Planning Commission Minutes
November 17, 2004
Meeting called to order at 7:03 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Kay Arnold
Kendra Barberena
Dennis Cebulski
Carol Davis
John Hasluck
Janice Litwin
K.C. Mueller
Bill Pratt
Ray Sturdy arrived at 7:15 p.m.
MEMBERS EXCUSED: None
OTHERS PRESENT:
Michael Bailey, Dietrich Bailey Associates
Alice Geletzke, Recording Secretary
Sally Hodges, McKenna Associates
ITEM NO. 1 -- APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Regular Meeting – October 20, 2004
Mr. Pratt noted on Page 9 that he had excused himself and abstained from voting
on No. 2 of Item 7—Ann Arbor Road Sign Requests, Application 1856/1004.
Moved by Commissioner Davis, supported by Commissioner Arnold, to approve the
minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 20, 2004, as corrected.
Ayes all with Mr. Sturdy absent.
2. Work Session – October 27, 2004
Moved by Commissioner Davis, supported by Commissioner Pratt, to approve the
minutes of the Work Session of October 27, 2004, as submitted.
Ayes all with Mr. Sturdy absent.
3. Work Session – November 3, 2004
Moved by Commissioner Davis, supported by Commissioner Arnold, to approve the
minutes of the Work Session of November 3, 2004, as presented.
Ayes all with Mr. Sturdy absent.
ITEM NO. 2 -- APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Regular Meeting – November 17, 2004
Moved by Commissioner Davis, supported by Commissioner Pratt, to approve the
Agenda for the Regular Meeting of November 17, 2004, as presented.
Ayes all with Mr. Sturdy absent.
ITEM NO. 3 -- SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING – N/A
ITEM NO. 4 -- PUBLIC HEARINGS
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P.C. No.: |
1855/080 |
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Applicant/Developer: |
Edward Moussawer, TSP Developers,
LLC |
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Section No: |
31 |
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Tax I.D. No: |
046-99-0003-000 |
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Address: |
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Project Name: |
Stoneridge Estates |
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Location: |
East of Napier Road, south of Powell
Road |
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Zoning: |
R-1-H, Single Family Residential |
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Action Requested: |
Applicant is requesting approval of
Residential Site Condominium Plan. |
Sally Hodges gave a PowerPoint presentation and reviewed the report of
McKenna Associates. The Fire Department report was received, and Michael Bailey
reviewed the report of Dietrich Bailey Associates.
Irv Henry, representing Edward Moussawer, addressed the Commission and answered
questions.
Chairman Cebulski opened the Public Hearing at 7:25 p.m.
Beverly Stanton, a member of the board of Country Estates condominiums, stated
they will not allow the property in question to drain onto their property or in
their basins. The whole storm system in their complex is privately owned and no
easement will be granted.
Jeff Montgomery who resides directly south of the property being considered for
the development registered his concerns regarding storm water run-off and how
densely the property is developed.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:30 p.m.
Moved by Commissioner Pratt, supported by Commissioner Barberena, to table
Application 1855/080, Stoneridge Estates, for up to 60 days.
Ayes all.
ITEM NO. 5 -- OLD BUSINESS
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P.C. No.: |
1808/0803 |
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Applicant/Developer: |
Archie/Soave/Stornant |
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Section No: |
21 |
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Tax I.D. No.’s: |
010-99-0015-000; 010-99-0014-000;
010-99-0013-000 |
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Address: |
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Project Name: |
Gateway 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: |
Applicant is requesting Site Plan
Approval. |
The reports of McKenna Associates and Dietrich Bailey were reviewed by Sally
Hodges and Michael Bailey, respectively. The Fire Department report was
received.
Mr. Dan Stojanov and Mr. Nick Stornant addressed the board and answered
questions.
The Commission felt there were still many unresolved issues and wished to see
more detailed plans of the proposed center.
Moved by Commissioner Pratt, supported by Commissioner Arnold, to table
Application 1808/0803, Gateway Plaza, for up to 90 days.
Ayes all.
| 2. |
P.C. No.: |
1848/0804 |
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Applicant/Developer: |
Robertson Brothers Co. |
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Section No: |
33 |
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Tax I.D. No: |
056-99-0003-002; 056-99-0001-703,
056-99-0004-000 |
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Address: |
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Project Name: |
Plymouth Hollow (McClumpha/Ann Arbor
Road. Detached Residential Condominium Community) |
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Location: |
East of McClumpha Road, south of Ann
Arbor Road |
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Zoning: |
R-1-S, Single Family Residential |
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Action Requested: |
Applicant is requesting approval of
Single Family Cluster Housing Option. |
Sally Hodges reviewed the report of McKenna Associates and Michael Bailey
reviewed the report of Dietrich Bailey Associates. The Fire Department report
and a letter from Robert Ficano of Wayne County was received.
Doug Smith and Jim Clark of Robertson Brothers Co. addressed the Commission,
presented plans, and answered questions.
