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DRAFT ACTION SUMMARY REPORT
July 10, 2002 REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

Members Present: Members Avdoulos, Kocan, Markham, Nagy, Papp, Ruyle, Shroyer, Sprague

Members Absent: Member Paul (absence excused)

Roll Call: 7:30 p.m.

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. CINGULAR WIRELESS; STEALTH CELLULAR ANTENNA FACILITY SP02-21

Public Hearing on the request of Bryan Monaghan of Cingular Wireless for recommendation to City Council for approval of a Preliminary Site Plan and Special Land Use Permit. The subject property is located in Section 1, west of the M-5 Freeway at 40800 West 13 Mile Road. The developer proposes a 130' cellular stealth antenna tower and an accompanying 12 x 12 shelter. The 102.46 acre site is zoned R-A.

MOTION: In the matter of Cingular Wireless; Stealth Cellular Antenna Facility SP02-21 to table to allow the Applicant time to submit additional coverage data with respect to the issues raised. Motion passed. (6-1), Nagy.

CONSENT AGENDA

1. BEECHFOREST SP99-30

Consideration of the request of Ted Minasian of Minasian Development Corporation, for approval of a one- year Final Site Plan extension. The subject project is located in Section 14 on the west side of Meadowbrook Road, between Eleven and Twelve Mile Roads. The applicant proposes a professional office building on 7.98acres. The property is zoned OST.

MOTION: Approval of the Consent Agenda granting Beechforest SP99-30 a one-year Final Site Plan extension and with the amendment to remove Holiday Inn Express SP00-17 from the Consent Agenda and place it as Item #6 under Matters for Consideration. Motion passed unanimously.

MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION

1. NOVI TECH CENTER SP02-20

Consideration of the request of Mark Young of Seiber, Keast & Associates for approval of a Preliminary Site Plan. The subject property is located in Section 4 on West Road in the Beck North Corporate Park. The developer proposes a 19,500 sq ft one-story building for offices and research/development uses. The 2.54 acre site is zoned I-1.

MOTION: In the matter of Novi Tech Center SP02-20 to grant Preliminary Site Plan Approval and Planning Commission finding that front yard parking is compatible with surrounding properties, Planning Commission Waiver of the required minimum opposite-side Driveway Spacing Standard as recommended by the City Engineer, secondary access moved slightly west, relocation of the dumpster as recommended by the Consultants and depicted by the Petitioner on a subsequent minorly revised Site Plan and subject to any additional comment and conditions on of the Staff and Consultants. Motion passed unanimously.

2. N0VI/WIXOM CITY GATE SP02-23

Consideration of the request of Art Greenman of Consumers Energy Company for approval Preliminary Site Plan and a Section Nine Façade Waiver. The subject property is located in Section 15 between Novi and Taft Roads on 44488 Grand River Avenue. The applicant is proposing to demolish an existing 155 square foot gas regulator building and replace it with a 390 square foot building.

MOTION: In the matter of Novi/Wixom City Gate SP02-23 to grant approval of Section Nine Facade Waiver as the building is small and consistent with the residential design adding the additional overhang, grant Preliminary Site Plan Approval with the Planning Commission determination that one parking space be required as this is an unmanned station with only occasional visits, Planning Commission approval of the modification of the required 20-foot parking setback on the east side of the building as the lot is only 50-feet wide, two Planning Commission Waivers for minimum same-side driveway spacing requirements as the facility is already existing, three Planning Commission Waivers for minimum opposite-side driveway spacing requirements as the facility is already existing, Planning Commission Waiver for the requirement to provide 4-feet of landscaping adjacent to the building, with a finding that significant plantings are provided to the east on the property as well as off-site to the west, subject to two Zoning Board of Appeals Variances of side yard setbacks as the total site is 50-feet wide, Zoning Board Variance to allow unpaved driveway entry and parking area as the gravel is necessary for accessibility purposes, Zoning Board of Appeals Variance for lack of berm or wall along Grand River Avenue right-of-way for safety and access reasons, subject to the comments of the Commissioners and comments of the review letters being addressed on the Final Site Plan. Motion passed unanimously.

3. VARSITY FORD SP02-22

Consideration of the request of Tony Dellicolli of Cityscape Architects, Inc. for approval of a Section Nine Façade Waiver. The subject property is located in Section 17 on the southeast corner of Grand River Avenue and Wixom Road. The applicant is proposing a façade change to the showroom area.

MOTION: In the matter of Varsity Ford SO02-22 to grant a Section Nine Facade Waiver subject to the comments of the review letters being addressed on the Final Site Plan with the finding that it improves the site and the appearance of the building for the City. Motion passed unanimously.

4. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS/MEETING DATES

COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:

Planning Studies & Budget Committee:

Member Kocan, Member Sprague, Member Ruyle. (MOTION: The approval of Member Paul’s continued position on the Planning Studies & Budget Committee if she chose to remain on the Committee. Motion passed unanimously)

Environmental Committee

Member Markham, Member Paul and Member Sprague.

Communication & Community Liaison Committee

Member Avdoulos, Member Papp and Member Shroyer.

Implementation Committee

Member Nagy, Member Kocan, Member Avdoulos and Member Paul.

Master Planning & Zoning Committee

Member Nagy, Member Markham and Member Ruyle.

Rules Committee

Committee Appointments postponed.

Woodlands Review Board

Member Kocan as Woodland Review Board Member and Member Papp as Alternate Woodland Review Board Member.

Main Street Committee

Member Avdoulos and Member Papp.

Capital Improvements Program Committee

Member Shroyer and Member Sprague.

5. APPROVAL OF JUNE 19, 2002 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES

MOTION: To approve the Regular Planning Commission meeting minutes of June 19, 2002 as amended. Motion passed unanimously.

6. HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS SP01-17

Consideration of the request of Mike Shammami of SAF Management, for approval of a one-year Preliminary Site Plan extension. The subject project is located in Section 13 on the south side of Twelve Mile Road between Haggerty and Meadowbrook Roads. The applicant proposes a 91 room hotel and guest suites on 2.32 acres. The property is zoned OST.

MOTION: In the matter of Holiday Inn Express SP01-17 to grant a one-year Preliminary Site Plan Approval subject to any changes to the Site Plan from what was previously approved would come before the Planning Commission, in the very least the Final Site Plan will come before the Planning Commission. Motion passed unanimously.

ADJOURNMENT

Adjourned at 10:50 p.m.