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CITY OF MUSKEGON
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING
DATE OF MEETING: Monday, April 17, 2023
TIME OF MEETING: 4:00 p.m.
PLACE OF MEETING: Conference Room 204, City Hall
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. New Business
Case 2023-07 – 585 and 579 W. Clay – Accessory Structure and Patios
III. Old Business
IV. Other Business
V. Adjourn
“We admire that which is old not because it is old, but because it is beautiful.” Winston Churchill
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II. NEW BUSINESS
Case 2023-07 – 585 and 579 W. Clay – Accessory Structure and Patios
Applicant: Fred Scharmer
District: McLaughlin
Current Function: Residential
Discussion
The applicant is seeking approval to construct an 8’x8’ accessory structure, concrete patios, two hot
tubs, two fire pits, and relocate and convert an existing, unfinished 10’x20’ shed into an outdoor bar
in the open space to the north of the building at 585 W. Clay Avenue.
View of open space from W. Clay Avenue, looking east. Existing building visible at far right.
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Proposed site plan for open space.
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View of open space from rear alley with location of outdoor features noted.
View of existing, unfinished shed proposed to be converted into an outdoor bar.
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Elevation drawing of proposed new accessory structure to be used as a bathhouse/restroom.
Floor plan for proposed new accessory structure.
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Standards
DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION (Abbreviated)
General design guidelines for sheds include seven-foot-tall walls, a gable roof with a minimum of a 6/12
pitch, and double doors with each door being 3’-6” wide. Sheds shall be as neutral as possible and shall
not be a focal point of the property. All sheds must receive a Development Permit prior to construction
and must follow the requirements of the City of Muskegon Zoning Ordinance with the added stipulation
prohibiting sheds from being located in the front or side yard(s) of a property.
Deliberation
I move that the HDC (approve/deny) the request to construct an 8’x8’ accessory structure, concrete
patios, two hot tubs, two fire pits, and relocate and convert an existing, unfinished 10’x20’ shed into
an outdoor bar in the open space to the north of the building at 585 W. Clay Avenue as presented in
the April 17, 2023 HDC staff report as long as the work meets all zoning requirements and the
necessary permits are obtained.
III. OLD BUSINESS
None
IV. OTHER BUSINESS
None
V. ADJOURN
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