Anewbusiness is heading to downtown
Romulus, bringing a signature taste to the
community.
Pending approvals, a new microbrew-
ery will open this year at 36542 Goddard,
in theheart of the downtowndistrict.
Dick Kasaba and Brian Bush, partners
in Artisan's Reserve, Inc., petitioned the
city council members for a liquor license
approval for themicrobrewery last week.
“We're not a bar, we're a manufacturer
of what we consider to be the most classic
beers in the world,” said Kasaba. “It's
something I learned from my grandfather
70 years ago.”
He said they intended to sell four dif-
ferent types of beer when they open-
including a Romulus Red Ale-and expand
up to eight as the business grows. He and
Bush will brew the beer in an old-fash-
ioned way, so there won't be a need for the
gigantic metal vats seen at other micro-
breweries.
“It'll be made the way beer was made
200 years ago,” he said. “It's a natural
process.”
Kasaba and Bush may not seem the
typical microbrewery owners. Kasaba is
an attorney with a long history of legal
practice in the Dearborn area and Bush is
a student at Michigan State University
pursuing an education as a physicist and a
few credits shy of his degree. The two are
neighbors inDearborn.
The microbrewery will have some
indoor seating as well as televisions. The
beers will also be available for sale in bot-
tles.
The building is owned by the Romulus
Downtown Development Authority (DDA),
and Bush and Kasaba have a three-year
lease on it. Bush said he was surprised by
howquickly the plan came together.
“This opportunity was a surprise,” he
said. “The city was very welcoming. They
have been great toworkwith.”
He said the building itself doesn't
require much renovation and he hoped to
have the brewery open later this summer.
He said he hoped to be a part of a resur-
gence in the downtown area.
“Downtown Romulus is really going to
be something in a fewyears. It's going to be
the place to be,” he said. “We want to help
bring some additional foot traffic to the
downtown area.”
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May 5, 2016
NOTICE OF ADOPTION
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH
ORDINANCE NO. 99.022
TEXT AMENDMENT 013
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE TEXT OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH ZONING ORDINANCE NO.
99 BY AMENDING SECTION 28.14, BUILDING DESIGN STANDARDS, OF ARTICLE XXVIII, SPECIAL PROVISIONS.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH ORDAINS:
Part I.
The Charter Township of Plymouth Zoning Ordinance No. 99 is hereby amended as follows:
ARTICLE XXVIII, SPECIAL PROVISIONS
Replace the existing language of Section 28.14 with the following:
SEC. 28.14 BUILDING DESIGN STANDARDS
1.
Purpose and Construction
The purpose of this Article is to establish a consistent set of standards for the design and appearance of non-
single-family residential structures, which includes buildings, canopies, or gateway structures, within each
zoning district of the Township, in order to improve and enhance the overall visual character of the commu-
nity. These standards are also intended to encourage architectural variety within the context of creating a
high-quality and harmonious aesthetic environment. This Article shall apply to new construction as well as
additions or alterations to existing non-single-family residential structures. All new construction, and/or all
additions or alterations to existing non-single-family residential structures that require site plan and/or admin-
istrative review shall conform to the requirements of this Section. This Article shall be construed consistent-
ly with the design and development requirements set forth in other Articles; however, to the extent that there
is a conflict between a provision of another Article and this Article, the requirements of this Article shall con-
trol.
2.
Building Massing and Form
(a) All buildings shall incorporate architectural features, including, but not limited to: arches, arcades, porticos,
cornices, peaked rooflines, or towers.
(b) Building walls over 100 feet in length shall be broken up by varying rooflines, projections, recesses, wall
insets, arcades, windows or faux windows, architectural accents, and other details to create rhythm and inter-
est in building facades. Repeating patterns of changes in color, texture, and materials are encouraged.
3.
Facade Materials
(a) A minimum of 75% of all building facades, excluding the roof and windows, shall consist of masonry prod-
ucts, such as: brick, cut stone, integral colored split face block, cast stone, limestone, granite, or an equiva-
lent material, as determined by the Planning Commission or the Administrative Review Committee. The use
of aluminum metal panel systems may be permitted for buildings located within the Industrial District or an
industrial area of a nonresidential district, or for buildings of a high-technology or industrial nature.
Aluminum metal panel systems may also be permitted for automobile dealerships. The Planning Commission
or Administrative Review Committee may modify the 75% exterior finish requirement, if the proposed proj-
ect is found to meet the objectives of this Article.
