- By Dan Veaner
- News
Lansing's Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) ruled Tuesday that a proposed Bed & Breakfast on Emmons Road fits the definition as laid out in Lansing's zoning ordinance, and that plans for turning a historic barn into an events venue likewise conforms to the code. The board affirmed Planning Consultant Michael Long and Code Enforcement officer Lynn Day's interpretation of the law as it applies to the Osmica project in denying an appeal brought by Cathy Barron, a neighbor. Osmica owner Kurt Martin was taken aback by the strong opposition by his neighbors in at least three or four public meetings so far.
"We are not some big developers who want to come in and trample the neighborhood," he said. "We're a husband and wife who fell in love with this historic farm and wanted to give it a new life. We've been taken aback by the response. We wish people could see it the way that we see it. We're trying our best to do right by the farm and respect its historic character."