The meeting was called to order at or about 7:30 p.m.

Present: Members John Avdoulos, Victor Cassis, Andrew Gutman, Mark Pehrson, Wayne Wrobel

Absent: Members Richard Gaul, Lynn Kocan, David Lipski, Lowell Sprague

Also Present: Barbara McBeth, Director of Planning; Tim Schmitt, Planner; Darcy Schmitt, Planner; Lance Shipman, Landscape Architect; Brian Coburn, Civil Engineer; David Gillam, City Attorney

Public hearing on the request of McShane Construction for approval of Preliminary Site Plan, Storm Water Management Plan, Wetland Permit and Woodland Permit. The subject property is located in Section 24 on the southeast corner of Meadowbrook and Eleven Mile roads, in the I-1, Light Industrial District. The Applicant proposes a 120,000 sq. ft., two-story building for medical use on 12.59 acres.

In the matter of the request of McShane Construction for Meadowbrook Medical Center, SP04-26, motion to grant approval of the Preliminary Site Plan subject to: 1) A Planning Commission Waiver for the landscape and berming requirements adjacent to the ROW on Meadowbrook Road and Eleven Mile due to the Applicant’s desire to preserve existing vegetation; 2) A Planning Commission Waiver of 71 parking lot trees (180 required, 109 proposed) due to the Applicant placing monies into the tree fund in lieu thereof; 3) A ZBA variance for the following Section 2400.h requirement - the front yard parking along Meadowbrook Road occupies more than 50% of the area between the minimum front yard setback line and the building façade setback line; 4) A ZBA variance for the following Section 2400.h requirement – the parking area is not screened along Meadowbrook Road and Eleven Mile by an ornamental or brick-to-brick wall or landscaped berm that is 2½ feet in height measured from the parking lot surface, and which is designed in accordance with Sections 2514 and 2509-8; and 5) The comments on the attached review letters being addressed at the time of Final Site Plan submittal; for the reason that the developer has worked diligently with the City. Motion carried 5-0.

In the matter of the request of McShane Construction for Meadowbrook Medical Center, SP04-26, motion to grant approval of the Wetland Permit subject to the comments on the attached review letters being addressed at the time of Final Site Plan submittal, for the reason that the developer has worked diligently with the City. Motion carried 5-0.

In the matter of the request of McShane Construction for Meadowbrook Medical Center, SP04-26, motion to grant approval of the Woodland Permit subject to the comments on the attached review letters being addressed at the time of Final Site Plan submittal, for the reason that the developer has worked diligently with the City. Motion carried 5-0.

In the matter of the request of McShane Construction for Meadowbrook Medical Center, SP04-26, motion to grant approval of the Stormwater Management Plan subject to the comments on the attached review letters being addressed at the time of Final Site Plan submittal, for the reason that the developer has worked diligently with the City. Motion carried 5-0.

Consideration on the request of Mike Anderson of Ivanhoe-Huntley for recommendation to City Council for approval of Planned Rezoning Overlay, in conjunction with rezoning request 18.633. The subject property is located within Section 11, on the north side of Twelve Mile, between Novi Road and Meadowbrook Road. The property is zoned OS-1, Office Service, for the front 2.9 acres and the remainder of the property to the north is zoned R-A, Residential Acreage. The Applicant is proposing 64 units in eight buildings. The subject property is approximately 9.72 acres. The Planning Commission first considered this matter on September 22, 2004.

In the matter of the request of Ivanhoe Huntley for the Wellington Ridge PRO, SP04-33, motion to recommend denial of the plan to City Council for the following reasons: 1) The plan does not provide sufficient enhancement above the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance; 2) The proposed use is not consistent with the surrounding zoning and uses; 3) The Applicant provided insufficient information; 4) The plan would create an island of use in this corridor; and 5) The Plan is not consistent with the goals and objectives of the Master Plan. Motion carried 3-2 (Yes: Avdoulos, Pehrson, Wrobel; No: Cassis, Gutman)

Consideration on the request of Joseph Drolshagen of Northern Equities Group for approval of Preliminary Site Plan. The subject property is located in Section 12 on Cabot Drive, north of Twelve Mile, south of Lewis Drive. in the OST, Planned Office Service Technology District. The project site is 6.26 acres with a proposed a 60,000 sq. ft., one-story building for speculative OST use. This matter was first considered by the Planning Commission on July 28, 2004.

In the matter of the request of Joseph Drolshagen of Northern Equities for LaSalle Technology, SP04-28, motion to approve the Preliminary Site Plan subject to: 1) The Applicant satisfactorily addressing the Staff and Consultant comments at the time of Final Site Plan submittal; and 2) The Applicant continuing to work with the City; for the reason that the Plan meets the intent of the Zoning Ordinance. Motion carried 5-0.

In the matter of the request of Joseph Drolshagen of Northern Equities for LaSalle Technology, SP04-28, motion to approve the Stormwater Management Plan subject to: 1) The Applicant continuing to work with the City; and 2) The comments and conditions in the attached Staff and Consultant review letters. Motion carried 5-0.

The meeting adjourned at 9:34 p.m.

MON 11/08/04 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 PM

TUE 11/09/04 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 7:30 PM

WED 11/10/04 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 7:30 PM

THU 11/11/04 CITY OFFICES CLOSED

MON 11/15/04 IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE 6:00 PM

MON 11/22/04 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 PM

THU-FRI 11/25-11/26 CITY OFFICES CLOSED

WED 12/01/04 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 7:30 PM

MON 12/06/04 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 PM

TUE 12/07/04 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 7:30 PM