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The motion, made by Mister Cliff and supported by Mister Assessor, was approved by a majority of the board; one member voted no, citing concerns the use was self‑imposed and a detriment to the area.

Bobby McElhame, representing CTT LLC and speaking for the petitioner, said the property’s configuration—including a high‑tension power line bisecting the site—limits how far storage can be moved north without leaving inadequate room for maneuvering and backing trailers safely. He said the parcel can accommodate on‑site maneuvering and that the requested 19‑foot frontage clearance reflects the lot’s unique shape.

Planning staff read into the record that the petitioner previously received site plan approval with conditions on Nov. 18, 2024, and that staff found no issues affecting the abutting public. As a condition of the site plan approval, staff said the petitioner must plant screening—two evergreens or shrubs and two deciduous trees or shrubs—along 11 Mile to provide a visual screen for passing traffic.

During discussion, board members asked whether approval should limit the types of outdoor storage; members and the city attorney indicated the board can make the allowance specific. The approved motion limits the variance to semi tractors and semi trailers only and rescinded prior variances specific to outdoor storage. Members also clarified that employee parking and routine use by drivers to operate trucks from the site is acceptable; the board asserted the approval should not permit campers or recreational vehicles to be stored or used as living quarters on the property.

The board directed planning staff and enforcement to ensure the site plan conditions and the specific storage limitations are enforced.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","TV Warren Live Stream June 11, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board allowed open storage of semi tractors and trailers to within 19 feet of the north property line for a CTT LLC property on 11 Mile, adding a condition limiting storage to semi tractors and trailers and rescinding prior variances related to outside storage.","taxTitle","Warren City, Macomb County, Michigan","taxId",3689,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6175332,"ZBA approves variances for 6015–6014 10 Mile self‑storage project",417,3080000,3497000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5359209-0356404142a3b7471de1004d3d22861e&start=3080&end=3497","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5359209-0356404142a3b7471de1004d3d22861e/thumbnail_3080000.jpg","/articles/6175332/Warren-City/Macomb-County/Michigan/ZBA-approves-variances-for-60156014-10-Mile-selfstorage-project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6175332-5b7e008929f2d771a48e642960089434/orig.mp4?Expires=1771150783&Signature=TnXcTCOqHUJAEs6JrF-4KtoCmBxfOr1b7E5Tf6dYQBbFQpDBS5P6WqlLFac86UYUq7mT6FQXt8JUj4n29ELXkPyVm-Z1dbWKeg9hiN-KC9HYYCiNC0sKd9kIpp5gSClwWpuwMJgHISo-pz~hsyq3hMU5CEExHLyNxmIJ1cgfyv3GwlvH~gyihdxtY1i7detHUF-N1VfPcLtbYLZWqnxtEHnwFKWvfrzfd0MUD6d~qImWmLUM5hiiASQAFlThaMApOvrn2Q27009HKiUc3qFQG1LiU4Sgjpt47ENXt6xpXuPhYqXPp5VhJ9Y9EVhq0O4kLGtVAZCKi6WUex0czvc2dg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Warren — The Warren City Zoning Board of Appeals approved three variances Wednesday that will allow a self‑storage development to proceed at properties on 10 Mile Road, including a reduced parking requirement and narrower maneuvering lane.

By voice vote the board approved requests to waive a total of 51 parking spaces across two parcels, to allow a 19.6‑foot‑wide two‑way maneuvering lane, and to waive an 8‑foot green belt on one parcel. The motion was made by Mister Cliff and supported by Mister Lindsey; the board found the revised site plan and reduced building area would not be a detriment to the neighborhood.

Travis Silcana, representing the ownership group, said the project’s square footage was lowered from about 106,000 to roughly 90,000 square feet, eliminating several buildings and increasing buffer areas. Silcana also said the site will not include outdoor storage for boats or recreational vehicles.

Secretary Jersey read the planning department statement, which reported no issues affecting the abutting public. Board members asked whether the primary building would accommodate other retail uses; the applicant said the building would be a single self‑storage user with a small welcome/office area common to storage facilities.

The board approved the variances with a split vote; most members supported the motion and one member opposed, saying the use was not appropriate for that property. The applicant’s conditional rezoning agreement had already incorporated similar variances, and the amended site plan improved the project’s buffering, the applicant said.","The board granted three variances for a self‑storage project at 6015 and 6014 10 Mile Road — waiving 51 parking spaces, allowing a 19.6‑foot two‑way maneuvering lane and waiving an 8‑foot green belt — after applicant said the revised site plan reduced building square footage to about 90,000 sq ft.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6175336,"Warren ZBA approves rear‑yard deck replacement for Patterson home",263,2668000,2931000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5359209-0356404142a3b7471de1004d3d22861e&start=2668&end=2931","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5359209-0356404142a3b7471de1004d3d22861e/thumbnail_2668000.jpg","/articles/6175336/Warren-City/Macomb-County/Michigan/Warren-ZBA-approves-rearyard-deck-replacement-for-Patterson-home","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6175336-1441e83ffa4c6c1267e38fcd5add894e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771150783&Signature=FHxB8hwXNbirZ1ndW3aEZYHV9~1XY0Ww5AH3OgUKwsvFGV96f6grO2s0yCZb4CxkgF4fuTmN7CuybOfPI6I~UR4~KR2KBrRnQuHlC5Kw03tbx0YfhSRDhggw4vf1gYXXqEdgjEBJaL0Ep0Ffq1C0NsOPiQsi-enWJVL9GogMARJ-QCLO8jExBCcGikoPdst9axHxRs59n1wMeLa5TDG4~rbzXLFskusW93Ky5vYg~CCtaO7~pFmRe8V1DSPAvAZS~eL-eboULJlWf8xDJ01IBL7lcRHWIqcibW1XQHOoR6mODLZwyzDQ3f5DpyKFOCNEzuh25EViAtJeoCRQOc6TZg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Warren — The Warren City Zoning Board of Appeals on Wednesday approved a variance allowing John and Rebecca Patterson to replace an aging rear yard deck at 14918 Jacobs Street.

