Applicant seeks to vary from the provisions of Ordinance #6021-07, Section 3.04(b) in that petitioner requests to be allowed to construct a sign at 25 feet in height in lieu of maximum 15 feet allowed.

LEGAL: 07-22-400-013

LOCATION: 3140 Miller Road

Old Bill Knapps site

ZONING: C-3 (Highway Service)

Bill Wentworth, Jr. was present to represent this project. He is asking for a 25 feet high pylon sign to help with traffic coming from the West, and to prevent people from backing up on Miller Road.

L. Ford asked how far the visibility would increase on the freeway because of the sign. The petitioner indicated that there wouldn’t be increased visibility for the expressway, only Miller Road.

B. Parker stated that this sign is trying to prevent people from driving past Austin Parkway. She added that she would like to see directional signs enhanced rather than additional 10 feet of signage.

L. Ford asked the petitioner if it was true that the Road Commission has denied crossing Miller Road to turn in. The petitioner indicated that was true.

G. Menoutes asked if 15 feet would block Don Pablos and Speedway coming from the South. The petitioner said no.

E. Smith read the three letters that were received at the Building Department regarding Case #2433. The letters are in the file.

Parkway Professional Center – 2425 Austin Parkway, Suite 4 - opposes

McDonald’s – 3060 Miller Road – opposes

Fudruckers – 2373 Austin Parkway – opposes

B. Parker asked if the petitioner could change the setback instead of a 10 feet higher sign. The petitioner stated no.

AUDIENCE

Kathy Desance – 2361 Austin Parkway – she represents Comfort Inn and they wanted to know if they could partner with Sonic to get directional signs from Miller to Austin Parkway.

L. Ford asked if the Road Commission would give them a bigger sign for Austin Parkway. T. Tucker indicated she would try to contact John Daly at the Road Commission and find out.

G. Menoutes said he would contact Rep. Lee Gonzales (Chairman of Transportation), and have him contact T. Tucker.

MOTION BY L. FORD, SECOND BY V. SHAHEEN to approve Case #2433 as presented.

ROLL CALL:

B. PARKER NO

V. SHAHEEN YES

G. MENOUTES YES

E. SMITH YES

L. FORD YES

4 – YES, 1 – NO MOTION CARRIED

PUBLIC HEARING: CASE #2434 BILL CARR SIGNS INC

Applicant seeks to vary from the provisions of Ordinance #6021-07, Section 3.04(1)(a)(iii)(bb) in that petitioner requests to be allowed to install fascia signage totaling 400 square feet in lieu of maximum allowed 273 square feet.

LEGAL: 07-29-200-024

LOCATION: 3192 S. Linden Road (Oakbrook Square)

Hobby Lobby

ZONING: C-3 (Highway Service)

Mike Ellithorpe, of Bill Carr Signs, and Jay Estes, from Hobby Lobby, represented this project. He is asking for a variance for the new Hobby Lobby that is being built in the Oakbrook Square Shopping Center. He indicated he is asking to display the department names along the frontage (similar to Michael’s). It would be over 127 feet over the allowed square footage. He also pointed out that Wal-Mart on Corunna Road has something similar as well.

The petitioner showed some examples of what he’s proposing.

L. Ford asked T. Tucker if Wal-Mart had this same type of variance. T. Tucker stated that Wal-Mart actually has two frontages so they did not need a variance. Michael’s and JoAnn’s do have a variance.

V. Shaheen asked if other buildings block the Hobby Lobby. The petitioner said yes, partially. V. Shaheen also asked if this was a “destination” business. The answer was to some extent yes. They are hoping for new business.

B. Parker added that Burlington also received a variance.

G. Menoutes asked how many employees would be here. J. Estes indicated that there would be 120 full and part time employees.

No one addressed the Board during the Public Hearing.

MOTION BY L. FORD, SECOND BY E. SMITH to approve Case #2434 as presented.

ROLL CALL:

V. SHAHEEN NO

G. MENOUTES YES

E. SMITH YES

L. FORD YES

B. PARKER YES

4 – YES, 1 – NO MOTION CARRIED

Chairman Menoutes adjourned the meeting at 7:46 p.m.

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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF FLINT ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Regular Meeting

Tuesday, July 1, 2008 7:00 p.m.

