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PLANNING COMMISSION
ACTION SUMMARY
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2004 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 Cassis, Gaul, Kocan, Markham, Pehrson, Ruyle, Shroyer, Sprague
Absent: Member Avdoulos (Excused)
Also Present: David Evancoe, Director of Planning; Barbara McBeth, Planner; Tim Schmitt, Planner; Lance Shipman, Landscape Architect; Ben Croy, Civil Engineer; Nancy McClain, City Engineer; Kathy Smith-Roy, Finance Director; Matt Wiktorowski, Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department; Tom Schultz, City Attorney; John Freeland, Wetland Consultant; Larry DeBrincat, Woodland Consultant

PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ZONING MAP AMENDMENT 18.634
Public Hearing on the request of REMAX 100 for possible recommendation to City Council for rezoning of property in Section 16 located south of Grand River Avenue east of Beck Road from R-A (Residential Acreage) to OS-1 (Office Service). The subject property is 3.48 acres.

In the matter of Zoning Map Amendment 18.634 for Remax 100, motion to recommend approval to City Council to rezone the subject property from R-A to OS-1, for the reasons that: 1) It complies with the Master Plan; 2) The plan fits with the neighboring parcels; and 3) It provides transition between the districts in the area. Motion carried 8-0.

2. GUMENICK OFFICE BUILDING, SITE PLAN NUMBER 03-17B
Public Hearing on the request of David Gumenick of Novi Developments for approval of a Preliminary Site Plan, Wetland, and Woodland Permits. The subject property is located in Section 10, northeast corner of Twelve Mile Road and Donaldson Drive in the OS-1 (Office Service) District. The subject property is approximately 5.0 acres. The applicant is proposing a two-story 51,000 square foot Office building.

In the matter of Gumenick Office Building, SP03-17, motion to grant approval of the Preliminary Site Plan, Wetland and Woodland Permits and Stormwater Management Plan, subject to: 1) A waiver for the lack of a berm along the northern property line due to the existing wetlands; 2) A waiver for the lack of a berm along the southeastern property line due to existing wetlands; 3) MDEQ approving of the additional wetland filling; 4) The two parcels being combined; 5) The items listed in the Staff and Consultant review letters; 6) Staff working with the property owner with regard to a conservation easement for the northern wetland area; 7) The Applicant working with the Landscape Architect to achieve better screening that is compatible with the wetland ecosystem; 8) The twelve- to fourteen-foot birch trees are deemed acceptable as 2 1/2" caliper replacements; 9) The Applicant and Staff working out the parking issue to provide the most amount of parking while remaining cognizant of the environmental features. Motion carried 8-0.

3. ZONING MAP AMENDMENT 18.636
Public Hearing on the request of Scott A. Riddle to rezone the subject property located in Section 24 north of Grand River Avenue and east of Meadowbrook Road, from B-3 (General Business) to GE (Gateway East). The subject property is approximately 6.721acres.

In the matter of Scott Riddle's rezoning request 18.636, motion to: 1) Recommend approval to City Council for the rezoning from B-3 to GE for the reasons that it meets the provisions of the Development Agreement and is the recommended zoning of the map in Section 901A of the GE Ordinance; and 2) Recommend the updating of the Master Plan to show Town Center Gateway uses for this parcel as part of the Master Plan update. Motion carried 8-0.

4. THE PRESERVE (RUD), SITE PLAN NUMBER 03-46
Public Hearing on the request of Robert J. Halso of Terra Libra, LLC, for a recommendation to City Council for a Residential Unit Development (RUD) Plan. The subject property is located in Section 30, on the north side of Nine Mile Road and east of Napier Road. The developer is proposing a 70 unit single family development. The subject property is 111.280 acres.

In the matter of the request of Robert Halso of Terra Libra, LLC, The Preserve RUD, SP03-46, motion to recommend approval to City Council of a Residential Unit Development Plan, subject to: 1) A ZBA variance for the lot widths of lots 14 and 15; 2) A City Council waiver from the Design and Construction Standards for the lack of a 43-foot half ROW along the north property line; 3) A City Council waiver from the Subdivision Ordinance requirement for lack of access stubs every 1,300 feet (or Applicant is to demonstrate that the proposal and environment meet the special exceptions standard); 4) The comments in the attached review letters; 5) Paving Nine Mile the entire width from Napier to Preserve Drive to the public standards determined by the City at a time determined by the City; 6) The Applicant working with Consultants to cooperatively design the trails behind the homes of the residents; 7) Working with the Civil Engineer to minimize runoff; and 8) The Applicant being mindful of the residents in the area; 9) Including a provision in the RUD Agreement for the dedication of parkland; and 10) Consideration of a berm along the west side of Preserve Drive as it abuts the residential properties, with the Applicant working with the Landscape Architect to create a buffer to protect those residents. Motion carried 8-0.

MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
1. COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Updated Committee Appointments shown in Bolded Underline:
CIP: Members Lou Csordas, Toni Nagy, Lowell Sprague, Richard Gaul, Mark Pehrson (alternate)
Implementation: Members John Avdoulos, Lynn Kocan, Victor Cassis, Mark Pehrson
Main Street: Members David Landry, Kim Capello, Toni Nagy, John Avdoulos, Victor Cassis
Communication and Community Liaison: Members Tim Shroyer, John Avdoulos, Mark Pehrson
Planning Studies and Budget: Members John Avdoulos, Lowell Sprague, Lynn Kocan, Vacancy
Environmental: Members Lowell Sprague, Gwen Markham, Vacancy
Master Plan and Zoning: David Ruyle, Tim Shroyer, Gwen Markham, Lowell Sprague, John Avdoulos - Alternate
Administrative Liaison: Members Gwen Markham, Lynn Kocan, John Avdoulos

2. PLANNING COMMISSION BUDGET

Motion to send the budget to City Council as written. Motion carried 7-0.

3. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM

Motion to accept this CIP Budget and pass it on to the CIP Committee as written, with the changes proposed by the Master Plan and Zoning Committee (with the exception of removing the change to #75 from the Master Plan and Zoning Committee recommendation). Motion carried 7-0.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion to adjourn. Motion carried 7-0. The meeting adjourned at 1:44 a.m.

SCHEDULED AND ANTICIPATED MEETINGS
SAT 01/24/04 MASTER PLAN PUBLIC INPUT MEETING 10:30 AM
MON 01/26/04 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:30 PM
WED 01/28/04 RULES COMMITTEE MEETING 5:00 PM
WED 01/28/04 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 7:30 PM
MON 02/02/04 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:30 PM
TUE 02/03/04 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 7:30 PM
WED 02/11/04 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 7:30 PM
WED 02/25/04 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 7:30 PM