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Oshtemo Township - March 25, 2025 Zoning Board of Appeals

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The board reviews and approves site plans for new developments. Leanna Harris introduces a proposal by Seth Barr from Bosch Architecture for a warehouse in an industrial district, highlighting zoning compliance and site access issues. The board also evaluates a proposal for a senior living community by O'Brien Construction, discussing the integration of active adult housing with existing facilities. Both plans face minor engineering adjustments but are approved with conditions, showcasing the board's collaborative efforts with applicants and public departments to meet zoning and safety standards.

Chapters

Call to Order (00:00:26)
The meeting was called to order at 3:00 PM.

The chairperson called the meeting to order at 3:00 PM, marking the official start of the session.
Pledge of Allegiance (00:00:33)
Participants recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

Attendees were asked to rise and join in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.
Approval of the Agenda (00:01:06)
Agenda was approved with the deletion of item number three.

The agenda for the meeting was approved after a motion to delete item number three was proposed, supported, and passed unanimously.
Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items (00:01:48)
No public comments were made on non-agenda items.

The floor was opened for public comments on non-agenda items, but no comments were made by attendees.
Approval of the Minutes (00:02:10)
Minutes were approved with a correction regarding a bridge safety comment.

The minutes from the previous meeting were approved with a correction noting that a comment about bridge safety was made by a different board member than initially recorded.
Site Plan Review for Bosch Architecture (00:04:29)
Site plan for a building on West KL Avenue was reviewed and approved with conditions.

The site plan presented by Seth Barr from Bosch Architecture was reviewed. It involves constructing a building on West KL Avenue, zoned I-1 industrial. The plan was approved with conditions pending driveway location approval and resolving stormwater concerns.
Site Plan Review for Story Point (00:12:56)
Site plan for new senior living units was reviewed and approved with conditions.

The applicant requested approval for new dwelling units for senior living. The site on Corona Avenue was reviewed, and the plan was approved with conditions to address minor engineering and life safety issues.
Other Updates and Business (00:23:34)
Discussion of joint board meeting and appreciation for staff work.

Updates included a reminder about an upcoming joint board meeting and recognition of the staff's efforts in facilitating smooth review processes for site plans.
Adjournment (00:24:48)
The meeting was adjourned after all agenda items were addressed.

A motion to adjourn the meeting was made and passed due to the completion of all scheduled agenda items. The meeting concluded with thanks to participants.