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1 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CITY OF NOVI Community Development Department cityornovl.org Case No. PZ14-6 Buddy's Pia C13 Location: Twelve Mile Road Zoning District: RC Regional Center District The applicant is requesting variances from Section 28-5(1 )d. 28-5(2)b.1.(a)i.a. and 28-5(3) of the Novi Sign Ordinance to allow additional signs as follows: (1) Projecting wall signs of 87 sq. ft. (1) Wall sign of 81 sq. ft. at north elevation (1) Wall sign of 95.6 sq. ft. at west elevation. The property is located on the south side of Twelve Mile Road. and east of Cabaret Drive. Ordinance Sections: CITY OF NOVI CODE OF ORDINANCE Section 28-5( l)d permits only one ground sign wall sign or canopy sign per parcel of property and 28-5(2)b.I.(a)i.a. permits a wall sign of maximum 65 square feet in area. Section 28-5(3) permits a single wall sign for each business storefront in the RC district. City of Novl Staff Comments: The applicant is requesting approval for installation of signage for The Buddy's Pia Restaurant located at 12 Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk Shopping Center. The property is allowed a single sign by right under the Novi Sign Ordinance. The proposed signage is as follows: North (Entry) Elevation: Sign #A: Projecting wall sign 87 sq. ft. (logo) Sign # B: 81 sq. ft. at north entrance door West Elevation: Sign #c: 95.6 sq. ft. second wall sign at west entrance door (Carryout) Staff recognies the unique nature and location of the site and is not opposed to the approval of wall sign age located on the property if the Board finds them appropriate. Standards for Granting a Sign Variance CITY OF NOVI CODE OF ORDINANCES Section addresses Sign Variance Appeals: The request is based upon circumstances or features that are exceptional and unique to the property and do not result from conditions that exist generally in the City or that are self-created specifically

The failure to grant relief will unreasonably prevent or limit the use of the property and will result in substantially more than mere inconvenience or inability to attain a higher economic or

2 The failure to grant relief will unreasonably prevent or limit the use of the property and will result in substantially more than mere inconvenience or inability to attain a higher economic or financial return because The grant of relief will not result in a use of structure that is incompatible with or unreasonably interferes with adjacent or surrounding properties will result in substantial justice being done to both the applicant and adjacent or surrounding properties and is not inconsistent with the spirit of the ordinance because _

3 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPLICATION CITY OF NOVI Communily Developmenl Deparlmenl 1248) For OHiclal Use Only cityofnovi.org lba Case No. lba meeling dale -ApI \ l \'( Check# Include poymenl wilh cash or check written 1 Cily of Novi TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT - PLEASE PRINT Please submit one ol[glnol lull set 1 all documentation relevant to the appeal plus 14 additional complete sets Company lif applicable) PHILLIPS SIGN & LIGHTING INC. ror BUDDY'S PIZZA Applicant's Name ED PHILLIPS Dole 2/12114 Address' 492 EXECUTIVE DRIVE Cily HARRISON TOWNSHIP Applicanl's address STEPHANIE@PHILLlPSSIGN.COM Siale MI lip code 4845 'Where all case correspondence is 1 be mailed Phone number Fax number Requesl is for: Residential r Vacanl properly r Commercial Signage \ \ Address of subjecl ZBA case Crass roads of property _4_42_2_5_TWE_L_V_E_M_'_LE_R_O_A_D C-I_O::...::=-- lip code Sidwell number May be obtained from Assessing Deportment (248J Is Ihe properly within a Homeowner's Association jurisdiction? Yes No Zoning (Please circle one) II MH Property owner name lif o lher Ihan applicant) I R-I r l l-2 Does your appeal resull from a Notice of Violation or Citation issued? Indicale Ordinance section(s) and variances requesled: 1. Section 28-5(1)d. Variance requested Seclion Section Section..:28.5 (2)b:::. 1:::..(o.:a;;;);c::a Varia nce request ed 285(3) Variance requested -...:...: Variance requesled Please submit an accurale scaled drawing of Ihe p roperly showing: o. All properly lines and dimensions correloted with Ihe legal description. R-2 RC BUDDY'S PIZZA r l-ir-3 I Ire b. lhe loeolion and dimensions of all existing cnd proposed structures and uses on properly. n R-4 I TC-l IIRM-l r Yes rx ALLOW (1) PROJECTING SIGN SQUARE FOOTAGE INCREASE ADDIT IONAL SIGN on WEST ELEVATION c. Any roods easements. drains. or waterways which traverse or abut the properly ond the tot areo and setback. d. Dimensions necessary 1 show compliance wilh lhe regulations of Ihis Ordinance. I IRM-2 Olher No

