Oshtemo Township - Zoning Board of Appeals

Oshtemo Township - Zoning Board of Appeals - March 24, 2026 Meeting

Updated about 9 hours ago

The Board considered the site plan review for Serenity Outdoors, a landscape contractor's business proposed on South Eighth Street. The plan was approved with conditions related to parking, fencing, and landscaping. Additionally, the board discussed a request for a zoning ordinance interpretation regarding a pediatric occupational therapy nonprofit wanting to operate in a rural residential zone. The board found the proposed use compatible with existing zoning definitions and approved the request.

Chapters

Call to Order (00:02:21)
The meeting was called to order at 3:00 PM.

The meeting was officially called to order at 3:00 PM. The chairperson announced the start of the meeting.
Pledge of Allegiance (00:02:29)
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all attendees.

The meeting attendees were asked to rise for the Pledge of Allegiance. Ms. Meg led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America.
Approval of Agenda (00:03:06)
The agenda was approved unanimously by the members present.

The agenda for the meeting was presented for approval. A motion was made to approve the agenda as it stands, and it was seconded. All members voted in favor, and the agenda was approved.
Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items (00:03:36)
There were no public comments on non-agenda items.

The floor was opened for public comments on items not included in the agenda. There were no comments from the public, and the comment period was closed.
Approval of Minutes (00:04:12)
Minutes from the previous meeting were approved.

The minutes from the previous meeting were presented for approval. A motion to approve the minutes was made and supported. The minutes were approved without any objections.
Site Plan Review for Serenity Outdoors (00:04:39)
The site plan for Serenity Outdoors was reviewed and approved with conditions.

The zoning administrator presented the site plan review for Serenity Outdoors, a landscape contractor's business. The plan includes a new building, parking spaces, and landscaping. Conditions such as a fire hydrant and administrative resolution of minor engineering details were noted. The board approved the site plan with the outlined conditions.
Zoning Ordinance Interpretation Request (00:15:31)
A request for interpretation of the zoning ordinance for a pediatric therapy use was discussed.

An application was made requesting an interpretation of the zoning ordinance to determine if a pediatric occupational therapy use with an outdoor education component fits the intent of a non-profit educational use. The applicant, Rebecca Hernandez, presented her case for a nonprofit named the Sania Collective. The board considered whether this use aligned with the ordinance's definition.
Other Updates and Business (00:26:28)
Other updates and business were addressed, but no specific details were provided.

During this agenda item, the board discussed other updates and business. The specifics of these updates were not detailed in the transcript.
Adjournment (00:27:06)
The meeting was adjourned following a motion and vote.

A motion was made to adjourn the meeting, which was seconded and approved by all members present. The meeting was officially adjourned.

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