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BY GENA JOHNSON
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FARMINGTON HILLS — Farmington Hills City Council members voted “no” to Sheetz coming to their community after residents made it clear that “this is not the place” at a Council meeting Jan. 13. Hundreds gathered at Farmington Hills City Hall in the City Council’s chambers and waited for their chance to speak during the more than five-hour Council meeting that ended just before 1:30 a.m. Many spoke and reminded City Council members and the mayor that they are elected officials and implored them to listen and act on their behalf. Just before it was time for Council to vote, after nearly 50 residents expressed their displeasure about Sheetz coming to their quiet residential neighborhood, Mayor Pro Tem William Dwyer said, “The Council was listening tonight and I will guarantee you the Council is going to make the right decision tonight. And you’ll get what you want.” Council voted unanimously, 7-0, against Sheetz constructing a gas station and drive-thru restaurant at the former site of Ginopolis, a popular restaurant located at 12 Mile and Middlebelt roads. Attorney Pat Lennon represents Sheetz and requested to postpone appearing before Council a few See SHEETZ on page 6A
WEST BLOOMFIELD/FARMINGTON HILLS — Amid community support for Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum, the West Bloomfield Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously to grant two variances for the long-time Oakland County establishment to operate in West Bloomfield Township at a meeting Jan. 21. Variances allow a business to deviate from established ordinances if doing so will not be a detriment to the community or impose a burden on the neighbors and in cases when a business cannot operate without a variance. It can be a useful tool to bring new businesses to properties that are operating under decadesold ordinances, allowing modern businesses to operate in a manner in keeping with the times. Marvin’s is an arcade and museum that has been a “destination” for fun in Farmington See MUSEUM on page 4A File photo by Patricia O’Blenes
There are multiple options for entertainment at Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum. The museum is set to be relocated from Farmington Hills to West Bloomfield.
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