* * * * * NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING * * * * *

The Charter Township of Orion Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, May 22,
2023, at 7:00 pm at the Orion Township Municipal Complex, 2323 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion,
Michigan 48360, on the following matter:
AB-2023-11, Chris Morgan for 406 Shorewood Ct., 09-03-405-010
The petitioner is seeking 8 variances from Zoning Ordinance #78 – Zoned R-3
1. A 16.1-ft. front yard setback variance from the required 30-ft. for a proposed porch to be 13.9-ft.
from the front property line (Shorewood Ct.).
2. A 12-ft. front yard setback variance from the required 30-ft. for a proposed attached garage to be
18-ft. from the front property line (Shorewood Ct.).
3. A 14-ft. rear yard setback variance from the required 35-ft. for a proposed porch to be 21-ft. from
the rear property line (lake side).
4. A 29% lot coverage variance above the allowed 25% for a total lot coverage of 54%.
5. A .1-ft. side yard setback variance from the required 7-ft. for a proposed porch to be 6.9-ft. from the
side property line to the south.
6. A 10.7-ft. rear yard setback variance from the required 20-ft. for a deck to be 9.3-ft. from the rear
property line (lake side).
7. A 10.7-ft. water’s edge setback variance from the required 20-ft. for a deck to be 9.3-ft. from the
water’s edge (lake side).
8. A 4-ft. wetland setback variance from the required 25-ft. for a proposed porch to be 21-ft. from a
wetland (the lake).
You may send correspondence regarding this case to the Charter Township of Orion, 2323 Joslyn Rd., Lake
Orion, MI 48360 to the attention of the Zoning Board of Appeals or send an email to
lharrison@oriontownship.org. You may also attend the public hearing in-person to express your views and/or
concerns.
A complete copy of the proposed ZBA application is on file in the Planning & Zoning Department and may
be examined during normal business hours, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, until the date of the
public hearing.
Orion Township will provide necessary and reasonable auxiliary aids, and services for individuals with
disabilities at the public hearing upon advance notice by writing or calling Penny S. Shults, Township Clerk,
2323 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, Michigan 48360; (248) 391-0304, ext. 4001. Please contact the Clerk’s
office at least 72 hours in advance of the public hearing.
Dan Durham, Chairman
Zoning Board of Appeals
Charter Township of Orion