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City of Birmingham MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2026 7:30 PM The regular meeting will be held in the City Commission Room at City Hall, 151 Martin St. Birmingham, MI 48009. Should you have any statement regarding any appeals, you are invited to attend the meeting in person or virtually through ZOOM: https://zoom.us/j/96343198370 or dial: 877-853-5247 Toll-Free, Meeting Code: 963 4319 8370 You may also provide a written statement to the Board of Zoning Appeals, City of Birmingham, 151 Martin Street, P.O. Box 3001, Birmingham MI, 48012-3001 prior to the hearing. The following appeal will be heard: Appeal No. 26-06: The owner of the property known as 1420 W Lincoln, requests the following variance to construct a new home: A. Chapter 126, Article 2, Section 2.04.2 of the Zoning Ordinance requires that a minimum total combined side yard setbacks to be 14.00 feet or 25% of the lot width, whichever is larger. The required is 68.25 feet. The proposed is 62.83 feet. Therefore, a variance of 5.42 feet is being requested. Appeal No. 26-07: The owner of the property known as 551 S Bates, requests the following variance to construct a front covered porch and steps: A. Chapter 126, Article 4.30(C)(1) of the Zoning Ordinance permits a covered or uncovered porch including the steps may project into a front open space for a maximum distance of 10.00 feet. The proposed is 15.00 feet. Therefore, a variance of 5.00 feet is being requested. Complete copies of the appeals can be viewed at City Hall during regular business hours in the Community Development Department from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Phone (248) 530-1850. People with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in this meeting should contact the Clerk’s Office at 248-530-1880 (voice) or 248-644-5115 (TDD) at least one day in advance to request mobility, visual, hearing, or other assistance. Las personas con incapacidad que requieren algún tipo de ayuda para la participación en esta sesión pública deben ponerse en contacto con la oficina del escribano de la ciudad en el número (248) 530-1800 o al (248) 644-5115 (para las personas con incapacidad auditiva) por lo menos un dia antes de la reunión para solicitar ayuda a la movilidad, visual, auditiva, o de otras asistencias. (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964). The public entrance during non-business hours is through the police department at the Pierce Street entrance only. Individuals requiring assistance entering the building should request aid via the intercom system at the parking lot entrance gate on Henrietta Street. La entrada pública durante horas no hábiles es a través del Departamento de policía en la entrada de la calle Pierce solamente. Las personas que requieren asistencia entrando al edificio debe solicitar ayudan a través del sistema de intercomunicación en la puerta de entrada de