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The applicant is requesting one variance: Inroad Investment L.L.C. proposed office building and hotel site on the 6.797 acre site, shall have a total of one hundred sixty eight (168) parking spaces. The proposed design of the parking lot spaces of 9’ side would give an increase of seven (7) spaces for the hotel and three (3) spaces for the office. They are requesting a variance of one (1) foot in width for the one hundred sixty eight (168) parking spaces at Inroad Investment L.L.C. development. Mr. Dave Phipps of Inroad Investment L.L.C. explained the need for a variance on the parking lot space widths for the restaurant, hotel and office building complex his company is planning. It was pointed out that the ordinance governing this is in the process of being adjusted so any future requests of this kind will not need a variance. Mr. Levengood moved to approve Application 1278 for the variance requested. Supported by Mr. Griffith. Ayes all. Application No. 1279 – Jim and Connie Adams 4949 Glen Coe Point Gainesville, GA 30506 Location – Patrick O’Neill 13158 Portsmouth Crossing Plymouth, MI 48170 Tax I.D. #78-031-01-0167- RE: Zoning Ordinance No. 83, Article VI R-1-E, R-1-H, R-1-S, R-1 One Family Residential Districts Schedule of Regulations Article 16 – R-1-S Zoning District Front yard setback – 30 feet minimum Rear yard setback – 50 feet minimum Side yard setback – 10 feet minimum (z) The rear yard in an R-1-E, R-1-H, R-1-S and R-1, Single Family Resident District may be reduced after approval of the Zoning Board of Appeals finding that the following specific requirements have been made. The single-family structure may not extend more than 10 feet into the required 50-foot rear yard. 2. The rear yard of the residence must back to the rear yard of the adjoining residence and not a side yard. 3. The width of the single family structure extending into the required 50-foot rear yard shall not exceed forty percent of the width of the portion of the single family structure, which must comply with the 50-foot setback. 4. The proposed penetration into the rear yard setback is the only practical location for the proposed addition. 5. The completed structure will be consistent and compatible with the other houses in the immediate area in overall size, construction, quality, and finish and aesthetic appearance. 6. The proposed extension into the rear yard shall not have a substantial negative impact on expected vistas for adjoining properties. 7. The rear yard setback otherwise required is not less than 50-foot, due to a consent judgment or other exceptions. The proposed structure shall comply with all other requirements of the ordinance. The applicant is requesting one variance: The proposed primary residence would have an approximate forty (40) feet, zero (0) inch rear yard setback. Requesting a variance of ten (10) feet, zero (0) inches for rear yard setback. Mr. Patrick O’Neill spoke for Mr. and Mrs. Adams, stating that the hardship in this case was due to the irregular shape of the lot and the size of the utility easement. Mr. Griffith moved to approve Application 1279 for the variance requested. Supported by Mr. Levengood. Ayes all. Application No. 1280 – Larry Duty 9278 Corinne Plymouth, MI 48170 Location – Larry Duty 9430 Oakview, lot #262 Plymouth, MI 48170 Tax I.D. #78-059-03-0262-000 RE: Zoning Ordinance No. 83, Article XVI Schedule of Regulations, Zoning District R-1 One Family Residential District Minimum Lot Area – 7,200 sq. ft. Minimum Width of Lot – 60 ft. Minimum Side Yard Setback – 5 ft., Total of two = 16 ft. The applicant is requesting three variances: The existing lot has an area of five thousand nine hundred seventy six (5976) sq. ft. Applicant is requesting a variance of the required minimum lot area of 1224 sq. ft. The existing lot has a width of 49.78 ft. to 49.95 ft. from front to rear property lines.
The applicant for Application 1280 did not appear at the meeting. Mr. Griffith moved to table Application 1280 until the applicant presents himself. Supported by Mr. Bridgman. Ayes all. 4. Application No. 1281 – Thomas Sweeney 44562 Erik Pass Plymouth, MI 48170 Location – Thomas Sweeney 44562 Erik Pass Plymouth, MI 48170 Tax I.D. #78-058-01-0064-000 RE: Zoning Ordinance No. 83, Article VI, R-1-E, R-1-H, R-1-S, R-1 One Family Residential Districts. Section 6.4 Development Requirements: The following requirements shall be provided within a One Family Residential District (R-1-E, R-1-H, R-1-S, R-1): Accessory Building in Residential Districts: Detached garages and detached accessory buildings shall not exceed one (1) story or twelve (12) feet in height and shall not occupy more than seven (7) percent of the lot area and at the same time combined shall not exceed the total square-foot area of the residence, and when located on the rear one-quarter (1/4) of the lots, shall not be nearer than five (5) feet to any rear or side lot line, and when otherwise located shall conform to all requirement for side yards set forth in the requirements for each residential district, provided, that where the side yard abuts upon a side street, such accessory structure shall not extend nearer to the side street lot line than the required building setback: provided, however, a private stable shall not be less than one hundred (100) feet from any residence. In no instance shall an accessory building be located within a dedicated easement or right-of-way. The applicant is requesting one variance: The existing lot is approximately 8,130 sq. ft., allowing for a 569 sq. ft. accessory building maximum. The existing accessory building is twenty (20) feet, three (3) inches wide x twenty two (22) feet, two (2) inches deep, four hundred fifty point sixty six (450.66) sq. ft. The proposed addition of twenty (20) feet, three (3) inches wide x ten (10) feet deep = two hundred three (203) sq. ft. The total accessory building would be six hundred fifty three point sixty six (653.66) sq. ft., requesting a variance of eighty four point sixty six (84.66) sq. ft. for the area of the proposed accessory building addition. Mr. Sweeney explained his need for more storage space, which prompted him to request the variance on his property. It was stated that the Building Department has no objection to this variance request as long as the garage is used solely for storage, as normal garage use and not for any commercial use. Mr. Griffith moved to approve Application 1281 for the variance requested. Seconded by Mr. Levengood. Ayes all. MOTION TO ADJOURN It was moved by Mr. Griffith and seconded by Mr. Levengood to adjourn the meeting at 5:20 p.m. Ayes all. 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,
Joe Bridgman, Secretary Zoning Board of Appeals
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