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.
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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