Moved by Commissioner Pratt, supported by Commissioner Arnold, to recommend to
the Board of Trustees approval of the Single Family Cluster Housing Option
requested in Application 1848/0804, Plymouth Hollow, subject to using
Alternative “A” as presented and including the triangular lot in the cluster
option, though not necessarily as a condo. Also subject to the conditions of the
McKenna report without number 1 in the McKenna report; review of the fence at
site plan; to all plantings complying with ordinance minimums at least; and
subject to obtaining the adjacent property owner’s written agreement to the
proposed land swap prior to consideration by the Board of Trustees.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Pratt, Arnold, Hasluck, Litwin, Mueller.
NAYS: Barberena, Cebulski, Davis, Sturdy.
Motion carried.
The Commission took a brief recess at 9:55 p.m. and returned to session at 10:05
p.m.
| 3. |
P.C. No.: |
1852/0808 |
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Applicant/Developer: |
Richard LaRowe – WD Partners |
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No.: |
20 |
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Tax I.D. NO: |
005-99-0001-001 |
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Address: |
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Project Name: |
Max & Erma’s |
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Location: |
Southwest corner of Five Mile and
Beck |
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Zoning: |
C-2, General Commercial District |
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Action Requested: |
Applicant is requesting Tentative
Approval of Site Plan. |
The reports of McKenna Associates and Dietrich Bailey were reviewed by Mrs.
Hodges and Mr. Bailey.
Larry Fournier and Phil Drake addressed the Commission and presented plans and
building materials.
Moved by Commissioner Davis, supported by Commissioner Arnold, to grant
tentative site plan approval as requested in Application 1852/0808, Max &
Erma’s.
Ayes all.
ITEM NO. 6 -- NEW BUSINESS
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P.C. No.: |
1834/0304 |
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Applicant/Developer: |
Associated Construction Services |
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Section No.: |
24 |
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Tax I.D. No.’s: |
024-01-0047-001, 024-01-0048-001 |
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Address: |
39600 Schoolcraft Road |
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Project Name: |
Performance Staging Inc. |
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Location: |
North of Schoolcraft Road, east of
I-275 Expressway, west of Eckles Road |
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Zoning: |
IND, Industrial |
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Action Requested: |
Applicant is requesting approval of
Site Plan. |
The reports of McKenna Associates and Dietrich Bailey were reviewed and the
Fire Department report was received.
Mr. McQuade and Mr. Yaeger addressed the Commission and answered questions.
Moved by Mr. Sturdy, supported by Mr. Pratt, to grant final site plan approval
for Application 1834/0304, Performance Staging, Inc., subject to conditions
identified in the McKenna report of November 8, 2004, and the Dietrich Bailey
report of November 9, 2004. Approval granted subject to the applicant working
administratively with the planning and engineering consultants to resolve issues
identified in the reports and with the Township.
Ayes all.
ITEM NO. 7 -- ANN ARBOR ROAD SIGN REQUESTS
| 1. |
P.C. No.: |
1851/0904 |
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Applicant/Developer: |
Meridian Square LLC/Ron Kasperski |
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Section No.: |
36 |
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Tax I.D. No.’s: |
065-99-0003-000 |
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Address: |
41001 Ann Arbor Road |
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Project Name: |
Meridian Square |
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Location: |
South side of Ann Arbor Road, west
of Haggerty Road, east of Marilyn |
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Zoning: |
OS-ARC, Office Service Ann Arbor
Road Corridor District |
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Action Requested: |
Applicant is requesting approval of
Monument Sign. |
Ron Kaspierski addressed the Commission and answered questions.
Moved by Commissioner Davis, supported by Commissioner Pratt, to approve the
monument sign requested in Application 1851/0904, Meridian Square, subject to
administrative confirmation that it meets all ordinance requirements and subject
locating the address on the front of the pillar.
AYES: Davis, Arnold, Cebulski, Hasluck, Litwin, Pratt, Sturdy.
NAYS: Barberena.
ABSTAINING: Mueller.
Motion carried.
ITEM NO. 8 -- OTHER PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS – N/A
ITEM NO. 9 -- COMMUNICATIONS &/OR INFORMATION – N/A
ITEM NO. 10 -- BOARD OF TRUSTEES ACTION
1. At the meeting of November 9, 2004, the Board of Trustees approved
Application 1853, Planned Unit Development Plan and Documents for the Proposed
Residential Development – Plymouth Landing
MOTION TO ADJOURN
Moved by Commissioner Arnold, supported by Commissioner Barberena, to adjourn
the meeting.
Ayes all.
Meeting adjourned at 10:48 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kendra Barberena
Planning Commission Secretary
Plymouth Charter Township
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 Human Resource Office, Charter Township of Plymouth,
42350 Ann Arbor Road, Plymouth, MI 48170, 734-453-3202, TDD users:
1-800-649-3777 (Michigan Relay Service).
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