Oct 12, 2021

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

PUBLIC HEARING FORMAT AND RULES OF CONDUCT

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Minutes – September 2021
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PUBLIC REMARKS

PUBLIC HEARINGS
 
PZ21-0052 (Northern Sign Company / Crumbl Cookies) 26060 Ingersol Drive, East of Novi Road and North of Eleven Mile Road, Parcel 50-22-14-351-063. The applicant is requesting variance from the City of Novi Code of Ordinances Section 28-7(a)(11) for 100% window coverage by utilizing etched vinyl sign graphics. Only 25% of all the glass area of the frontage of the building may be covered by signage by code (variance of 75%). This property is zoned Town Center (TC).
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PZ21-0053 (Robert O’Neill) 114 Bernstadt Street, East of West Park Drive and South of South Lake Drive, Parcel 50-22-03-454-019. The applicant is requesting variances from the City of Novi Zoning Ordinance Section 3.1.5 for a side yard setback of 4.75 feet (10 feet minimum required, variance of 5.25 feet) and an aggregate total side yard setback of 13.25 feet (25 feet required, variance of 11.75 feet). Section 4.19.1.E(i) for 1,152 square foot of garage space (maximum of 850 square feet allowed by code, variance of 302 square feet). This variance would accommodate the building of a home addition. This property is zoned Single Family Residential (R-4).
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PZ21-0054 (Dana Ziegler and Martin Vallespinos) 48950 Nine Mile Road, East of Garfield Road and North of Nine Mile Road, Parcel 50-22-29-326-021. The applicant is requesting a special approval pursuant to the City of Novi Zoning Ordinance Section 4.19(1)(k) to convert an existing detached accessory building into a home office, by code the use of a detached accessory building in a residential district for use other than use other than the parking and storage of private motor vehicles, tools, recreation equipment or dog houses shall require review and approval by the Zoning Board of Appeals. This property is zoned Residential Acreage (RA).
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PZ21-0055 (Harman International) 30001 Cabot Drive, West of Haggerty Road and North of Thirteen Mile, Parcel 50-22-01-400-032. The applicant is requesting a variance from the Novi Zoning Ordinance Section 5.11.2A. for the installation of a fence in the exterior side yard. The ordinance states “no fence shall extend into a front or exterior side yard.” This property is zoned Office Service Technology (OST).
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PZ21-0056 (Joseph Yono) 1401 E Lake Drive, West of Novi Road and South of Fourteen Mile Road, Parcel 50-22-02-329-027. The applicant is requesting a variance from The City of Novi Zoning Ordinance Section 3.32-10.ii. a, for the building of a proposed 392 square foot shed on the waterfront (100 square feet allowed by code, variance of 292 square feet). The variance would accommodate the building of a new lakefront accessory structure. This property is zoned Single Family Residential (R-4).
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PZ21-0022 (Dan and Wendi Williams) 1419 W Lake Drive, East of West Park Drive and South of W Pontiac Trail, Parcel 50-22-03-204-021. The applicant is requesting variances from The City of Novi Zoning Ordinance Section 3.1.5 for a side yard setback of 5 feet (10 feet minimum required, variance of 5 feet); an aggregate total side yard setback of 17.75 feet (25 feet required, variance of 7.25 feet); and a proposed lot coverage of 32% (25% maximum allowed, variance of 7%). Section 3.32-7 for a proposed deck 13.5 feet from the rear yard property line (17 feet minimum required, variance of 3.5 feet). Section 4.19.1.E(i) for the construction of a 1,157 square foot garage (maximum of 850 square feet allowed by code, variance of 307 square feet). Section 3.1.5 for a third story, 2.5 stories allowed by code. These variances would accommodate the building of a new home and deck. This property is zoned Single Family Residential (R-4). This case is being re-considered based on the Zoning Board’s decision to rehear the case at the August 10, 2021 meeting.
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PZ21-0057 (Veres Signs / The Springs Apartments) 30995 Springlake Boulevard, East of Beck Road and South of W Pontiac Trail, Parcel 50-22-04-200-011. The applicant is requesting a variance from the City of Novi Code of Ordinances Section 28-5(a) footnote (3) for a 30 square foot (159” x 27.25”) illuminated entranceway sign. By code the maximum height allowed is 5 feet and sign area no larger than 24 sq. ft (variance of an additional 6 square feet of sign area and 1-foot 3-inches in height). his property is zoned low-density multiple family (RM-1).
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PZ21-0058 (Matthew Bedikian) 43465 Ellesmere Circle, west of Old Novi Road and North of Twelve Mile Road, Parcel 50-22-10-281-026. The applicant is requesting a variance from the City of Novi Zoning Ordinance Section 4.19.1.E(i) for a proposed 984 square feet of total accessory structure space (maximum of 850 square feet allowed by code, variance of 134 square feet). This variance would accommodate the building of a 360 square foot freestanding patio canopy. This property is zoned Single Family Residential (R-4).
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PZ21-0059 (Mr. Cool Marine LLC) 40100 Grand River Avenue, West of Haggerty Road and North of Grand River Avenue, Parcel 50-22-24-251-022. CANCELLED BY APPLICANT 9-28-21
 
PZ21-0060 (Tappers Fine Jewelry) 20800 Haggerty Road, East of Haggerty Road and North of Eight Mile Road, Parcel 50-22-36-476-003. The applicant is requesting variance from the City of Novi Zoning Ordinance Section 5.4.2 to eliminate the requirement for a loading and unloading zone, a loading zone is required by code. This variance would accommodate the building of a new jewelry store and showroom at the site of the former Big Boy restaurant. This property is zoned Freeway Service (FS).
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