Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) Zoom Meeting – June 22, 2026

The City of Detroit Board of Zoning Appeals held a meeting on June 22, 2026, primarily focused on hearing and deciding on zoning variance requests for two residential development projects. The first case involved a proposal by Timothy Flintto and Lambert Sanctuaries to construct four multifamily dwellings totaling 24 units on King Street, requiring variances related to setbacks, floor area ratio, and parking deficiencies. The board discussed the project's consistency with the master plan, community support, and concerns about parking and affordability. Conditions were imposed including providing documentation of ownership relationships and prohibiting charging for parking. The second case concerned Blake Hatterman and Sarah Greenwood's request to reconstruct a garage with a carriage house in Corktown, requiring variances for sideyard setbacks and multiple buildings on one lot. The board approved the request, noting the project’s alignment with neighborhood character and parking benefits. Additionally, the board reviewed and discussed proposed amendments to their rules and procedures, including ethical provisions and voting processes, with public comments expressing concerns about transparency, transcript availability, and public participation. A motion to amend certain rules passed, while others did not. The meeting concluded with plans to continue rule discussions in future sessions.