Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes
February 6, 2003
Meeting called to order at 5:20 p.m. by Chairman Steiner.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Ronald Griffith
Bill Steiner
Gene Levengood
Jim Zdanek
Joe Bridgman arrived at 5:05 p.m.
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
OTHERS PRESENT:
Mark Lewis, Chief Building Official
Alice Geletzke, Recording Secretary
2 members of the public
ITEM NO. 1 - APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Regular Meeting – December 5, 2002
Moved by Mr. Griffith, supported by Mr. Bridgman, to approve the minutes of the
Regular Meeting of December 5, 2002, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM NO. 2 – NEW BUSINESS
1. Application No. 1326 - DeMattia Group
45501 Helm St.
Plymouth, MI 48170
Location – DeMattia Group
41112 Concept Dr.
Plymouth, MI 48170
Tax I.D. #78-026-99-0002-704
RE: Zoning Ordinance No 83:
ARTICLE XX PARKING REQUIREMENTS, LAYOUT, STANDARDS AND OFF-STREET LOADING AND
UNLOADING
SEC. 20.2 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, MAINTENANCE AND LAYOUT OF PARKING
FACILITIES:
13. Plans for the layout and striping of off-street parking lots shall comply
with the following minimum requirements:
| Variance No. |
Zoning
Ordinance Section/Standard |
Location |
Required
Parking Space Width |
Proposed
Parking Space Width |
Variance
Required |
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1
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20.2 – Requirements for the Development, Maintenance and
Layout of Parking Facilities
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lots 8, 9 & 10 (41112, 41080 & 41048 Concept Dr.)
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10 feet |
9 feet |
1 foot in width |
The applicant is requesting one variance:
They would like to reduce the paved area and increase the green space on the
site by reducing the width of some parking spaces from 10 feet down to 9 feet.
Requesting a reduction of one (1) foot of parking space width from ten (10) feet
to nine (9) feet.
Mr. Donald Barry of DeMattia Group addressed the Board and answered questions.
Moved by Mr. Griffith, supported by Mr. Levengood, to approve Application 1326,
the DeMattia Group’s request for a reduction of one (1) foot of parking space
width from ten (10) feet down to nine (9) feet at the Comcast Cable development,
41112 Concept Drive, inasmuch as this enhances the property, reduces the amount
asphalt lot coverage and makes for a more attractive setting. Motion carried
unanimously.
Moved by Mr. Griffith, supported by Mr. Levengood, to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman Steiner adjourned the meeting at 5:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Joe Bridgman, Secretary
Zoning Board of Appeals
NOTE: Upon granting a zoning variance, a
building permit is required.
If denied, the applicant may appeal to Circuit Court.
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
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