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Board denies variance to allow dark window film at Biofuse Wellness, urges administrative alternatives
Summary
The Grand Rapids Board of Zoning Appeals denied a variance request that would have allowed darker window film at Biofuse Wellness (465 Fuller Ave NE), finding the need for the film was self-created; the board encouraged the applicant to pursue administrative departures with city staff.
The Grand Rapids Board of Zoning Appeals on a vote denied a request to allow existing low-visible-light-transmission (VLT) window film to remain on the storefront at Biofuse Wellness, 465 Fuller Avenue Northeast.
Planning staff told the board the zoning ordinance requires storefront glazing to let at least 70% of visible light pass through, and that the blue/orange perforated film currently on the tenant’s windows was not shown on permit plans and therefore is out of compliance. The applicant, Justin Bing, told the board the film provides patient privacy and prevents…
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