CALL TO ORDER

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

ROLL CALL

Present:  Member Anthony, Member Greco, Member Gutman, Member Lynch, Member Zuchlewski

Absent:  Chair Pehrson (Excused), Member Prince (Excused)

Also Present:  Kristen Kapelanski, Planner; David Beschke, Landscape Architect; Brian Coburn, Engineer; Adam Wayne, Engineer; Beth Kudla-Saarela, City Attorney; Rod Arroyo, Traffic Consultant

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Motion to approve the November 14, 2012 Planning Commission agenda with the Wixom Master Plan Revision Review added as Item #4 under Matters for Consideration.  Motion carried 5-0.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1.    ZONING MAP AMENDMENT 18.703 BOSCO FAMILY PROPERTY JZ12-11

Public hearing for a City-initiated rezoning for recommendation to City Council for rezoning of property in Section 20, located at the southwest corner of Eleven Mile Road and Beck Road, from the RA, Residential Acreage District to the PSLR, Planned Suburban Low-Rise Overlay District.  The subject property is 7.4 acres. 

In the matter of Zoning Map Amendment 18.703, JZ12-11, motion to recommend denial to City Council to rezone the subject property from RA, Residential Acreage District to PSLR, Planned Suburban Low-Rise Overlay District because the traffic generated under the proposed district has the potential to adversely affect the level of service on Beck Road.    Motion carried 4-1.

MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION

1.   VALENCIA ESTATES JSP12-49

Consideration of the request of Beck Ten Land, LLC, for Preliminary Site Plan and Stormwater     Management Plan approval.  The subject property is located in Section 20, on the northwest corner of Beck Road and Ten Mile Road in the R-3, One-Family Residential District (with a Planned Rezoning Overlay).  The subject property is 24.24 acres and the applicant is proposing a 38 unit single-family residential development with access provided from Beck Road.

In the matter of Valencia Estates, JSP12-49, motion to approve the Preliminary Site Plan subject to the conditions and items listed in the staff and consultant review letters being addressed on the Final Site Plan.  This motion is made because the plan is otherwise in compliance with the approved PRO concept plan and PRO Agreement and Article 4, Article 24 and Article 25 of the Zoning Ordinance and all other applicable provisions of the Ordinance.  Motion carried 5-0.

In the matter of Valencia Estates, JSP12-49, 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.  This motion is made because the plan is otherwise in compliance with the approved PRO concept plan and PRO Agreement and with Chapter 11 of the Code of Ordinances and all other applicable provision of the Ordinance.  Motion carried 5-0.

2.   KROGER FUEL STATION, JSP12-44

Consideration of the request of Landplan Engineering, for Preliminary Site Plan and Stormwater Management Plan approval.  The subject property is located in Section 4 at 47045 Pontiac Trail, south of Pontiac Trail and east of Beck Road in the B-3, General Business District.  The subject property is 1.08 acres and the applicant is proposing a fuel station consisting of 7 dual customer fuel pumps and a 207 square foot service kiosk.

In the matter of Kroger Fuel Station, JSP12-44, motion to approve the Preliminary Site Plan subject to the following:

1. Applicant adjusting the site layout to accommodate the required western side yard parking setback or receiving a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals (10’ required, 8’ provided);
2. Applicant receiving a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals in order to locate an access drive closer than 100 feet to a residential zoning district;
3. Planning Commission same-side driveway spacing waiver (230’ required, 118’ provided);
4. Planning Commission opposite-side driveway spacing waiver (200’ required, 64’ provided);
5. Planning Commission waiver for the required berm on the eastern property line as an existing 6’ masonry wall is proposed to remain;
6. Planning Commission waiver for the required foundation landscaping as the applicant has located it in other areas of the site;
7. Section 9 façade waiver for the overage of aluminum composite panels; and
8. The conditions and items listed in the staff and consultant review letters being addressed on the Final Site Plan.

This motion is made because the plan is otherwise in compliance with Article 15, Article 24 and Article 25 of the Zoning Ordinance and all other applicable provisions of the Ordinance.  Motion carried 5-0.

In the matter of Kroger Fuel Station, JSP12-44, 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.  This motion is made because the plan is otherwise in compliance with Chapter 11 of the Code of Ordinances and all other applicable provisions of the Ordinance.  Motion carried 5-0.

3.    46820 MAGELLAN DRIVE PARKING LOT EXPANSION, JSP12-66

Consideration of the request of Carrier Real Estate, LLC, for Preliminary Site Plan and Stormwater Management Plan approval.  The subject property is located in Section 9 at 46820 Magellan Drive, south of West Road and east of Beck Road in the I-1, Light Industrial District.  The subject property is 3.06 acres and the applicant is proposing to add 20 parking spaces to the site by eliminating existing grass areas and relocating existing landscaping.

In the matter of 46820 Magellan Drive Parking Lot Expansion, JSP12-66, motion to approve the Preliminary Site Plan subject to the following:

a.   Planning Commission waiver to allow painted end islands in lieu of curbed and landscaped end islands; and

b.   The conditions and items listed in the staff and consultant review letters being addressed on the revised Final Site Plan.

This motion is made because the plan is otherwise in compliance with Article 19, Article 24 and Article 25 of the Zoning Ordinance and all other applicable provisions of the Ordinance.  Motion carried 5-0.

In the matter of 46820 Magellan Drive Parking Lot Expansion, JSP12-66, 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.  This motion is made because the plan is otherwise in compliance with Chapter 11 of the Code of Ordinances and all other applicable provisions of the Ordinance.  Motion carried 5-0.

4.    WIXOM MASTER PLAN REVISION REVIEW

Motion to authorize the Planning Commission Chair to send a letter of support to the City of Wixom Planning Commission regarding the Wixom Master Plan updates.  Motion carried 5-0.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 8:18 PM.