1490 South Dye Road

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MEMBERS PRESENT: B. Parker, G. Menoutes, L. Ford

MEMBERS ABSENT: E. Smith, V. Shaheen

STAFF PRESENT: T. Tucker, Economic Enhancement Director, M. Corrigan, Planning & Zoning Assistant

Chairman Menoutes called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

APPROVAL / CORRECTION OF MINUTES:

May 7, 2008 Regular Meeting

MOTION BY L. FORD, SECOND BY B. PARKER to approve the minutes of May 7, 2008, as printed.

ROLL CALL:

L. FORD YES

B. PARKER YES

G. MENOUTES YES

3 – YES, 0 – NO MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

NEW BUSINESS:

PUBLIC HEARING: CASE #2431 FRED A LEWIS

Applicant seeks to vary from the provisions of Ordinance #5500, Section 5.5 (Schedule of Regulations), in that petitioner requests to be allowed to construct an addition to the rear of the home that will result in a 24 feet rear setback in lieu of the minimum required 35 feet setback.

LEGAL: 07-15-503-042

LOCATION: 3316 Elenora

ZONING: R-1C (Single Family Residential)

Fred A. Lewis, 5399 Kimberly Drive, Grand Blanc, addressed the Board. He is representing the homeowner at 3316 Elenora, Amos Williams. Mr. Lewis is the contractor who will build the addition at this home. The addition will be 24 x 20 square feet to the rear of the home. He will also be re-siding the whole house.

B. Parker asked what the addition would be used for. Mr. Lewis stated the addition would be a larger kitchen and dining room.

Chairman Menoutes opened the Public Hearing at 7:05 p.m.

The homeowner introduced himself.

Chairman Menoutes closed the Public Hearing at 7:06 p.m.

MOTION L. FORD, SECOND BY B. PARKER to approve Case #2431 as presented.

ROLL CALL:

L. FORD YES

B. PARKER YES

G. MENOUTES YES

3 – YES, 0 – NO MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Chairman Menoutes adjourned the meeting at 7:07 p.m.

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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF FLINT ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Regular Meeting

Wednesday, May 7, 2008 7:00 p.m.

1490 South Dye Road

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MEMBERS PRESENT: B. Parker, V. Shaheen, G. Menoutes, E. Smith, L. Ford

MEMBERS ABSENT: None

STAFF PRESENT: T. Tucker, Economic Enhancement Director

Chairman Menoutes called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

APPROVAL / CORRECTION OF MINUTES:

February 6, 2008 Regular Meeting

MOTION BY B. PARKER, SECOND BY V. SHAHEEN to approve the minutes of February 6, 2008 as printed. VOICE VOTE: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

NEW BUSINESS:

PUBLIC HEARING: CASE #2430 MICHAEL JAY MINCE

Applicant seeks to vary from the provisions of Ordinance #5500, Article 6 in that petitioner is requests to establish a dog grooming business in an R-1D (Single Family Residential) zoned district.

LEGAL: 07-17-556-023

LOCATION: 5296 Reuben Street

ZONING: R-1D (Single Family Residential)

The petitioner was present to address the Board. He would like to open a small business at his residence to groom dogs. He would groom approximately 2 – 5 dogs per day. He would like to be open Monday – Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and groom by appointment only.

The traffic was discussed. The petitioner stated he would only have approximately 5 cars per day. He will not allow any cars to be parked in the road.

E. Smith asked what the closest business is to this property. The petitioner indicated that it was Gill-Roys.

Audience

Barb Vert – 4064 Moulton Drive – in favor

MOTION BY L. FORD, SECOND BY E. SMITH to approve Case #2430 for one year with conditions: 1) that the signage be no larger than 2 feet by 3 feet and be located on the building; 2) that the Zoning Board of Appeals reserve the right to rescind the variance if any problems occur. After the one year, if there are no problems, this Case is to come back before the Zoning Board of Appeals (at no charge) for review.

ROLL CALL:

B. PARKER YES

V. SHAHEEN YES

G. MENOUTES YES

E. SMITH YES

L. FORD YES

5 – YES, 0 – NO MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Some members of the Board were interested in changing the day of the week that the Board meets, from Wednesday, to Tuesday, at 7:00 p.m. B. Parker indicated that since the yearly calendar was already done, she would like the Township Attorney to write an opinion on the subject before voting on the change.

Chairman Menoutes adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m.

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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF FLINT ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Regular Meeting

Wednesday, February 6, 2008 7:00 p.m.

1490 South Dye Road

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MEMBERS PRESENT: B. Parker, G. Menoutes, E. Smith, L. Ford

MEMBERS ABSENT: N. Pappadakis

STAFF PRESENT: T. Tucker, Economic Enhancement Director, M. Corrigan, Planning & Zoning Assistant