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Wolverine Lake Zoning Board clears multiple variances — fence, signage and several deck replacements approved
Summary
At its July meeting the Wolverine Lake Zoning Board approved variances for an attached garage, a safety fence, a rear restaurant sign and multiple deck replacements, and forwarded board appointment candidates to council.
The Wolverine Lake Zoning Board on July 22 approved multiple variance requests for residential and commercial properties and handled routine board housekeeping.
Cases approved at the meeting included: - ZBA case 26-753 (1626 Lone Pine St.): Applicant Jonathan Haas received approval to add an attached garage and bedroom to a nonconforming property; the board concluded the addition would line up with the existing rear of the house and that the lot’s preexisting setback conditions justified relief. - ZBA case 26-054 (1846 Ladd Rd.): Heidi McCullough’s request for a 42-inch front-yard fence on a corner lot was approved after testimony that the fence would create a safer, enclosed space for a young child and a small dog; the board emphasized a non-solid, slatted or chain-link option and asked the applicant to work with building staff on exact placement. - ZV case 26-756 (1403 S. Converse Rd.): The board approved a 62-square-foot rear wall sign for a restaurant renovating the space; the applicant said the rear sign is the primary marker for the parking-lot entrance. Neighbors raised concerns about sign lighting; the applicant said the sign will be on a timer and the board asked the business to work with adjacent residents on lighting settings. - CBA/ZBA case 26-757 (Oak Island): The board approved replacement of several existing nonconforming decks on Oak Island properties where applicants said decks had reached the end of life and replacement would not enlarge footprints or impair neighbors’ views.
In each case the board worked through the variance checklist — special or unique conditions, whether any hardship was self-created, whether the literal enforcement of the ordinance would deprive the property owner of rights, and whether public safety, neighborhood impact and the spirit of the ordinance were addressed. Several items drew public comment; in each contested case the board recorded neighborhood support and explained that permitting and inspections remain the building department’s domain.
The board also received and filed a resignation from Jennifer Newman and discussed three applicants for open seats. The board voted to forward at least one candidate to village council for consideration and encouraged applicants to attend the August council meeting for final confirmation.
All approved variances carry the condition that construction and sign installations proceed through the building department’s permit and inspection process.
