City of Kalamazoo - Zoning Board of Appeals - February 12, 2026 Zoning Board of Appeals
The board reviews a variance request by Statewide Rentals LLC to allow encroachments on protected slopes for residential development along Cork Street. The board discussed the implications of slope encroachments and considered public comments, ultimately deciding to delay the decision to allow further review by the Natural Features Protection Board. Additionally, the board elected new officers, with Joe Holder as chair, Gary Wark as vice-chair, and Beth Vanden Hamburg as secretary. An annual report summarizing the board’s activities and trends in variance requests was also presented.
00:00 Introduction
00:05:20 Welcome and Introduction
00:05:39 Roll Call
00:05:58 Approval of Agenda and Minutes
00:06:31 Public Hearing Procedure Overview
00:08:19 Variance Request Presentation
00:21:00 Discussion on Variance Request
00:36:01 Decision to Adjourn the Variance Request
00:38:59 Motion Scheduling
00:39:37 Election of Board Officers
00:39:45 Discussion on Natural Features Protection (NFP) Parcels
00:54:27 Annual Report Presentation
00:59:46 Adjournment
