The meeting was called to order at or about 7:30 p.m. Member Markham served as Chair in Member Nagy’s absence.

Present: Avdoulos, Kocan, Markham, Papp, Paul (arrived 7:35 p.m.), Ruyle, Shroyer, Sprague (arrived 7:36 p.m.)

Absent: Nagy (excused)

Also Attending: David Evancoe, Director of Planning; Barbara McBeth, Planner; Tim Schultz, Planner; Darcy Schmitt, Planner; Ben Croy, Engineer; Tom Schultz, Attorney

Motion to approve the Agenda of May 14, 2003 as amended. Motion carried 8-0.

In response to a letter from the Windmill Group regarding their disappointment in not being placed on the May 28^th Agenda, Member Kocan suggested that the City make an effort to let developers know that no Public Hearings shall be held at meetings that fall within the same week as a City-observed holiday.

The Public Hearing on Lyon Township’s request for rezoning from residential to B-2 Business District for a parcel at the corner of Napier Road and Ten Mile has been scheduled for July 14, 2003. The Master Plan and Zoning Committee will discuss the position that the City should take, and then it will be presented during Matters for Discussion at a future Planning Commission meeting. Member Shroyer recommended that the Planning Commission’s position also be delivered to Lyon Township in written form to ensure that Novi is represented.

The Public Hearing was opened to amend an Ordinance to add a definition of "Adult Day Care Center" to Section 201 Definitions: A - C of Ordinance No. 97-18, as amended, the City of Novi Zoning Ordinance, to add a definition of "Day Care Center" to Section 201 Definitions: D - F of said Ordinance, to add a definition of "Family Day Care Home" to Section 201 Definitions: D - F of said Ordinance, to add a definition of "Group Day Care Home" to Section 201 Definitions: G - K of said Ordinance, to amend Subsections 402.4, 902.2, 1102.4, 1202.5, 1401.3, 1601.11 and to add Subsections 301.8, 401.8 and 2302.6, to said Ordinance, to modify the standards for child day care and adult day care establishments within the City of Novi.

Moved and amended by Member Kocan, supported by Member Paul:

In the matter of the request of Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment 99-18.180, and in light of the hard work performed by the Implementation Committee and Planning Department to revise the areas in need of modification, motion to recommend to City Council the amendment of the Zoning Ordinance to: 1) Add a definition of Adult Daycare Center to Section 201 Definitions: A - C of Ordinance No. 97-18, as amended, the City of Novi Zoning Ordinance; 2) Add a definition of "Daycare Center" to Section 201 Definitions: D - F of said Ordinance; 3) Add a definition of "Family Daycare Home" to Section 201 Definitions: D - F of said Ordinance; 4) Add a definition of "Group Daycare Home" to Section 201 Definitions: G - K of said Ordinance; 5) Amend Subsections 402.4, 902.2, 1102.4, 1202.5, 1401.3, 1601.11 and add Subsections 301.8, 401.8 and 2302.6 to said Ordinance, to modify the standards for Child Daycare and Adult Daycare establishments within the City of Novi, subject to the following modifications: A) Add to Section 402.4.b(5) a statement that dumpsters shall be located as far from residential properties as possible or other appropriate language as determined by the City Attorney; and B) Include Special Land Use requirements listed in 1102.4 for the OST section of the Ordinance. Motion carried 8-0.

The Public Hearing was opened on the request of Art Van Furniture for a recommendation to City Council for a Preliminary Site Plan approval with a PD-2 (Planned Development) Option. The subject property is located in Section 15 in the West Oaks Shopping Plaza on west side of Novi Road south of Twelve Mile Road in the RC (Regional Center) District. The subject property is 9.96 acres. The developer is proposing no construction but to re-establish its parking requirements under the revised city parking ordinance to allow the property to be split.

