City of Kalamazoo recently issued the following announcement.
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a meeting on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. During this meeting a public hearing will be held to discuss 1705 Lay Boulevard. Daniel Edlund is requesting a use variance from Chapter 4, Section 4.1, to utilize this residential structure as a duplex due to the floor plan and prior use of the structure as a duplex years ago, where the structure is located in the Residential – Single Dwelling District. A public hearing will also be held to discuss 810 Ray Avenue. Nickson Kinyele is requesting a use variance from Chapter 3, Section 3.7-1, to utilize the property for used car sales, which is not in alignment with Subarea 5 of the Riverfront Overlay for the RMU District. This Subarea does not permit any automotive-related businesses or vehicles sales. A public hearing will also be held to discuss 3401 Nazareth Road. The Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy is requesting a variance from the Natural Features Protection Ordinance, Chapter 50, Section 50-6.2 H, to authorize the development of trails in the preserve which will encroach into the protected slopes which have a grade greater than 20%.
This meeting will be conducted electronically in order for members, staff, and the public to comply with the Governor’s Executive Order No. 2020-59, “Temporary requirement to suspend activities that are not necessary to sustain or protect life.”
Accessing the Meeting
The meeting will be streamed live on the City’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/KalamazooCity/) and YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIgXSSXLSDxThVaaiRMsR5Q).
Members of the public without computer or internet access can listen to the meeting by calling 269.552.6425 and entering Meeting ID https://zoom.us/s/95630866152 when prompted.
Public Input and Participating in the Meeting
The agenda and supporting documents for this meeting are available at https://www.kalamazoocity.org/boarddocs/zba?category[0]=60&category_children=1&own=0
Persons who wish to comment on one of the variance cases before the Zoning Board of Appeals may do so between 6:30 p.m. and the end of the public hearing for each case by calling 269.226.6573 and leaving a recording. Comments received in time for a specific case will be played during the public hearing for that case.
Please note there are multiple items on this ZBA agenda as well as a time for general public comments. When leaving a recording please begin with the topic you are addressing to ensure your comments are played during the correct part of the meeting.
Instructions for Persons with Disabilities
Persons with disabilities who need accommodations to effectively participate in City Commission meetings should contact Pete Eldridge at 269.337.8806 by 12:00 p.m. on the day prior to the meeting to request assistance.
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