Planning Commission Minutes
October 15, 2003
Meeting called to order at 7:03 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Kay Arnold
Kendra Barberena
Dennis Cebulski
Carol Davis
John Hasluck
Jim Karell
Bill Pratt
Ray Sturdy
K.C. Mueller in at 7:08 p.m.
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 – September 17, 2003
Moved by Commissioner Davis, supported by Commissioner Arnold, to approve the
minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 17, 2003, as submitted. Motion
carried unanimously.
2. Special Meeting – October 1, 2003
Moved by Commissioner Davis, supported by Commissioner Pratt, to approve the
minutes of the Special Meeting of October 1, 2003, as submitted. Motion carried
unanimously.
3. Work Session – October 1, 2003
Moved by Commissioner Davis, supported by Commissioner Arnold, to approve the
minutes of the Work Session of October 1, 2003, as submitted. Motion carried
unanimously.
ITEM NO. 2 -- APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Regular Meeting – October 15, 2003
The agenda was amended by the addition of Application 1781/0203, Durr Industries
Temporary Trailer, under Item No. 8—Other Planning Commission Business.
Commissioner Davis then moved to accept the agenda for the Regular Meeting of
October 15, 2003, as amended. Seconded by Commissioner Arnold. Motion carried
unanimously.
ITEM NO. 3 -- SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING
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P.C. No.: |
1812/0903 |
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Applicant/Developer: |
Frank A. Bauss |
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Section No.: |
28 |
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Tax I.D. NO: |
036-99-0024-000 |
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Address: |
46410 Ann Arbor Trail |
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Project Name: |
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Location: |
North side of Ann Arbor Trail, east
of Beacon Hill Drive, west of Beacon Hollow Condominiums
and Pinecrest Court |
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Zoning: |
R-1-H, Single Family Residential
District |
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Action Requested: |
Applicant is requesting to rezone
the subject property from R-1-H, Single Family Residential
to R-1, Single Family Residential. |
Community Development Director Barney indicated that the applicant amended
his application to request R-1, Single Family Residential.
Chairman Cebulski read communications received from Township Attorney Ron
Witthoff, Ms. Hodges of McKenna Associates, and Public Services Director Jim
Anulewicz regarding the possibility of the 1993 Land Use Map being in error, the
process for correction, and the need for tabling this application until past
records can be researched.
Mr. Frank Bauss addressed the Commission with his wishes for cooperation and
expeditious settlement of his request.
Moved by Commissioner Arnold, supported by Commissioner Pratt, to table
Application 1812/0903, Frank A. Bauss, for up to 60 days, directing an
expeditious resolution of the outstanding items. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Commissioner Sturdy, supported by Commissioner Pratt, to direct McKenna
Associates, Community Development Director Barney, and the Township Attorney to
quickly review the Master Land Use Plan for errors and to make any corrections
that may be necessary. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM NO. 4– PUBLIC HEARINGS-N/A
ITEM NO. 5 -- OLD BUSINESS
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P.C. No.: |
1794/0503 |
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Applicant/Developer: |
Salvatore Cristarella |
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Section No.: |
29 |
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Tax I.D. No.’s: |
007-01-0011-000 |
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Address: |
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Project Name: |
Tuscany Hills |
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Location: |
East side of Ridge Road, north of
Powell and south of North Territorial Road |
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Zoning: |
R-1-E, Single Family Residential |
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Action Requested: |
The applicant is requesting Final
Site Plan Approval and approval of the Single Family
Cluster Housing Agreement. |
Amy Neary reviewed the report of McKenna Associates, Mrs. Barney reviewed the
concerns listed in the Fire Department report and Michael Bailey reviewed the
report of Dietrich Bailey Associates.
Mr. Salvatore Cristarella presented plans and answered questions.
Moved by Commissioner Davis, supported by Commissioner Pratt, to recommend final
site plan approval and approval of the Single Family Cluster Housing Agreement
for Application 1794/0503, Salvatore Cristarella, subject to the applicant
meeting all the Fire Department requirements, the Dietrich Bailey requirements
of the sewer and landscape, and subject to the approval of the Township Attorney
of the Master Deed and Bylaws and the approval of the Community Development
Director. Motion carried unanimously.
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P.C. No.: |
1808/0803 |
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Applicant/Developer: |
Archie LLC |
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Section No.: |
21 |
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Tax I.D. No.’s: |
010-99-0015-000 |
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Address: |
47335 Five Mile |
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Project Name: |
Five Mile and Beck Retail Plaza |
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Location: |
South side of Five Mile Road, east
of Beck Road |
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Zoning: |
C-2, General Commercial District |
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Action Requested: |
The applicant is requesting
Tentative Site Plan Approval. |
Ms. Neary reviewed the report of McKenna Associates, the Fire Department
report was received, and Mr. Bailey reviewed the report of Dietrich Bailey.
