Purpose
To hear and decide appeals where it is alleged by the applicant that there is an error in any order, requirement, etc. made by the Building Official, Zoning Administrator, etc. in administering or enforcing the provision of Ordinance. To interpret provisions of Ordinance. To authorize variances and exceptions.
Email the BZA questions and concerns at bza@traversecitymi.gov.
Composition
All appointments are 3-year terms expiring 6/30. Appointments are made by City Commission. The board consists of 9 members:
- At least one member shall also be member of the City Planning Commission
- The City Commission shall appoint 2 alternate members for 3-yr terms
Board Members
Jeff Cockfield, Chairperson
1621 Comanche St, TC, 49686
(231) 218-4986
jeffcockfield@gmail.com
Initial Apt. Date: 12/16/2002
Termination: 06/30/2025
Ashley Thompson
335 East Bay Blvd, TC, 49686
(734) 355-3761
ashleythompsonfazzola@gmail.com
Initial Apt. Date: 07/03/2017
Termination: 06/30/2027
Vacant Seat
Termination: 06/30/2024
Gerald DeGrazia
11604 Whittington Street, TC, 49684
(937)902-8415
geralddegrazia@aol.com
Initial Apt. Date: 05/06/2024
Termination: 06/30/2026
Steve Stannard
1016 Peninsula Dr, TC, 49686
(443) 540-7654
sjstannard@gmail.com
Initial Apt. Date: 04/17/2017
Termination: 06/30/2027
Matt Hanley
515 W. 9th St, TC, 49684
(231) 218-3346
matt@rhhlawtc.com
Initial Apt. Date: 03/17/2014
(08/05/2013 as an alternate member)
Termination: 06/30/2027
Debbie Hershey (Planning Rep)
305 E Eighth St, TC, 49684
231-350-2144 (Cell)
dhershey@traversecitymi.gov
Initial Apt. Date: 08/07/2023
Termination: 06/30/2024
Vacant Seat
Termination: 06/30/24
Merek Roman
517 Third St., TC, 49686
(231) 590-2434
merekroman@gmail.com
Initial Apt. Date: 09/06/22
Termination: 06/30/25
Vacant Seat
Termination: 06/30/2024
Mitchell Treadwell (Alternate Member)
620 W. 7th St., TC, 49684
(231) 409-4819
mitchell.treadwell@gmail.com
Initial Apt. Date: 02/01/2021
Termination: 06/30/2027