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ACTION SUMMARY
PLANNING COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2003, 7:30 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

Chair Nagy called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Present: Avdoulos, Kocan, Markham, Nagy, Papp, Paul, Ruyle, Shroyer, Sprague

Also Present: Barb McBeth, Planner; Tim Schmitt, Planner; Ben Croy, Engineer; Mike McGinnis, Landscape Architect; Tom Schultz, Attorney; Peter Albertson, Façade Consultant

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Motion to approve the Agenda as amended. Motion carried 9-0.

MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION

1. TCF BANK, SITE PLAN NUMBER 03-19

In the matter of the request of Robert Griffore of TCF National Bank, SP 03-19, motion grant approval of the Preliminary Site Plan with the following specifications: 1) Dedication of a loading zone area; 2) Planning Commission Waiver for Interior Building Landscaping on the drive-through side as additional landscaping is provided elsewhere; 3) Positive recommendation to City Council for deferral of an eight-foot bike path until interchange plans are finalized, with a bond or escrow as appropriate; 4) Without a re-orientation, the addition of two parking lot islands on the north side and one additional island along Beck Road; 5) Also without a re-orientation, the redesign of the island west of the drive-through lanes; and 6) Subject to comments in the Staff’s and Consultants’ reports and discussion at the table this evening. Motion carried 9-0.

2. WONDERLAND MUSIC PLAZA, SITE PLAN NUMBER 03-16

Motion to table Wonderland Music Plaza, Site Plan 03-16. Motion carried 9-0.

3. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE ZONING MAP AMENDMENT FOR THE PARAGON PROPERTY

Motion to set a Public Hearing on the issue of the Paragon Property at 12 Mile and Napier Road at the earliest possible future meeting date for a rezoning. Motion carried 9-0.

4. DISCUSSION REGARDING PROPOSED LANGUAGE FOR THREE PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENTS: RESIDENTIAL FACADES, LOADING IN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS, AND DUMPSTER ENCLOSURES

Motion to set a Public Hearing for the three Ordinance revisions. The first one is for Section 303, Residential Façades, the second one is for loading and unloading in industrial districts, and the third Public Hearing is for the proposed text amendment for dumpsters, to be scheduled at the first possible date. Motion carried 9-0.

5. SCHEDULING OF JOINT PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Motion to recommend the following three dates to City Council for a joint meeting:

Monday, August 4, 2003; Wednesday, August 6, 2003; Wednesday, August 13, 2003.

Motion carried 9-0.

6. APPROVAL OF APRIL 30, 2003 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES

Motion to approve the minutes of April 30, 2003 as amended. Motion carried 9-0.

7. APPROVAL OF MAY 14, 2003 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES

Motion to approve the minutes of May 14, 2003 as amended. Motion carried 9-0.

MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION

1. SCHEDULING OF A SECOND AUGUST 2003 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

Because the Planning Commission just forwarded several August dates to City Council for consideration in scheduling a joint meeting, the Commission agreed to postpone this discussion until City Council responds to their scheduling request.

2. STAFF REPORT ON ALUMINUM COMPANY

SPECIAL REPORTS

1. STATUS REPORT REGARDING OAKPOINTE CHURCH PHASING PLAN BY MR. GENE CARROLL, AIA, PRINCIPAL, NEUMAN SMITH & ASSOCIATES

At the request of Mr. Carroll, this report was removed from the Agenda.

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION

Mr. Wayne Hogan addressed the Planning Commission

ADJOURNMENT

Motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 9-0. The meeting adjourned at or about 10:30 p.m.

SCHEDULED AND ANTICIPATED MEETINGS

WED 6/11/03 PLANNING COMMISSION 7:30 PM

MON 6/16/03 CITY COUNCIL 7:30 PM

WED 6/18/03 MASTER PLAN & ZONING COMMITTEE 7:00 PM

WED 6/25/03 PLANNING COMMISSION 7:30 PM