PRESENT: Members Canup, Churella, Markham, Paul, Richards, Ruyle

ABSENT/EXCUSED: Member Kocan (absence excused), Nagy (absence excused), Shroyer (absence excused)

ROLL CALL: 7:30 p.m.

MOTION: To approve the agenda as amended with the removal of Brae Pointe Estates SP02-08. Motion passed unanimously.

CONSENT AGENDA - None

Public Hearing on the request of Lee Mamola & Associates for approval of a Preliminary Site Plan, Special Land Use Permit and Woodland Permit. The subject property is located in Section 3 on the southwest corner Pontiac Trail and West Park Drive in the B-2 (Community Business) District. The developer proposes a 3,680 square foot self-serve gas station, carry-out and convenience store. The subject property is 2.31 acres.

MOTION: In the matter of Novi Express SP00-29 to deny Preliminary Site Plan Approval, Special Land Use Permit and Woodland Permit for the following reasons: it does not meet the City’s Design and Construction Standards (Section 11-216(d)) for minimum same-side driveway spacing on West Park Drive and Pontiac Trail which would cause more traffic congestion. Motion passes(4-2),Markham, Ruyle

MOTION: In the matter of Novi Express SP00-29 to deny Woodland Permit because there is a feasible alternative location for the structure on the property. Motion passes (5-1),Ruyle

Consideration of the request of William Roskelly for recommendation to City Council for Tentative Preliminary Plat approval. The subject property is located in Section 24 on the north side of Ten Mile Road between Haggerty and Meadowbrook Roads in the R-4 (One Family Residential) District. The developer proposes a single-family subdivision with 25 lots. The subject property is 9.49 acres.

MOTION: In the matter of Avalon Subdivision SP01-77 to send a positive recommendation to the City Council for the Tentative Preliminary Plat and Design and Construction Waiver for boulevard location relative to Ten Mile Road, grant a Planning Commission Waiver for the same-side driveway spacing waiver, subject to the Staff and Consultant’s recommendations and conditions and subject to the petitioner’s agreement to conform with all Ms. McGuire’s recommendations and comments. Motion passed unanimously.

Consideration of the request of Northern Equities Group for approval of a Preliminary Site Plan. The subject property is located in Section 12 in the Haggerty Corporate Park on the North side of Lewis Drive in the OST (Office Service Technology) District. The developer is proposing two speculative multi-tenant office buildings each consisting of 54,197 square ft for a total of 108,394 square ft. The subject property is 10.87 acres.

MOTION: In the matter of Lewis Technology SP02-16 to grant Preliminary Site Plan Approval with the finding that the screening of the loading areas meets the intent of Section 2302A.1 and Planning Commission Waiver for widening of the west and center driveways so that they line up with the internal driveways and line up with the driveway across the street, subject to the Staff and Consultant’s conditions and recommendations. Motion passed unanimously.

MOTION: Motion to approve the Regular Planning Commission minutes of April 17, 2002. Motion passed unanimously.

MOTION: To delay the joint meeting with the City Council and the Planning Commission until the new commissioners are serving on the Planning Commission. Motion passed unanimously.

MOTION: To schedule a Special Meeting for June 19, 2002 at 7pm for the purpose of meeting with Legal Council to discuss material exempt from disclosure under State Law. The Commission will be requested to vote to go into Executive Sessions. Motion passed unanimously.

Adjourned at 9:55pm