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.

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