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PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 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, Victor Cassis, Andrew Gutman, Michael Lynch (7:08 PM), Michael Meyer, Mark Pehrson, Wayne Wrobel

Absent:  Member Brian Burke (excused)

Also Present:  Barbara McBeth, Deputy Director of Community Development; Mark Spencer, Planner; Kristen Kapelanski, Planner; David Beschke, Landscape Architect; Ben Croy, Civil Engineer; Alan Hall, Façade Consultant; Dr. John Freeland, Wetland Consultant; Kristin Kolb, City Attorney

ELECTION OF OFFICERS

Chair: Victor Cassis

Vice-Chair: Mark Pehrson

Secretary: Michael Meyer

CONSENT AGENDA - REMOVALS AND APPROVAL

1. ISLAND LAKE 5-C, SP04-65

Consideration of the request of Toll Brothers for a one-year Final Site Plan extension. The subject property is located in Section 19, north of Ten Mile Road and west of Wixom Road, in the RA, Residential Acreage District, with an RUD agreement.

Motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 7-0.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. ZONING MAP AMENDMENT 18.674

Public Hearing on the request of Amson Dembs Development, LLC, for possible recommendation to City Council for rezoning property in Section 9, East of West Park Drive, south of Dylan Drive, from I-2, General Industrial, to OST, Planned Office Service Technology District. The subject property is 13.54 acres.

In the matter of Zoning Map Amendment 18.674 for Amson Dembs Development, motion to recommend approval to City Council to rezone the property from I-2, General Industrial, to OST, Office Service Technology, for the reason that it is in compliance with the Master Plan. Motion carried 7-0.

2. ZONING MAP AMENDMENT 18.675

Public Hearing on the request of Amson Dembs Development, LLC, for possible recommendation to City Council for rezoning property in Section 9, East of West Park Drive, south of Dylan Drive, from I-2, General Industrial, to I-1, Light Industrial District. The subject property is approximately 1.67 acres.

In the matter of Zoning Map Amendment 18.675, motion to recommend approval to City Council for the reason that it is in compliance with the Master Plan. Motion carried 7-0.

3. Alcan Automotive, SP07-30

Public Hearing on the request of Amson Dembs Development, LLC, for Preliminary Site Plan, Woodland Permit, Wetland Permit, and Stormwater Management Plan approval. The subject property is located in Section 16, west of West Park Drive, south of Humboldt Drive, in the Beck West Corporate Park Development, in the I-2, General Industrial District. The subject property is approximately 5.18 acres.

In the matter of Alcan Automotive, SP07-30, motion to approve the Preliminary Site Plan subject to: 1) The Applicant working with the City to design a more visually appealing building façade as suggested by the photos reviewed at this evening’s meeting; and 2) The conditions and items listed in the Staff and Consultant review letters being addressed on the Final Site Plan; for the reason that the plan is in compliance with all applicable Ordinances. Motion carried 7-0.

In the matter of Alcan Automotive, SP07-30, motion to approve the Woodland Permit subject to the conditions and items listed in the Staff and Consultant review letters being addressed on the Final Site Plan, for the reason that the plan is in compliance with the Woodland Ordinance. Motion carried 7-0.

In the matter of Alcan Automotive, SP07-30, motion to approve the Wetland Permit subject to the conditions and items listed in the Staff and Consultant review letters being addressed on the Final Site Plan, for the reason that the plan is in compliance with the Ordinance. Motion carried 7-0.

In the matter of Alcan Automotive, SP07-30, motion to approve the Stormwater Management Plan subject to the conditions and items listed in the Staff and Consultant review letters being addressed on the Final Site Plan, for the reason that the plan is in compliance with the Ordinance. Motion carried 7-0.

4. SKATING DYNAMICS SKILL CENTER, SP07-20

Public Hearing on the request of Tiseo Architects for Preliminary Site Plan, and Special Land Use Permit approval. The subject property is located in Section 23, at the southern terminus of Trans-X Drive, in the I-2, General Industrial District. The subject property is 3.610 acres and the Applicant is proposing to use an existing building as a hockey training facility.

In the matter of the request of Tiseo Architects for Skating Dynamics Skill Center, SP07-20, motion to grant approval of 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 – given the distance between the building and adjacent residential; 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; 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 Special Land Use Permit. Motion carried 6-0.

In the matter of the request of Tiseo Architects for Skating Dynamics Skill Center, SP07-20, motion to grant approval of the Preliminary Site Plan subject to: 1) Resolution of issues related to the Fire Department review; and 2) Compliance with all conditions and requirements listed in the Staff and Consultant review letters; for the reason that the plan is in compliance with the Ordinance. Motion carried 7-0.

MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION

1. GOLD’S GYM, SP07-31

Consideration of the request of Hobbs and Black, for a recommendation to City Council for Preliminary Site Plan approval and approval of a Section Nine Façade Waiver. The subject property is located in Section 15, south of Twelve Mile, east of Donelson Drive, in the Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk development. The subject property is located in the R-C, Regional Center District, and the Applicant is proposing a 10,480 sq. ft. addition and façade change.

In the matter of Gold’s Gym, SP07-31, motion to recommend approval of the Preliminary Site Plan subject to: 1) A redesign of the dumpster enclosures and loading areas to better screen from view of neighboring properties and road right-of-ways; 2) A redesign of the dumpster enclosures and loading areas to permit unobstructed pedestrian flow; 3) A redesign of dumpster enclosures and loading areas to permit unobstructed fire apparatus access to pedestrian concourse between Buildings E and B (Great Indoors); 4) The Planning Commission granting a Section 9 Façade Waiver to permit up to 2.4% split-face CMU block; and 5) The conditions and items listed in the Staff and Consultant review letters being addressed on the Final Site Plan; for the reason that the plan complies with the Ordinance. Motion carried 7-0.

2. COMMITTEE MEMBER APPOINTMENTS

Administrative Liaison Committee: Members Cassis, Pehrson, Meyer
ZBA: Member Wrobel
Planning Studies and Budget Committee: Members Burke, Gutman, Meyer, Pehrson
CIP Committee: Members Gutman, Lynch
Environmental Committee: Members Burke, Meyer, Pehrson
Communication and Community Liaison Committee: Members Avdoulos, Meyer, Wrobel
Implementation Committee: Members Burke, Gutman, Meyer, Pehrson
Master Plan and Zoning Committee: Members Avdoulos, Cassis, Lynch, Wrobel
Rules Committee: Members Avdoulos, Burke, Lynch
Main Street Committee: Members Gutman, Wrobel

3. APPROVAL OF THE JULY 11, 2007 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES

Motion to approve the July 11, 2007 Planning Commission minutes. Motion carried 7-0.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at or about 10:08 PM.

SCHEDULED AND ANTICIPATED MEETINGS

TUE 08/07/07 MASTER PLAN AND ZONING COMMITTEE MEETING 7:00 PM

TUE 08/07/07 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 7:30 PM

WED 08/08/07 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 7:00 PM

MON 08/13/07 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 PM

TUE 08/21/07 MASTER PLAN AND ZONING COMMITTEE MEETING 7:00 PM

WED 08/22/07 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 7:00 PM

MON 08/27/07 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 PM

MON 09/03/07 CITY OFFICES CLOSED

TUE 09/04/07 MASTER PLAN AND ZONING COMMITTEE MEETING 7:00 PM

WED 09/05/07 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 7:00 PM

MON 09/10/07 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 PM

TUE 09/11/07 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 7:30 PM