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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Alma Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at the Alma Municipal Building, 525 E Superior Street, to consider a request for a variance at the property located at 523 Mechanic Street, Alma MI, parcel #29-51-042-343-00. The applicant, Chris & Elizabeth VanDyke, are requesting a 10-foot (10’) variance from the front yard setback requirement of twenty feet (25’), for a new front yard setback of fifteen feet (15’); the current setback of the home is twenty-one (21’). The variance is to replace the front steps with a 6’ x 10’ covered porch, with railings, to improve the access and safety into the home. The request is in the R1a, Single Family Residential Zoning District; the proposed front porch is a permitted use in that district. All interested persons are asked to be present at this Public Hearing. Written comments concerning this request may be submitted in person at the Alma City Hall, 525 E. Superior Street, Monday thru Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Written Comments may also be mailed to: Alma Zoning Board of Appeals C/o Sara Anderson, Recording Secretary 525 E Superior Street Alma, MI 48801 Tad Godfrey, Secretary Alma Zoning Board of Appeals aripley@myalma.org