The Albion Zoning Board of Appeals moved swiftly Tuesday afternoon, approving a variance for a West Avenue property in a meeting that lasted less than five minutes. Board members Craig Tuohey, Jeanette Riley, Tony Wynn, and Bruce Dugan gathered at 4:00 p.m. on Sept. 3 with Village CEO Chris Kinter present. Board member Trellis Pore was absent. The primary order of business was the public hearing regarding 232 West Avenue. The board opened the hearing at 4:02 p.m. and closed it just one minute later at 4:03 p.m., signaling no public opposition or lengthy discussion regarding the project. Following the closure of the hearing, the board moved immediately to a vote. A motion to approve the variance was made by Tony Wynn and seconded by Bruce Dugan. The board voted unanimously in favor, with all four present members voting yes. The specific nature of the variance—whether it pertained to setback requirements, structural height, or use of the property—was not detailed in the official minutes provided. Property owners at 232 West Avenue sought the relief to proceed with a project that does not strictly conform to the village's current zoning code. Prior to the vote, the board also handled procedural business, unanimously approving the minutes from their previous meeting held on July 18, 2024. The meeting adjourned at 4:04 p.m. The Zoning Board of Appeals is tasked with hearing requests for relief from local zoning laws when strict enforcement would cause unnecessary hardship to a property owner. The board typically meets on an as-needed basis to hear these petitions.