ZBA 26-04 – Mister Car Wash Sign Variance
Fraser
Description
The applicant sought a variance to build a 91-square-foot monument sign, about 23 square feet more than the site's frontage-based limit, citing mature trees and a complex driving environment that reduce visibility.
Impact summary
The Zoning Board of Appeals denied it on Sep 3, 2026.
Once permits clear, construction can begin, adding a new business to the corridor.
Applicant
- Name
- Gary Potts, Professional Permits
- Address
- 34625 Utica Road, Fraser, MI 48026See this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 3
- Public comments
- 1
- Total mentions
- 3
Last vote · Zoning Board of Appeals
Last discussed Sep 3, 2026.
Meeting timeline (3)
Zoning Board of Appeals - Sep 3, 2026
A variance to grow the allowed monument sign from 67.89 to 91 square feet at the new Mister Car Wash. The board denied it 1-4 after the planner found no unique hardship.
Planning Commission - Sep 2, 2026
The applicant sought a variance to build a 91-square-foot monument sign, about 23 square feet more than the site's frontage-based limit, citing mature trees and a complex driving environment that reduce visibility.
Zoning Board of Appeals - Jan 15, 2026
The new car wash near Hockeyland is close to the building phase — landscaping bond coming — but permits are on hold until its lot split/combination is recorded.
Related issues (1)
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