The board granted permission to construct a 16‑foot by 26.5‑foot deck to within 21.8 feet of the rear property line, finding the replacement will not be a detriment to the area. The motion to approve the request was made by Secretary Jersey and supported by Mister Green; the board’s roll call was unanimous in favor.

John W. Patterson and Rebecca Patterson told the board the existing deck was original to the house, was rotted in places and that the replacement deck would be slightly smaller. They said the existing structure had been built without a permit and that the new deck would be constructed in the same location but reduced in size.

Board members asked whether the new deck would attach to the house and whether a building permit was required. The petitioners said the deck would not be attached to the house and acknowledged a permit is required in the City of Warren. Planning staff had raised no objections in the department’s impact statement.

The board recorded yes votes in roll call from all members present; the petitioners were told they could proceed with permitting and construction consistent with the approved dimensions.","The ZBA granted John and Rebecca Patterson permission to construct a 16‑by‑26.5‑foot deck to within 21.8 feet of the rear property line after finding the project not detrimental to the area; the petitioners acknowledged the existing deck lacked a permit.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6175342,"Warren ZBA denies Paslin’s request for large mural-style wall sign",1938,720000,2658000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5359209-0356404142a3b7471de1004d3d22861e&start=720&end=2658","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5359209-0356404142a3b7471de1004d3d22861e/thumbnail_720000.jpg","/articles/6175342/Warren-City/Macomb-County/Michigan/Warren-ZBA-denies-Paslins-request-for-large-mural-style-wall-sign","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6175342-ed5e2057b5789bcb972e2ef2dc20362e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771150783&Signature=ZU3uxTB7lI2w9DB97~JaJDMHAB5OS67EuVkssVgAAYCUhVPNjRDjLMtiP~ns2yEbsTROBzJEqiR~p6ZuQOuvN79DkF4DxptUYXGOrIxjN-2jPIf9uUlUCYaiLgOPgJMo5QwQlk1iojIv8HkfCj8zbl~YC9tnx1~hdmH5LMqQj0RszxRPB13iEi8yhmTEKMohU~SbkI7GFGKmawV-pDESvNFkZNIwuatJqaN~QxJ5qYi1fnSbtL4e8MisAbmmf9eMK2K9wpqtbGvwBD0rHgQJF1xZ8RQnaJ2-lCx6pWtOXpXKDwFbJrHs4~blYqt25kYpfjj7MpWXdX7E3NVFRS1HfA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Warren — The Warren City Zoning Board of Appeals on Wednesday denied a request from Paslin to install a large mural-style wall sign on the east elevation of its Ryan Road facility, saying the applicant had not shown a hardship to justify the variance.

The board voted 4–5 to deny permission to install a new 12‑foot by 36‑foot (432 square feet) wall sign and to retain an existing 48‑square‑foot sign for a total of 480 square feet. The motion to approve the reduced size was made by Mister Cliff and supported by Mister Perry; four members voted yes and five voted no, so the item failed.

Planning staff had told the board the proposed sign would be set back about 250 feet from Ryan Road and that “the size of the text on the proposed sign combined with the distance from passing vehicles traveling along Ryan Road will prohibit the sign from clearly being seen by passing motorists,” a statement read into the record by Secretary Jersey citing the planning director’s review. The planning department otherwise reported no impacts to the public.

Richard Brzezinski, who identified himself as Paslin’s graphics marketing manager, told the board the company sought a large, full‑frame flex‑face sign to create brand awareness and to aid recruiting. “It’s just for branding and recruiting,” Brzezinski said. Brian Duque of Sinerama, the sign vendor, said the building’s deep setback and long frontage made a larger panel reasonable for visibility.

Several board members countered that the proposed artwork looked more like a roadside billboard than building identification. One board member said the installation would function as advertising, not directional signage, and called the design “a billboard” that was unnecessary for a long‑established business. Other members said the company’s situation appeared to be self‑imposed and did not meet the hardship standard for a variance.

Board discussion touched on alternatives: a smaller sign, a monument sign closer to the right of way, or a design that reduced empty space and emphasized larger text. The petitioners brought a reduced rendering to the meeting and indicated they would be willing to accept the smaller 432‑square‑foot version if the board requested it; the board nevertheless voted to deny the reduced request.

The variance denial means Paslin must either keep existing signage that complies with the ordinance or revise and reapply. The board did not set a date for any resubmission; members noted the company could return with a new application.","The Warren City Zoning Board of Appeals voted 4–5 to deny Paslin’s request for a 432-square-foot new wall sign (480 square feet including an existing sign), concluding the proposal did not demonstrate the necessary hardship and resembled a billboard more than building identification.","actionData","errors"]

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