(b) The remaining maximum 25% of the building facade may utilize other materials such as: fiberglass-rein-
forced concrete, cement board siding, stucco, polymer plastic (Fypon), or EIFS, provided that such materials
do not constitute the base of the building.
(c) The facade materials for any screening structure, which may be used to screen elevators, stairways, tanks,
heating and air conditioning equipment, vents, ducts, pipes, or other similar apparatus, shall complement the
facade materials of the principal building.
4.
Color and Texture
(a) Variations in color shall be kept to a minimum.
(b) Building colors shall be in harmony with the surrounding area. Traditional colors, such as: red, subtle earth
tones, or neutral colors shall be used for the building facade material. Roof colors shall complement the color
of the building facade. The use of high-intensity, metallic, or fluorescent colors is prohibited.
(c) Accent colors may be permitted if considered by the Planning Commission, or the Administrative Review
Committee, to be part of the overall architectural theme for the project.
(d) Awnings located above windows and doors shall consist of a solid color and shall not incorporate stripes or
patterns. Dark colors, such as: dark brown, navy blue, black, maroon, dark green, or dark red, are encour-
aged. Backlit or underlit awnings are prohibited.
(e) Simple and uniform texture patterns within the building facade materials are encouraged.
5.
Roof Design
(a) Variations in the roofline are required to reduce the scale of the structure and add visual interest.
(b) Rooftop equipment shall be screened from view by parapet walls or other architectural elements which com
plement the overall building design.
6.
Canopies
(a) Overhead canopies for gasoline service stations or other uses shall be designed to be compatible with the
architectural characteristics and color of the principal building. Canopies shall incorporate peaked, hipped,
or gabled roofs with shingles, support structures which match or simulate the materials of the principal build-
ing, and fully recessed lighting fixtures.
7.
Alterations or Additions to Existing Buildings
(a) For an alteration proposed to an existing building facade, the entire façade shall be subject to this Article.
However, the Planning Commission or the Administrative Review Committee may limit compliance with this
Article to only the portion of the building affected by the proposed alteration, provided that the materials and
colors of the altered portion of the building complement the materials and colors of the existing unaltered por-
tion of the building.
(b) For an addition proposed to an existing building, the materials of the existing portion of the building may be
utilized for the proposed addition, provided that the following conditions are met:
(1) The addition does not exceed one hundred percent (100%) of the existing building floor area.
(2) The facade of the existing portion of the building does not consist of materials or colors that would be
prohibited under Section 3 or 4 of this Article.
(3) All new facades substantially constitute a continuation of the existing facades relative to color, texture,
size, height, and location of materials.
(4) The visual effect is to make the addition appear as part of the existing building.
(c) If the alteration or addition is proposed for an existing building located within the Ann Arbor Road Corridor
(ARC) District, then the entire building shall be brought into full compliance with this Article. The Planning
Commission or the Administrative Review Committee may modify this requirement if the proposed project
is found to meet the objectives of the ARC District.
8.
Façade Modification
The Planning Commission or the Administrative Review Committee may approve alternatives to the exteri-
or building design or materials, provided that the proposed project is found to be consistent with the intent
and purpose of this Article.
Part II.
VIOLATION AND PENALTY. Unless otherwise provided, any person, corporation, partnership or any other
legal entity who violates the provisions of this Ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and may be fined not more
than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or imprisoned for not more than ninety (90) days, or both, at the discretion of
the Court.
Part III.
SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid
or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portions shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and
independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion thereof.
Part IV.
REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are here
by repealed only to the extent necessary to give this Ordinance full force and effect.
Part V.
SAVINGS CLAUSE. The repeal or amendment provided for herein shall not abrogate or affect any offense or act
committed or done, or any penalty or forfeiture incurred, or any pending litigation or prosecution of any right
established, or occurring prior to the effective date of this Ordinance as amended.
Part VI.
PUBLICATION. The Clerk of the Charter Township of Plymouth shall cause a Notice of Adoption of this Ordinance
to be published in the manner required by law.
Part VII. EFFECTIVE DATE. The provisions of this ordinance shall become effective seven days after publication.
Part VIII. ADOPTION. This Ordinance was adopted by the Charter Township of Plymouth Board of Trustees by authority of
Act 110 of Public Acts of Michigan, 2006, as amended, at a meeting duly called and held on April 26, 2016, and
ordered to be given publication in the manner prescribed by law. This Ordinance may be inspected at the Plymouth
Township Hall, Community Development Department, during regular business hours.
