3.11.2025

The meeting of the Davison Township Zoning Board of Appeals was called to order at 7:00 P.M. at the Davison Township Municipal Center. The session began with routine administrative actions, including the adoption of the agenda, approval of previous minutes, and the election of new board officers.

The primary focus of the meeting was the consideration of Case #16-V-2025-1, a request by Amar Shango for various setbacks to construct a gas station and convenience store at the intersection of Irish and Atherton Roads. While the building and planning department provided a recommendation for approval based on the "unbuildable" nature of the lot due to historical rezoning, the board faced significant opposition during the public comment period. Following testimony from several residents, the board voted unanimously to deny the request.

• Richard Hill: Newly elected Chair
• Carol Hagler: Newly elected Vice-Chair
• Eric Hernandez: Newly elected Secretary
• Scott Hynes: Board Member
• Joy Smith: Board Member
• Travis Howell: Board Member
• Matt Place: Building Official/Planning Administrator
• Bill Delzer: Attorney
• Bruce Calhoun: Representative for Creekwood Architecture, Inc.

• Officer Elections: The board successfully elected a new leadership team, including Richard Hill as Chair, Carol Hagler as Vice-Chair, and Eric Hernandez as Secretary.
• Public Opposition: A total of six residents provided testimony during the public comment period, expressing strong opposition to the proposed gas station.
• Denial Grounds: The board's decision to deny the variance was based on four primary concerns: proximity to a residential area and a school, risks of groundwater seepage, increased traffic, and environmental/aesthetic issues (fumes, noise, and lights).

• Case #16-V-2025-1 (Amar Shango): A request for variances for parcel #05-19-400-012 (corner of Irish and Atherton Road) to allow for a gas station/convenience store. Requested variances included:
  • Rear yard setbacks: North side to 40 ft; West side to 70 ft.
  • Canopy setbacks: Irish Road to 59 ft; Atherton Road to 43 ft.
• Case #16V-2024-2 (Laith Jonna): This case was officially withdrawn.

• Meeting Date: March 11, 2025
• Meeting Start Time: 7:00 P.M.
• Public Comment Period: 7:13 P.M. – 7:43 P.M.
• Adjournment: 7:51 P.M.

• Adopt Agenda: Motion by Hagler, Second by Hernandez. Carried unanimously.
• Approve September 10, 2024, Minutes: Motion by Howell, Second by Hagler. Carried unanimously.
• Withdrawal of Case #16V-2024-2: Motion by Howell, Second by Hagler. Carried unanimously.
• Election of Officers: All nominations (Hill as Chair, Hagler as Vice-Chair, Hernandez as Secretary) were carried unanimously.
• Denial of Case #16-V-2025-1: Motion by Hagler, Second by Hynes. Carried unanimously.