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PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
ACTION SUMMARY
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2005 7:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - NOVI CIVIC CENTER
45175 W. TEN MILE, NOVI, MI 48375
(248) 347-0475

CALL TO ORDER

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

ROLL CALL

Present: Members Victor Cassis, Andrew Gutman (arrived at 7:35 p.m.), Lynn Kocan, David Lipski (arrived at 8:13 p.m.), Mark Pehrson, Lowell Sprague, Wayne Wrobel

Absent: Member John Avdoulos (excused)

Also Present: Tim Schmitt, Planner; Darcy Schmitt, Planner; Mark Spencer, Planner; Lance Shipman, Landscape Architect; Ben Croy, Civil Engineer; David Gillam, City Attorney

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. CITIZENS BANK, SITE PLAN NUMBER 04-64A

Consideration on the request of Marcos Makohon for Preliminary Site Plan, Wetland Permit and Storm Water Management Plan approval. The subject property is located in Section 17 near the intersection of Grand River Avenue and Wixom Road in the B-3, General Business District. The Applicant is proposing a 3,180 square foot one story building on 1.84 acres.

In the matter of the request of Citizens Bank, SP04-64A, motion to approve the Preliminary Site Plan subject to: 1) A ZBA variance for a loading zone; 2) A ZBA variance for the four-foot perimeter landscaping requirement for the south side of the building; and 3) The conditions and items listed in the Staff and Consultant review letters; for the reason that the plan otherwise is in compliance with the applicable City Ordinance. Motion carried 6-0.

In the matter of the request of Citizens Bank, SP04-64A, motion to approve the Wetland Permit subject to the conditions and items listed in the Staff and Consultant review letters, for the reason that the plan is otherwise in compliance with the City Ordinance. Motion carried 6-0.

In the matter of the request of Citizens Bank, SP04-64A, motion to approve the Stormwater Management Plan subject to the conditions and items listed in the Staff and Consultant review letters, for the reason that the plan is otherwise in compliance with the City Ordinance. Motion carried 6-0.

MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION

1. BECK NORTH PHASE 1, LOT 24, SITE PLAN NUMBER 05-13

Consideration on the request of Jim Bell of Devange Investments for Preliminary Site Plan and Storm Water Management Plan approval. The subject property is located in Section 4, north of West Road and east of Beck Road in Beck North Corporate Park, in the I-1, Light Industrial District. The subject property is 1.020 acres and the Applicant is proposing an 8,580 square foot speculative light industrial building.

In the matter of Beck North Unit 24 (Devange Investments), SP05-13, motion to approve the Preliminary Site Plan and Stormwater Management Plan subject to all comments in the Staff and Consultant review letters, for the reason that the plan is otherwise in compliance with the Ordinance. Motion carried 6-0.

2. APPROVAL OF THE APRIL 13, 2005 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES

Motion to approve the minutes of the April 13, 2005 Planning Commission meeting as amended. Motion carried 6-0.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

SCHEDULED AND ANTICIPATED MEETINGS

TUE 05/03/05 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 7:30 PM

MON 05/09/05 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 PM

WED 05/11/05 PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING 6:00 PM

WED 05/11/05 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 7:30 PM

MON 05/16/05 IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE MEETING 6:00 PM

MON 05/16/05 MASTER PLAN AND ZONING COMMITTEE 6:30 PM

MON 05/23/05 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 PM

TUE 05/24/05 STORM WATER COMMITTEE 6:00 PM

WED 05/25/05 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 7:30 PM

MON 05/30/05 CITY OFFICES CLOSED

MON 06/06/05 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 PM

TUE 06/07/05 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 7:30 PM

WED 06/08/05 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 7:30 PM

MON 06/13/05 CITY COUNCIL INTERVIEWS 7:00 PM