TOWNSHIP OF SYLVAN
WASHTENAW COUNTY
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
PUBLIC HEARING JULY 23, 2025 AT 7:00 PM
Project 1:
Owner: Priscilla Apostol Trust
Location: 152 Shoreview
Parcel ID: F-06-08-235-025
Project Description: Continued public hearing for the variance application to allow the removal of the existing home and reconstruction of the new residential structure with an attached garage at 152 Shoreview Road. The project will now require 4 variances. The new home will be 12 feet from the south side property line and the new deck will be 6 feet from the south side property line where 20 feet is required, the new home will be 6 feet 9 inches from the west property line where 20 feet is required, and the new covered entry porch and the new residence will be 25 feet 3 inches from the rear (street side) property line where 35 feet is required.
Project 2:
Owner: Daniel Rhodes
Location: 821 Glazier Road
Parcel ID: F-06-05-305-028
Project Description: Public hearing for the variance application to allow the addition of a pool, retaining walls and patio off the lakeside of the home. The proposed pool, retaining walls and patio will encroach into the 50-foot front (lakeside) setback. With the closest proposed improvement being a 3.2 foot tall retaining wall/seawall along the water’s edge.
Project 3:
Owner: Leonardo Hernandez Contreras
Location: 19904 Danube Court
Parcel ID: F-06-11-410-014
Project Description: Public hearing for the variance application to allow the addition of a new elevated deck of the rear of the home. The proposed deck will be 13.8 feet and the stairs will be 8.8 feet from the rear (North) property line where 20 feet is required in the Westchester Farms project.
Project 4:
Owner: Kathleen Squires
Location: 1280 Sylvan Road
Parcel ID: F-06-28-100-028 and 027
Project Description: Public hearing for the variance application to allow the boundary adjustment between the properties at F-06-28-100-028 and 027. The proposed boundary adjustment will make both lots have lot widths under the 200’ lot width required in the agricultural (AG) zoning district.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting will be held in person. The public may also view/hear the meeting through Zoom access by computer and smart phone using the following link:
Meeting ID: 890 3727 5890
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The public may only speak during the public hearing and during public comment by being physically present at the meeting. Such comments will be limited to three minutes per person for each item. Written comments may also be sent to the township offices at 18027 Old US 12, Chelsea, Michigan 48118-9673 prior to the public hearing will also be received by the Planning Commission at the meeting before close of the public hearing.
This notice is posted in compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Public Act 267 of 1976, as amended, (MCL 41.72a(2)(3)) and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The Zoning Board of Appeals will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting or public hearing upon four (4) days notice to the Sylvan Zoning Administrator.
Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Sylvan Township Board by writing or calling the following: Scott Pacheco, AICP Planning and Zoning Administrator, 18027 Old U.S 12, Chelsea, MI 48118; 734-475-8890 ext 113. [email protected].
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