Planning Commission Minutes
January 18, 2006
Meeting called to order at 7:02 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Kay Arnold
Kendra Barberena
Dennis Cebulski
Carol Davis
Janice Litwin
Keith Postell
Dennis Siedlaczek
Ray Sturdy
Bill Pratt arrived at 7:05 p.m.
MEMBERS EXCUSED: None
OTHERS PRESENT:
Michael Bailey, Dietrich Bailey Associates
Alice Geletzke, Recording Secretary
Sally Hodges, McKenna Associates
Seth Shpargel, McKenna Associates
ITEM NO. 1 -- APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Regular Meeting – December 14, 2005
Moved by Commissioner Davis, supported by Commissioner Arnold, to approve the
minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 14, 2005, as printed.
Ayes all, with Commissioner Pratt absent.
2. Work Session – January 4, 2006
Moved by Commissioner Davis, supported by Commissioner Arnold, to approve the
minutes of the Work Session of January 4, 2006, as printed.
Ayes all, with Commissioner Pratt absent.
ITEM NO. 2 -- APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Chairman Cebulski indicated there was a request by the applicant to have
removed from the agenda Application 1902/1005, Plymouth Towne Square, under Item
5, Old Business.
Moved by Commissioner Davis, supported by Commissioner Arnold, to approve the
agenda for the Regular Meeting of January 18, 2006, as amended.
Ayes all with Commissioner Pratt absent.
ITEM NO. 3 -- SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING-N/A
ITEM NO. 4 -- PUBLIC HEARINGS-N/A
ITEM NO. 5 -- OLD BUSINESS
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P.C. No.: |
1902/1005 |
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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 Final
Development Plan |
This item was removed from the agenda at the request of the applicant.
ITEM NO. 6 -- NEW BUSINESS-N/A
ITEM NO. 7 -- ANN ARBOR ROAD SIGN REQUESTS
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P.C. No.: |
1903/1105 |
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Applicant/Developer: |
FedEx Kinkos |
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Section No.: |
58 |
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Tax I.D. NO: |
058-99-0030-701 |
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Address: |
44511 Ann Arbor Road |
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Project Name: |
FedEx Kinkos |
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Location: |
North of Parklane Meadows Subdivision,
east of Baywood, South of Ann Arbor Road, West of Sheldon
Road |
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Zoning: |
ARC, Ann Arbor Road Corridor District |
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Action Requested: |
Applicant is requesting approval of sign
and awning |
Sally Hodges reviewed the report of McKenna Associates and the Fire
Department report was received.
Ryan Kring of Site Enhancement Services addressed the Commission and answered
questions.
Moved by Commissioner Pratt, supported by Commissioner Davis, to deny approval
of the sign and awning requested in Application 1903/1105, FedEx Kinkos, for the
reasons listed in the McKenna report.
Ayes all.
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P.C. No.: |
1906/1105 |
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Applicant/Developer: |
Plaza Lanes |
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Section No.: |
35 |
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Tax I.D. NO: |
062-01-0020-310 |
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Address: |
42001 Ann Arbor Road |
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Project Name: |
Plaza Lanes |
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Location: |
In Gould Industrial Park, north of Joy
Road, east of General Drive, on the south side of Ann
Arbor Road, east of Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad |
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Zoning: |
ARC, Ann Arbor Road Corridor District |
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Action Requested: |
Applicant is requesting approval of sign
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Mrs. Hodges reviewed the report of McKenna Associates and the Fire Department
report was received.
Roy Biggs of Plaza Lanes and Mike Nagle of Vital Signs addressed the Commission
and answered questions.
Moved by Commissioner Davis, supported by Commissioner Pratt, to table
Application 1906/1105, Plaza Lanes request for sign approval, for up to 60 days
to allow for time for the applicant to meet on-site with Mrs. Hodges from
McKenna Associates to discuss possible other solutions.
AYES: Davis, Pratt, Barberena, Cebulski, Litwin, Siedlaczek.
NAYS: Arnold, Sturdy, Postell. Motion carried.
