Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes
February 3, 2005

Meeting called to order at 5:08 p.m. by Chairman Levengood.

MEMBERS PRESENT:
Bob Doroshewitz
Gene Levengood
Ray Sturdy, Jr.
Jim Zdanek

MEMBERS ABSENT:
Harry Jachym, Excused

OTHERS PRESENT:
Mark Lewis, Chief Building Official
Alice Geletzke, Recording Secretary
3 members of the public

ITEM NO. 1 - APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. Regular Meeting – January 6, 2005

Moved by Mr. Doroshewitz, supported by Mr. Zdanek, to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 6, 2005, as submitted.

Ayes all.

ITEM NO. 2 – NEW BUSINESS

1.  Application No. 1385 - Graphic Visions, Inc.
    16857 Northville Rd
    Northville, MI 48167

    Location – Karmann
    14988 Pilot Dr
    Plymouth, MI 48170
    Tax I.D. #78010-99-0002-702

RE: Zoning Ordinance No 99, Article XXV, Sec. 25.4.3(a) Sign Regulations in C-1,C-2, MR, OS, OR, TAR and IND districts

Variance No.	Zoning Ordinance Section/Standard	Location	Required Maximum Sign Size	Proposed Maximum Sign Size	Variance Required
1	Article XXV, 25.4.3(a)	14988 Pilot Dr	Two (2) square feet	Thirteen (13) square feet	Eleven (11) square feet

The applicant is requesting one variance:

1. The required maximum directional sign size is two (2) square feet. The proposed directional sign (“KARMANN << EMPLOYEE ENTRANCE, MAIN ENTRANCE ^ SHIPPING/RECEIVING ^”) is thirteen (13) square feet. The applicant is requesting a size variance for directional signage of eleven (11) square feet.

Sue Dillon of Graphic Visions, Inc., addressed the Board, presented plans, and answered questions in regard to both Application 1385 and Application 1386 for Karmann. She indicated that installation of a sign perpendicular to the building was impossible because of the installation of utilities right at the 35-ft. sign setback line. She noted sizeable signs are needed at two locations to direct truck delivery traffic to the proper drive at the furthest end of the building because of turn-around size constraints, particularly at the “Employees Only” entrance.

Moved by Mr. Sturdy, supported by Mr. Doroshewitz, to grant the 11-square-foot variance requested in Application 1385 for the sign located at Karmann, because it meets all the criteria for granting the variance.

Ayes all.

2.  Application No. 1386 - Graphic Visions, Inc.
    16857 Northville Rd
    Northville, MI 48167

    Location – Karmann
    14988 Pilot Dr
    Plymouth, MI 48170
    Tax I.D. #78010-99-0002-702

RE: Zoning Ordinance No 99, Article XXV, Sec. 25.4.3(a) Sign Regulations in C-1,C-2, MR, OS, OR, TAR and IND districts

Variance No.	Zoning Ordinance Section/Standard	Location	Required Maximum Sign Size	Proposed Maximum Sign Size	Variance Required
1	Article XXV, 25.4.3(a)	14988 Pilot Dr	Two (2) square feet	Thirteen (13) square feet	Eleven (11) square feet

The applicant is requesting one variance:

1. The required maximum directional sign size is two (2) square feet. The proposed directional sign (“KARMANN << SHIPPING & RECEIVING, >> TECHNICAL CENTER”) is thirteen (13) square feet. The applicant is requesting a size variance for directional signage of eleven (11) square feet.

Moved by Mr. Sturdy, supported by Mr. Doroshewitz, to grant the 11-square-foot-variance requested in Application 1386 for the sign to be located at Karmann, because the request meets all the criteria necessary for granting the variance.

Ayes all.

3.  Application No. 1387 – Signcom Inc.
    527 W. Rich St
    Dearborn Hts, MI 48127

    Location – Max & Erma’s Restaurant
    15257 Beck Rd
    Plymouth, MI 48170
    Tax I.D. #78005-99-0001-001

RE: Zoning Ordinance No 99, Article XXV Section 25.9.1(d) Sign regulations in OS, MR, C-1, C-2, OR, TAR and IND Districts:

Variance No.	Zoning Ordinance Section/Standard	Location	Required Maximum Ground Signage	Proposed Maximum Ground Signage	Variance Required
1	Article XXV, 25.9.1(d)	15257 Beck Rd	One (1) sign	Two (2) signs	One (1) sign

The applicant is requesting one variance:

1. The required maximum ground signage allowed in this district is one (1) sign. With the proposed two (2) ground signs at this location, the applicant is requesting a variance for ground signage of one (1) sign.

Mr. Bruce Summerfeld of Signcom, Inc., addressed the Board and answered questions regarding both Application No. 1387 and Application No. 1388 for Max & Erma’s Restaurant. He indicated a second sign was needed on the Five Mile Road side of the building for identification purposes and need for the hamburger logo on the front of the building as brand identification.

Moved by Mr. Levengood, supported by Mr. Sturdy, to grant the variance of one additional sign requested in Application 1387 for Max & Erma’s Restaurant.

Ayes all.

4.  Application No. 1388 – Signcom Inc.
    527 W. Rich St
    Dearborn Hts, MI 48127

    Location – Max & Erma’s Restaurant
    15257 Beck Rd
    Plymouth, MI 48170
    Tax I.D. #78005-99-0001-001

RE: Zoning Ordinance No 99, Article XXV Section 25.9.2(f) Sign regulations in OS, MR, C-1, C-2, OR, TAR and IND Districts:

Variance No.	Zoning Ordinance Section/Standard	Location	Required Maximum Wall Signage (per elevation)	Proposed Maximum Wall Signage (per elevation)	Variance Required
1	Article XXV, 25.9.2(f)	15257 Beck Rd	One (1) sign	Two (2) signs	One (1) sign

The applicant is requesting one variance:

1. The required maximum wall signage is one (1) wall sign per elevation. With the proposed Max & Erma’s logo and hamburger graphic, the applicant is requesting a variance for wall signage of one (1) sign.

Moved by Mr. Doroshewitz, supported by Mr. Sturdy, to approve the variance of one additional sign as requested in Application 1388 for Max & Erma’s Restaurant to allow for the hamburger graphic on the front of the building.

Ayes all.

Moved by Mr. Sturdy, supported by Mr. Doroshewitz, to adjourn the meeting.

Ayes all.

Meeting adjourned at 5:47 p.m.


Respectfully submitted,



Raymond O. Sturdy, Jr., 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.

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