The meeting was called to order at or about 7:30 p.m.

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

Absent: Member Shroyer (Excused)

Also Present: David Evancoe, Director of Planning; Barbara McBeth, Planner; Tim Schmitt, Planner; Lance Shipman, Landscape Architect; Ben Croy, Engineer; Tom Shultz, Attorney; Peter Albertson, Façade Consultant; Dr. John Freeland, Tilton & Associates

Motion to approve the Agenda of July 16, 2003 as amended. Motion carried 8-0.

Motion to reelect Toni Nagy as Chairperson of the Planning Commission. Motion carried 8-0.

Motion to reelect Gwen Markham as Vice Chairperson of the Planning Commission. Motion carried 8-0.

Motion to reelect Lynn Kocan as Secretary of the Planning Commission. Motion carried 8-0.

Public Hearing on the request of Alan and Kathy Bond to rezone the subject properties located in Section 18 on the west side of Wixom Road and south of Grand River Avenue, from R-1 (One Family Residential) to B-2 (Community Business). The subject properties are approximately 4 acres.

In the matter of Zoning Map Amendment 18.626 for Alan and Kathy Bond, motion to recommend approval to the City Council to rezone the subject properties from R-1 (One Family Residential) to B-2 (Community Business) based upon the recommendation of the Master Plan and Zoning Committee. Motion carried 6-2; Yes: Avdoulos, Markham, Nagy, Papp, Ruyle, Sprague. No: Kocan, Paul.

Public Hearing on the request of RSM Development, LLC. to rezone the subject property located in Section 16 on the south side of Twelve Mile Road and west of Taft Road, from RA (Residential Acreage) to OST (Office Service Technology). The subject property is approximately 9.86 acres.

In the matter of Zoning Map Amendment 18.629 for RSM Development, LLC, motion to recommend approval to the City Council to rezone the subject property from R-A (Residential Acreage) to OST (Office Service Technology), for the following reasons: 1) It is compatible with the Master Plan; 2) It is compatible with current and future planned developments and zoning in the immediate area; 3) The property is in close proximity to the expressway; and 4) the infrastructure is in place or planned to support OST development in this corridor. Also, the proposed site plan is not approved as part of this rezoning request and any future development needs to be sensitive to the two existing regulated woodlands on the property as well as the elevation changes. Motion carried 8-0.

Public Hearing on the request of DS Novi Ten Development, LLC. to rezone the subject property located in Section 19 on the north side of Ten Mile Road and west of Wixom Road, from R-A (Residential Acreage) to R-3 (One Family Residential). The subject property is approximately 10 acres.

In the matter of Zoning Map Amendment 18.627 for DS Novi Ten Development, LLC, motion to recommend approval to the City Council to rezone the subject property from R-A (Residential Acreage) to R-1 (One Family Residential), for the following reasons: 1) It is more consistent with the Master Plan; 2) It takes into account the variations in surrounding property sizes; and 3) It is a feasible alternative for this parcel’s development. Motion carried 6-2; Yes: Avdoulos, Kocan, Markham, Nagy, Papp, Paul; No: Ruyle, Sprague.

Public Hearing on the request of the Singh Development Company to rezone the subject property located in Section 14 on the north side of Eleven Mile Road and east of Town Center Drive, from OSC (Office Service Commercial) to RM-2 (High Density, Mid Rise Multiple Family Residential). The subject property is approximately 4.04 acres.

In the matter of zoning Map Amendment 18.628 for the Singh Development Company, motion to recommend denial to the City Council to rezone the subject properties from OSC (Office Service Commercial) to RM-2 (High Density, Mid Rise Multiple Family), for the following reasons: 1) The high density is inconsistent with the Master Plan; 2) Increased density in the already overstressed area will cause difficulty with traffic, health, safety and welfare; 3) Residential zoning is out of character with the surrounding property; and 4) OSC zoning can further support more people to the Town Center and the Main Street as it is already zoned. Motion carried 6-2; Yes: Kocan, Markham, Nagy, Papp, Paul, Ruyle; No: Avdoulos, Sprague.

Consideration of the request of Toll Brothers for approval of a Final Site Plan. The subject property is located in Section 19 on Wixom Road between Ten and Eleven Mile roads in the R-A (Residential Acreage) District under a RUD Agreement. The applicant is proposing multiple family residential site condominiums, totaling fifty-two units in thirteen buildings. The subject property is approximately 23.23 acres out of a total of 907 acres in the development.

In the matter of the request of Toll Brothers for Phase 3D, SP03-09A, motion to grant approval of the Final Site Plan subject to: 1) The Applicant correcting the hydrant-to-hydrant spacing to a minimum of 300 feet between hydrants; and 2) The comments on the attached review letters being addressed at the time of the Stamping Set submittal, for the reasons that the City needs to have the Wetlands Review letter detailed and also the Woodlands Permit. Motion carried 8-0.

Consideration of the request of Amarjit Chawney for approval of a Section Nine Façade Waiver. The subject property is located in Section 27 on the west side of Novi Road, south of Ten Mile Road in the OS-1 (Office Service) District. The developer is proposing a façade change from the originally approved facade. The subject property is 16.71 acres.

In the matter of the request of Amarjit Chawney, for Hampton Woods Phase II, SP95-12N, motion to grant approval of a Section Nine Façade Waiver, subject to the comments in staff and consultant’s reports being addressed at the time of Final Site Plan approval, because it is in compliance with the existing building. Motion carried 8-0.

Motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 8-0. The meeting was adjourned at 12:32 a.m.

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