PUBLIC HEARINGS

In the matter of The Rushmore Site Condominium, SP05-41a, motion to approve the Preliminary Site Plan subject to: 1) The Developer continuing to work with the City to address the concerns of Lots 3 and 4 and the line of demarcation therein; and 2) All comments on the attached review letters being addressed on the Final Site Plan, for the reason that the plan meets the intent of the Master Plan. Motion carried 7-0.

In the matter of The Rushmore Site Condominium, SP05-41a, motion to approve the Woodland Permit subject to all comments on the attached review letters being addressed on the Final Site Plan, for the reason that the plan otherwise meets the intent of the Ordinance. Motion carried 7-0.

In the matter of The Rushmore Site Condominium, SP05-41a, motion to approve the Stormwater Management Plan subject to all comments on the attached review letters being addressed at the time of Final Site Plan, with particular attention to the catch basin installation to mitigate any drainage on the surrounding properties, for the reason that the plan otherwise meets the intent of the Ordinance. Motion carried 7-0.

In the matter of Casa Loma Site Condominium, SP05-12b, motion to approve the Preliminary Site Plan, subject to: 1) A Planning Commission finding that the parallel plan submitted is acceptable to establish a permitted density of ten lots; 2) A Planning Commission finding that the Open Space Preservation Plan meets the intent of Section 2405 and encourages the long term preservation of open space and natural features; 3) The modification to Lot 6 does not contain wetlands per the petitioner’s letter; 4) The Applicant placing the building envelope at the 50 foot rear yard setback line for Lots 3, 4 and 10; 5) A recommendation for the Applicant to obtain a City Council Variance from the Subdivision Ordinance for the access to the southern property line; 6) A Planning Commission Waiver of right-of-way berm requirement and permit the substitution of a wall, such that the developer will work with the City to determine the balance of the wall and berm feature fronting the property line; 7) A Planning Commission finding that the proposed manufactured slate is an acceptable roofing material for the entry structure and granting a Section 9 Waiver for its use; 8) A Section 9 Waiver for the use of stone on the entry structure; 9) The Applicant working with the City to determine the proper size of the front gate house, to ensure a proper fit with the surrounding community and any adjustments required for fire apparatus; 10) The Applicant working with the City to accommodate the parcel to the south side such that the access to the open space stops short of the southern property line; and 11) All the comments on the attached review letters being addressed on the Final Site Plan; and 12) An entry structure is accessory to residential and is a customary use already established; for the reason that the plan meets the intent of the Master Plan. Motion carried 7-0.

In the matter of Casa Loma Site Condominium, SP05-12b, motion to approve the Woodland Permit, subject to: 1) A Conservation Easement to the western property line as indicated on the plan presented to the Planning Commission; 2) All the comments on the attached review letters being addressed on the Final Site Plan; and 3) The Applicant working with Staff to reduce the woodland impact to the extent feasible on Lots 4, 5 and 6; for the reason that the plan is otherwise in compliance with the Ordinance. Motion carried 7-0.

In the matter of Casa Loma Site Condominium, SP05-12b, motion to approve the Wetland Permit, subject to: 1) The Applicant removing all wetlands and wetland mitigation from Lot 6; and 2) All the comments on the attached review letters being addressed on the Final Site Plan, for the reason that the plan is otherwise in compliance with the Ordinance. Motion carried 7-0.

In the matter of Casa Loma Site Condominium, SP05-12B, motion to approve the Stormwater Management Plan, subject to: 1) The developer working with the City to ensure the stormwater is managed between Lot and the drainage basin to minimize potential flooding to the southern boundary; and 2) All the comments on the attached review letters being addressed on the Final Site Plan; for the reason that the plan is otherwise in compliance with the Ordinance. Motion carried 7-0.

In the matter of Zoning Map Amendment 18.658 for Boulder Design, motion to recommend approval to City Council to rezone the subject property from R-A (Residential Acreage) to OS-1 (Office Service), for the reason that the request is consistent with the Master Plan for Land Use. Motion carried 7-0.

MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION

In the matter of the request of Dennis Miller for Flagstar Bank, SP05-36a, motion to approve the Preliminary Site Plan, subject to all the conditions and comments in the staff and consultant review letters and the following: 1) A recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals for the variance to allow front yard parking along Eight Mile on a parcel with less than two acres in area; 2) A positive recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals for the variance for lack of parking lot setback along the eastern property line; 3) A Planning Commission Waiver for deficiency in parking lot landscaping requirements –or– to the extent that the developer can work with the City to mitigate the deficiency; 4) A Planning Commission Waiver for lack of right-of-way berm along Orchard Hill Place, due to DTE concerns; 5) A Planning Commission Waiver for nine canopy trees along Orchard Hill Place, due to DTE concerns; 6) A Planning Commission Waiver for distance required from power lines along eastern property line, with the Applicant providing alternative species to be planted in this area that would not be in conflict with the power lines; 7) A Planning Commission finding that parking lot and lighting are consistent with the neighboring developments based on the letters provided; and 8) The Applicant placing money in the tree fund for deficient landscape trees; for the reason that the plan is compliant with the Master Plan for Land Use. Motion carried 7-0.

In the matter of the request of Dennis Miller for Flagstar Bank, SP05-36a, motion to approve the Stormwater Management Plan subject to the conditions in the City Staff and Consultants’ review letters, for the reason that the plan is in compliance with the Ordinance. Motion carried 7-0.

In the matter of Pinebrook Professional Building, SP05-21a, motion to approve the Preliminary Site Plan, subject to the following: 1) A recommendation for a ZBA Variance for minimum lot area; 2) A ZBA Variance for the encroachment of 13 feet into the required 40-foot front yard setback; 3) Inclusion of a five-foot wide concrete sidewalk along Joseph Drive; 4) A Planning Commission Waiver of parking lot landscaping area requirement to area proposed; 5) A Planning Commission Section 9 Waiver to permit facades with up to 52.55% asphalt shingles; and 6) All the comments on the attached review letters being addressed on the Final Site Plan, for the reason that the plan meets the intent of the Master Plan. Motion carried 7-0.

In the matter of Pinebrook Professional Building, SP05-21a, motion to approve the Stormwater Management Plan subject to: 1) The Petitioner working with the City to resolve any drainage issues to the south in agreement with the City’s recommendations; 2) All the comments on the attached review letters being addressed on the Final Site Plan; for the reason that the plan is otherwise in compliance with the Ordinance. Motion carried 7-0.

ADJOURNMENT

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