Planning Commission Minutes
December 11, 2002
Meeting called to order at 7:06 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Kay Arnold
Dennis Cebulski
K.C. Mueller
Kendra Barberena
Carol Davis
Bill Pratt
Joe Bridgman
Jim Karell
Ray Sturdy
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
OTHERS PRESENT:
Mr. James Anulewicz, Director of Public Services
Michael Bailey, Dietrich, Bailey Associates
Amy Neary, McKenna Associates
Alice Geletzke, Recording Secretary
ITEM NO. 1 -- APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Regular Meeting – November 20, 2002
Moved by Commissioner Karell, supported by Commissioner Mueller, to table
approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 20, 2002, until the
next meeting on January 15, 2002. Ayes all, except Commission Arnold who voted
nay. Motion carried.
2. Work Session Meeting – December 4, 2002
Moved by Commissioner Bridgman, supported by Commissioner Pratt, to approve the
minutes of the Work Session of December 4, 2002, as submitted. Passed
unanimously.
ITEM NO. 2 -- APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Regular Meeting – December 11, 2002
Moved by Commissioner Bridgman, supported by Commissioner Arnold, to approve the
revised agenda for the Regular Meeting of December 11, 2002. Ayes all except
Commissioner Barbarena who voted nay. Motion carried.
ITEM NO. 3 -- SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING
| 1. |
Application No: |
1758/1102 |
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Applicant/Developer |
Victory Building Co. |
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Section No: |
24 |
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Tax I.D. No. |
024-99-0029-001 |
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Address: |
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Project Name: |
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Location: |
East of I-275, South of M-14, West of
Eckles |
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Zoning: R-1, |
Single Family Residential |
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Action Requested: |
Rezoning to IND, Industrial |
Moved by Commissioner Davis, supported by Commissioner Bridgman, to set
January 15, 2002, as the date for the public hearing for Application 1758/1102,
Victory Building Company, Rezoning to IND, Industrial. Motion carried
unanimously.
| 2. |
Application No: |
1759/1102 |
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Applicant/Developer |
Risen Christ Lutheran Church |
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Section No: |
33 |
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Tax I.D. No. |
053-99-0009-000 |
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Address: |
46210 Ann Arbor Road |
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Project Name: |
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Location: |
South of McClumpha, North of Ann Arbor
Road |
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Zoning: |
R-1-S, Single Family Residential |
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Action Requested: |
Use Subject to Special Conditions |
Moved by Commissioner Davis, supported by Commissioner Arnold, to set January
15, 2002, as the date for the Public Hearing on Application 1759/1102, Risen
Christ Lutheran Church, Use Subject to Special Conditions. Motion carried
unanimously.
ITEM NO. 4 -- PUBLIC HEARINGS – N/A
ITEM NO. 5 -- OLD BUSINESS
| 1. |
P.C. No.: |
1733/0702 |
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Applicant/Developer: |
Marcello Scappaticci |
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Section No.: |
29 |
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Tax I.D. No.: |
037-99-0001-000 |
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Address: |
12731 Beck Road |
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Project Name: |
Edinburgh Estates |
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Location: |
Northwest corner of Beck and Edinburgh
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Zoning: |
R-1-H, Single Family |
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Action Requested: |
Recommend Approval of Single Family
Cluster Housing Option |
Ms. Neary reviewed the report of McKenna Associates dated December 11, 2002,
and Michael Bailey of Dietrich, Bailey Associates addressed their report
of October 9.
Mr. Marcello Scappaticci addressed the Commission and answered questions.
