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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WEST BLOOMFIELD ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE JANUARY 20, 2026 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on January 20, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., the Zoning Board of Appeals shall conduct a meeting at West Bloomfield Town Hall – Board Room; 4550 Walnut Lake Rd., West Bloomfield, to consider the following requests: RODNEY (CASE PV25-0046) Request: 1.) A variance to have a have a retaining wall closer than 8 feet to the property line (Section 5.1.5.F.iii.c). 2.) A variance to have a retaining wall that is above 4 feet in height (Section 5.1.5.F.iii.d). 3.) A variance to have a wall above 30 inches and railing to stairs encroach past the building sightline (Section 4.50.3.A). Parcel: 5618 Putnam; Sidwell #18-25-201-093 Applicant / Owner: James Derocher/ Jeffrey M. Leib, Attorney/Clara Rodney PLUM MARKET SIGNAGE (CASE PV25-0053) Request: 1.) A variance to have a sign that is more than 100 square feet in size. (Section 3.1.22.I.vi.2) 2.) A variance to have an internally lit signage. (Section 3.1.22.I.iv.a) 3.) A variance to have Village Pharmacy on the main elevation. (Section 3.1.22.I.ii.e) 4.) A variance to have material deviation for the proposed signage. (Section 3.1.22.I.iii.b) Parcel: 6565 Orchard Lake Rd.; Sidwell #18-35-101-027 Applicant / Owner: Richard E. Rassel, Esq/Plum Market, Corp. NARA RESTAURANT (CASE PV25-0054) Request: 1.) A variance to exceed the maximum to average lighting ratio for a parking lot (Section 5.6.3.B.i) 2.) A variance to reduce the required amount of off-street parking for a restaurant (Section 5.8.11.C.vii.a). Parcel: 5656 W. Maple Rd.; Sidwell #18-26-301-051 Applicant / Owner: Zaid Arabo/Joe Barbat The proposed plans are available for public review at the Planning & Development Services Department during normal business hours. The proposed plans will be available for public review on the Township’s website no later than 5:00PM on January 15, 2026. Any comments regarding these requests may be made by appearing at the hearing or in writing. Please email all comments to AskPlanning@wbtownship.org. Comments may also be placed in the township drobox located on the east side of Township Hall. If you have any questions, please contact the Planning and Development Services Department at 248-451-4818. The Township of West Bloomfield will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at