In the matter of Zoning Map Amendment 18.693 for the City of Novi, motion to recommend approval to the City Council to rezone the subject property from B-3, General Business District to R-4, One-Family Residential District for the reason that it is generally in compliance with the Future Land Use map and the Master Plan for Land Use update and the proposed R-4 zoning is consistent with the residential zoning surrounding the subject property. Motion carried 7-0.

In the matter of the request of Bordine Nursery, SP10-01, motion to approve the Special Land Use permit subject to the following: a) A Planning Commission finding under Section 2516.2.c for the Special Land Use permit that relative to other feasible uses of the site, the proposed use will not cause any detrimental impact on the existing thoroughfares due to the fact that the addition of 5,520 square feet of additional retail space requiring parking for eleven vehicles would not generate a substantial amount of additional traffic; The proposed use is compatible with adjacent uses of land in terms of location, size, character and impact on adjacent properties or the surrounding neighborhood due to the fact that a substantial amount of retail is already present on the subject property and surrounding properties; The proposed use is consistent with the goals, objectives and recommendations of the City’s Master Plan for Land Use; The proposed use will promote the use of land in a socially and economically desirable manner; And the proposed use is in harmony with the purposes and conforms to the applicable site design regulations of the zoning district in which it is located as noted in the staff and consultant review letters; b) Planning Commission waiver of the required Noise Impact Statement based on the applicant’s representations that the proposed uses will not generate any noticeable noise; c) A revised striping plan shall be submitted for administrative review to ensure compliance with ordinance standards; d) Compliance with all conditions and requirements listed in the staff and consultant review letters; and e) The proposed use is only approved for operation during the 2010 and 2011 seasons between approximately April 15^th and July 9^th as indicated by the applicant for the following reasons: because the plan is otherwise in compliance with Article 15, Article 24, Article 25 and all other applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. Motion carried 7-0.

In the matter of Bordine Nursery, SP10-01, motion to approve the Preliminary Site Plan subject to the following: a) The conditions and items listed in the staff and consultant review letters being addressed on the Stamping Set; b) That the applicant adequately addresses the Fire Marshal’s concerns regarding materials composing and access to the hoop house; and c) A revised striping plan shall be submitted for administrative review to ensure compliance with ordinance standards for the following reasons: because the plan is otherwise in compliance with Article 15, Article 24, Article 25 and all other applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. Motion carried 7-0.

In the matter of Kohl’s Façade Updates, SP10-04, motion to recommend approval to City Council for a Section 9 Waiver for the overage of EIFS for the reason that the proposed façade will generally enhance the visual quality of the project, the color selections are carefully coordinated and will harmonize with both new and existing materials and because it is otherwise in compliance with Article 25 and Article 17 of the Zoning Ordinance and all other applicable provisions of the Ordinance. Motion carried 7-0.

Motion to recommend approval to the City Council of Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment 18.240. Motion carried 7-0.

Motion to recommend approval to City Council of Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment 18.237. Motion carried 5-2. (Nays – Cassis, Lynch)

Motion to approve the 2010-2011 Planning Commission Budget with the amendment that $500 shall be budgeted for refreshments instead of the proposed $2500. Motion carried 7-0.

ADJOURNMENT