The Albion Zoning Board of Appeals convened for a brief session Thursday afternoon, clearing the agenda for the summer by approving two variances and setting the schedule for a future public hearing. The board met at 4:00 p.m. on July 18 at the Village Hall. Chair Craig Tuohey presided over the meeting with board members Jeanette Riley and Tony Wynn present. Deputy Mayor Mayor Riley and Village CEO Chris Kinter were also in attendance, alongside approximately five members of the public. Board members Bruce Dugan and Trellis Pore were absent. The board’s primary business centered on three properties, two of which received immediate approval. **139 South Main Street** The board opened a public hearing at 4:04 p.m. regarding an Area Variance for 139 South Main Street. After four minutes of discussion, the hearing was closed. According to the minutes, the board deliberated on the request (identified by file number 73.6-6-26) and moved to approve the variance. A motion to approve was made by Tony Wynn and seconded by Jeanette Riley. The vote carried unanimously with all board members present voting in favor. South Main Street is a key corridor in Albion, featuring many of the village's historic 19th-century architectural landmarks. While the minutes do not specify the nature of the deviation, area variances in this district often relate to setback requirements or lot coverage for property maintenance or expansion in the densely populated village center. **53 Meadowbrook Drive** Immediately following the Main Street decision, the board turned its attention to a residential fence issue. At 4:09 p.m., the board opened a public hearing for 53 Meadowbrook Drive regarding fence height. Village code typically restricts fence heights in residential districts to preserve sightlines for traffic safety. The public hearing was closed one minute later at 4:10 p.m. The board found in favor of the property owner, approving the application for the fence height variance. The motion, made by Tony Wynn and seconded by Jeanette Riley, carried with all members in favor. **232 West Avenue** The board took a different tack with an application for 232 West Avenue. Rather than voting immediately, the board reviewed and discussed the application. Ultimately, the board voted to send the application to the County and schedule a formal Public Hearing. According to the minutes, the hearing is slated to take place on either July 30, 2024, at 4:00 p.m., or September 3, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. The July 30 date indicates an accelerated timeline for the applicant, should they choose to take it, while the September date aligns with the Zoning Board’s next regular meeting. The meeting officially adjourned at 4:18 p.m. **Next Steps** The next scheduled meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals is set for September 3, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. That meeting will include the public hearing for the West Avenue application if it is not held on the earlier July date. Residents interested in the specifics of the approved variances or the upcoming West Avenue hearing can contact the Village Clerk’s Office for access to the full application files.