Zoning Board of Appeals Packet – July 28, 2026
Agenda
3. Approval of May 26, 2026 MinutesApproval of May 26, 2026 Minutes
4. Public Hearing
a. 538 Howard Avenue (70-16-30-176-018) – Nonuse Variance
Petition submitted by William Sikkel on behalf of Terry and Cheryl Boetsma requesting a variance of 40 feet from the required 90 foot Macatawa Waterfront Setback; resulting in a setback of 50 feet. The variance is being sought for a newly built retaining wall over 30 inches in height. The subject property is zoned R-1 Low Density Residential.
b. 0 (vacant) New Holland Street (70-16-04-100-054) – Nonuse Variance
Petition submitted Connor Millar of CLS Landscaping requesting variances consisting of: 1) Location of an outdoor storage area in a front yard; and 2) 85,637 square feet from the 11,300 square foot maximum outdoor storage area determined from the footprint of the principal building; resulting in an outdoor storage area of 96,937 square feet. The variance is being sought for the establishment of a contractor facility with outdoor storage. The subject property is zoned I-1 Light Industrial.
c. 12875 Greenly Street (70-16-08-200-055) – Nonuse Variance
Petition submitted by Rob Hunter on behalf of Request Foods, Inc. requesting variances consisting of: 1) 25 feet from the required 75 foot front yard building setback; resulting in a front yard building setback of 50 when measured from the Corporate Circle right-of-way; 2) 4.30% from the 40% maximum lot coverage by building; and 3) 56 parking spaces from the required 432 parking spaces; resulting in 376 parking spaces for the facility. The variances are being sought in conjunction with a proposed building addition. The subject property is zoned I-2 General Industrial.