on May 4, 2011 at 6:31am.
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting on September 21, 2010
GENOA CHARTER TOWNSHIP
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
SEPTEMBER 21,2010
6:30 P.M.
AGENDA
Call to Order:
Pledge of Allegiance:
Introduction:
Approval of Agenda:
Call to the Public: (Please Note: The Board will not begin any new business after 10:00 p.m.)
1. 10-18…A request by Speedway, Section 5, 3598 E. Grand River, for a variance to install an LED sign.
2. 10-19…A request by John Conely, Section 13, 7208 E. Grand River, for a sign height variance.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS:
A. Approval of minutes for the August 17, 2010 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting.
B. Correspondence
C. Member Discussion
D. Adjournment
MINUTES
Chairman Mike Howell called the regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals to order at 6:30 p.m. at the Genoa Township Hall. The Pledge of Allegiance was then said. The following board members were present constituting a quorum for transaction of business: Mike Howell, Barbara Figurski, Marianne McCreary, Steve Wildman, and Jeff Dhaenens. Also present was Township staff member Adam VanTassell and 4 persons in the audience.
Moved by Figurski, supported by Wildman, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
A call to the public was made with no response.
10-18…A request by Speedway, Section 5, 3598 E. Grand River, for a variance to install an LED Sign.
Mr. Neil Jeakle, National Illumination & Sign Corp., was present for the petitioner. Mr. Jeakle provided the Zoning Board of Appeals with a letter that explained the misconceptions concerning LED signs.
A call to the public was made with the following response: John Conely-7208 E. Grand River, this type of signage is on its way here. Brighton Township is allowing it on Grand River already. The signs that have to be manually changed are taking the customer away from the register and it is dangerous especially during the winter time.
Moved by Wildman, supported by Figurski, to table case# 10-18 to allow resolution at the Township Board regarding the sign ordinance amendment. Motion carried unanimously.
10-19…A request by John Conely, Section 13, 7208 E. Grand River, for a sign height variance.
Mr. John Conely, Owner of Conely Rent a Car, and Mr. David LeClair, Livingston Engineering Inc., were present for the petitioner. Mr. LeClair demonstrated to the Zoning Board of Appeals that the location of Mr. Conely's business was blocked from
A call to the public was made with no response.
Moved by Wildman, supported by Figurski, to table case# 10-19 to allow resolution at the Township Board regarding the sign ordinance amendment as well as possible sign being removed. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Figurski, supported by McCreary, to approve the August 17th, 2010 Zoning Board of Appeals minutes.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:08 p.m.