Motioned by Member Kocan, seconded by Member Paul:

In the matter of Art Van, Site Plan 03-12, motion to recommend approval to City Council of the Preliminary Site Plan with a PD-2, Planned Development Option, subject to: 1) Should the site be split as identified on the Preliminary Site Plan, a Planning Commission Waiver of the parking lot setback requirement along the north/south lot line with a finding that the proposed site design results in an improved use of the site and improved landscaping with the understanding that the total area of setback is not reduced below the minimum setback required; 2) A Planning Commission finding that the landbanked parking meets the standards of Section 2505.16.g(1-8); 3) City Council acceptance of revised parking standards as requested by the Applicant; 4) The Landscape Plan is to be submitted for installation of the landbanked parking lot subject to Section 2505.16.h, including additional enhancing landscaping which is to be determined and approved by the City Landscape Architect prior to submission to the City Council; 5) To include a Shared Driveway Access Agreement with a future development of the landbanked area; 6) The interior parking landscape shall comply with any applicable Landscape Ordinance or site plan provisions at the time of Landscape Plan and parking lot development approval; 6) The lot split paperwork is to be submitted to the City prior to going to City Council; and 7) Subject to the comments on the attached review letters being addressed on the Final Site Plan. Motion carried 7-1. (Yes: Avdoulos, Kocan, Markham, Papp, Paul, Ruyle, Shroyer; No: Sprague)

The Public Hearing was opened on the request of Channel Partners III, LLC for approval of a Preliminary Site Plan and Woodland Permit. The subject property is located in Section 4 on Hudson Drive in the Beck North Corporate Park in the I-1(Light Industrial) District. The subject property is 2.27 acres. The developer is proposing a 22,000 square foot multi-tenant building.

Mr. Schultz explained that the Planning Commission’s requirement that an Applicant provide a letter to the Commission that addresses the need for variances and waivers on their project is a substantive requirement rather than a procedural requirement. If the Planning Commission is intent on implementing this step in the process they should consider making a change to the Ordinance

Moved and amended by Member Shroyer, supported by Member Ruyle:

In the matter of Hudson Commerce Center, Site Plan 03-04, motion to grant approval of the Preliminary Site Plan and the Landscape Plan dated 04-08-03 and included in the packet and a Woodlands Permit subject to: 1) Planning Commission Waiver of Opposite Side Driveway Spacing for south driveway, 31 feet proposed vs 150 feet required; 2) Section 9 Waiver for excessive percentage of split-faced CMU; 3) Completion of lot combination and condominium documents; 4) Planning Commission finding that the parking areas are compatible with surrounding development; 5) A standard lighting plan be submitted that meets the City’s Ordinances; and 6) The conditions and items in the Staff and Consultant Review Letters be met; for the following reasons: The facility adds to the aesthetics of the Beck North Corporate Park and the Applicant has worked with the City to satisfactorily address the minor comments as listed in the Review Letters, and the landscaping opacity issue on the eastern border has been met. Motion carried 8-0.

Consideration of the request of J. D. Dinan Company for approval of a Preliminary Site Plan. The subject property is located in Section 23, on the east side of Novi Road, north of Ten Mile Road in the I-1 (Light Industrial) District. The developer is proposing a 6,000 square foot addition to the existing Collex Collision business. The subject property is 4.217 acres.

Moved by Member Kocan, seconded by Member Paul:

In the matter of Omni Auto Center Addition, Site Plan SP 02-56A, motion to table the Preliminary Site Plan until the Stormwater Management Plan can accompany the Preliminary Site Plan and the developer can address any additional issues that were brought forward at the table this evening. Motion carried 6-2. (Yes: Paul, Shroyer, Sprague, Avdoulos, Kocan, Markham; No: Papp, Ruyle)

Motioned by Member Kocan, supported by Member Paul:

Motion to approve the March 26, 2003 minutes with revisions stated at the table as well as Member Paul’s comments to be relayed to Staff to finalize these minutes. Motion carried 7-0. Member Ruyle abstained, indicating his absence from this meeting.

Motioned by Member Kocan, supported by Member Paul:

Motion to approve the April 16, 2003 minutes as supplied at the table. Motion carried 7-0. Member Shroyer abstained, indicating his absence from this meeting.

Motioned by Member Kocan, supported by Member Paul:

Motion to schedule a Special Accommodation Use Ordinance for a Public Hearing at a future date as appropriate. Motion carried 8-0.

Member Ruyle suggested that in the future the Planning Commission be told about budget meetings so that the Planning Commission can turn out in force.

Motioned by Member Paul, seconded by Member Ruyle:

Motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 8-0. The meeting adjourned at or about 11:30 p.m.

MON 6/02/03 City Council 7:30 PM

MON 6/02/03 Implementation Committee 6:00 PM

THU 6/05/03 Environmental Committee 9:00 AM

WED 6/18/03 Master Plan and Zoning Committee 7:00 PM