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PLYMOUTH
PLYMOUTH

Commissioners delay Kellogg Park fountain project

The City of Plymouth and The decision; a partial completion of
Wilcox Foundation have mutual- the fountain before winter is not
ly agreed to delay the Wilcox an option.”
Fountain Project until the spring Both referred to the action as
of 2021 due to the COVID-19 glob- a “temporary setback” and char-
al pandemic, according to a acterized the situation as “disap-
statement from Mayor Oliver pointing.” They agreed that the
Wolcott. delay provides the opportunity to
“There is now just too much potentially start the project earli-
risk involved in trying to com- er in the spring of 2021 and work
plete the project this year. The continuously until completion
project schedule was already that summer.
tight, and the current pandemic “Unfortunately, circumstances
adds a significant number of beyond our control have forced
unknowns and new risks to the major upheavals in many aspects
schedule,” he said. of our lives. The City of Plymouth
The Downtown Development and The Wilcox Foundation
Authority (DDA) also released a remain committed to the project,
statement about the delay, not- and seeing it become a reality in
ing, “The uncertainties around 2021,” Wolcott's statement noted.
the City's ability to schedule the “We are all making the best of
independent contractors to per- a truly unprecedented situation
form the site construction work, and will emerge from this crisis a
and supply-chain disruptions are stronger community,” he con-
two of the major factors in our cluded. An artist's rendering of the proposed Kellogg Park fountain.
Curbside compost waste Continued, from page 3

