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Warren ZBA denies variance to convert East 14 Mile building to community center amid parking, capacity and screening concerns
Summary
The Zoning Board denied a request to allow a community center at 2870 East 14 Mile, citing self-imposed hardship, inadequate parking, disputed occupancy and inadequate screening; planning staff had recommended denial.
The Warren Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously on Sept. 24 to deny a set of variances requested to convert an existing building at 2870 East 14 Mile into a community center.
The petitioner, represented by Munir Alaho, sought variances to allow a community center use on a 98.2‑foot-wide lot, reduced front and side setbacks and other relief for an existing building the applicant said would be renovated and resurfaced. Residents and adjacent property owners raised repeated concerns about parking capacity, occupancy and safety. Planning staff recommended denial after finding that the property was poorly screened, that additional…
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