Planning Commission Minutes
September 21, 2005
Meeting called to order at 7:04 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Kay Arnold
Kendra Barberena
Dennis Cebulski
Carol Davis
Janice Litwin
Keith Postell
Bill Pratt
Dennis Siedlaczek
Ray Sturdy
MEMBERS EXCUSED: None
OTHERS PRESENT:
Michael Bailey, Dietrich, Bailey and Associates
Michael Lamping, Dietrich, Bailey and Associates
Alice Geletzke, Recording Secretary
Sally Hodges, McKenna Associates
Seth Shpargel, McKenna Associates
ITEM NO. 1 -- APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Regular Meeting – August 17, 2005
Moved by Commissioner Davis, supported by Commissioner Pratt, to approve the
minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 17, 2005, as presented.
Ayes all.
2. Work Session – September 7, 2005
Moved by Commissioner Davis, supported by Commissioner Pratt, to approve the
minutes of the Work Session of September 7, 2005, as submitted.
Ayes all.
ITEM NO. 2 -- APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Regular Meeting – September 21, 2005
Chairman Cebulski indicated Application 1821/1203, Andover Village LLC, under
Item No. 5, Old Business, is tabled at the request of the applicant; and
Application 1873/0305, Faisal and Sons Investments, Inc., also under Item 5, is
tabled at the request of the applicant.
Moved by Commissioner Davis and supported by Commissioner Pratt, to approve the
Agenda for the Regular Meeting of September 21, 2005, as amended.
Ayes all.
ITEM NO. 3 -- SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING-N/A
ITEM NO. 4 -- PUBLIC HEARINGS
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P.C. No.: |
1891/0705 |
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Applicant/Developer: |
Plymouth Towne Square |
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Section No: |
35 |
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Tax I.D. No: |
060-02-0078-002; 060-02-0081-000;
060-99-0003-000;060-99-0008-000; 060-99-0009-000;
060-99-0002-000; 060-99-0002-701; 060-99-0002-702 |
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Address: |
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Project Name: |
Plymouth Towne Square |
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Location: |
North of Ann Arbor Road, east of CSX
Railroad, south of Firwood, and west of Gold Arbor |
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Zoning: |
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Action Requested: |
Applicant is requesting approval of a
revision to the previously presented General Development
Plan to lower the height of the buildings and decrease the
number of dwelling units. |
Sally Hodges of McKenna Associates reviewed their report, Michael Bailey
reviewed the report of Dietrich, Bailey and Associates, and the Fire Department
report was received.
Bruce Michael of Phoenix Acquisitions presented revised plans for the area,
including the addition of a patio, pool and changing rooms.
Chairman Cebulski opened the Public Hearing at 7:25 p.m.
Aileen Stroebel and Gregory and Peggy Green expressed their concerns regarding
saving trees in the 50-ft. buffer area, the impact of lights on the
neighborhood, and closing Gold Arbor to construction traffic.
There being no further comment, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:29 p.m.
It was moved by Commissioner Pratt, supported by Commissioner Davis, to
recommend to the Board of Trustees approval of the revision to the previously
presented General Development Plan to lower the height of buildings and decrease
the number of dwelling units, as requested in Application 1891/0705, Plymouth
Towne Square, subject to the items in the McKenna and DBA reports, and subject
to approval of the Master Deed, Bylaws, and PUD Contract by the Township
Attorney. The applicant should be alerted to the fact that particular attention
will be paid during the final site plan review to Items 3, 5 and 6 of the
McKenna Associates report, and to Dietrich, Bailey’s Item 6 under the General
Heading, Item 3 under the Storm Drainage Heading regarding the pump operation,
and Item 2 in Site Paving and Grading.
Ayes all.
ITEM NO. 5 -- OLD BUSINESS
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P.C. No.: |
1821/1203 |
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Applicant/Developer: |
Andover Village LLC |
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Section No.: |
19 and 30 |
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Tax I.D. No.’s: |
004-99-0003-001;
004-99-0005-001;041-99-0001-001; 041-99-0005-002; |
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Address: |
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Project Name: |
Andover Village Apartments |
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Location: |
North of North Territorial Road, east of
Woodland Pond Condominiums, west of Ridge Road |
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Zoning: |
R-2-A, Multiple Family Residential
District |
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Action Requested: |
Applicant is requesting approval of Site
Plan. |
This item has been removed from the Agenda at the request of the applicant.
| 2. |
P.C. No.: |
1873/0305 |
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Applicant/Developer: |
Faisal and Sons Investments, Inc. |
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Section No: |
36 |
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Tax I.D. No: |
066-99-0012-001 |
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Address: |
39621 Ann Arbor Road |
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Project Name: |
Shell – New Gas Station/Carry-Out and
Quick Oil Lube |
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Location: |
East of I-275, south of Ann Arbor Road,
west of Tavistock |
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Zoning: |
ARC, Ann Arbor Road Corridor |
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Action Requested: |
Applicant is requesting approval of Site
Plan. |
The applicant requested that the above item be tabled.
