SBT Zoning Board of Appeals
Held a Public Hearing on December 9th 2019 & continued on February 10th 2020
at the South Branch Township Hall, 5245 N. M-18, Roscommon
Regarding an Ordinance Interpretation Request
South Branch Township held a public hearing at the SBT Hall, 5245 N. M-18, Roscommon, MI, on December 9th 2019 at 7:00 p.m., which was resumed on February 10th 2020 at 6:00 p.m., when the ZBA reconvened, regarding an Ordinance Interpretation Request.
Request was made by the SBT Zoning Administrator for an interpretation by the ZBA of the SBT Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to the setback requirements for a boardwalk. Findings were deliberated and the following motion was made, voted upon, and carried (approved):
"Based on the findings of facts, boardwalks are considered accessory structures for purposes of application of setbacks in all districts including regulations applicable in 5.08 of the zoning ordinance."
Final Findings - Ordinance Interpretation
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SBT Planning Commission
Held a Public Hearing on February 6th 2020 @ 7:00 p.m.
at 5245 N. M-18 Roscommon, MI
Regarding a proposed amendment to the SBT Zoning Ordinance pertaining to ZBA membership.
The South Branch Township Planning Commission held a public hearing on February 6th, 2020, at 7:00 P. M. to recommend adoption of a zoning ordinance amendment reducing the minimum required Zoning Board of Appeals membership from five to three (Section 9.01). Proposed amendment was accepted by the Planning Commission and has been provided to the Township Board for review, comments and future vote.
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SBT Planning Commission
Held a Public Hearing on November 7th 2019
at the South Branch Township Hall, 5245 N. M-18, Roscommon
Regarding a Site Plan Review & Special Use for an Accessory Building as a Main Use
On November 7, 2019, the South Branch Township Planning Commission approved a Site Plan Review and a Special Use Permit for an accessory building as a main use. Application was made by Mr. Douglas Detmer for parcel #063-013-003-020-03, located in T26N, R1W, Section 13 off Eaton Trail, in Crawford County MI.
Case Details: Site Plan Review - PC2019-01 - Details.pdf | SBT-PC-Minutes-11-7-19.pdf
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SBT Zoning Board of Appeals
Held a Public Hearing on August 5th 2019
at the South Branch Township Hall, 5245 N. M-18 Roscommon
Regarding a dimensional variance in the Low Density Residential zoning district
On August 5, 2019 the SBT ZBA granted a 37-foot reduction to the front setback standard of 100-feet to construct a new detached accessory building in the front yard in the LDR zoning district. The variance request was approved by the ZBA for a project located at 10059 Acre Lane, Roscommon, for applicants, Mr. Gary Marker & Mrs. Pauline Marker.
Case Details: ZBA2019-03-Site Plan.pdf | ZBA2019-03-Application.pdf | ZBA 8-05-19 Minutes-unapproved.pdf
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SBT Zoning Board of Appeals
Held a Public Hearing on July 1st 2019
at the South Branch Township Hall, 5245 N. M-18, Roscommon
Regarding an Au Sable River Stream Corridor Zoning Variance
On July 1, 2019, the SBT ZBA granted a 125-foot reduction to the front setback standard of 200-feet to construct a new primary dwelling, and to completely demolish the existing dwelling which is currently situated at a distance of only 40.7-feet from the water's edge. The variance request made by Mr. & Mrs. Keeley was approved, with conditions, for the project located at 835 E. Dort Rd. Roscommon, MI.
Case Details: ZBA2019-02-Site Plan.pdf | ZBA 7-01-19-Minutes.pdf
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SBT Zoning Board of Appeals
Held a Public Hearing on March 11th 2019
at the South Branch Township Hall, 5245 N. M-18, Roscommon
Regarding an Au Sable River Stream Corridor Zoning Variance
On March 11th 2019, the SBT ZBA approved a Zoning Variance for a parcel located within the Au Sable River Stream Corridor Overlay zoning district. Subject parcel is located at 11155 Red Pine Drive, Lot #16 of Red Dog #2 subdivision. A variance was granted for a 30 foot reduction to the front yard setback standard to accommodate the construction of a new primary dwelling on a previously vacant parcel.
Case Details: WD-Site Plan - ZBA2019-01.pdf ; WD-ZA Case Report - ZBA2019-01.pdf
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SBT Planning Commission
Held a Special Meeting on December 20, 2018
South Branch Township Hall, 5245 N. M-18, Roscommon
Regarding a Special Use Permit for a Commercial Telecommunications Tower Facility
The Special Use Permit request made by Skyway Towers, LLC was approved by the Planning Commission at the conclusion of the Public Hearing held December 20, 2018.
SUP Application Docs: Exhibit 4 - PC2018-01.pdf ; Exhibit 5 - PC2018-01.pdf
Minutes: Minutes Dec 20 2018_PH.pdf
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SBT Planning Commission
Held a Special Meeting on September 27, 2018
South Branch Township Hall, 5245 N. M-18, Roscommon
Regarding a Special Use Permit for a Stream Corridor Planned Unit Development
The Special Use Permit request made by Au Sable Riverview Resort and Au Sable Fly & Tackle, LLC was approved with conditions, by the Planning Commission after a Public Hearing held December 7, 2017 and additional deliberations held April 5, 2018.
Revision to SUP application: PC2017-02 - Application revision-9-21-18.pdf
Conditions: PC2017-02 Conditions.pdf
Meeting Minutes: PC2017-02 - PC Meeting Minutes-9-27-18.pdf
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SBT Zoning Board of Appeals
Held a Public Hearing on September 24, 2018
South Branch Township Hall, 5245 N. M-18, Roscommon
Regarding a dimensional variance in the Stream Corridor Overlay zoning district
The variance for Mr. Sylvester for parcel #063-008-001-020-11, located at 8357 Sylvester Trail, Grayling MI, was approved by the ZBA for the addition of an upper story to an existing, legal non-conforming, dwelling.
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SBT Zoning Board of Appeals
Held a Public Hearing July 2nd 2018 & continued deliberations on August 6th, 2018
South Branch Township Hall, 5245 N. M-18, Roscommon
Regarding a dimensional variance in the Stream Corridor Overlay zoning district
The variance for Mr. & Mrs. Grant on parcel #063-002-013-020-05 located at 613 Mc Master's Bridge Rd was approved by the ZBA to construct an addition in excess of 50% of the existing ground floor area, to a legal non-conforming dwelling.