PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
CITY OF NOVI
Regular Meeting
November 13, 2013 7:00 PM
Council Chambers | Novi Civic Center |45175 W. Ten Mile
(248) 347-0475


COMMISSION MEMBERS: Anthony, Baratta, Giacopetti, Greco, Lynch, Pehrson, Zuchlewski
 
The Planning Commission wishes to advise the general public that all remarks shall be limited to three minutes per person during both the Public Hearing and Audience Participation portions of the meeting.  Petitioners’ presentations shall be limited to ten minutes.
 
No person, other than a Commission member, shall address an issue for public hearing following the closing of that public hearing by the Chairperson (except during Audience Participation).
 
The above participation policy is outlined in Sections 3.4 and 3.8 of the Planning Commission By-Laws and Rules of Procedure.
 
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
CORRESPONDENCE
COMMITTEE REPORTS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPUTY DIRECTOR REPORT
CONSENT AGENDA - REMOVALS AND APPROVAL

PUBLIC HEARINGS 
1.   VARSITY LINCOLN DISPLAY LOT JSP13-67
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Public hearing at the request of Varsity Lincoln Properties, Preliminary Site Plan, Special Land Use Permit, and Stormwater Management Plan approval. The subject property is 1.57 acres in Section 17 of the City of Novi and located on Outlot 1 of the larger Novi Promenade development on the southeast corner of Wixom Road and Grand River Avenue. This property is part of the Novi Equities Limited Partnership v. City of Novi Consent Judgment which states that all outlots should be reviewed according to B-3 District standards. The applicant is proposing to construct a roughly 49,100 square foot vehicle display lot, including a vehicle display pad at the southwest corner.
 
2.   HERTZ AUTO RENTAL JSP13-74
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Consideration of the request of The Hertz Corporation for Preliminary Site Plan approval and Special Land Use approval.  The subject property is located in Section 23, at 24400 Novi Road, north of 10 Mile Road in the I-1, Light Industrial District.  The subject property is approximately 3.8 acres and the applicant is proposing to occupy a 2,500 square foot space and 20 parking spaces for an auto rental facility.
 
MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
1.   JEFF HEYN, PSP13-062
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Consideration of the request of GRB Novi LLC for Preliminary Site Plan and Stormwater Management Plan approval.  The subject property is located in Section 16, at 46035 Grand River Avenue, east of Beck Road in the I-1, Light Industrial District.  The subject property is 7.7 acres and the applicant is proposing to demolish a portion of the existing building, update the building façade, install additional parking and provide area for landbanked parking.
 
2.   SOCIALITE BISTRO, JSP13-55
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Consideration of the request of Etchen Gumma Limited for a recommendation to Council  for Preliminary Site Plan and Section 9 Façade Waiver.  The subject property is located in Section 15 at 44175 12 Mile Road in the RC, Regional Center District.  The applicant is proposing to add awnings to a tenant space.
 
3.   KROGER OFFICE EXPANSION, JSP13-65
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Consideration of the request of The Kroger Company of Michigan for Preliminary Site Plan and Stormwater Management Plan approval.  The subject property is located in Section 24, at 40393 Grand River Avenue, west of Seeley Road in the I-1, Light Industrial District.  The subject property is 1.63 acres and the applicant is proposing to add a 2,019 square foot addition on the north side of the existing building.
 
4.   THE TOWN CENTER STUDY
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      Presentation by Don Wortman, Consultant to the City for the Town Center Study.

5.   APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 9, 2013 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
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CONSENT AGENDA REMOVALS FOR COMMISSION ACTION
MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION      
SUPPLEMENTAL ISSUES
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
SCHEDULED AND ANTICIPATED MEETINGS
TUE           11/19/13       ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS              7:00 PM
MON          11/25/13       CITY COUNCIL MEETING                       7:00 PM
MON          12/2/13         CITY COUNCIL MEETING                       7:00 PM
TUE           12/10/13       ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS               7:00 PM
WED          12/11/13       PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING       7:00 PM
MON          12/16/13       CITY COUNCIL MEETING                       7:00 PM
 
NOTICE:  People with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in this meeting should contact the City Clerk at 248.347.0456 at least seven business days in advance of the meeting.  An attempt will be made to make reasonable accommodations.