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Board approves Marathon rebranding signage package at 70319 9 Mile
Summary
The Zoning Board approved a larger signage package at a second Marathon location (listed as 70319 9 Mile), retaining some previously granted design elements and allowing updated pump and canopy signage.
The Zoning Board of Appeals granted variances on Oct. 8 to allow updated Marathon signage and design elements at a second location described in the packet as 70319 9 Mile.
Sarah Maheson of Basel Construction said the site is being updated to Marathon image specifications; she said some older image materials are no longer available and the owner seeks to refresh the location. The requested package included canopy wall signs, canopy design elements, pump island signage across multiple pump types and retention of previously granted design elements on the building.
Mr. Green moved to grant the package, describing it as not a detriment; Mr. Watts supported the motion. The board’s roll call recorded several yes votes and two no votes regarding the overall square-foot totals; Mr. Clift specifically said the requested signage exceeded the ordinance limits by a substantial margin but the motion passed with a majority.
The motion authorized canopy wall signs, canopy design-area allowances, pump island signage by pump type, and retention of the previously granted 380-square-foot design element on the building. The board noted the approvals replace prior variances and that the applicant must file final permit applications for the sign installations.
City staff reiterated that some sign-panel swaps (pole sign inserts) are permitted without a variance and encouraged the applicant to coordinate with zoning staff to clear obsolete variances from the record.
