Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes
April 5, 2001

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 5:00 P.M. BY CHAIRMAN STEINER

Members Present: Ronald Griffith

Gene Levengood

Donald Sprogell

Bill Steiner

Jim Zdanek

Others Present: Charles McIlhargey, Chief Building Official

Diane Leclair, Recording Secretary

Six attendees in the audience

ITEM NO. 1 - APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Mr. Sprogell moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 1, 2001 as submitted. Supported by Ron Griffith. Ayes all.

Tabled item no. 1251 has been added to the agenda.

ITEM NO. 2 – OLD BUSINESS

1. Application No. 1251 – Petros & Carol Moschouris

9821 Beck Rd.

Plymouth, MI 48170

Location – Petros & Carol Moschouris

9821 Beck Rd.

Plymouth, MI 48170

Tax I.D. #78-049-99-0007-002

RE: Zoning Ordinance No. 83, Schedule of Regulation, Article 16, 16.1 – Zoning District R-1-H, Minimum lot area 21,780 sq. ft.

The applicant’s proposed landsplit with the proposed Ann Arbor Rd & Beck Rd right-of-ways, the size of each lot to be 0.45 – 0.46 acres vs. the required 0.50 acres.

The applicant is requesting two variances:

The applicant is requesting one variance for parcel 1 of 0.04 acres or 2,006 square feet.

The applicant is requesting one variance for parcel 2 of 0.05 acres or 2,126 square feet.

Ms. Sue Dodson, representing Mr. & Mrs. Moschouris said that the Planning Commission recommended this issue be brought before the Zoning Board. She stated that the existing non-conforming house will be demolished and the replacement house will be in compliance. Mr. Sprogell asked for clarification of the process by which the Certificate of Occupancy for the new house will be issued only after the demolition permit for the existing house is pulled and all related utility shut offs are completed. Mr. McIlhargey confirmed that this is the normal procedure.

Mr. Sprogell moved to approve Application 1251 for the variances requested. Seconded by Mr. Griffith. Ayes all.

ITEM NO. 3 – NEW BUSINESS

Application No. 1254 – Steve Souders

9230 Tavistock Dr.

Plymouth, MI 48170

St. Clair, MI 48178

Location – Steve Souders

9230 Tavistock Dr.

Plymouth, MI 48170

Tax I.D. #78-066-01-0091-000

RE: Zoning Ordinance No. 83, Article VI R-1-E, R-1-H, R-1-S, R-1 One Family Residential Districts

Schedule of regulations Article 16 – R-1 Zoning District.

Rear yard setback – 50 feet minimum.

Schedule of Regulations 16.1,z, minimum rear yard setback – 50 ft.

(z) The rear yard in an R-1-E, R-1-H, R-1-S and R-1, Single Family Resident District may be reduced after approval of the Zoning Board of Appeals finding that the following specific requirements have been made.

1. The single-family structure may not extend more than 10 feet into the required 50-foot rear yard.

2. The rear yard of the residence must back to the rear yard of the adjoining residence and not a side yard.

3. The width of the single family structure extending into the required 50-foot rear yard shall not exceed forty percent of the width of the portion of the single family structure, which must comply with the 50-foot setback.

4. The proposed penetration into the rear yard setback is the only practical location for the proposed addition.

5. The completed structure will be consistent and compatible with the other houses in the immediate area in overall size, construction, quality, and finish and aesthetic appearance.

6. The proposed extension into the rear yard shall not have a substantial negative impact on the open expected vistas for adjoining properties.

7. The rear yard setback otherwise required is not less than 50-foot, due to a consent judgment or other exceptions.

8. The proposed structure shall comply with all other requirements of the ordinance.

The applicant is requesting one variance:

The existing primary residence has an approximate fifty-seven (57) feet, eight (8) inch rear yard setback, at the location of the proposed addition. With the proposed twelve (12) feet x twenty one (21) feet, two (2) inch addition, the proposed rear yard setback would be forty five (45) feet, eight (8) inches, requesting a variance of four (4) feet for rear yard setback.

Mr. Steve Souders addressed the Board and answered questions regarding his request.

Mr. Levengood moved to approve Application no. 1254 for the variance requested. Seconded by Mr. Sprogell. Ayes all.

Application No. 1257 – Heileman Signs

22901 Stadium

St. Clair Shores, MI 48080

Location – CVS Pharmacy

1400 Sheldon Rd.

Plymouth, MI 48170

Tax I.D. #78-057-99-0001-005

RE: Zoning Ordinance No. 83. By adding Article XXXIV, ARC, Ann Arbor Road Corridor District.

Sec. 34.10 Signs:

Definitions

Item of information: any word, abbreviation or symbol used as part a sign.

General Standards:

The following general standards shall apply to signs in the ARC, Ann Arbor Road Corridor District:

Items of information:

In shopping centers, business centers, and other multi-tenant buildings each tenant or business with a separate direct outside entrance may be permitted a maximum of five (5) items of information for its individual wall sign in addition to the total for the premises, as specified in Section 34.10.3, paragraph b.2), herein.

The applicant is requesting one variance:

The existing wall signage for this tenant space is currently at the maximum of five (5) items of information:

Item 1 - "CVS" over the front door

Item 2 - "CVS/Pharmacy"

Items 3, 4, 5 - "1 Hour Photo"

With the proposed "Open 24 Hours", this would add three (3) three items of information, for a total or eight (8) items of information. The applicant is requesting a variance of three (3) items of information for this tenant space.

Mr. Dan Heileman, of Heileman signs discussed the reasons for the signage requested and that they ultimately found another solution, a window sign.

Mr. Sprogell moved to deny Application no. 1257 for the variance requested. Seconded by Mr. Griffith. Ayes all.

MOTION TO ADJOURN

It was moved by Mr. Sprogell and seconded by Mr. Zdanek to adjourn the meeting at 5:20 p.m. Ayes all.

Respectfully submitted,

 

Don Sprogell, Secretary

Zoning Board of Appeals

Charter Township of Plymouth

NOTE: Upon granting a zoning variance, a building permit is required.

If denied, the applicant has five (5) business days to appeal.

The Charter Township of Plymouth will provide necessary reasonable aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon two weeks notice to the Charter Township of Plymouth. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Charter Township of Plymouth by writing or calling the Supervisor’s Office, Charter Township of Plymouth, 42350 Ann Arbor Road, Plymouth, Michigan, 48170, (734) 453-3840, TDD users: 1-800-649-3777 (Michigan Relay Service)-