Moved by Commissioner Pratt, supported by Commissioner Arnold, to table
Application 1873/0305, Faisal and Sons Investments, Inc., for up to 60 days.
Ayes all.
ITEM NO. 6 -- NEW BUSINESS
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P.C. No: |
1881/0505 |
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Applicant/Developer: |
Leo Soave Developments LLC |
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Section No: |
29 |
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Tax I.D. No: |
038-99-0001-000; 038-99-0002-000 |
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Address: |
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Project Name: |
The Vineyards of Plymouth Township |
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Location: |
North of Beck, east of North Territorial
Rd., South of Ridge, west of M-14 |
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Zoning: |
R-1-H, Single Family Residential |
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Action Requested: |
Applicant is requesting approval of the
Final Preliminary Plat. |
Mrs. Hodges reviewed the report of McKenna Associates and Mr. Bailey reviewed
the Dietrich Bailey report. The Fire Department report was received.
Terry Seaver, representing the developer, addressed the Commission and answered
questions.
Moved by Commissioner Pratt, supported by Commissioner Arnold, to table
Application 1881/0505, Leo Soave Developments LLC, for up to 60 days.
Ayes all.
| 2. |
P.C. No.: |
1894/0805 |
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Applicant/Developer: |
RT Detroit Franchise, LLC |
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Section No: |
20 |
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Tax I.D. No: |
005-99-0009-705 |
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Address: |
Beck Road |
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Project Name: |
Ruby Tuesday |
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Location: |
South of Phoenix Road, west of Beck Road,
south of Home Depot |
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Zoning: |
IND, Industrial District |
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Action Requested: |
Applicant is requesting approval of site
plan. |
The reports of McKenna Associates and Dietrich Bailey Associates were
reviewed by Sally Hodges and Michael Bailey, respectively. The Fire Department
report was received.
Pat Lennox, developer, and John Millington of Ruby Tuesday presented plans,
addressed the Commission and answered questions.
Moved by Commissioner Davis, supported by Commissioner Pratt, to grant tentative
site plan approval as requested in Application 1894/0805, Ruby Tuesday, subject
to the conditions being met in the reports of McKenna Associates and Dietrich,
Bailey and Associates.
Ayes all.
| 3. |
P.C. No.: |
1895/0805 |
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Applicant/Developer: |
Absopure Water Company |
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Section No.: |
35 |
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Tax I.D. No.’s: |
062-99-0019-705; 062-01-0013-300 |
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Address: |
8835 General Drive and 41600 Joy Road |
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Project Name: |
Absopure Bridge |
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Location: |
North of Joy Road, south of Ann Arbor
Road, east and west of General Drive. |
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Zoning: |
IND, Industrial District |
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Action Requested: |
Applicant is requesting approval of
addition of new bridge across county road. |
Sally Hodges reviewed the report of McKenna Associates and Michael Bailey
reviewed the report of Dietrich, Bailey and Associates. The Fire Department
Report was received.
Joe Rockwood, engineer, and Frank Taylor of Absopure Water Company, presented
building materials and addressed the Commission and answered questions.
Moved by Commissioner Pratt, supported by Commissioner Davis, to grant final
site plan approval as requested in Application 1895/0805, Absopure Water
Company, with particular attention to Item 1 in the report from McKenna
Associates concerning the powder-coating of the structural steel and that the
applicant work with the Building Official regarding the availability of a
facility large enough to satisfy the needs for those surfaces.
Ayes all.
The Commissioner reversed the order of Items 4 and 5 on the Agenda.
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P.C. No: |
1897/0805 |
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Applicant/Developer: |
Robert Bosch Corporation |
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Section No: |
24 |
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Tax I.D. No: |
021-99-0001-701; 021-99-0015-000;
021-99-0026-000; 021-99-0027-000; 021-99-0028-001;
023-99-0023-002; 023-99-0023-003; 023-99-0024-001;
024-99-0002-003 |
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Address: |
15000 Haggerty Road |
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Project Name: |
Robert Bosch Corporation |
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Location: |
South of Five Mile, east of Haggerty Road,
west and north of M-14/I-275 Interchange |
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Zoning: |
OS |
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Action Requested: |
Applicant is requesting approval of the
Grading Plan |
Michael Bailey reviewed the report of Dietrich, Bailey and Associates.
