Public Hearings
CITY OF GROSSE POINTE WOODS, MI
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
Notice is hereby given that the Grosse Pointe Woods Planning Commission, under the provisions of Public Act 110 of 2006, MCL 125.3101 as amended, and Grosse Pointe Woods City Code of 2022 Chapter 50, Article 7, Section 50-7.15, will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 7:00 p.m., at City Hall in the Council Chamber/Courtroom (20025 Mack Plaza Drive, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236) for the purpose of considering a special land use at 20647 Mack Avenue (Parcel ID: 40-007-01-1763-000). The subject site is zoned the C, Commercial Business District where a fast food restaurant (Playa Bowls) is a special land use. No drive-thru is permitted, dining is take-out or within the restaurant.
All interested persons are invited to attend and will be given the opportunity for public comment. The public may appear in person or be represented by counsel. Written comments will be received in the City Clerk’s Office (cityclerk@gpwmi.us), up to close of business preceding the hearing. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services at the meeting should contact the Grosse Pointe Woods Clerk’s Office at (313) 343-2440 seven days prior to the meeting. The agenda and pertinent documents will be available at www.gpwmi.us.
For additional project information, contact the Building and Planning Department at (313) 343-2426 or e-mail: building@gpwmi.us.
Paul P. Antolin
City Clerk
Notice is hereby given that the Grosse Pointe Woods City Council, meeting as the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) under the provisions of Public Act 110 of 2006, MCL 125.3101 through 125.3702 as amended, and Grosse Pointe Woods City Code of 2022 Chapter 50, Article 7, Section 50-7.15, will consider multiple variances at 2086 Ridgemont Avenue in order for the lot to be buildable, to construct a single-family home. Variances are requested for the following:
- A variance from the minimum lot size of 5,000 square feet (Sec. 50-3.1E) to 4,060 square feet.
- A variance from the minimum lot width of 50 feet (Sec. 50-3.1E) to a lot width of 35 feet.
- A variance from the minimum side yard total of 15 feet (total of two) (Sec. 50-3.1E), to side yards totaling 13 feet (total of two).
- A variance from the minimum side yard for corner lots of 15 feet (Sec. 50-3.8.A(3)), to a side yard for a corner lot totaling 8 feet.
- A variance from the minimum size of dwellings provision, which does not permit the erection of dwellings on lots with a width of less than 40 feet (Sec. 50-3.4), to erect a dwelling on a lot with a width of 35 feet.
The ZBA hearing is scheduled for Monday, September 8th, 2025, at 7:00pm, at City Hall in the Council Chamber/Courtroom (20025 Mack Plaza Drive, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236). The application is available for inspection at the City Clerk’s office between 8:30am and 5:00pm Monday through Friday.
All interested persons are invited to attend and will be given the opportunity for public comment. The public may appear in person or be represented by counsel. Written comments will be received in the City Clerk’s Office (cityclerk@gpwmi.us), up to close of business preceding the hearing. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services at the meeting should contact the Grosse Pointe Woods Clerk’s Office at (313) 343-2440 seven days prior to the meeting. The agenda and pertinent documents will be available at www.gpwmi.us.
For additional project information, contact the Building and Planning Department at (313) 343-2426 or e-mail: building@gpwmi.us.
Paul P. Antolin
City Clerk
