Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes
June 2, 2005
Meeting called to order at 5:02 p.m. by Chairman Levengood.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Harry Jachym
Gene Levengood
Ray Sturdy, Jr.
Jim Zdanek
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Bob Doroshewitz, Excused
OTHERS PRESENT:
Mark Lewis, Chief Building Official
Alice Geletzke, Recording Secretary
5 members of the public
ITEM NO. 1 - APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Regular Meeting – May 5, 2005
Moved by Mr. Jachym, supported by Mr. Sturdy, to accept the minutes of the
Regular Meeting of May 5, 2005, as presented.
Ayes all.
ITEM NO. 2 – NEW BUSINESS
1. Application No. 1396- Eric & Julie Bachholzky
13824 Ridgewood Dr
Plymouth, MI 48170
Location – Eric & Julie Bachholzky
13824 Ridgewood Dr
Plymouth, MI 48170
Tax I.D. #78031-01-0003-701
RE: Zoning Ordinance No 99, Article 6.4 Accessory Buildings in Residential
Districts: R-1-E, R-1-H, R-1-S, R-1. One Family Residential Districts
|
Variance No. |
Zoning Ordinance Section/Standard |
Location Required |
Accessory Building Height Proposed |
Accessory Building Height |
Variance Required |
| 1 |
Article 6.4 |
13824 Ridgewood Dr |
Twelve (12) Ft/One (1) Story
|
Eighteen (18) Ft/ Two (2)
Stories |
Six (6) Ft/One (1) Story |
The applicant is requesting one variance:
1. The existing residential property has a garage with an eighteen (18) foot
high roof. The applicant is proposing to match this structure with detached
three-car garage of the same height (approximately two (2) stories). The
applicant is requesting a height variance for the additional accessory building
of six (6) feet/one (1) story.
Mr. Eric Bachholzky addressed the Board and answered questions. He indicated the
property is adjacent to commercial property, the proposed accessory building
would match the existing house and the attached garage, and there are no
objections from neighbors.
The request was reviewed for compliance with the seven different requirements
for granting variances listed in the Zoning Ordinance and the Board felt the
request met these requirements.
Moved by Mr. Sturdy, supported by H. Jachym, to grant the 6-ft/one story
variance as requested in Application 1396 at 13824 Ridgewood Drive.
Ayes all.
2. Application No. 1397- Upright Fence
37915 Ford Rd
Westland, MI 48185
Location – Fredron & Annette Sanchagrin
8880 Corinne
Plymouth, MI 48170
Tax I.D. #78059-02-0061-000
RE: Zoning Ordinance No 99, Article VI, One Family Residential Districts,
Amendments: R-1-E, R-1-H, R-1-S, & R-1.
| Variance No.
|
Zoning
Ordinance Section/Standard |
Location
|
Allowed Maximum
Fence Height |
Proposed
Maximum Fence Height |
Variance
Required |
| 1 |
Ord. 99, Article VI |
8880 Corinne |
Four (4) feet |
Six (6) feet |
Two (2) feet |
The applicant is requesting one variance:
1. The existing residential property has an existing six (6) foot high fence.
The applicant is proposing to replace the fence with a new six (6) foot high
fence on the lot line. The applicant is requesting a two (2) foot variance in
fence height.
Mr. and Mrs. Sanchagrin addressed the Board and answered questions.
The Board felt the seven Zoning Ordinance requirements had been met. The fence
is replacing an existing six-foot fence; the property abuts Joy Road, creating a
need for backyard privacy; and neighbors have no objections.
Moved by Mr. Zdanek, supported by Mr. Jachym, to grant the 2-ft. fence height
variance as requested in Application 1397 for the fence replacement at 8880
Corinne.
Ayes all.
3. Application No. 1398- James Maddick
40977 Schoolcraft Rd
Plymouth, MI 48170
Location – James Maddick
40977 Schoolcraft Rd
Plymouth, MI 48170
Tax I.D. #78023-99-0019-000
RE: Zoning Ordinance No 99, Schedule of Regulations: R-1-E, R-1-H, R-1-S, R-1.
