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PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION SUMMARY

 CITY OF NOVI

Regular Meeting

Wednesday,  August 13, 2008  |  7 PM

Council Chambers | Novi Civic Center |45175 W. Ten Mile

(248) 347-0475

CALL TO ORDER

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

ROLL CALL

Present:  Members Brian Burke, Andrew Gutman, Brian Larson, Michael Lynch, Michael Meyer, Mark Pehrson, Wayne Wrobel

Absent: Victor Cassis (excused), David Greco (excused)

Also Present:  Barbara McBeth, Deputy Director of Community Development; Karen Reinowski, Planner; David Beschke, Landscape Architect; Lindon Ivezaj, Civil Engineer; Dr. Don Tilton, Environmental Consultant; Kristin Kolb, City Attorney

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. CONTEMPORARY IMAGING ASSOCIATES, SP08-28

Public Hearing of the request of Sarnacki and Associates for Preliminary Site Plan, Woodland Permit and Stormwater Management Plan approval. The subject property is in Section 24, north of Ten Mile, west of Haggerty Road in the OS-1, Office Service District. The subject property is approximately 3.06 acres and the Applicant is proposing to construct a 9,924 square-foot one-story medical office building, and includes the location for a potential second building on the property with associated parking.

In the matter of Contemporary Imaging Associates, SP08-28, motion to approve the Preliminary Site Plan, subject to: 1) A Planning Commission Waiver to install a wall in lieu of a berm along the western property line adjacent to the parking lot, and extending the wall further to the south to connect with the additional screening wall for the MRI; 2) The conditions and items listed in the Staff and Consultant review letters being addressed on the plans prior to Stamping Sets; 3) The Applicant working with Staff to provide a Conservation Easement for the preservation of woodlands on the south end of the site; 4) The Applicant providing two additional parking spaces to meet the standard of Section 2505.14.d(3) of the Zoning Ordinance, or seeking a Zoning Board of Appeals Variance; and 5) Verification by Staff at the time of Final Site Plan review that the noise standards of the Zoning Ordinance will be met through the review of the information provided by the MRI manufacturer; for the reasons that the plan is otherwise in compliance with Article 11, Article 24 and Article 25 of the Zoning Ordinance and all other applicable provisions of the Ordinance. Motion carried 7-0.

In the matter of Contemporary Imaging Associates, SP08-28, 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 reasons 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 7-0.

In the matter of Contemporary Imaging Associates, SP08-28, 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; and 2) The Applicant providing a Conservation Easement on the southerly portion of the property; for the reasons that the plan is in compliance with Chapter 37 of the Code of Ordinances and all other applicable provisions of the Ordinance. Motion carried 7-0.

2. HAGGERTY CORRIDOR CORPORATE PARK (HCCP) PHASE I SITE CONDOMINIUM REVISION, SP08-10

Public Hearing of the request of Haggerty Partners for an amendment to the condominium plan. The subject property is located in Section 12 between Twelve Mile and Thirteen Mile, east of the M-5 Connector in the OST, Planned Office Service Technology District. The Applicant is proposing to modify the boundary between Unit 1 and Park A within Haggerty Corridor Corporate Park I, which would transfer approximately 1.03 acres from Park "A" to Unit 1.

In the matter of Haggerty Corridor Corporate Park Phase 1 Site Condominium, SP08-10, motion to approve the amendment to the boundary between Unit 1 and Park "A", subject to the Applicant addressing the outstanding issues in the planning review letter dated August 6, 2008 and the legal review letter dated July 31, 2008 regarding Replat No. 4, the Fourth Amendment to the Master Deed, and other Master Deed-related items, for the reasons that the request is otherwise in compliance with Article 23A, Article 24 and Article 25 of the Zoning Ordinance and all other applicable provisions of the Ordinance. Motion carried 7-0.

3. HILTON HOMEWOOD SUITES HOTEL, SP08-11A

Public Hearing of the request of Truss Development, LLC, for Preliminary Site Plan, Stormwater Management Plan and Wetland Permit approval. The subject property is located in Section 12 at the southeast corner of Thirteen Mile and the M-5 Connector in the OST, Planned Office Service Technology District. The subject property is approximately 4.61 acres and the Applicant is proposing to construct a 98-unit Hilton Homewood Suites on Unit 1 within the Haggerty Corridor Corporate Park I (HCCP I) condominium.

In the matter of Haggerty Corridor Corporate Park Phase 1 Site Condominium, SP08-10, motion to approve the amendment to the boundary between Unit 1 and Park "A", subject to the Applicant addressing the outstanding issues in the planning review letter dated August 6, 2008 and the legal review letter dated July 31, 2008 regarding Replat No. 4, the Fourth Amendment to the Master Deed, and other Master Deed-related items, for the reasons that the request is otherwise in compliance with Article 23A, Article 24 and Article 25 of the Zoning Ordinance and all other applicable provisions of the Ordinance. Motion carried 7-0.

In the matter of Hilton Homewood Suites, SP08-11A, motion to approve the Revised Preliminary Site Plan subject to: 1) A Planning Commission finding that the proposed hotel is "…designed to be an integral part of an overall design of an OST District…," meeting the standard of Section 2301A.5 of the Zoning Ordinance; 2) Approval of the proposed amendment to the Haggerty Corridor Corporate Park Phase I condominium, SP08-10, which modifies the boundaries of Unit 1 and Park "A;" 3) A Section 9 Waiver to permit a maximum of 28% asphalt shingles on the east façade because it is attractive; and 4) The conditions and items listed in the Staff and Consultant review letters being addressed on the plans prior to Stamping Sets; for the reasons that the plan is it is otherwise in compliance with Article 23A, Article 24 and Article 25 of the Zoning Ordinance and all other applicable provisions of the Ordinance. Motion carried 7-0.

In the matter of Hilton Homewood Suites, SP 08-11A, 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 reasons 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 7-0.

In the matter of Hilton Homewood Suites, SP08-11A, 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 reasons that the plan is in compliance with Chapter 12 of the Code of Ordinances and all other applicable provisions of the Ordinance. Motion carried 7-0.

MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION

1. SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 27, 2008 FOR ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT 18.229 RELATING TO EXPANDING USES PERMITTED SUBJECT TO SPECIAL CONDITIONS IN A PLANNED SHOPPING CENTER IN THE OSC, OFFICE SERVICE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT

Motion to set an August 27, 2008 Public Hearing date for Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment 18.229 relating to expanding the permitted uses in the OSC, Office Service District. Motion carried 7-0.

2. SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 27, 2008 FOR ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT 18.230 RELATING TO REMOVING THE AREA OF OFFICE BASEMENTS AND MEZZANINES LIMITED TO STORAGE ONLY FROM THE "DEFINITIONS" SECTION FOR GROSS LEASEABLE FLOOR AREA

Motion to set an August 27, 2008 Public Hearing date for Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment 18.230 relating to changes to the gross leaseable floor area definitions. Motion carried 7-0.

3. APPROVAL OF THE JULY 30, 2008 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES

Motion to approve the July 30, 2008 Planning Commission minutes. Motion carried 7-0.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 8:19 PM.

SCHEDULED AND ANTICIPATED MEETINGS

MON 08/25/08 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 PM

WED 08/27/08 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 7:00 PM

MON 09/01/08 CITY OFFICES CLOSED

MON 09/08/08 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 PM

TUE 09/09/08 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 7:00 PM

WED 09/10/08 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 7:00 PM

MON 09/22/08 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 PM

WED 09/24/08 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 7:00 PM