ZBA Hearing - July 24, 2024

at all. A third letter stating that there have been no issues with the use of the property along

the 1500 block of Ogden Street. We also reached out to the block captain who provided an email,

which we also forwarded to the RCO prior to our community meeting

and presented during the community meeting,

stating that there have been no issues with visitors, noise, or trash.

Caroline screens the visitors as well,

And that the block captain lives only a few houses away, fully supports the project location-wise, it makes sense.

and that the block captain lives only a few houses away,

fully supports the project.

And as he mentioned in the letter earlier, it is very well run.

So again, we are on 1521 Ogden Street.

We are just off of Bridge Avenue, which is a commercial corridor.

And I'm sure for members of the board who are familiar with this area as is, we are just one block away from the Met.

So it is a multifamily block.

there is a lot of rental use within the area. In addition, we are along the commercial corridor,

and we have the Met, which also attracts individuals who are coming into town and who

may not want to stay at a hotel. They would like something a little bit more comfortable and suitable

to a family, and so they decide to stay at Caroline's property. And here we have a view

of Ogden Street to the left of the property, a view of Ogden Street to the right of the property.

here we have a photo of the posting of the property in the front as well as the rear

and caroline recently renovated this property should put a lot of time and effort into making

sure that it would be a benefit to the community and those who are staying there so we have a photo

of the bedroom one of the bedrooms a seating area the kitchen which is also fully renovated

the outdoor space that's available, and an aerial view, we also have Caroline Suggs who made an

appearance within the photos as well, and we did set out notice of the community meeting as well

as the DBA hearing, which is today, a copy of the refusal. Again, Caroline's simply looking to

continue the youth for visitor accommodation. As you saw within the letters that we received from

nearby neighbors. There have been no issues, no complaints. There are several individuals within

the 41500 block of Ogden Street who expressed support for this project during the community

meeting. The opposition that we received was from individuals who felt as if short-term leasing is

simply not appropriate overall throughout the city. As we all know, there is a space and a

need for that type of use, and it was reflected in the fact that we have neighbors directly across

the street to the left and to the right of the property who all expressed support and so they

have had no issues with the use of the property and the continuous of that use for the particular

property a list of the properties that were notified of the community meeting

our certificate of mailing showing that we did send that notice out to all properties

as required the project information form

our application for appeal and the dean showing that my client 88740 llc owns the property and

again caroline is the representative on today's call

and our certificate of tax clearance so with that if i can have caroline promoted to panelist

i could you please state your name and spell for the course stenographer

i'm sorry caroline if you're in that virtual audience please raise your hand

do we see your hand i've seen no hands counsel you are the person's last name

there is a caroline corinne and the audience they have

Hi, could you please state your name and spell for this stenographer?

Hi, my name is Caroline Curran.

My first name is C-A-R-O-L-I-N-E-C-U-R-R-A-N.

Swear or affirm to tell the truth, the whole truth, nothing but the truth.

Yes, I do.

Please proceed, counsel.

Caroline, did you hear my presentation today?

Yes.

And was it true and correct?

I do have one slight correction.

You had said that I lived in 1521 previously.

I actually lived in 1523 Ogden Street.

So I lived right next door.

Thank you.

And you've lived in the community for how long?

Since 2010, I believe.

Thank you.

and would you have thought my testimony as your own?

Yes.

Thank you.

Questions from the board?

No questions.

Questions or comments from our attorney, Hillary Emerson?

Not at this time, Mr. Chair.

Questions or comments from the virtual audience?

I see no hands.

Planning Commission?

amy wood with the planning commission the comprehensive plan recommends no change the

arm one residential multifamily zoning at this location there is no unique physical

There is no unique physical condition or circumstance of this property that would prevent it from being used in conformance with the zoning code.

condition or circumstance of this property that would prevent it from being used

The City Planning Commission recommends that the Board deny the proposed used variance for visitor accommodations.

Thank you. MI 2024-001-458-1521 Optin Street. I vote yes for a temporary variance that expires 7-25-26.

Michael Johns, my vote is yes

with that same proviso

Cheryl Gaston, yes

with proviso

Tywin, yes with proviso

Tynetta Graham, yes

with proviso

James Snell, yes with proviso

Thank you and have a good night

everyone. Thank you counsel. Is there anyone

in the audience whose case has not

been cold. I see no hands. Thanks, everybody. I think we had a good day and we're getting

better. I'll tell you that. Thank you. Thank you all. Take care, Chair. Good night, y'all.