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ELITIST COUNCIL IGNORES VILLAGERS FORCES VILLAGE REZONING Written by the ABBH Staff VILLAGERS PROTEST ELITIST COUNCIL REZONING
BALLOT PETITION DRIVE STARTED Share Ballot Initiative With Friends & Ask For Signatures ECCENTRIC REPORT
Beverly zoning plan opposed hands down
On the table was a first reading of proposed ordinance amendments to the residential zoning in areas of the village between Southfield Road, Greenfield, 13 Mile and 14 Mile to bring them into conformance with zoning regulations. "This topic goes back to at least 2004," Village Council President Todd Stearn said. "We've culminated at this point." Brian Borden, planning consultant for the village, outlined the issue. Most of the houses in that area of the village that are non-conforming date back to the 1940s and 1950s, he said. Although they were in compliance with the zoning ordinances when they were built, amendments to the ordinances have put them into the non-conforming category. As a result, when people wanted to enlarge their houses over the years, the have applied for - and usually received - variances from the village zoning board of appeals. "Approving variances goes against the intent of the ordinances," Borden said. Yet the village does encourage homeowners to modernize their properties, although that can violate the zoning ordinances. To resolve the conflict, the village is considering allowing some smaller setbacks along the sides of some houses and creating a new zoning district, "RB2," which would allow a minimum side setback of five feet. "By going to five feet, it would still provide a 10-foot separation between properties," Borden said. Stearn made a point of noting the amendments would not change any residential properties to commercial and do not impact front and back yard setbacks, which could deter placing bigger houses on smaller lots. That didn't satisfy some skeptics. Resident Larry Needham related a series of concerns. "The real reason (for rezoning) is to increase housing density so it will increase tax revenue," he said. "This is all about more density." He also said the reduced setbacks between houses could pose a safety hazard if there were a fire and firefighters had to maneuver in the narrower spaces. "The houses have been out of conformance for 50 years," he said. "What harm has it done?" Over the years, many village residents have resisted change in the mainly residential community. A few years ago, the town was divided over the issue of installing sidewalks. POLICE ORDERED TO TICKET MORE VILLAGERS Written by the ABBH Staff This video report shows council micromanaging police department. Not for increased safety but to bring in more money for the politicians. Crimes such as burglaries, theft, etc. are of little concern because they do not generate revenue. A quota policy is discussed that would reward officers who write more tickets. Successful preventative safety programs such as “Mobil Watch”, “Neighborhood Watch”, “Crime Alerts” and “Auxiliary Reserve Force”, used in neighboring communities are not... Council Abuses Speakers, Administration Shortcomings, Fiscal Waste Written by the ABBH Staff President Stearn has repeatedly attacked those that disagree with his views. This video report shows a safety expert, the village has previously employed, being badgered by council president because his opinions differ from the presidents. The consultant responses to this improper treatment. The video also shows that “Official Motions” lack required basic specifications and information that have been overlooked by administration. Lastly it shows fiscal waste when council votes to except highest bid. Which is 300% more costly then the qualified low bidder. Also they choose the...
Dreadful Utility Eyesore on Lahser Road Written by the ABBH Staff
 HISTORY: On 2-15-05 (2 and a half years ago) the Village held a Public Hearing for a request by Consumers Energy to expand their Gas Pumping Station on Lasher Road. As part of the approval process, Consumers agreed to enhance and improve the aesthetics of the site. They agreed to install a natural berm, plant groupings of trees and shrubs with a mixture of canopy and evergreens plus installing fencing that together would eliminate the industrial setting and provide a natural blending with surroundings. Permission was granted by village council. Consumers expanded the pumping station but did NOT install the promised aesthetics improvements. VILLAGE ADMINISTRATIONS LACK OF DILIGENCE: Village administration has not monitored the failure of consumers to keep its commitments. Villager’s inquiries and complaints have been ignored. This demonstrates a lack of concern and failure to follow project through to completion. This is a direct reflection of management.
QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF Why is administration not doing it’s job? Does Consumers have undue influence on village administration? Is this lack of diligence and concern do to the fact 98% of village workers do not live in the village? 
This eyesore is detrimental to the properties on Lasher Road and the village as a whole being on one of the main gateway roads entering our village.
There is no excuse for village administration not holding Consumers accountable in complying with their agreement.
HOW CAN YOU CONTACT COUNCIL? Email the council members: Their Email addresses can be found here: Village’s Web site.
Please share with us your thoughts and concerns with Council and Administration. We will report the results. Research Committee – A Better Beverly Hills Forum
IMPORTANT ARTICLE
Council President Pushed Unconstitutional Sex Ordinance CHANNEL 7 NEWS DOES IN DEPTH REPORT FROM BEVERLY PARK! Is It Needed? Or is it Political Pandering, Fear Mongering and Big Brother Government?
 Todd J. Stern, Beverly Hills Council President. One (1) Villager Asked Council President Stearn for Such an Ordinance: President Stearn Refuses to Listen to the Opinions & Insight of Villagers and Fellow Council Members and has Forced This Sex Ordinance Initiative It Could Force Innocent Villagers Out of Their Homes
The Safety Director was asked for the number of incidences and his answer – None.
State law prohibits sex offenders to come within 1000 feet of school property. There are at least 11 public and private schools in the village or on our borders. If you drew a 1000-foot circle around them all it blankets the village including Beverly Park.
Why is Council President Pushing Unneeded Intrusive Law? Only he can explain lack of common sense but his words may shed light in trying to understand
From last council meeting he expressed that He: Would rather have innocent people jailed if it meant the village could have this ordinance
It is difficult to reconcile that an officer of the court has such disregard for civil rights. Let us remind us all of the “Blackstone Ratio Legal Guide” – Better that ten guilty persons escape than that one innocent suffer
Per the presidents initiative: The Eccentric ran “Sex Offender” as their front page headline Channel “7” sent a reporting crew to the “Sex Offender Village” filming Beverly Park and Village Hall.
Negative Lasting Impressions Depressing Home Values: Metro Detroit now thinks of our village and “Sex Offenders” thanks to the council president Those hundreds of villagers with homes for sale can thank the president for manufacturing this negative press
Ask yourself why the council president lacks an understanding of the long term damage this political pandering can have on the village and his lack of concern for protecting innocent villagers? Sourced From Channel 7 Action News |
EXPRESS YOUR THOUGHTS!
REZONING FALSEHOODS - PART 4 & PART 5 Written by the ABBH Staff Click here to read complete scenario - coming soon REZONING FALSEHOODS
DID YA KNOW? The Managers annual compensation package is $150,000.00 and this year he will receive a 16.5% increase in gross income.
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