Harold Domke, Director of Facilities for Robert Bosch Corporation, addressed the
Commission and answered questions.
Moved by Commissioner Sturdy, supported by Commissioner Pratt, to grant approval
of the Grading Plan as requested in Application 1897/0805, Robert Bosch
Corporation, subject to the requirements that the plans be sealed by the project
engineer, that the total acreage of the site be listed on the plans, and the
quantities of the grading work be added to the plans together with a timetable
for the proposed earth work.
Ayes all.
| 4. |
P.C. No: |
1896/0805 |
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Applicant/Developer: |
Robert Bosch Corporation |
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Section No: |
24 |
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Tax I.D. No: |
021-99-0001-701; 021-99-0015-000;
021-99-0026-000; 021-99-0027-000; 021-99-0028-001;
023-99-0023-002; 023-99-0023-003; 023-99-0024-001;
024-99-0002-003 |
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Address: |
15000 Haggerty Road |
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Project Name: |
Robert Bosch Corporation |
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Location: |
South of Five Mile, east of Haggerty Road,
west and north of M-14/I-275 Interchange |
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Zoning: |
OS |
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Action Requested: |
Applicant is requesting approval of the
Final Development Plan |
Moved by Commissioner Pratt, supported by Commissioner Arnold, to table
Application 1896/0805, Robert Bosch Corporation, for up to 60 days.
Ayes all.
ITEM NO. 7 -- ANN ARBOR ROAD SIGN REQUESTS
| 1. |
P.C. No.: |
1888/0705 |
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Applicant/Developer: |
Bally Total Fitness/FredZeitler |
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Section No.: |
36 |
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Tax I.D. NO: |
064-03-0154-000 |
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Address: |
40700 Ann Arbor Road |
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Project Name: |
Bally Total Fitness Sign |
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Location: |
East of Haggerty Road, north side of Ann
Arbor Road |
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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 ground
sign. |
Mrs. Hodges reviewed the report of McKenna Associates.
The applicant was not present.
The Commission discussed various aspects of the proposed sign.
Moved by Commissioner Davis, supported by Commissioner Postell, to grant
approval of the ground sign as requested in Application 1888/0705, Bally Total
Fitness/Fred Zeitler, subject to conditions listed in the report of McKenna
Associates.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Davis, Postell, Pratt
NAYS: Arnold, Barberena, Cebulski, Litwin, Siedlaczek, Sturdy
Motion defeated.
Moved by Commissioner Sturdy, supported by Commissioner Pratt, to reconsider
Application 1888/0705, Bally Total Fitness/Fred Zeitler.
Ayes all.
Moved by Commissioner Sturdy, supported by Commissioner Barberena, to table
Application 1888/0705, Bally Total Fitness/Fred Zeitler, for up to 60 days.
Ayes all.
ITEM NO. 8 -- OTHER PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
1. Approve 2006 Meeting Dates
Moved by Commissioner Davis, supported by Commissioner Pratt, to accept the
following 2006 regular meeting dates:
| January 18 |
February 15 |
March 15 |
April 19 |
| May 17 |
June 21 |
July 19 |
August 16 |
| September 20 |
October 18 |
November 15 |
December 13 |
Work sessions and/or special meetings will be held on the first Wednesday of
the month unless otherwise posted.
All regular and/or special meetings commence at 7 p.m. and will be held in the
meeting room located in the east wing of Plymouth Township Hall, 42350 Ann Arbor
Road unless otherwise posted.
All work sessions commence at 7 p.m. and will be held in the conference room
located in the east wing of Plymouth Township Hall, 42350 Ann Arbor Road unless
otherwise posted.
Above meetings will be held at the new Plymouth Township Hall on Haggerty Road
upon completion of the facility.
Ayes all.
ITEM NO. 9 -- COMMUNICATIONS &/OR INFORMATION
Comments were received from Washtenaw County Department of Planning &
Environment on Salem Township Growth Management Plan Amendment
ITEM NO. 10 -- BOARD OF TRUSTEES ACTION-N/A
MOTION TO ADJOURN
Moved by Commissioner Pratt, supported by Commissioner Davis,
to adjourn the meeting.
Ayes all.
Meeting adjourned at 9:20 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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