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PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
ACTION SUMMARY
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 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 7:07 PM.

ROLL CALL

Present:  Members John Avdoulos, Brian Burke, Victor Cassis, Andrew Gutman, Michael Lynch, Michael Meyer, Mark Pehrson, Wayne Wrobel

Also Present:  Steve Rumple, Community Development Director; Barbara McBeth, Deputy Director of Community Development; Karen Reinowski, Planner; Kristen Kapelanski, Planner; David Beschke, Landscape Architect; Ben Croy, Civil Engineer; Al Hall, Façade Consultant; Kristin Kolb, City Attorney

CONSENT AGENDA - REMOVALS AND APPROVAL

1. MANCHESTER PROFESSIONAL OFFICE CENTRE , SP04-59

Consideration of the request of Cavaliere Companies for a one-year Final Site Plan extension. The subject property is located in Section 10, north of Twelve Mile between Novi and Dixon roads in the OS-1, Office Service District. The subject property is approximately 4.46 acres and the Applicant is proposing to construct a 63,234 square-foot office building.

Motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 8-0.

PUBLIC HEARING

MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION

1. ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA ACADEMY & NICOLEENA ESTATES ZONING MAP AMENDMENT 18.676 WITH Planned Rezoning Overlay, SP07-33A

Consideration of the request of Lakeside Oakland Development LLC, for Planning Commission’s recommendation to City Council for rezoning in conjunction with a Planned Rezoning Overlay of property in Section 18, south of Twelve Mile, west of Wixom Road from I-1, Light Industrial, R-1, One-Family Residential and RA, Residential Acreage, to RM-2, High Density, Mid-Rise, Multiple-Family Residential. The subject property is approximately 115.89 acres. The Applicant is proposing to construct a 120,000 square-foot private girls’ school, a 9,250 square-foot educational facility, a 7,200 square-foot convent, a 1,400 square-foot concession stand and a 230-unit duplex condominium.

The Applicant gave a condensed overview of their project. The Public Hearing will be held on November 28, 2007.

2. GJETO’S SALON AND SPA, SP07-48

Consideration of the request of Gjeto’s Salon and Spa for a Section 9 Façade Waiver. The subject property is located in Section 15, south of Twelve Mile, west of Novi Road, in the Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk shopping center. The Applicant is seeking to re-create the façade on his relocated business.

Motion to postpone the consideration of Gjeto’s Salon and Spa, SP07-48, until the next meeting [so that the Applicant can be present]. Motion carried 8-0.

3. PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL & PROVIDENCE MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING CONNECTOR, SP07-54

Consideration of the request of Providence Hospital and Medical Centers for Preliminary Site Plan approval. The subject property is located in Section 17, south of Grand River Avenue and west of Beck Road in the OSC, Office Service Commercial District. The Applicant is proposing to construct a 360-foot linear pedestrian connector between the Medical Office Building and the proposed hospital, as well as an asphalt pathway system across the greensward.

In the matter of Providence Hospital and MOB Connector, SP07-54, motion to approve the Preliminary Site Plan subject to: 1) A Planning Commission Section 9 Façade Waiver to permit the proposed split-faced CMU with green screen on the north façade, and ribbed metal panels on up to 85% of the south façade; and 2) The Applicant providing additional details on the revised plans, including the length of the connector, two crosswalks as detailed in the review letters, wayfinding signs and pedestrian amenities as discussed in the planning review letter; for the reason that the plan is otherwise in compliance with Article 12, Section 2400, and Section 2516 of the Zoning Ordinance and all other applicable provisions of the Ordinance. Motion carried 8-0.

4. Beck North Corporate Park Unit 9, SP07-45

Consideration of the request of DOT Development Company LLC, for Preliminary Site Plan and Stormwater Management Plan approval. The subject property is located in Section 4, at the northeast corner of Hudson Drive and DeSoto Court in the Beck North Corporate Park. The subject property is approximately 2.39 acres and the Applicant is proposing to construct a 31,156 square foot speculative industrial building.

In the matter of Beck North Corporate Park, Unit 9, SP07-45, motion to approve the Preliminary Site Plan subject to: 1) A Planning Commission Waiver for the berm requirement along the Hudson Drive right-of-way; 2) A Planning Commission Waiver for the berm requirement along the DeSoto Drive right-of-way; 3) A Planning Commission Section 9 Façade Waiver for the use of C-brick and the overages of allowable percentages; and 4) The conditions and items listed in the Staff and Consultant review letters being addressed on the Final Site Plan; for the reason the plan meets the intent of the Zoning Ordinance. Motion carried 8-0.

In the matter of Beck North Corporate Park, Unit 9, SP07-45, 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 otherwise in compliance with Chapter 11 of the Code of Ordinances and all other applicable provisions of the Ordinance. Motion carried 8-0.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at or about 10:00 PM.

SCHEDULED AND ANTICIPATED MEETINGS

MON 11/12/07 CITY OFFICES CLOSED

TUE 11/13/07 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 PM

WED 11/14/07 MASTER PLAN AND ZONING COMMITTEE MEETING 7:00 PM

THU/FRI 11/22 & 11/23 CITY OFFICES CLOSED

MON 11/26/07 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 PM

WED 11/28/07 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 7:00 PM

MON 12/03/07 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 PM

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

TUE 12/11/07 MASTER PLAN AND ZONING COMMITTEE MEETING 7:00 PM

WED 12/12/07 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 7:00 PM