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Warren ZBA approves series of residential and commercial variances, several items tabled
Summary
On Nov. 12 the board approved multiple variance requests — including a 1,500 sq ft garage, accessory‑structure permits, signage and driveway waivers — and recorded actions to refile or postpone technical parking issues.
The Warren City Zoning Board of Appeals approved multiple routine and contested requests on Nov. 12, clearing several property owners to proceed with construction or site changes while tabling or denying others.
Key approvals and outcomes at a glance:
- Robert Banky (3020 E. 13 Mile): Approved to construct a 30 by 50 foot (1,500 sq ft) garage on combined lots. Motion by Clift, supported and approved by roll call.
- Roman Kravitz (28630 Norwood): Granted permission for a 12 by 24 foot (288 sq ft) shed in addition to an 828 sq ft attached garage (total accessory area 1,116 sq ft). Board members cited lot depth and size in favor of approval.
- FS Signs / Franz Emmanuel (22665 Ryan): Approved an additional 83.65 sq ft wall sign on the east elevation for a combined 123.65 sq ft of wall signage; one board member dissented on size grounds.
- Thomas Ganaika (represented by Tom Skynetjka): Waiver of ingress/egress to an existing detached garage on a nonconforming M‑2 property approved; board discussed potential long‑term deeds or agreements but approved the waiver to permit continued use.
- Church (Rev. Lamb representation): Variances to retain vehicular access to Eureka Drive, waive green belt/wall and adjust parking dimension minimums were approved with conditions and staff comments about clean‑up and screening.
- K & S Investment (11430 Kaltz): Board approved retention of a 14.8 ft maneuvering lane along the east property line after public comment and planning review; staff noted prior approvals and recent lot combination records.
- Items tabled or deferred: iDrive Auto Parts parking waivers (items 3–6) were tabled for re‑notice and plan revision; the petitioner will resubmit amended parking information following planning review.
Votes were taken by roll call on individual items; where recorded, approval votes were unanimous or carried by majority as noted on the meeting record. Several approvals included requirements that petitioners work with planning staff to finalize striping, ADA aisle widths or site‑plan revisions before building permits issue.
What happens next: Petitioners for approved variances will proceed with permitting; items tabled require revised site plans and re‑notice.
