Planning Commission Minutes
May 21, 2003
Meeting called to order at 7:01 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Kay Arnold
Kendra Barberena
Dennis Cebulski
Carol Davis
Jim Karell
K.C. Mueller
Bill Pratt
Ray Sturdy
MEMBERS ABSENT:
None
OTHERS PRESENT:
Shirley J. Barney, Community Development Director
Michael Bailey, Dietrich Bailey Associates
Amy Neary, McKenna Associates
Alice Geletzke, Recording Secretary
ITEM NO. 1 -- APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Regular Meeting – April 16, 2003
Moved by Commissioner Davis, supported by Commissioner Arnold, to accept the
minutes of the Planning Commission Regular Meeting of April 16, 2003, as
submitted.
Ayes all.
2. Work Session – May 7, 2003
Moved by Commissioner Davis, supported by Commissioner Pratt, to approve the
minutes of the Planning Commission Work Session of May 7, 2003, as submitted.
Ayes all.
ITEM NO. 2 -- APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Regular Meeting – May 21, 2003
Moved by Commissioner Pratt, supported by Commissioner Arnold, to approve the
Agenda for the Planning Commission Regular Meeting of May 21, 2003, as
presented.
Ayes all.
ITEM NO. 3 -- SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING-
N/A
ITEM NO. 4 -- PUBLIC HEARINGS
| 1. |
P.C. No.: |
1789/0403 |
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Applicant/Developer: |
Plymouth Charter Township Planning
Commission |
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Section No.: |
21 |
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Tax I.D. No.: |
010-99-0013-000, 010-99-0014-000 |
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Address: |
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Project Name: |
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Location: |
South side of Five Mile Road, east of Beck
Road |
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Zoning: |
R-1-H, Single Family Residential and IND,
Industrial |
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Action Requested: |
Recommend Approval of Rezoning to C-2,
General Commercial |
Community Development Director Barney gave a PowerPoint presentation of the area
and Ms. Neary reviewed the report of McKenna Associates. Chairman Cebulski noted
a letter had been received from Wayne County, stating they had no objection to
the proposed rezoning.
Chairman Cebulski opened the Public Hearing at 7:08 p.m. There being no public
comment, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:09 p.m.
Moved by Commissioner Davis, supported by Commissioner Pratt, to recommend to
the Board of Trustees the rezoning of the parcels requested in Application
1789/0403 to C-2, General Commercial, for the following reasons:
1. The requested rezoning is consistent with the Master Plan, and
2. The requested rezoning is more appropriate for this area than the existing
R-1-H and IND zoning designations.
Ayes all.
| 2. |
P.C. No.: |
1790/0403 |
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Applicant/Developer: |
Plymouth Towne Square |
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Section No.: |
35 |
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Tax I.D. No.’s: |
060-99-0002-000 (portion),
060-99-0003-000, |
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060-99-0008-000, 060-99-0009-000 |
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Address: |
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Project Name: |
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Location: |
South side of Firwood, north of Ann Arbor
Road, east of CSX Railroad and west of Gold Arbor |
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Zoning: |
ARC, Ann Arbor Road Corridor and IND,
Industrial |
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Action Requested: |
Recommend Approval of Rezoning from ARC,
Ann Arbor Road Corridor and IND, Industrial District to
R-2-A, Multiple Family Residential. |
Mrs. Barney gave a PowerPoint presentation of the area, and Ms. Neary and Mr.
Bailey reviewed their reports.
Applicant Steve Schafer of Phoenix Land Development addressed the Commission and
answered questions.
Chairman Cebulski opened the Public Hearing at 7:31 p.m.
The following residents of the area addressed the Commission: Chris Kenzie, Jim
Dent from the Plymouth Elks, Vic Tomlan, Jerry VanBerkel, Clint Stroebel, Joyce
Kallos, Charles Moore, and Barbara Armstrong. Concerns raised included increased
traffic in the area and the closing and paving of Gold Arbor. Questions included
types of buffers, the impact on property values and quality of life, and the
potential selling prices of the proposed units to be constructed if the property
is rezoned.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:51 p.m.
Moved by Commissioner Pratt, supported by Commissioner Davis, to recommend to
the Board of Trustees that Lots 009, 003, and 008 be rezoned to R-2-A, as
requested in Application 1790/0403, Plymouth Towne Square, and that the
remainder of the request be denied.
Ayes all.
ITEM NO. 5 -- OLD BUSINESS
| 1. |
P.C. No.: |
1741/0802 |
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Applicant/Developer: |
Bowers and Rein Associates, Inc. |
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Section No.: |
24 |
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Tax I.D. No.: |
024-01-0052-000 |
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Address: |
39420 Schoolcraft Road |
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Project Name: |
Office and Teamsters Hall |
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Location: |
Northwest corner of Eckles and Schoolcraft |
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Zoning: |
C-2, General Commercial District |
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Action Requested: |
Approve Final Site Plan |
Amy Neary reviewed the report of McKenna Associates and Mr. Bailey reviewed the
report of Dietrich, Bailey Associates.
Greg Lowran of the Teamsters and Jack Fogt, of Bowers and Rein Associates, Inc.,
addressed the Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Pratt, supported by Commissioner Sturdy, to table
Application 1741/0802, Bowers and Rein Associates, Inc., for up to sixty days.
