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Zoning board OKs second driveway at 218 Hutchinson to ease parking for three-unit rental
Summary
The Big Rapids board granted a non-use variance to allow a second driveway at 218 Hutchinson Street for a three-unit rental property, citing alley access plus street access as a unique circumstance; the applicant must still obtain a driveway permit with setback measurements.
The Big Rapids Zoning Board approved a non-use variance Sept. 25 allowing a second driveway at 218 Hutchinson Street to address parking constraints for a three-unit rental property.
City planning staff explained the request and cited Article 5.62 of the zoning ordinance, which generally prohibits multiple driveway entrances in residential districts. Staff said the house is in an R-1 single-family district but has been used as a three-unit rental (grandfathered). "Article 5.62 of our zoning ordinance states…
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