the letters of non-opposition that we received from the community development corporation
maps of the area photographs of the property our proposed plans and drawings it's identical for
each property the application for appeal the notice that we sent out for the community meeting
as well as the deed and certificates of tax clearance so our notices of refusal so our
refusals are a direct byproduct of us trying to be in conformance with what's already on the block
So we do have dimensional refusals, so I'll just go through them.
Our first refusal is for the multifamily use.
We are looking for a triplex at each lot.
However, this isn't uncommon in any way for this block.
One of the structures that we're actually attaching to 537 East Shelton Avenue is also
One of the structures that we're actually attaching to, 537 East Shelton Avenue, is also multifamily.
multifamily. It has three units and during my presentation I will also go through other
properties on the 500 block of Shelton Avenue that are also triplexes. So we do have a refusal
as it relates to the height, open area, rear yard depth, side yard, as well as parking.
As you will see through the renderings, the height is comparable to what's in the area. We're not
towering over any structures in any way the open area is a byproduct of us having a front porch for
this property it's a porch block we would like to maintain that feel the rear yard depth is a result
of the setback that we have to match the properties in this area so we're required to have 15 feet and
we're providing 20 so that eats into our rear yard as well as a refusal for the side yard this is
actually comparable to for example 537 that we are attaching to and for a refusal for the parking
spaces this block doesn't have parking although it is required by the code so our design is fully
in excuse me complies with what's normal for this block although it does have several refusals as
it relates to the dimensions of the property so it's identical refusals 533 shell in as it relates
to the height rear yard parking open area and the number of units again each property is just
triplex use again these refusals are byproducts of us trying to do conformance with what's on
the block currently.
So we're fused with 535, we shall end the use of triplex occupied area as a result of
us having that front porch, our yard depth, our front setback, it's into that depth.
The minimum side yards, again, this is common for the area, as well as us not in performance
with the parking requirement, again, none of the properties on this block have parking.
So we did look at the history of these properties when we were creating this design, we did
see that there is a history of three families for 533 East Shelton Avenue, as well as 535 East
Shelton Avenue. And there are multifamily properties along this block, as I mentioned
prior. Again, one of the properties we are attaching to, 537 East Shelton Avenue has
a current rental license for three units. 515 East Shelton Avenue also have a rental license for
three units. 505 East Shelton Avenue, also three units. We did meet with the community and they
provided us with a letter of non-opposition. They were really happy with the design that
we provided because it does match what's in this neighborhood. And again, we're just
three separate lots, 531, 533, and 535. Google map view of the area. There are also several
vacant lots along this block. So it is a mix between vacant lots, multifamily, and a handful
of non-multifamily properties. So here's a view of the front of the property, a view
to the right of the property along East Sheldon Avenue to the left of the property and this is
a lot that has been vacant for some time going back as far as August 2008 and here we have again
the rendering that you saw previously for our cover page as you can see we're not any taller
than what's already here we're matching along 537 in terms of height front yard we really wanted to
create a design that matches what's in this neighborhood unfortunately it did result in
the refusals that you saw for the dimensions, setback comparable to 537 as well as 529.
A view of the side are site plans for each property in terms of the depth. As you can see,
we're not too far from what's at 529. There is also a side alley that's about four feet. So
although we do have a refusal for a four-foot side yard, there's also a four-foot alley. So
Comparable site plan for 533 and 535.
Again, matching the bare yards up to the properties next door.
And here we have the floor plans.
Unit one would be bi-level basement being finished and open.
First floor would be the living room, dining room with the bedroom in the rear.
Unit two is a two-bedroom.
I'll just zoom in a bit as they are sizable units.
Two-bedroom, two-bath for unit two.
It's 976 square feet.
And we have unit three, which is also two-bedroom, two-bath.
and that would also be 960 square feet. So we're not looking to cram in unison anyway. The properties
have a history of multifamily use. The block is full of multifamily properties as well.
Our applications for appeal, again, it's a dental application for each property. Although we do have
refusals that are dimensional in nature, we're really just matching what is in this neighborhood
as it relates to height, rear yard, our open area, and parking. Parking is not common here either.
The project information forms, again, it's identical for each lot.
The notice that we sent out for the meeting that was held on October 14th at 6 p.m., and there were 25 properties that were notified, a list of the properties we notified, our certificate of mailing.
And again, it's the same notice for each property.
And again, it's the same notice for each property. So here we have 533 East Shelton Ave. Again, 25 properties, as well as 535 East Shelton Avenue, which is also 25 properties.
So here we have 533 East Shelton Ave.
And the certificate of mailing, the deed showing that my client owns the properties, as well as our certificates of tax clearance.
A payment was made for the balance for 533 East Shelton Avenue. 535 is all clear.
So with that, if I could have my client, Steve Olszewski, raise his hand so that he can adopt my testimony, I would appreciate it.
Mr. Olszewski, you can unmute yourself or wait for the chair.
okay how you doing steven oschewski s-t-e-v-e-n-o-s-i-e-c-k
sorry you're breaking up could you try that again please even oschewski s-t-e-v-e-n-o-s-i-e-c-k-i
you swear from to tell the truth the whole truth is nothing but the truth
i do thank you miss amazon did you hear my presentation today i did and was it shown
correct yes and would you adopt it would you adopt it as your testimony i would thank you
do you have any questions from the board yes mr chairman
counselor this is new construction correct that is correct
um i was just my question would be if you can reduce the number of units could you reduce the
number of refusal? Because you had a lot of refusals.
Understood. So as I'll just go back to the floor plans. The properties have a history
of multifamily. The layout that we have isn't that we're trying to cram in units. Each unit
is on one floor. So it's not that we're cram in units in any way. So even if we were to
comply with the dimensional standards, which is common for this block, I think it would
result in the same number of units thank you of course thank you any other questions from the
board no no anyone else would like to testify in this case if so please raise your hand
chair we have mr charles richardson mr richardson you can unmute yourself and wait for the chair
thank you mr richardson uh and you're still under oath just identify yourself with the record
Charles Richardson from the Office of Councilwoman Cindy Bass, room 312, City Hall.
The Councilwoman is unopposed to granting all three variances.
Thank you very much.
Anyone else?
There are no hands at this time, Chair.
Thank you.
Planning Commission?
Ron Bednar, City Planning.
All three properties, 531, 533, and 535.
are currently indicated for single family residential they were all recommended for
remapping in the adopted district plan the proposal would be as of right under our recommended rezoning
therefore we recommend the requested variances for all three ron you broke up you recommend
that the um we recommend that the requested variances for all three uh be granted
Thank you. MI 2021-003130, 531 East Chilton Avenue. MI 2021-003229, 533 East Chilton Avenue.
And MI 2021-003129, 533 East Chilton Avenue. My vote is yes to all three.
Professor Plaza, yes to all three.
James Snell yes to all three Thomas Holliman yes to all three I believe this
completes the 330 list is there anyone who believes that they have not yet been
recognized please raise your hand there are no heads at this time chair it was
any unfinished business seeing none this concludes our hearing for the day thank you everyone
thank you for the folks zoning planning commission everybody who makes this day possible
thanks have a good one everyone