Moved by Commissioner Pratt, supported by Commissioner Davis to recommend
approval of the single family cluster housing option to the Board of Trustees
for Application 1733/0702, Marcello Scappaticci, Edinburgh Estates, in
accordance with the reports of McKenna Associates and Dietrich, Bailey
Associates. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM NO. 6 – NEW BUSINESS
| 1. |
P.C. No.: |
1760/1102 |
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Applicant/Developer: |
DeMattia Associates Address: |
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Section No.: |
25 |
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Tax I.D. No.: |
025-01-0008-000,025-01-0009-000,025-01-0010-000 |
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Project Name: |
Comcast |
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Location: |
Metro Plymouth Business Park |
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Zoning: |
ND, Industrial |
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Action Requested: |
Tentative Site Plan Approval |
Amy Neary reviewed the report of McKenna Associates dated December 5. Michael
Bailey also reviewed the report of Dietrich, Bailey Associates dated November
29. The Fire Department report of November 21 was also presented.
Mr. Bernard Grant of DeMattia Associates introduced his fellow associates and
representatives from Comcast. Tentative site plan drawings and proposed building
materials were presented. Mr. Mark Highlen of Zeimet Wozniak Engineering
discussed the “rain garden” concept of landscaping and storm water run-off.
Moved by Commissioner Davis, supported by Commissioner Arnold, to grant
tentative site plan approval to Application 1760/1102, DeMattia Associates for
Comcast. Motion carried unanimously.
| 2. |
P.C. No.: |
1761/1102 |
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Applicant/Developer: |
Standard Federal Bank |
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Section No.: |
20 |
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Tax I.D. No.: |
005-99-0002-001; 005-99-0002-003,
005-99-0002-005 |
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Address: |
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Project Name: |
Standard Federal Bank – branch office |
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Location: |
West of Five Mile, north of Beck Road
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Zoning: |
IND, Industrial |
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Action Requested: |
Tentative Site Plan approval. |
Ms. Neary and Mr. Bailey summarized their reports of December 5 and November
29, respectively. The Fire Department report was also presented.
Mr. Michael Boggio, Architect, presented drawings and proposed building
materials.
Moved by Commissioner Bridgman, supported by Commissioner Davis, to grant
tentative site plan approval to Application 1761/1102, Standard Federal Bank.
Motion carried unanimously.
| 3. |
P.C. No.: |
1762/1102 |
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Applicant/Developer: |
Fox Hills Chrysler Jeep |
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Section No.: |
35 |
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Tax I.D. No.: |
061-99-0015-000 |
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Address: |
111 West Ann Arbor Road |
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Project Name: |
Fox Hills Chrysler Jeep Addition |
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Location: |
West of Lilley, south of Ann Arbor Road |
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Zoning: |
ARC-VP |
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Action Requested: |
Tentative Site Plan approval. |
Amy Neary and Michael Bailey summarized their reports of December 11 and
November 29, 2002. The report from the Fire Department recommended approval.
Mr. Mike Devine of the architectural firm addressed the Commission and answered
questions regarding the proposed painted concrete block addition to be used for
parts storage.
Mr. Anulewicz noted the recommendations of the Downtown Development Authority.
He felt a meeting could be set up with the applicant and the planner to work out
the details. Commissioner Karell’s preference that material other than painted
concrete block be used could also be discussed at this meeting.
Moved by Commissioner Davis, supported by Commissioner Pratt, to grant tentative
site plan approval of Application 1762/1102, Fox Hills Chrysler Jeep. Passed
unanimously.
ITEM NO. 7 –- ANN ARBOR ROAD SIGN REQUESTS
Mr. Anulewicz and Commissioner Bridgman updated the Commission on the Zoning
Board’s action regarding the Bennigan’s directional sign request.
ITEM NO. 8 – OTHER PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
The Commission discussed their preferences with regard to the minutes, and
Chairman Cebulski noted he had sent an e-mail requesting the appointment of a
Planning Commission liaison to the DDA.
Chairman Cebulski then opened the meeting to any public discussion. There was
none.
ITEM NO. 9—COMMUNICATIONS AND/OR INFORMATION
Chairman Cebulski read a thank you note from Shirley Barney, Community
Development Director.
ITEM NO. 10—BOARD OF TRUSTEES ACTION – NA
MOTION TO ADJOURN
Moved by Commissioner Davis, supported by Commissioner Pratt, to adjourn the
meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 9:41 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Joe Bridgman
Planning Commission Secretary
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