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ZBA grants one-year extension for Tiger Market exterior freezer
Summary
The Southfield ZBA on July 7 approved a one-year extension of a temporary use permit allowing an 8-by-20-by-9-foot exterior freezer at Tiger Market (27522 Northwestern Highway), finding no parking issues last year and requiring a permanent, ordinance-compliant plan before the extension expires.
The Southfield Zoning Board of Appeals on July 7 approved a one-year extension of a temporary use permit that allows a freestanding exterior freezer at Tiger Market, 27522 Northwestern Highway. Planning staff recommended the extension after reporting no parking or circulation issues during the prior year and advised that a revised site plan, inspections, and building-permit closeout will be required for any permanent solution.
Planning staff presented ZBA Case 26-11 and noted the board may grant a single one-year extension of a temporary use permit. The freezer is described as approximately 8 feet by 20 feet by 9 feet. The board previously granted the initial one-year permit at its July 1, 2025 meeting. Staff said it had discussed permanent, ordinance-compliant placement with the applicant and recommended approval of the requested extension to allow time for finalizing that solution.
Rebecca Lazarus, representing SLT Holdings LLC (the property owner), told the board the freezer has operated without disrupting parking or traffic flow and has allowed the business to purchase inventory in larger bulk quantities, which has helped operations. "It doesn't disrupt parking," Lazarus said, noting the freezer helps the store stock popular frozen items.
A committee member moved to approve the one-year extension; another member seconded, and the board voted unanimously to grant the extension. Staff emphasized the extension carries conditions: a revised site plan subject to city-planner review, necessary inspections, and closeout of any required building permit prior to expiration of the extension. The board recorded that the permit will expire in one year unless a permanent, ordinance-compliant solution is implemented.
The applicant and staff said they will continue to work on a permanent solution and return to the planning board as needed. The board approved the extension and closed the case at the July 7 meeting.
