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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WEST BLOOMFIELD ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE JULY 7, 2026 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on July 7, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., the Zoning Board of Appeals shall conduct a meeting at West Bloomfield Town Hall – Board Room; 4550 Walnut Lake Rd., West Bloomfield, to consider the following requests: CHERFOLI (CASE PV26-0011) Request: 1. A variance for the pool and pool fence to encroach past the pool setback line (Section 5.1.5.C.iii.a.2). 2. A variance to have a structure (railing for stairs and walls) above 30 inches in height past the building sightline. (Section 4.50.3.A) 3. A variance to have a retaining wall above 4 feet in height. (Section 5.1.5.F.iii.e) 4. A variance for deck to encroach past the deck sightline. (Section 3.5.2.N.i.b) Parcel: 6085 Upper Straits Sidwell # 18-17-251-019 Applicant / Owner: Myles Mulvihill/ Justin Cherfoli WOJTAS (CASE PV26-0003) Request: 1. A variance to have an entry way feature closer than 25 feet to the right of way. (Section 5.1.5.G.iii) 2. A variance to have an entry way feature more than 6 feet in height. (Section 5.1.5.G.vi) Parcel: 2035 Lone Pine Sidwell # 18-24-276-030 Applicant / Owner: Nancy H Wojtas GAPPY (CASE PV26-0025) Request: 1. A variance for retaining walls having a horizontal separation of less than 8 feet with total height above 4 feet. (Section 5.1.5.F.iii.e). 2. A variance for retaining walls above 4 feet in height (Section 5.1.5.F.iii.d). Parcel: 6505 Apple Blossom Trail Sidwell # 18-31-228-002 Applicant / Owner: Stephen Bonamy/ Rubin Gappy SHAYOTA (CASE PV26-0008) Request: 1. A variance to encroach in the front yard (lakeside) sightline setback to construct a pool and pool fence (Section 5.1.5.C.iii.a.2). 2. A variance to have an exterior appliance project more than 3 feet into the side yard setback (Section 5.5.1.A) 3. A variance to have an entry way feature without having 100 feet of road frontage. (Section 5.1.5.G.ii) 4. A variance to encroach into the side yard setback. (Section 3.1.3.E) 5. A variance for Construction of structures above 30 inches in height beyond the building sightline. (Section 4.50.3.A) Parcel: 5061 Middlebelt Sidwell # 18-24-351-029 Applicant / Owner: Theresa Miller/Sarmad Shayota KASMIKHA (CASE PV26-0024) Request: 1. A variance for a fence to encroach a street side yard setback (Section 3.1.3.E & 3.5.2.A). Parcel: 2103 Bel Aire Sidwell # 18-13-227-006 Applicant / Owner: Iden Kalabat/Ryadth Kasmikha The proposed plans are available for public review at the Planning & Development Services Department during normal business hours. The proposed plans will be available for public review on the Township’s website no later than 5:00PM on July 2, 2026. Any comments regarding these requests may be made by appearing at the hearing or in writing. Please email all comments to AskPlanning@wbtownship.org. Comments may also be placed in the township drobox located on the east side of Township Hall. If you have any questions, please contact the Planning and Development Services Department at 248-451-4818. The Township of West Bloomfield will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon one week’s notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk at 248-451-4848.