One Family Residential Districts Sec. 28.46, Special Provisions Amendments:
Recreational vehicle parked visible from street.
| Variance No.
|
Zoning
Ordinance Section/Standard |
Location
|
Required
Vehicle Parking Location |
Requested
Vehicle Parking Location |
Variance
Required |
| 1 |
Ordinance 99, Sec. 28.46 & Sec. 28.43
|
40977 Schoolcraft Rd |
Directly behind the house, at least 20
feet from the rear lot line |
In the front of the property |
Variance to park recreational vehicle
in the front of the property |
The applicant is requesting one variance:
1. The existing property owner claims the recreational vehicle is only visible
from the rear looking to the south. The applicant is requesting to park the
above-mentioned vehicle in the front of the property.
The applicant was not present.
Moved by Mr. Sturdy, supported by Mr. Zdanek, to table Application 1398, the
request for variance to park recreational vehicle in front of the property at
40977 Schoolcraft Road, until the next Zoning Board of Appeals meeting.
Ayes all.
4. Application No. 1399- Kim Cadeau
9500 Terry
Plymouth, MI 48170
Location – Kim Cadeau
9500 Terry
Plymouth, MI 48170
Tax I.D. #78064-03-0085-001
RE: Zoning Ordinance No 99, Article VI, One Family Residential Districts,
Amendments: R-1-E, R-1-H, R-1-S,& R-1.
| Variance No.
|
Zoning
Ordinance Section/Standard |
Location
|
Allowed Maximum
Fence Height |
Proposed
Maximum Fence Height |
Variance
Required |
| 1 |
Ord. 99, Article VI |
9500 Terry |
Four (4) feet |
Six (6) feet |
Two (2) feet |
The applicant is requesting one variance:
1. The existing residential property has an existing four (4) foot high fence.
The applicant is proposing to replace the fence with a new six (6) foot high
fence on the lot line. The applicant is requesting a two (2) foot variance in
fence height.
The applicant was not present at the meeting.
The Board discussed the application in conjunction with meeting the Zoning
Ordinance criteria.
Moved by Mr. Jachym, supported by Mr. Sturdy, to deny the 2-ft. fence height
variance requested in Application 1399 at 9500 Terry because of the failure to
provide sufficient information to meet Zoning Ordinance criteria requirements.
Ayes all.
5. Application No. 1400- Tim Judge
12901 Glengary Ln
Plymouth, MI 48170
Location – Tim Judge
12901 Glengary Ln
Plymouth, MI 48170
Tax I.D. #78031-01-0168-004
RE: Zoning Ordinance No 99, Article XX, Schedule of Regulations Amendments:
R-1-E, R-1-H, R-1-S,& R-1. One Family Residential Districts Sec. 20.1 (bb)
minimum side yard setback – 10 feet.
| Variance No.
|
Zoning
Ordinance Section/Standard |
Location
|
Required
Minimum Side Yard Setback |
Proposed
Minimum Side Yard Setback |
Variance
Required |
| 1 |
Ord. 99,Article XX |
12901 Glengary Ln |
Ten (10) feet |
Two point five (2.5) feet |
Seven point five (7.5) feet |
The applicant is requesting one variance:
The existing residential property is required to have a ten (10) foot side yard
setback. With the proposed dwelling additions, the side yard setback would be
two point five (2.5) feet. The applicant is requesting a side yard variance of
seven point five (7.5) feet.
Mr. Tim Judge addressed the Board, answered questions, and presented a letter
from his neighbors showing no objection. He indicated there were no buildings
within close proximity to the side yard because his side yard abuts several rear
yards.
The Board felt sufficient information has been provided showing that the Zoning
Ordinance criteria for authorizing a variance in this particular circumstance
has been met.
Moved by Mr. Sturdy, supported by Mr. Jachym, to grant the 7.5-ft. side yard
setback variance requested in Application 1400, located at 12901 Glengary Lane.
Ayes all.
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.
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 Human Resource Office, Charter Township of Plymouth, 42350 Ann Arbor Road,
Plymouth, Michigan, 48170, (734) 453-3202, TDD users: 1-800-649-3777 (Michigan
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