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PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
ACTION SUMMARY
WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2007 7:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - NOVI CIVIC CENTER
45175 W. TEN MILE, NOVI, MI 48375
(248) 347-0475

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at or about 7:00 PM.

ROLL CALL

Present:  Members John Avdoulos, Brian Burke, Victor Cassis, Andrew Gutman, Michael Lynch (7:25 PM), Michael Meyer, Mark Pehrson, Wayne Wrobel

Absent:  Member David Lipski, (excused)

Also Present:  Steve Rumple, Director of Community Development; Barbara McBeth, Deputy Director of Community Development; Kristen Kapelanski, Planner; Tim Schmitt, Planner; David Beschke, Landscape Architect; Dr. John Freeland, Environmental Consultant; Steve Dearing, Traffic Consultant; Tom Schultz, City Attorney

PLANNING DIRECTOR REPORT

1. introduction of interns from bulgaria

MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION

1. ACO HARDWARE – OUTDOOR SALES, SP07-17

Consideration of the request of Dick Rosenberger of ACO Hardware, for revised Final Site Plan approval. The subject property is located in Section 23, at the northwest corner of Ten Mile and Meadowbrook Road, in the B-3, General Business District. The Applicant is proposing to add an outdoor sales area to the north of the existing ACO Hardware store in the Novi-Ten Shopping Center.

In the matter of the request of Dick Rosenberger of ACO Hardware, SP07-17, motion to grant approval of the revised Final Site Plan subject to: 1) A ZBA Variance to allow outside sales and storage of goods in the B-3 Zoning District; 2) A Planning Commission Section 9 Waiver to allow a patterned brick wall made out of concrete, in lieu of brick for the proposed screenwall; and 3) Compliance with all conditions and requirements listed in the Staff and Review letters, for the reason that the request meets the basic intent of the Zoning Ordinance. Motion carried 8-0.

2. NOVI PROMENADE OUTLOT 1, SP07-10A

Consideration of the request of Oliver Hatcher Construction, for Preliminary Site Plan, Special Land Use Permit, and Stormwater Management Plan approval. The subject property is located in Section 17, east of Wixom Road, south of Grand River Avenue, in the I-1, Light Industrial District, subject to the B-3, General Business Regulations, pursuant to the terms of the Novi Equities Partnership Consent Judgment.

In the matter of the request of Dave Tremonti of Oliver/Hatcher Construction for Novi Promenade Outlot 1, SP07-10A, motion to approve the Special Land Use permit subject to: 1) 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: a) Will not cause any detrimental impact on existing thoroughfares; b) Will not cause any detrimental impact on the capabilities of public services and facilities; c) Is compatible with the natural features and characteristics of the land; d) Is compatible with adjacent uses of land in terms of location, size, character, and impact on adjacent property or the surrounding neighborhood; e) Is consistent with the goals, objectives and recommendations of the City’s Master Plan for Land Use; f) Will promote the use of land in a socially and economically desirable manner; g) Is (1) listed among the provision of uses requiring Special Land Use review as set forth in the various zoning districts of this Ordinance, and (2) is in harmony with the purposes and conforms to the applicable site design regulations of the zoning district in which it is located; and 2) Compliance with all conditions and requirements listed in the Staff and Consultant review letters; for the reason that the plan is otherwise in compliance with the Master Plan for Land use. Motion carried 8-0.

In the matter of the request of Dave Tremonti of Oliver/Hatcher Construction for Novi Promenade Outlot 1, SP07-10A, motion to approve the Preliminary Site Plan subject to: 1) A Zoning Board of Appeals Variance to allow the loading area in the side yard; 2) A Zoning Board of Appeals Variance to allow a two-foot setback for the accessory structure from the property line; 3) A Planning Commission Waiver for the right-of-way berm requirement along Wixom Road; and 4) Compliance with all conditions and requirements listed in the Staff and Consultant review letters; for the reason that the plan is otherwise in compliance with the Ordinance. Motion carried 8-0.

In the matter of the request of Dave Tremonti of Oliver/Hatcher Construction for Novi Promenade Outlot 1, SP07-10A, motion to approve the Stormwater Management Plan subject to: 1) The Applicant providing an updated Stormwater Management Plan at the time of Final Site Plan submittal; and 2) Compliance with all conditions and requirements listed in the Staff and Consultant review letters; for the reason that the plan is otherwise in compliance with the Ordinance. Motion carried 8-0.

3. SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 13, 2007 FOR ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT 18.218, FOR MODIFICATIONS TO THE EXPO ZONING DISTRICT

Motion to set a Public Hearing for June 13, 2007 for Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment 18.218, for modifications to the Expo Zoning District. Motion carried 8-0.

4. REFERRAL OF ADDITIONAL AREAS FOR REVIEW BY MASTER PLAN AND ZONING COMMITTEE

Motion to refer additional areas for review to the Master Plan and Zoning Committee: 1) The Special Planning Project Areas 1 (southeast corner of Ten Mile and Novi Road) and 2 (Twelve Mile west of Wixom Road); 2) The Twelve Mile and West Park triangle; and 3) The I-96 and Novi Road intersection. Motion carried 8-0.

5. APPROVAL OF THE MAY 9, 2007 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES

Motion to approve the May 9, 2007 Planning Commission minutes. Motion carried 8-0.

6. Planning Commission member appointment to the zba

Motion to recommend to City Council that Member Wrobel to serve on the ZBA. Motion carried 8-0.

MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION

1. WETLAND AND WOODLAND PRESENTATION BY DR. JOHN FREELAND OF ECT

Dr. John Freeland of ECT discussed the City’s natural features and environmental issues.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at or about 9:20 PM.

SCHEDULED AND ANTICIPATED MEETINGS

MON 05/28/07 CITY OFFICES CLOSED

TUE 05/29/07 MASTER PLAN AND ZONING COMMITTEE MEETING 7:00 PM

WED 05/30/07 LEGAL TRAINING WITH CITY ATTORNEY 7:30 PM

MON 06/04/07 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 PM

TUE 06/05/07 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 7:30 PM

WED 06/13/07 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 7:00 PM

MON 06/18/07 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 PM

WED 06/27/07 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 7:00 PM

MON 07/02/07 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 PM

WED 07/04/07 CITY OFFICES CLOSED

TUE 07/10/07 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 7:30 PM

WED 07/11/07 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 7:00 PM

MON 07/23/07 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 PM

WED 07/25/07 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 7:00 PM