City of Alpena Primary Contact:
Planning, Development & Zoning Director
Montiel Birmingham
Phone: 989.354.1771
Fax: 989.354.1709
Email: montielb@alpena.mi.us
By-Laws
Meeting Schedule
Meeting Documents
|
Appointee Name |
Office |
Term |
Appointed |
Date |
Date Term |
|
Alan Guest |
Secretary |
3 Years |
City Council |
09/15/2008 |
11/01/2023 |
|
Wayne Lewis |
Vice Chair |
3 Years |
City Council |
09/17/2007 |
10/01/2025 |
|
Dennis Bray |
Chairman |
3 Years |
City Council |
06/01/2015 |
11/01/2023 |
|
Jon Broers |
3 Years |
City Council |
09/16/2019 |
10/01/2025 | |
|
Claire Kostelic |
3 Years |
City Council |
06/21/2021 |
07/1/2024 |
Board Description
The ZBA is tasked with interpreting all provisions of the Zoning Ordinance in a manner that carries out the intent of the code. The ZBA has the authority to grant, modify, or deny any requested variances. Any actions taken by the board must be supported by known facts based on conditions, including practical difficulties, unnecessary hardships, exceptional circumstances, affected value of adjacent properties and public street congestion. All decisions made by the Zoning Board of Appeals must be firmly based in the long-term interests of the community. Regular meetings consist of requesting the ZBA to consider three types of cases: 1) interpreting the Zoning Ordinance and/or map; 2) hearing appeals from administrative decisions on issues like site plan reviews; and 3) granting variances from the Zoning Ordinance.
How can I become a member of this Board?
There is a short application, which is available at City Hall or the application can be downloaded by clicking here. After submitting the application and proper review, suitable recommendation can be by the Mayor, City Council, or City Manager for appointment to this board/committee.