September 13, 2022 Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes

Kimball Township Zoning Board of Appeals

Kimball Township Municipal Office

2160 Wadhams Rd., Kimball Michigan

Public Hearing/Regular Meeting

7:00 P.M.

Belesky opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS:
Belesky, Strait, Orr, Crowe, and Nelson.

Also Present:
Erickson, Building/Zoning and Wrubel, Clerk

1. Approval of Agenda
   

   Orr motioned to approve the agenda as presented supported by Strait. Motion Carried.
   

    

2. Approval of the Minutes-Regular Meeting May 10, 2022
   

   Orr motioned to approve the minutes of May 10, 2022 supported by Crowe.
   

   Motion Carried.
   

    

3. New Business
   

Public Hearing opened at 7:02 p.m.

1. PUBLIC HEARING: Variance (5078 Lapeer Road) 74-25-002-3001-000
   

Tim Hammar, 817 Wadhams: They are proposing opening an Assisted Living Center in this building. Zoning requires 5 acres and the property is 4.97 acres. Requesting a variance.

Daughter works in hospice and there is a need in the area and industry. Anticipate 20-25 residents. The property is currently vacant.

Discussion.

Public Comment: Phone call from Peter Krupczak, owns contiguous property with questions about the Master Plan and future developments. (Realtor present). Erickson returned the phone call with answers to the individual questions.

Discussion by board regarding hardship of the property, meets width but not depth requirements, less than a 2-foot variance (0.8%).

Public Hearing closed at 7:08 p.m.

Orr motioned approval of variance for 5078 Lapeer Road second by Strait.

ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Orr, Strait, Crowe, Nelson and Belesky. NO: None. ABSENT: None. (5-0-0) Motion Carried.

1. Old Business
   

   Discussion regarding Kimball Commons.
   

    

2. Audience Participation
   

   None.
   

    

3. Officers Reports
   
   1. Belesky: Discussion of roundabout, moving water mains and gas lines.
      

       

   2. Orr: Planning Commission
      
      

   Approved a Kennel License on Ravenwood. MMA Ordinance has gone to Metro Planning for approval.
   

    

4. Adjournment
   

   Strait motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 p.m. supported by Crowe.
   

   Motion Carried.
   

    

   Meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
   

    

   Submitted by Linda Belesky, Chairman