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

Present: Members Avdoulos, Cassis, Kocan, Markham, Pehrson, Ruyle

Absent: Members Gaul (excused), Shroyer (excused), Sprague (excused)

Also Present: David Evancoe, Director of Planning; Barbara McBeth, Planner; Darcy Schmitt, Planner; Tim Schmitt, Planner; Lance Shipman, Landscape Architect; Ben Croy, Civil Engineer; Tom Schultz, City Attorney; Don Tilton, Wetland Consultant

Public Hearing on the request of Kris Kristovski for approval of a Wetland Permit. The subject property is located on Glenda Street, lots 61 & 62. The applicant is proposing to fill over 300 cubic yards of a wetland area for the construction of a single family home.

In the matter of Glenda Street, Lots 61 and 62, motion to grant approval of the Wetland Permit subject to the conditions and items listed in the Staff and Consultant review letters for the reason that it meets the intent of Dr. Tilton’s review, and that the Engineering Staff and Consultants develop a methodology for the flood plain storage area to be located on the petitioner’s property to reduce or minimize the impact of this plan on the neighborhood. This Wetland Permit will allow for the construction of a side-entry garage. Motion carried 6-0.

Public Hearing on the request of Finkel Roth Wood Group, LLC for approval of a Preliminary Site Plan, Woodlands Permit, and Storm Water Management Plan. The subject property is located in Section 12, on the south side of Thirteen Mile between M-5 and Haggerty Road in the OST (Office Service Technology) District. The subject property is approximately 3.33 acres. The Applicant is proposing a two-story 39,858 square foot office building.

In the matter of the request of Finkel, Roth, Wood Group, SP04-14, motion to grant approval of the Preliminary Site Plan, subject to: 1) A Planning Commission waiver of traffic study requirements for the reasons outlined in the traffic consultant’s review; 2) A Planning Commission waiver of the truck service area screening requirements (in accordance with the provisions of Section 2302.A.1.c, since the property abuts OST zoning adjacent to this area); 3) The comments on the attached review letters being addressed at the time of the Final Site Plan Review; 4) A third point of access to the west be provided by this property owner; 5) Resolution of the landscape issues; 6) Resolution of the loading zone issue; and 7) Resolution of the low spot area along the west property line; For the reason that the plan meets the Master Plan and zoning for the area. Motion carried 6-0.

In the matter of the request of Finkel, Roth, Wood Group, SP 04-14, motion to grant approval of the Woodland Permit, subject to the comments on the attached review letters being addressed at the time of the Final Site Plan Review. Motion carried 6-0.

In the matter of the request of Finkel, Roth, Wood Group, SP 04-14, motion to grant approval of the Storm Water Management Plan, subject to the comments on the attached review letters being addressed at the time of the Final Site Plan Review. Motion carried 6-0.

Consideration of the request of Thomas Chubb for approval of a Preliminary Site Plan and Storm Water Management Plan. The subject property is located in Section 4, south of Pontiac Trail and East of Beck Road at Shoppes at the Trail Development in the B-3 (General Business) District. The subject property is approximately 1.08 acres. The applicant is proposing a one-story Comerica Bank building.

In the matter of the request of Thomas Chubb, (Comerica at Shoppes at the Trail), SP 04-11, motion to grant approval of the Preliminary Site Plan, subject to: 1) Modification of the Final Site Plan to widen driveways (15 feet provided, 18 feet required) to meet Ordinance standards; 2) A Planning Commission favorable determination regarding the proposed configuration of stacking spaces for the drive through transaction stations (6 spaces per lane required), based on the intent of the Ordinance being met and the design providing less paved surface; 3) A Zoning Board of Appeals variance for interior building landscaping (2154.8 sq ft required, 1303 sq ft provided) which is needed because of the nature of the drive-through use; 4) A Zoning Board of Appeals variance of minimum landscaped area width at southeast corner of the building (4 ft required, 2 ft provided), which is needed for improved traffic circulation issues. These numbers may be less than what is needed based on Final Site Plan submittal; 5) A Section 9 Façade Waiver for exceeding the allowable amount of trim, based on an estimated design of building proportion for material applications and continuity of elevations presented; and 6) The comments on the attached review letters being addressed at the time of the Final Site Plan Review; for the reason that all Ordinance issues have been addressed. Motion carried 6-0.

In the matter of the request of Thomas Chubb, (Comerica at Shoppes at the Trail), SP 04-11, motion to grant approval of the Stormwater Management Plan, subject to the comments on the attached review letters being addressed at the time of the Final Site Plan Review, for the reason that the plan complies with Novi Ordinances. Motion carried 6-0.

Consideration of the request of Wah Yee Associates for approval of a Preliminary Site Plan. The subject property is located in Section 17, on the north side of Grand River Avenue west of Beck Road and south of I-96 in the B-2 (Business) District. The subject property is approximately 1.29 acres. The applicant is proposing a 29,528 square foot retail store.

In the matter of Staples/Retail East, Site Plan 04-07, motion to grant approval of the Preliminary Site Plan, subject to the conditions and items listed in the staff and consultant review letters, for the reason that the plan meets zoning and the Master Plan, provided that the landscaping meets the intent of the Ordinance, and the Applicant will work with the Engineering Department to determine a better location for the ADA compliant parking spaces. Motion carried 6-0.

In the matter of Staples/Retail East, Site Plan 04-07, motion to grant approval of the Stormwater Management Plan, subject to the conditions and items listed in the staff and consultant review letters, for the reason that the plan meets the intent of the Ordinances. Motion carried 6-0.

The meeting adjourned at or about 10:45 p.m.

MON 05/25/04 CITY COUNCIL MEETING-BUDGET SESSION 7:00 PM

WED 05/26/04 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 7:30 PM

MON 05/31/04 MEMORIAL DAY, CITY OFFICES CLOSED

MON 6/07/04 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:30 PM

MON 6/14/04 CITY COUNCIL INTERVIEW SESSION 7:30 PM

MON 6/14/04 IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE MEETING 6:00 PM