ITEM NO. 8 -- OTHER PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
1. Election of Officers
This item was delayed until later in the meeting.
ITEM NO. 9 -- COMMUNICATIONS &/OR INFORMATION
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P.C. No.: |
1909/1205 |
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Applicant/Developer: |
Ken Jacobs |
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Section No.: |
36 |
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Tax I.D. NO: |
064-99-0001-000 |
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Address: |
11100 Haggerty Road |
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Project Name: |
Allen Elementary School Parking Lot and
Circulation Improvements |
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Location: |
North of Ann Arbor Road, east side of
Haggerty Road, south of Ann Arbor Trail, west of I-275
Expressway |
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Zoning: |
PL, Public Lands District |
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Action Requested: |
The Plymouth Canton Community School
District is submitting as a courtesy for information and
comments. |
The reports of Dietrich Bailey Associates and McKenna Associates were
reviewed by Michael Bailey and Sally Hodges, respectively and the fire
department report was received.
Kenneth Jacobs from Plymouth-Canton Schools and Rich Hodak, landscape architect
and civil engineer for the school district, addressed the Commission, presented
plans, and answered questions. Mr. Jacobs stated that the paving proposed is
limited by the budget and that more site improvements may be made in the future.
Moved by Commissioner Davis, supported by Commissioner Pratt, that a letter be
written to the Superintendent of Schools and the Board of Education of the
Plymouth Canton Community School District, thanking them for sending their
representatives with information and affording the opportunity for comments to
the Planning Commission, and that the report in conjunction with Application
1909/1205, Allen School, be received and filed.
Ayes all.
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P.C. No.: |
1910/1205 |
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Applicant/Developer: |
Ken Jacobs |
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Section No.: |
35 |
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Tax I.D. NO: |
032-99-0006-001 |
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Address: |
44401 W. Ann Arbor Trail |
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Project Name: |
West Middle School Parking Lot and
Circulation Improvements |
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Location: |
North of John Alden Road, West of
Appletree Drive, south side of Ann Arbor Trail, east side
of Sheldon Road |
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Zoning: |
PL, Public Lands District |
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Action Requested: |
The Plymouth Canton Community School
District is submitting as a courtesy for information and
comments. |
The reports of Dietrich Bailey Associates and McKenna Associates were
reviewed by Michael Bailey and Sally Hodges, respectively and the fire
department report was received.
Kenneth Jacobs from Plymouth-Canton Schools and Rich Hodak, landscape architect
and civil engineer for the school district, addressed the Commission, presented
plans, and answered questions.
Moved by Commissioner Davis, supported by Commissioner Pratt, that Application
1910/1205, West Middle School, be added to the letter to be written to the
Superintendent of Schools and the Board of Education of the Plymouth Canton
Community School District, thanking them for sending their representatives with
information and affording the opportunity for comments to the Planning
Commission, and that the report be received and filed.
Ayes all.
3. Community Development Site Plan Status Report.
The Commission discussed various items in the report, asked that the status
column have more descriptive information, and that the report be forthcoming
quarterly.
ITEM NO. 8 -- OTHER PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
1. Election of Officers
Moved by Commissioner Davis, supported by Commissioner Pratt, to elect Dennis
Cebulski as Chairman.
Ayes all, with Chairman Cebulski abstaining.
Moved by Commissioner Pratt, supported by Commissioner Sturdy, to elect Carol
Davis as Vice Chairman.
Ayes all, with Commissioner Davis abstaining.
Moved by Commissioner Davis, supported by Commissioner Pratt, to elect Kendra
Barberena as Secretary.
Ayes all with Commissioner Barberena abstaining.
ITEM NO. 10 -- BOARD OF TRUSTEES ACTION
1. At their meeting of January 10, 2005, the Board of Trustees approved the
Final Preliminary Plat for The Vineyards of Plymouth, Leo Soave Developments,
LLC, Applicant, as requested in P.C. Application 1881.
MOTION TO ADJOURN
Moved by Commissioner Pratt, supported by Commissioner Davis,
to adjourn the meeting.
Ayes all.
Meeting adjourned at 9 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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