Ayes all, except Commissioner Karell who voted no. Motion carried.
| 2. |
P.C. No.: |
1775/0103 |
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Applicant/Developer: |
Plymouth Rock and Supply, Inc. |
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Section No.: |
24 |
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Tax I.D. No.: |
024-99-0014-000, 024-99-0021-700 |
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Address: |
40111 Schoolcraft Road |
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Project Name: |
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Location: |
South of Schoolcraft Road, west of I-275 |
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Zoning: |
IND., Industrial |
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Action Requested: |
Approve Special Use Expansion |
Ms. Neary reviewed the report of McKenna Associates, and the Fire Department
report was received.
Mr. Bill Welsh, applicant, addressed the Commission, stated that they was
expanding onto the east two acres of parcel 024-99-0014-000, and answered
questions.
Moved by Commissioner Davis, supported by Commissioner Sturdy, to approve
Special Use Expansion as requested in Application 1775/0103, Plymouth Rock and
Supply, Inc., subject to seven recommendations listed in the McKenna report
being met.
Ayes all.
| 3. |
P.C. No.: |
1779/0203 |
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Applicant/Developer: |
Richard & Cheryl Chrzanowski |
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Section No.: |
34 |
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Tax I.D. No.’s: |
058-99-0019-000 |
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Address: |
45220 Joy Road |
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Project Name: |
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Location: |
North side of Joy Road, west of Mayflower
Drive |
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Zoning: |
R-1, Single Family Residential |
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Action Requested: |
Approve Landsplit |
Commissioner Arnold stated that, given modifications to the Land Division Act,
the Planning Commission may have to approve this request. She felt that this
request doesn’t meet standards that we’ve seen in our Township, and is contrary
to responsible planning and intent of the Land Division Act. It is this
Commission’s obligation to find the proposed easement is sufficient in form,
description, size, extent and location and Land Division Act requirements that
splits be accessible and meet our local standards.
Commissioner Arnold moved to table Application 1779/0203, Richard and Cheryl
Chrzanowski landsplit request, for up to sixty days, for review by the Township
Attorney. Supported by Commissioner Davis.
Ayes all.
| 4. |
P.C. No.: |
1785/0303 |
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Applicant/Developer: |
ToolCo Inc. |
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Section No.: |
20 |
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Tax I.D. No.’s: |
005-01-0005-000 |
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Address: |
47709 Galleon Drive |
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Project Name: |
ToolCo Addition |
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Location: |
Metro West-Beck Road Subdivision, west of
Beck Road, west side of Galleon |
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Zoning: |
IND, Industrial |
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Action Requested: |
Approve Site Plan |
Ms. Neary and Mr. Bailey reviewed their reports and the report of the Fire
Department was received.
Mr. Dan Ludwig, architect, and Mr. Jason Gekiere of the Ronnisch Construction
Group, addressed the Commission and answered questions.
Moved by Commissioner Davis, supported by Commissioner Pratt, to grant Final
Site Plan Approval for Application 1785/0303, ToolCo Inc., subject to the
resolution of conditions listed in the reports of McKenna Associates, Dietrich
Bailey, and the Fire Department and to the Building Official determining if the
rooftop mechanical would require screening.
Ayes all.
ITEM NO. 6 -- NEW BUSINESS
| 1. |
P.C. No.: |
1791/0403 |
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Applicant/Developer: |
Kevin Biondo |
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Section No.: |
36 |
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Tax I.D. No.’s: |
064-99-0022-000 |
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Address: |
11161 Haggerty |
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Project Name: |
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Location: |
North of Ann Arbor Road, south of Ann
Arbor Trail, northwest corner of Haggerty and Greystone
Blvd. |
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Zoning: |
R-1, Single Family Residential |
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Action Requested: |
Approve Land Split |
Moved by Commissioner Barberena, supported by Commissioner Arnold, to approve
the landsplit requested in Application 1791/0403, Kevin Biondo, subject to
confirmation from the Chief Building Official that all existing structures have
been removed from the subject site and subject to the approval of the Township
Supervisor, Engineer, Fire Chief and Department of Public Works.
Ayes all.
ITEM NO. 7 -- ANN ARBOR ROAD SIGN REQUESTS-NA
ITEM NO. 8 -- OTHER PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS-NA
ITEM NO. 9 -- COMMUNICATIONS &/OR INFORMATION-NA
ITEM NO. 10 -- BOARD OF TRUSTEES ACTION
1. At the meeting of May 13, 2003, the Board of Trustees denied the rezoning
from R-1-E, Single Family Residential to R-1-H, Single Family Residential
requested under Application 1778.
MOTION TO ADJOURN
Moved by Commissioner Pratt, supported by Commissioner Davis, to adjourn.
Meeting adjourned at 9:23 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kendra Barberena
Planning Commission Secretary
The Charter Township of Plymouth will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary
aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of
printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with
disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon two weeks notice to the Charter
Township of Plymouth. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or
services should contact the Charter Township of Plymouth by writing or calling
the Supervisor’s Office, Charter Township of Plymouth, 42350 Ann Arbor Road,
Plymouth, MI 48170, (734)453-3840, TDD users: 1-800-649-3777 (Michigan Relay
Service).
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