pick-up suspended in city

Curbside pick up of compost waste in of touch points for the service provider
the City of Plymouth has been suspend- is to make sure all refuse fits into the
ed in response to the COVID-19 pan- automated trash cart or green City of
demic. Plymouth trash bags. Drivers do not
City of Plymouth officials recently have to touch the cart and can safely
issued a statement regarding trash col- empty it from the cab. Bags that sit on
lection in the city during the Stay Home top of the cart fall off, requiring drivers
Stay Safe executive order from Gov. to stop the truck, get out and touch the
Gretchen Whitmer. bag and put it in
“The City of ” the truck, accord-
Plymouth is taking ing to city officials. RE: Zoning Ordinance No. 99, Article 28 Sec 28.9 (1) Waste Receptacle Requirements. Zoning Ordinance No. 99, Article 28 Sec
enormous steps to The City of Plymouth All refuse 28.9 (2) (a) Waste Receptacle Enclosures.
provide business is taking enormous should be placed
as usual in these in the cart with the
times of trial, while steps to provide lid closed.
also diligently tak- business as usual Republic Services
ing steps to keep will continue their
our residents and in these times of trial. temporary suspen-
staff safe.” The sion of bulk item
statement begins. pick up; however,
“Some of our Municipal
contractors, however, have had to adjust Services staff will pick up large items as
their services as a result of COVID-19. usual. To schedule a pick up of large
Republic Services is temporarily sus- items, call (734) 453-7737. There will be a The applicant is requesting nine variances:
pending the beginning of yard waste charge for the service.
service across all the communities they City employees will continue the 1. The applicant does not have a building on site, so he has used the 7'x12' (84' square foot) dumpster wall for his wall
sign (aka mural). The mural painting is 63.6' square feet whereas the maximum signable area is 30% or 25.2' square
serve. It is unknown how long this delay brush chipping schedule, but ask that feet. The one variance requested is 38.4' square feet of signable area.
will be in effect.” residents only place brush out to the 2. Banner signs shall be temporary, not to exceed 72 hours and not to exceed 4 times per year. The applicant has no
According to the notification, each curb that does not fit inside yard waste place on the property where a monument sign can be constructed so the banner has been installed on the 4' aluminum
bag or can of compost creates an addi- bags or cans. fence. The three variance requests are: (1) to be allowed the banner to stay attached to the fence permanently hence
(2) exceeding the 72 hours and (3) more than the 4 times per year.
tional touch point for the drivers, which Residents are advised not to place
then increases the possibility they could small sticks and twigs or grass clippings 3. The string lights (Christmas lights) attached to the top of the 4' fence around the property are prohibited to highlight
be exposed to the virus. Residents are in the street for collection. architectural features. The one variance requested is to allow string lights (Christmas lights) to be used as an archi-
being asked not to place any extra bags Additionally, city officials have closed tectural feature.
or cans at the curb until the service the play structures in the parks until fur- 4. All exterior lighting shall be directed downward and shielded; if not the lighting is prohibited. The applicant has the
resumes. ther notice. Residents are encouraged rope lighting (Christmas lights) and festoon lighting (string lights) both of which are not shielded or directed down-
ward. The two variance requests are: (1) to allow both the rope & string lights be allowed to stay permanently even
Trash pickups should continue on to enjoy the parks by taking walks or though (2) they are not shielded or downward directed.
the regular schedule. kicking around a ball with family mem-
Another way to decrease the number bers. 5. The waste water receptacle is a free-standing tank sitting on the court pavement whereas the ordinance states it is
prohibited to be in an open lot and should be enclosed within a structure. The two variances requested are: (1) to
Commissioners set date to ITEM NO. 5 - New Business
allow the waste water tank to remain free standing with (2) no enclosure.
discuss 2020-2021 budget Application No. 1603- Boleski Funeral Home
25509 W Warren RD
Dearborn Heights MI 48127
Members of the Plymouth City expected to be an agenda item at the Location - Vacant Land S 5 Mile RD/E Haggerty RD Corner Lot
Commission took advantage of technolo- next regular meeting of the city commis-
gy and met remotely using Zoom internet sion. Tax I.D. Tax I.D. #78-021-99-0008-701 & #78-021-99-0008-702
OS (Consent Judgement) Zoning District
software April 6. In addition, the 2020 contract for the
During the meeting, commissioners lawn maintenance and mowing of 31 RE: Zoning Ordinance No. 99, Article 20 Sec 20.2 (o) (r) Height, Area, Lot Coverage, Yard Requirements and Floor Area (as
amended 10/25/07).
approved $8,549.27 in repairs to the city locations in the city was awarded to
street sweeping machine. Serene Surroundings. The contract
City contracted mechanics deter- could be extended for three years,
mined the sweeper had major damage to administration officials noted.
the hydraulic manifold, necessitating the Members of the city commission also
repairs. The work will be done by Bell saw the proposed city budget for 2020-
Equipment Co. and the repair costs will 2021 during the meeting. The Plymouth
be met with funds from city budget City Charter requires the administration
equipment fund, according to officials. to deliver a balanced budget at this first
Commissioners also approved a new meeting in April. Administration officials The applicant is requesting two variances:
zoning classification for city-owned acknowledged the possibility of multiple
parks, parkland and playgrounds. changes to the figures presented in the The applicant is in an OS (Consent Judgement) zoning district and is requesting two variances to construct a 11,621' square
foot new commercial funeral home with parking located front & side yards:
The new Parks and Open Space desig- budget due to impact on revenue sources
nation is supported by the city Master due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 1. To reduce the front yard (5 Mile RD) setback to 66.6' feet whereas 75' feet is required. Variance requested is eight
.6 feet (8.6) front yard setback.
Plan, officials said, and was approved by Officials tentatively scheduled a budg-
members of the Planning Commission in et study session for tonight, April 16. The 2. To reduce the side yard (Haggerty RD) setback to 66.6' feet whereas 75' feet is required. Variance requested is
eight.6 feet (8.6) side yard setback.
January. A second reading of the pro- proposed budget can be found at:
posed language and map amendments is http://www.plymouthmi.gov/2020budget. Application No. 1604- Rayyan Center
46441 5 Mile RD
Saxton’s development OK’d Location - 46441 5 Mile RD
Plymouth MI 48170
Tax I.D. Tax I.D. #78-010-99-0002-712
A final site plan for the Saxton's proper- Hollie Saraswat, Vice chairwoman IND Zoning District
ty on Ann Arbor Trail has been approved Jennifer Kehoe and Chairwoman Karen RE: Zoning Ordinance No. 99, Article 19 Sec 19.3 (5) IND District, Uses Specifically Prohibited
by a 5-3 vote of members of the Plymouth Sisolak.
Planning Commission. The commission- Commissioner Chuck Myslinski was
ers also recommended approval of a not in attendance.
Planned Unit Development at the site. Conditions discussed included a maxi-
The proposal from Jewell-Maple mum height for townhomes and a 1. The applicant is in an IND zoning district and is requesting one variance to allow a Montessori Pre-school whereas
Development, includes renovation of the required certificate of occupancy for the schools are specifically prohibited. Variance requested is to allow a Montessori Pre-school within an existing building
in an IND district.
Jewell building and demolition of the Jewell building prior to constructing the
If denied, the applicant may appeal to Circuit Court.
adjacent building which formerly housed residential units. The Charter Township of Plymouth will provide necessary reasonable aids and services, such as signers for the hearing
Saxton's and the addition of 10 residential “We wish you the best. We're looking impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the
units at the rear of the property along forward to you being successful,” sisolak meeting/hearing upon two weeks notice to the Charter Township of Plymouth. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary
aids or services should contact the Charter Township of Plymouth by writing or calling the Supervisor's Office, Charter
Maple Street, including townhomes. told the developer.. “I hope that you know Township of Plymouth, 9955 N. Haggerty Rd, Plymouth, Michigan, 48170, (734) 354-3211, TDD users:
The no votes came from Commissioner that you've got our support for this.” 1-800-649-3777 (Michigan Relay Service) PT0293 - 041620 2.5 x 19.327 + 2.5 x 15.417