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PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION SUMMARY
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, February 23, 2011 |
Council Chambers | CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at or about 7:00 PM. ROLL CALL Present: Member Baratta, Member Cassis, Member Gutman, Member Larson, Member Lynch, Member Meyer, Chair Pehrson, Member PrinceAbsent: Member Greco (excused) Also Present: Barbara McBeth, Deputy Director of Community Development; Tom Schultz, City Attorney; Mark Spencer, Planner; Kristen Kapelanski, Planner; David Beschke, Landscape Architect; Brian Coburn, Senior Civil Engineer; Doug Necci, Façade Consultant
APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion to approve the February 23, 2011 Planning Commission agenda. Motion carried 8-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 2011-2017 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Public hearing for consideration and adoption of the Capital Improvements Program. Motion to adopt the 2011-2017 Capital Improvements Program, as presented. Motion carried 8-0. 2. GENJI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE, SP 10-47A Public hearing for Planning Commission recommendation to the City Council on the request of Pi’s Property Management, for Special Land Use Permit, Preliminary Site Plan, and Storm Water Management Plan. The subject property is located at 27155 Sheraton Drive in Section 15, west of Novi road and north of I-96, in the C, Conference District. The subject property is 5.79 acres and the applicant is proposing two building additions totaling 2,593 square feet. In the matter of Genji Japanese Steak House, SP10-47A, motion to recommend approval of the Special Land Use Permit for two restaurant additions subject to the following: a). Planning Commission finding under Section 2516.2.c. for a Special Use Permit: The proposed use will not cause any detrimental impact on existing thoroughfares or the capabilities of public services and facilities; The use Is compatible with the natural features and characteristics of the land and adjacent uses of land; The proposed use is consistent with the goals, objectives and recommendations of the City’s Master Plan for Land Use; and the proposed use will promote the use of land in a socially and economically desirable manner; 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; b). The proposed restaurant meets the Conference District requirement of providing a public gathering place; and c). Compliance with all conditions and requirements in the staff review letters. Motion carried 8-0. In the matter of Genji Japanese Steak House, SP10-47A, motion to recommend approval of the Preliminary Site Plan, subject to the following: a). Redesigning parking space placement to meet 20 foot parking lot setback; b). Providing a minimum of 216 proposed and 48 landbanked parking spaces; c). City Council approval of landbanking 48 parking spaces; d). Providing 2 additional parking lot end islands; e). Providing additional 638 square feet of parking lot landscaping; f). Redesigning all parking lot islands to meet the City’s standards; g). Waiver of west parking lot island landscaping and curbs; h). Waiver of the Traffic Study; i). Waiver of minimum same side driveway spacing requirement; j). Section 9 façade waiver; and k). The conditions and items listed in the staff and consultant review letters being addressed on the Final Site Plan. This motion is made for the following reasons: because the plan is otherwise in compliance with Article 22, Section 2400 and Article 25 of the Zoning Ordinance and all other applicable provisions of the Ordinance. Motion carried 8-0. In the matter of Genji Japanese Steak House, SP10-47A, motion to recommend approval of the Storm Water Management Plan, subject to the conditions and items listed in the staff and consultant review letters being addressed on the Final Site Plan. This motion is made because the plan is otherwise in compliance with Chapter 11 of the Code of Ordinances and all other applicable provisions of the Ordinance. Motion carried 8-0. 3. MARTY FELDMAN CHEVROLET/KIA DEALERSHIP, SP 11-04 Public hearing on the request of Marty Feldman Chevrolet/Kia Dealership for Preliminary Site Plan, Phasing Plan, Stormwater Management Plan and Special Land Use Permit. The subject property is located on the south side of Grand River Avenue, west of Meadowbrook Road, in Section 23 of the City. The property totals 9.8 acres. The zoning of the parcel is currently split between B-3, General Business and P-1, Vehicular Parking. In the matter of the request of Marty Feldman Chevrolet/Kia Dealership SP 11-04, motion to approve the Special Land Use permit, subject to the following: 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 existing thoroughfares (due to the fact that the new peak hour, peak direction trips will likely not exceed 19 trips); The proposed use is compatible with adjacent uses of land in terms of location, size, character, and impact on adjacent property or the surrounding neighborhood (due to the fact that no changes in the use of the site are proposed); 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’s review letters); and b). Compliance with all conditions and requirements listed in the staff and consultant review letters. This motion is made because the plan is otherwise in compliance with Article 21, Article 24 and Article 25 and all other applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. Motion carried 8-0. In the matter of the request of Marty Feldman Chevrolet/Kia Dealership SP 11-04, motion to approve the Preliminary Site Plan and Phasing Plan, subject to compliance with all the conditions and requirements listed in the staff and consultant review letters. This motion is made because the plan is otherwise in compliance with Article 15, Article 21, Article 24 and Article 25 and all other applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. Motion carried 8-0. In the matter of Marty Feldman Chevrolet/Kia Dealership, SP 11-04, motion to approve the Storm Water Management Plan, subject to the conditions and items listed in the staff and consultant review letters being addressed on the Stamping Set submittal. This motion is made because the plan is otherwise in compliance with Chapter 11 of the Code of Ordinances and all other applicable provisions of the Ordinance. Motion carried 8-0.
MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 1. ENVISIONS DIAGNOSTICS, SP 11-05 Consideration of the request of Lewis MOC, LLC for Envision Diagnostics for Preliminary Site Plan approval. The subject property is located at 39475 Lewis Drive, at the northwest corner of Haggerty Road and Lewis Drive, in Section 12 of the City. The property totals 5.6 acres and the applicant is proposing to locate a mobile MRI/CAT Scan unit and fabric canopy on the north side of the existing medical office. In the matter of the request of Lewis MOC, LLC for Envision Diagnostics SP 11-05, motion to approve the Preliminary Site Plan, subject to the following: a). Section 9 waiver for the use of canvas as a façade material on a structure other than an awning; b). The Section 9 waiver shall be granted for a period of one year, after which the applicant will need to return to the Planning Commission for reconsideration of the waiver; c). The applicant complying with all applicable Michigan Building Code requirements and Fire Code requirements; and d). Compliance with all the conditions and requirements listed in the staff and consultant review letters. This motion is made because the plan is otherwise in compliance with Article 23A, Article 24 and Article 25 and all other applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. Motion failed 4-4. In the matter of the request of Lewis MOC, LLC for Envision Diagnostics SP 11-05, motion to deny the Preliminary Site Plan because the plan is not in compliance with Article 23A, Article 24 and/or Article 25 of the Zoning Ordinance, and because the façade materials are not consistent with, nor will further the purpose and intent of Section 2520 of the Zoning Ordinance. Motion failed 4-4. 2. MACPROFESSIONALS, SP 11-06 Consideration of the request of Nadlan 32 LLC for Preliminary Site Plan and Stormwater Management Plan approval. The subject property is located at 30275 Hudson Drive, at the southwest corner of Cartier Drive and Hudson Drive, in Section 4 of the City. The property totals 3 acres and the applicant is proposing interior renovations and landbanked parking. In the matter of the request of Nadlan 32 LLC for MacProfessionals SP 11-06, motion to approve the Preliminary Site Plan, subject to the following: a). Applicant receiving a variance for the deficient number of parking spaces from the Zoning Board of Appeals (110 spaces provided, 128 spaces required); If the applicant does not receive the needed variance, the alternative plan provided to show the full amount of parking required would satisfy the requirements of Section 2505 of the Zoning Ordinance and a variance from the ZBA would be required to allow banked parking to exceed more than 25% of the total amount of required parking; b). Planning Commission finding that the applicant has demonstrated the following: The use would require less parking than would typically be required; Parking will not occur on any street or driveway, any area not approved and developed for parking and will not occur on that area where parking construction has been landbanked until such time as that area is constructed for such parking; The requested parking landbanking will not create traffic or circulation problems on or off site; and the requested parking landbanking is consistent with the public health, safety and welfare of the City and the purposes of the Zoning Ordinance; and c). Compliance with all the conditions and requirements listed in the staff and consultant review letters. This motion is made because the plan is otherwise in compliance with Article 19, Article 24 and Article 25 and all other applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. Motion carried 8-0. In the matter of the request of Nadlan 32 LLC for MacProfessionals, SP 11-06, motion to approve the Storm Water Management Plan, subject to the conditions and items listed in the staff and consultant review letters being addressed on the Final Site Plan submittal. This motion is made because the plan is otherwise in compliance with Chapter 11 of the Code of Ordinances and all other applicable provisions of the Ordinance. Motion carried 8-0. 3. SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 23, 2011 FOR ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT 18.247 RELATED TO ADDITIONAL HEIGHT PROVISIONS FOR PROPERTIES ADJACENT TO LIMITED ACCESS FREEWAYS. Motion to set a public hearing for March 23, 2011 for Text Amendment 18.247. Motion carried 8-0. 4. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 9, 2011 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Motion to approve the February 9, 2011 Planning Commission minutes. Motion carried 8-0. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:53 PM. * Actual Language of motions subject to review.
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