City of Birmingham MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TUESDAY, MAY 12, 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 appeals will be heard: Appeal No. 26-10: The owner of the property known as 400 Westchester Way, requests the following variance to construct a rear yard pergola and TV wall: A. Chapter 126, Article 2, Section 2.06.1 of the Zoning Ordinance requires that the maximum lot coverage is 30% of the lot in the residential zones. The required maximum amount of lot coverage is 30% or 2354.40 SF. The existing is 34.10% (2673.00 SF). The proposed is 37.33% (2930.00 SF). Therefore, a variance of 7.33% (575.60 SF) is being requested Appeal No. 26-11: The owner of the property known as 1788 Bowers, requests the following variances to construct a second story addition to an existing nonconforming home: A. Chapter 126, Article 2, Section 2.08.2 of the Zoning Ordinance requires that no side yard setback shall be less than 5.00 feet. The existing is 4.80 feet and the proposed is 4.80 feet. Therefore, a variance of 0.20 feet is being requested. B. Chapter 126, Article 4, Section 4.74 C. of the Zoning Ordinance requires that each residential lot shall provide a minimum distance between principal residential buildings on adjacent lots of 14 feet or 25% of the total lot width, whichever is larger. The required is 14.00 feet the proposed in 10.90 feet. Therefore, a variance of 3.10 feet is being requested. Appeal No. 26-12: The owner of the property known as 34952 Woodward & 690 E. Maple requests the following variances to construct a new 7-10 story mixed-use building in the Triangle District of Birmingham: A. Chapter 126, Article 3, Section 3.08(C) of the Zoning Ordinance requires new buildings in the MU5 zoning district to be constructed to a height of no more than 78 feet and 6 stories if the bonus height requirements of Section 3.08(E) are met. The applicant has met the requirements of Section 3.08(E). The proposed overall building height is 77.67 feet and 7 stories. Therefore, a variance of 1 story is being requested. B. Chapter 126, Article 3, Section 3.08(D) of the Zoning Ordinance requires new buildings in the MU7 zoning district to be constructed to a height of no more than 114 feet and 9 stories if the bonus height requirements of Section 3.08(E) are met. The applicant has met the requirements of Section 3.08(E). The proposed overall building height is 111 feet and 10 stories. Therefore, a variance of 1 story is being requested. Appeal No. 26-14: The owner of the property known 488 Willits, requests the following variances to construct a new home with an attached garage: A. Chapter 126, Article 2, Section 2.08.4 of the Zoning Ordinance requires a maximum midpoint roof height for a pitched roof in an R-2 zoning district is 28.00 feet for this property. The proposed midpoint is 37.48 feet; therefore, a variance of 9.48 feet is being requested. B. Chapter 126, Article 2, Section 2.08.4 of the Zoning Ordinance requires a maximum roof height for a flat roof in an R-2 zoning district is 24.00 feet for this property. The proposed roof height is 32.46 feet; therefore, a variance of 8.46 feet is being requested. C. Chapter 126, Article 2, Section 2.08.4 of the Zoning Ordinance requires a maximum eave height for the building for an R-2 zoning district is 24.00 feet for this property. The proposed eave height is 32.46 feet; therefore, a variance of 8.46 feet is being requested. Appeal No. 26-15: The owner of the property known as 1573 Chesterfield, requests the following variance to construct a new home with an attached garage on a corner lot: A. Chapter 126, Article 4, Section 4.61 (A)1 of the Zoning Ordinance requires a corner lot which has on its side street an abutting interior residential lot shall have a minimum setback from the side street equal to the minimum front setback for the zoning district in which such building is located. This requirement shall not reduce the buildable width of any lot to less than 25 feet. The required setback is 83.06 feet the proposed is 24.83 feet therefore, a variance 58.23 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. 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