State the practical difficulties which prevent conformance with the Zoning Ordinance requirements [attach separate sheet if necessary): Our difficulty is lack of adequate signage.

4 State the practical difficulties which prevent conformance with the Zoning Ordinance requirements [attach separate sheet if necessary): Our difficulty is lack of adequate signage. We have two entrances on two different elevations. One is for carry out and one for dine In. These entrances need to be designated for our customers directing them to the appropriate doors. We believe that our projecting sign fits the architecture of the building and also following the theme of the many other establishments In the area with projecting signs. Describe any unique circumstances regarding the property li.e.. shape. topography. etc.) which are not common to o ther properties in the area and which prevent strict compliance w ith the Zoning Ordinance: We believe Ihatlhe building shape and structure are unique in design. as we have have three elevations. And we believe thai our slgnage Is moderate In sie In comparison to the building and very tasteful and complimentary 1 the area. There is a five 15) day hold p eriod before work/action can be laken on variance approvals. SIGN CASES ONLY: Your signoture on this opplication indicates that you agree to install a Mock-Up Sign ten (1) days before the scheduled ZBA meeting Failure to install a mockup sign may result in your case not being heard by the Boord poslponed 1 the next scheduled ZBA meeting or cancelled A mockup sign is NOT to be the actual sign. Upon approval the mockup sign must be removed within live (5) days of the meeting. If the case is denied the applicant is responsible for all costs involved in Ihe removal o f the mock up or oclual sign (if erecled under viola tion) within five (5) days of the meeting City of Novl Ordinance. Section 317. Miscellaneous NO oroer 1 lhe!:soard perml1l1ng Ine erecllon 1 a aulldlng snail be Valid lor a perrod longer!han one { I ) yeor unless a buiiolng perm l1 lor SUCh erechon or altera tion is obtained within such period and such erection or altera tion is started and proceeds to completion in accordance with th e terms of such permit. NO oraer 1 rne!;saara permlliing a use or a oullolng or premises snail ae valla ror a perloa longer inon onenunoreo ana elgmy IIOU) aays unless such use is es tablished within such a period; provided however where such use permitted is dependent upon the erection or allerotion o f a building such order sholl continue in force and ellect if b uilding permi! for suc h erechon or alleroilon is obtained w ithin one (I) year and such erection or alteration is started and proceeds to complelion in accordance w ith the terms a t such permit. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: The undersigned hereby appeals Ihe delerminalion o f Ihe Building Official/Inspector or Ordinance made Conslrucl new home/building Addilion to exisling home/building uilding Use / Signage Other cj---/3 'i 1- dole DECISION ON APPEAL Granled Denied The Building Inspeclor is hereby directed 1o issue a permil 1 Ihe Applicanl upon Ihe following ilem and condilions: Chairperson. Zoning Boord of Appeal Dale

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ci tyo rnovlorg ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 1 CITY OF NOVI ~==============C=o=m=l=n=u=n=ii~~D=e=v=e=lo==PJm=e=n=t=D=e~~p=:a:r=tm::e:n:t============== Case No. PZ13 0035 43348 Grand River Ave (Cell Phone Repair)