4/1/2026 - Suttons Bay Village | Zoning Appeals Meeting

Summary

The meeting of the Village of Suttons Bay Zoning Board of Appeals on April 1, 2026, primarily focused on a variance request from Rosemary Hollander regarding dimensional variances for properties located on Broadway Street. A public hearing was held to discuss the impacts and compliance of the proposed property transfer between two adjacent parcels.

Public Comments

There were no public comments recorded from the meeting.

Affordable Housing Initiatives

No discussion on affordable housing initiatives occurred during the meeting.

Parks and Recreation Matters

There was no discussion regarding parks and recreation matters.

Infrastructure Projects

No infrastructure projects were discussed during the meeting.

Action Items

- The Zoning Board voted to approve variances requested by Rosemary Hollander for dimensional variances from the minimum lot width requirements along First Street for 211 W. Broadway (Parcel A) and 215 W. Broadway (Parcel B). - A variance of 6 feet from the 80-foot minimum lot width requirement was granted for Parcel A, creating a front lot line of 74 feet. - A variance of 23 feet from the 80-foot minimum lot width requirement was granted for Parcel B, allowing a front lot line of 57.89 feet. - The approved variances are to facilitate a property transfer and must be completed with a land use permit within one year.

Other Business

The meeting included the approval of the agenda and the election of officers for the Zoning Board of Appeals, with Donna Popke continuing as Chair, Karen Hassevoort as Vice Chair, and Gary Cheadle as Secretary. The minutes from the previous meeting were also approved.

Financial Summary

There was no financial information presented in this meeting.