Mr. Dragan Stojanov addressed the Commission and answered questions.
Moved by Commissioner Barberena, supported by Commissioner Mueller, to grant
tentative site plan approval to Application 1808/0803, Archie LLC, with building
elevations, materials, and colors to be reviewed for approval at presentation of
the final site plan. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM NO. 6 -- NEW BUSINESS
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P.C. No.: |
1811/0903 |
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Applicant/Developer: |
Campbell - Manix Inc |
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Section No.: |
24 |
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Tax I.D. No.’s: |
023-99-0030-703 |
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Address: |
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Project Name: |
GB Sales & Service Corp.
Headquarters |
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Location: |
South side of Schoolcraft Road, east
of Haggerty Road, West of I-275 |
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Zoning: |
TAR, Technology & Research District |
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Action Requested: |
The applicant is requesting
Tentative Site Plan Approval. |
The reports of McKenna Associates and Dietrich Bailey were reviewed, and the
Fire Department report was received.
Mr. Doug Manix of Campbell-Manix, Inc. and Mr. Gregory J. Blackwood of GB Sales
and Service, Inc., presented plans and addressed the Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Davis, supported by Commissioner Pratt, to grant tentative
site plan approval to Application 1811/0903, Campbell-Manix, Inc. Motion carried
unanimously.
ITEM NO. 7 -- ANN ARBOR ROAD SIGN REQUESTS
1. Standard Federal, 40909 Ann Arbor Road
Southwest corner of Ann Arbor Road and Haggerty
Tax I.D. 065-99-0007-001
Ms. Neary reviewed the report of McKenna Associates.
Mr. Gary Childress, representing the sign company, addressed the Commission and
presented plans.
It was moved by Commissioner Pratt, supported by Commissioner Arnold, to approve
the Standard Federal sign at 40909 Ann Arbor Road as presented, the base to be
either the brick color of the building or Wyandotte Modular which is the
standard for the ARC District, subject to Building Department approval and
measuring the correct setback. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Riverbank Square, 521 - 561 Ann Arbor Road
South of Ann Arbor Road, east of Rocker Avenue and west of
Lilley Road
Tax I.D. 061-99-0005-002
Ms. Neary reviewed the report of McKenna Associates and noted there was not
sufficient room on the site for compliance with the required 10-foot setback,
thus a variance would have to be requested of the ZBA.
Mr. Rex Roach of the sign company presented plans and answered questions.
Moved by Commissioner Pratt, supported by Commissioner Davis to table
consideration of the sign for Riverbank Square, 521-561 Ann Arbor Road, to allow
time for requesting a setback variance from the ZBA and for time to redesign the
sign to fit the requirements of the ARC District. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM NO. 8 -- OTHER PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
1. P.C. No.: 1310
Applicant/Developer: Emrick Orchard Estates Condominiums
Tax I.D. 034-99-0009-001
Location: North side of North Territorial, east of Beck Road
Ms. Barney noted the application was referred to the Planning Commission from
the Building Department because Emrick Orchard Estates was developed under the
Single Family Cluster Housing Option and the site plan did not include gates.
Mr. Keith Kecskes, attorney for Mr. Menard, addressed the Commission and
answered questions.
Moved by Commissioner Arnold, supported by Commissioner Sturdy, to approve
Application 1310, Emrick Orchard Estates Condominiums, subject to the Chief
Building Official being asked to approve the final placement after consulting
with the Fire Department and the Fire Department consulting with Mr. Menard as
to how to access the gates. Motion carried unanimously.
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P.C. No.: |
1781/0203 |
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Applicant/Developer: |
Durr Industries Temporary Trailer |
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Section No.: |
25 |
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Tax I.D. NO: |
026-99-0001-000;
026-99-0001-701;026-99-0001-702 |
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Address: |
40600 Plymouth Road |
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Project Name: |
Durr Industries |
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Location: |
North side of Plymouth Road, west of
I-275, east of Haggerty Road |
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Zoning: |
IND, Industrial |
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Action Requested: |
Applicant is requesting an extension
of the approval for temporary structure. |
Moved by Commissioner Pratt, supported by Commissioner Arnold to extend the
approval for the temporary structure requested in Application 1781/0203, Durr
Industries, to December 31, 2003. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM NO. 9 -- COMMUNICATIONS &/OR INFORMATION
1. Discussion of Ann Arbor Road Standard Design Details
Amy Neary of McKenna Associates presented drawings of the proposed traffic
lights, street lights and gateway structures for the Ann Arbor Road corridor.
ITEM NO. 10 -- BOARD OF TRUSTEES ACTION-N/A
MOTION TO ADJOURN
Moved by Commissioner Mueller, supported by Commissioner Davis, to adjourn
the meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kendra Barberena, Secretary
Planning Commission
Plymouth Charter Township
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