit by 211.5 square feet.
Public Comments
At the June 11, 2025 public hearing (opened 5:45 p.m., closed 5:52 p.m.), Tracy Halsinski of 356 S. Shore Drive asked about parking impacts if Sanocki added a garage to his short-term rental; Sanocki responded he would forgo the short-term rental license. Rick Andrews of 361 S Shore expressed concern about impervious surface coverage, noting he had personally exceeded concrete limits without permits, and stated he felt conflicted given the property's unique design shared with others on S. Shore Drive. Letters of support were submitted by Jean-Christophe Deniau (372 S. Shore), Alan & Angela Harris (387 S Shore), and Janet Pero-Hermann (386 S. Shore).
Infrastructure Projects
The zoning ordinance requires the proposed new garage to have a paved driveway (approximately 288 sft) between the road and garage. Patmore's notes indicate this driveway could potentially be built with permeable asphalt or concrete, subject to approval from the Village DPW. The applicant added a cement pad and completed ditching in front of the home to help deflect stormwater runoff.
Other Business
At the June 11, 2025 meeting, the Board elected officers: Bahle moved, Hassevoort seconded, CARRIED (Ayes: 5, No: 0), nominating Donna Popke as Chair, Frank Smith as Vice Chair, and Gary Cheadle as Secretary. The agenda was also approved as amended to add this item, Bahle moved, Smith seconded, CARRIED, Ayes: 5, No: 0.
Action Items
Zoning Administrator Steve Patmore was tasked with calculating impervious lot coverage for the Sanocki property before the July 9 meeting; this calculation was completed July 2, 2025, showing 32.2% coverage against a 30% limit. Patmore also stated he would attempt to meet with the property owner on-site before the July 9th ZBA meeting to verify these calculations and discuss alternatives, such as eliminating or converting existing impervious surfaces. At the June 11 meeting, Hassevoort moved, Smith seconded, CARRIED (Ayes: 5, No: 0) to table the variance decision until these calculations were determined.