Adopted by the Board of Trustees on: April 26, 2016
Effective Date: May 12, 2016
Publish: May 5, 2016
PT050516-0053 2.5 x 18.291
NOTICE OFADOPTION
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH
ORDINANCE NO. 99.023
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH BY
AMENDING THE ZONING MAP.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH ORDAINS:
Part I. The Charter Township of Plymouth Zoning Ordinance No. 99 is hereby amended by amending the
Zoning Map in accordance with the changes indicated on Amended Zoning Map No. 018, attached hereto and made
part of this Ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 99.023
AMENDED ZONINGMAP NO. 018
Charter Township of Plymouth, Wayne County, Michigan
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: For parcel/lot descriptions, see tax records based on Tax ID No. R-78-021-99-0025-000.
Part II.
CONFLICTING REVISIONS REPEALED. Any Ordinance or parts of Ordinance in conflict herewith, are hereby
repealed.
Part III.
EFFECTIVE DATE. The provisions of the Ordinance are hereby declared to take effect on May 26, 2016.
Part IV.
ADOPTION. This Ordinance was adopted by the Charter Township of Plymouth Board of Trustees by authority of
Act 110 of Public Acts of Michigan, 2006, as amended, at a meeting duly called and held on April 26, 2016, and
ordered to be given publication in the manner prescribed by law. The Ordinance may be inspected at the Plymouth
Township Hall, Community Development Department, during regular business hours.
Adopted by the Board of Trustees on: April 26, 2016
Effective Date: May 26, 2016
Publish: May 5, 2016
PT050516-0052 2.5 x 5.903
R
OMULUS
New business is brewing up signature tastes
High school students
earn college degrees
Airborne tanker spills fuel
Bowling event to aid animal shelter
A very special group of graduates
received their diplomas this week at
RomulusHighSchool.
In addition to their high school diplo-
mas, 23 were awarded Associates
Degrees fromWayne County Community
CollegeDistrict which they earnedwhile
completing their required high school
courses. Another 12 students enrolled in
the Early College partnership between
the high school and college will transfer
the college credits they earned in high
school to the college or school of their
choice.
This is the first group of students
enrolled in the program to graduate, a
district spokesperson said.
The partnership between Romulus
High School and Wayne County
Community College District is unique.
Similar programs only allow students to
earn college credits for classes, while
the Romulus partnership allows stu-
dents the opportunity to earn an associ-
ate's degree.
“We are extremely excited to have
our first class graduating. These kids
have worked very hard and have been
amazing throughout the entire process,”
said Liza Mockeridge, Early College
Director for Romulus Community
Schools.
To learn more visit
or call (734) 532-1003.
More than 100 gallons of diesel fuel
was spilled onto westbound I-94 last
Friday when a semi-trailer went airborne
and landedupright in the roadway.
According to Michigan State Police,
troopers were called to the scene at
about 6:15 a.m. When the troopers
arrived in the area on I-94 near
Merriman Road, they observed damage
to the truck fuel tanks which apparently
occurred when it landed on the west-
bound lanes of the highway. The semi-
tanker was traveling in the eastbound
lanes when the incident occurred,
according to reports fromthe state police.
Police said approximately 100 gallons
of diesel fuel spilled onto the lanes of
west bound I-94 from the damaged fuel
tanks. No onewas reportedly injured as a
result of the crash, according to reports.
The roadway was partially closed for
approximately 2 hours while personnel
from the Romulus Fire Department
cleared the spilled fuel fromthehighway.
The 12th Annual Romulus Animal
Shelter Bowling Fundraiser is set to begin
at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 13, at Romulus
Lanes.
Registration for the event, which is a 9
Pin No Tap Tournament, will begin at
6:30. There will be handicap doubles and
singles event, prizes, a 50/50 raffle and
mystery games.
The entry fee for the fundraiser is $25
and includes the men's and ladies' mys-
tery games, snacks and prizes. Space is
limited and only 72 spots are available.
The tournament, dedicated to the memo-
ry of Frank Ayers, is not USBC sanc-
tioned.
For more information or to register,
contact Romulus Lanes, (734) 941-1640,
City Councilman Bill Wadsworth, (734)
941-0616 or JoeOzog, (734) 941-3466.
