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PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION SUMMARY

 CITY OF NOVI

Regular Meeting

Wednesday, February 9, 2011 | 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: Member Gutman, Member Larson, Member Meyer, Chair Pehrson, Member Prince

Absent: Member Baratta, Member Cassis, Member Greco, Member Lynch

Also Present: Barbara McBeth, Deputy Director of Community Development; Kristin Kolb, City Attorney; Mark Spencer, Planner; Kristen Kapelanski, Planner; David Beschke, Landscape Architect; Brian Coburn, Engineer

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Motion to approve the February 9, 2011 Planning Commission agenda. Motion carried 5-0.

CONSENT AGENDA - REMOVALS AND APPROVAL

1. ITC MAINTENANCE BUILDING ADDITION, SITE PLAN 10-48

Consideration of the request of B Sarkett Construction for Preliminary Site Plan and Stormwater Management Plan approval. The subject property is located in Section 13 at 27175 Energy Way, south of Twelve Mile Road, between M-5 and Haggerty Road, in the OST, Planned Office Service Technology District. The subject property is approximately 59.3 acres and the applicant is proposing to add a 3,405 square foot single-story maintenance building addition to be connected to the existing ITC headquarters.

In the matter of the request of B Sarkett Construction for ITC Maintenance Building Addition, SP 10-48, motion to approve the Preliminary Site Plan, subject to the following: (a) Landscape removed to accommodate the new addition shall be relocated on the existing ITC campus; (b) The proposed accent band on the addition shall match the accent band on the existing ITC headquarters; and (c) Compliance with all conditions and requirements listed in the staff and consultant review letters. This motion is made because the plan is otherwise in compliance with Article 23A, Article 24 and Article 25 and all other applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. Motion carried 5-0.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. NON-MOTORIZED MASTER PLAN

Public Hearing to present findings and receive comments on the Planning Commission’s recommendation to the City Council for consideration to adopt the plan.

Motion to recommend that the City Council adopt the proposed Non-Motorized Master Plan subject to the recommended revisions, corrections and other comments received during the Public Hearing.

MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION

1. PORSTMOUTH CARPORTS, SITE PLAN 11-03

Consideration of the request of Occidental Development for Preliminary Site Plan approval. The subject property is located in Section 4, at 31170 Wellington Drive south of Pontiac Trail and east of Beck Road, in the RM-1, Low Density Low-Rise Multiple-Family District. The subject property is approximately 81.3 acres and the applicant is proposing to construct twenty-nine six-unit carports in the existing parking lot.

In the matter of the request of Occidental Development for Portsmouth Carports, SP 11-03, motion to approve the Preliminary Site Plan, subject to the following: (a) Applicant incorporating brick end panels into the carport design per the façade review letter; (b) Section 9 waiver for the overage of metal; (c) ZBA variance to locate an accessory structure in the front and interior side yard; and (d) Compliance with all conditions and requirements listed in the staff and consultant review letters. This motion is made because the plan is otherwise in compliance with Article 6, Article 24 and Article 25 and all other applicable provision of the Zoning Ordinance. Motion carried 5-0.

 

2. SPRINGS II CARPORTS, SITE PLAN 11-02

Consideration of the request of Edward Rose Reality for Preliminary Site Plan approval. The subject property is located in Section 4, at 30095 Springlake Boulevard south of Pontiac Trail and east of Beck Road, in the RM-1, Low Density Low-Rise Multiple-Family District. The subject property is approximately 26.5 acres and the applicant is proposing to construct seven six-unit carports and two four-unit carports in the existing parking lot.

In the matter of the request of Edward Rose Reality for Springs II Carports, SP 11-02, motion to approve the Preliminary Site Plan, subject to the following: (a) Applicant incorporating brick end panels into the carport design per the façade review letter; (b) Section 9 waiver for the overage of metal; (c) ZBA variance to locate an accessory structure in the interior side yard; (d) Compliance with all conditions and requirements listed in the staff and consultant review letters. This motion is made because the plan is otherwise in compliance with Article 6, Article 24 and Article 25 and all other applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. Motion carried 5-0.

 

3. SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 9, 2011 FOTA ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT 18.245 RELATED TO TC AND TC-1 TOWN CENTER DISTRICTS AND RC, REGIONAL CENTER DISTRICT.

In the matter of Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment 18.245 related to TC and TC-1 Town Center Districts and RC, Regional Center District, motion to set a Public Hearing for March 9, 2011. Motion carried 5-0.

4. ADOPTION OF THE 2011-2012 PLANNING COMMISSION BUDGET

Motion to adopt the 2011-2012 Planning Commission Budget. Motion carried 5-0.

5. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 12, 2011 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES

Motion to approve the January 12, 2011 Planning Commission minutes. Motion carried 5-0.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 7:46 PM.

* Actual Language of motions subject to review.