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The applicant is requesting two variances The applicant is requesting a marquee sign in a residential zoned area, where the ordinance does not allow for them. The applicant is requesting a variance on the total items of information allowed. Existing, ground sign has five (5) existing items of information, the proposed marquee sign with two (2) additional items of information, for a total of seven (7) items of information, requesting a variance of four (4) items of information. Michigan Theological Seminary stated their case. Chairman Steiner asked for discussion. Secretary Sprogell asked what the physical hardship was. He said he had no problem with the awning itself. Chairman Steiner asked exactly why they needed a variance. Michigan Theological wants to put a logo on awning and a stripe on the edge, which is the reason for coming to zoning board. Mr. Levingood and Secretary Sprogell asked if they were changing the size of sign. Chairman Steiner said the verbage has increased and so has the height of the awning. Michigan Theological stated the awning was only in the back of building, and the symbol requested on the awning is a duplicate of the one that was on the original canopy. The awning is located in the rear of the church facing the parking lot and the wooded area, which is shielded from off-site property, and as such constitutes a unique situation. Moved by Mr. Levingood ________________________ Supported by _Mr. Griffith___________________ Action taken: All were in favor and Application No. 1252 was granted.______________________________ Application No. 1253 – Compuware Sports Arena 14900 Beck Rd. Plymouth, MI 48170 Location – Compuware Sports Arena 14900 Beck Rd. Plymouth, MI 48170 Tax I.D. #78-010-99-0006-700 RE: Zoning Ordinance No. 83. Section 23 – Special Provisions Fairs, carnivals and similar uses shall be allowed in any district where permitted on approval of the Board of Appeals. The applicant is requesting the approval to run the Compuware Sports Center Carnival/Fair with both adult and children’s rides. Mike Vellucci stated he wanted to have a carnival from June 13, 2001 to June 17, 2001 at Compuware. Chairman Steiner asked for discussion. Ted Kloc said the building department had no objection, and asked if a type of flammable certificate would be attached to the tent. Gwenyth Smith from TRAM, Inc. is the manager and director of Plymouth Corporate Park Association. Ms. Smith talked about the letter that was sent to the zoning board with their concerns about litter, vandalism, and break ins during the carnival. Mr. Vellucci said there would be proper security. Ms. Smith stated there is no fence between properties and was concerned about the carnival being an ongoing thing. Secretary Sprogell asked Mr. Vellucci what the hours were for the carnival. Carnival would begin on Thursday, June 13, at 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Friday all day until 10:00 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday. Mr. Griffith compared the carnival to ones that have been held at Schoolcraft College, and said that mostly families attend and they have had no problems. Mr. Vellucci said the area would be properly secured. A snow fence was suggested and Mr. Vellucci will look into that option. Mr. Zdanek suggested Mr. Vellucci and Ms. Smith exchange business cards in order to discuss this event. Mike Watts who works on the Plymouth Ice Festival stated this would be a great event with craft show, and entertainment for children and adults. Secretary Sprogell suggested they check into medical assistance. Compuware will have parking attendants, and Mr. Vellucci has talked with Chief Carey. Chairman Steiner asked for a motion. Mr. Griffith wanted to approve Compuware’s carnival June 13 through June 17, with the understanding that there would be proper security; no problems for other properties; they would liaison with Plymouth Corporate Park owners association; and coordinate with the police department regarding traffic and safety. Moved by Chairman Steiner___________________ Supported by Mr. Griffith_______________ Action taken: All in favor of Application No. 1253; ayes all. Motion granted._________________________ Chairman Steiner made the motion to adjourn at 5:20 p.m.; Mr. Zdanek supported and all were in favor. 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)- Respectfully submitted,
Don Sprogell, Secretary Zoning Board of Appeals
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