Oct 08, 2013

CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC HEARING FORMAT AND RULES OF CONDUCT
APPROVAL OF AGENDA

MINUTES
1. APPROVAL OF THE AUGUST 13, 2013 MINUTES

PUBLIC REMARKS
1. Case No. PZ13-0036  42355 Grand River (Feldman Automotive)
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The applicant is requesting a variance from CITY OF NOVI, CODE OF ORDINANCES, Section 28-5(3) to allow  an oversize  ground directional sign of 15 sq ft for an existing automotive dealership.  The property is located south of Grand River and east of Novi Rd in the B-3 Zoning District.  Previous variance 08-014 approved a sign of this size and location specifically for Hertz car rentals.
CITY OF NOVI, CODE OF ORDINANCES, Section 28-5 (3) Number of on-premises advertising signs permitted states: "No building or parcel of land shall be allowed more than one (1) sign…"
 
2. Case No. PZ13-0049 31215 NOVI RD (Maple Manor Rehab Center)
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The applicant is requesting a variance from CITY OF NOVI, CODE OF ORDINANCES, Section 28-5(2) a.3 to allow installation of a ground sign immediately adjacent (3 ft. setback required) to the right of way line; and a variance from Section 28-5(3) to allow a second ground sign, only one sign per parcel of property; and a variance from Section 2513 allowing a sign within the clear zone area.  The property is located north of 13 Mile Rd. and south of 14 Mile Rd. in the RM1 Zoning with a PRO Overlay.
CITY OF NOVI, CODE OF ORDINANCES, Section 28-5(2) a.3 requires ground signs be placed a minimum of 3 feet from a future (planned) right of way line. Section 28-5(3) permits only one sign per parcel of property.  Section 2513 allowing a sign within the clear zone area.
 
3. Case No. PZ13-0050  25795 Meadowbrook Rd
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The applicant is requesting an extension of the variance granted in ZBA 12-036 for one 24 sq. ft. oversized real estate sign located at 25795 Meadowbrook Rd.  The property is located east of Meadowbrook Rd and south of 11 Mile Rd in the I-1 Zoning District.
CITY OF NOVI, CODE OF ORDINANCE, Section 28-6 (4) states: “Sale, rental or lease sign which identifies the sale, rental, or lease of the non-residential property… be…not less than one-half the distance between the principal building and adjacent street and not higher than ten (10) feet nor more than 16 square feet in area.

4. Case No. PZ13-0051   41200 Bridge St
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The applicant is requesting an extension of the variance granted in ZBA12-035 for one 24 square foot oversized real estate sign located at 41200 Bridge Street.  The property is located east of Meadowbrook Rd and south of Interstate 96, north of 11 Mile Rd in the I-1 Zoning District.
CITY OF NOVI, CODE OF ORDINANCE, Section 28-6 (4) states: “Sale, rental or lease sign which identifies the sale, rental, or lease of the non-residential property…be…not less than one-half the distance between the principal building and adjacent street and not higher than ten (10) feet nor more than 16 square feet in area.
 
5. Case No. PZ13-0052    210 North Haven Dr
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The applicant is requesting a variance from the CITY OF NOVI, CODE OF ORDINANCES, 2400 to allow construction of a one-story addition extending 13.58 ft. into the required 35 ft. rear yard setback of an existing home, and Section 2907 to allow construction of a open deck extending 4.58 ft. into the required rear yard deck setback.  The property is located east of West Park Dr. and north of W. Pontiac Tr., in the R-4 Zoning District.
CITY OF NOVI, CODE OF ORDINANCES, Section 2400 requires a minimum 35 ft. rear yard setback in the R-4 Zoning District, and Section 2970 allows an open, unenclosed and uncovered wooden deck to project into a required rear yard setback for a distance not exceeding eighteen (18) feet.
 
6. Case No. PZ13-0053     44175 W. Twelve Mile rd (Black Rock Bar & Grill)
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The applicant is requesting a variance from the CITY OF NOVI, CODE OF ORDINANCES 2524b to allow outdoor seating year round. The property is located east of Cabaret Dr. and south of 12 Mile Rd, in the RC Zoning District.
CITY OF NOVI, CODE OF ORDINANCES, Section 2524b, Outdoor seating shall be permitted between March 1st and November 30th with all furniture and fixtures including, but not limited to, tables, chairs and waste receptacles removed from the exterior premises after November 30th. Outdoor seating shall not be the primary seating of the restaurant.
 
7. Case No. PZ13-0055 42705 GRand river ave (Joe & Aldos Italian Tavern and Andiamo’s)
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Applicant is requesting a variances to sections 28-5(2)b.1.(b)(i) and 28-5(2)b.3  to allow a 66 square foot sign on the second floor wall for a first floor business, and a variance to section 28-5(2)b.1.(b)(iv) to allow continued placement of a 54 square foot sign on the second floor wall for a separate second floor business.
Sign Code Section 28-5(2)b.1.(b)(i) permits a 65 square foot sign for a first floor business. Sign Code Section 28-5(2)b.3 allows a first floor business sign to be located within the lineal frontage of the business.  Sign Code Section 28-5(2)b.1.(b)(iv) permits a 24 square foot sign for a second floor business. 
 
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ADJOURNMENT
 
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