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PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION SUMMARY
CITY OF NOVI
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, August 12, 2009  |  7 PM
Council Chambers | Novi Civic Center | 45175 W. Ten Mile
(248) 347-0475

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at or about 7:00 PM

ROLL CALL

Present: Members David Baratta, David Greco, Andy Gutman, Brian Larson, Michael Lynch, Michael Meyer, Mark Pehrson, Leland Prince

Absent: Member Victor Cassis (excused)

Also Present: Barbara McBeth, Deputy Director of Community Development; Kristen Kapelanski, Planner; Jana Pritchard, Planner; Doug Necci, Façade Consultant; Kristin Kolb, City Attorney

CONSENT AGENDA - REMOVALS AND APPROVAL

1. WESTERN OAKLAND MEDICAL CENTER, SP07-26

Consideration of the request of G. Fisher Construction Company for a one-year Preliminary Site Plan extension. The subject property is located in Section 16, south of Twelve Mile between West Park Drive and Beck Road, in the OST, Planned Office Service Technology District. The subject property is approximately 3.67 acres and the applicant is proposing to construct a 25,521 square foot medical office building.

A motion to approve the August 12, 2009 Consent Agenda. Motion carried 8-0.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT 18.238

Public Hearing for Planning Commission’s recommendation to City Council for an ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 97-18, as amended, the City of Novi Zoning Ordinance, in order to clarify standards and parking requirements for fast food restaurants in the B-3, General Business District.

A motion to refer the proposed text amendment 18.238 to the Implementation Committee for further review and analysis. Motion carried 8-0.

MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION

1. NOVI TOWN CENTER FAÇADE UPGRADE BUILDING B, SP09-19

Consideration of the request of Novi Town Center Investors, LLC, for a recommendation to City Council for a Section 9 Façade Waiver. The subject property is located east of Novi Road, north of Grand River Avenue, in the TC, Town Center District. The applicant is proposing to redesign a portion of the façade on Building B at 43075 Crescent Blvd.

In the matter of Novi Town Center Façade Upgrades – Building B, SP 09-19, a motion to recommend approval to City Council for a Section 9 Waiver, for the use of non-copper colored metal awnings and the overage of cement plaster in the Town Center District subject to a finding that the proposed façade satisfies the conditions listed in Section 1602.9 for the use of materials other than brick and stone in the Town Center District. This motion is made for the reasons that the proposed façade is consistent with the overall Town Center development and will generally enhance the visual quality of the project, the color selections are carefully coordinated and will harmonize with both new and existing materials and because it is otherwise in compliance with Article 25 and Article 16 of the Zoning Ordinance and all other applicable provisions of the Ordinance. Motion carried 8-0.

2. APPROVAL OF THE JULY 15, 2009 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES

A motion to approve the July 15, 2009 Planning Commission minutes. Motion carried 8-0.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 7:50 PM.

MON 08/24/09 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 PM

WED 08/26/09 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 7:00 PM

MON 09/07/09 CITY OFFICES CLOSED

TUE 09/08/09 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 7:00 PM

MON 09/14/09 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 PM

WED 09/16/09 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 7:00 PM

MON 09/28/09 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 PM

TUE 10/13/09 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 7:00 PM

WED 10/14/09 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 7:00 PM

*Actual language of motions subject to review.