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Planning commission approves driveway setback deviation at 16739 Lakeview Avenue
Summary
The Ferrysburg Planning Commission approved a request by Sean and Jody Wiley to place a driveway within the 3-foot side-yard setback at 16739 Lakeview Avenue, after staff described the lot as unusually narrow and recommended relief; the motion passed by voice vote.
The Ferrysburg Planning Commission approved a driveway deviation for the property commonly known as 16739 Lakeview Avenue, allowing the driveway surface to be placed within the three-foot side-yard setback required by zoning ordinance §3.160(c)(2)(a)(1).
David, a planning staff member, told the commission the parcel (identified in the packet as parcel number 700315106012) is 40 feet wide and thus one of the most nonconforming lots in the R-4 district. He described the proposed driveway as two concrete strips with grid pavers and grass between them to reduce impervious coverage and said the design was intended to allow access to a detached accessory garage. "Based on the 40-foot width ... I'd recommend approving the deviation to allow the driveway surface within that east 3 foot setback," David said.
A commissioner moved to approve the applicants' request (filed by Sean and Jody Wiley); a second was recorded, and the commission voiced its approval. Chair closed discussion and congratulated the applicants after the vote. The record shows the commission has handled similar driveway deviations in prior years, and staff noted the applicants will still need variances from the zoning board of appeals for related issues.
Next steps: the driveway deviation was approved by the planning commission; the transcript indicates related variance requests will proceed to the Zoning Board of Appeals. The motion on the record was to approve the deviation as requested.
