ROLL CALL

CONSENT AGENDA - REMOVALS AND APPROVAL

2. QUADRANTS PROFESSIONAL OFFICE CENTRE, SP04-63

A motion to approve the February 25, 2009 Consent Agenda. Motion carried 8-0.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

A motion to approve the Capital Improvement Program. Motion carried 8-0.

In the matter of the request of Sri Venkateswara Temple Phases 1 and 2, SP08-08c, a motion to reaffirm approval of the Special Land Use permit subject to: 1) A Planning Commission Finding per Section 2516.2.c of the Zoning Ordinance for the Special Land Use permit that, relative to other feasible uses of the site, the proposed use: A) Will not cause any detrimental impact on existing thoroughfares; B) Will not cause any detrimental impact on the capabilities of public services and facilities; C) Is compatible with the natural features and characteristics of the land; D) Is compatible with adjacent uses of land in terms of location, size, character, and impact on adjacent property or the surrounding neighborhood; E) Is consistent with the goals, objectives and recommendations of the City’s Master Plan for Land Use; F) Will promote the use of land in a socially and economically desirable manner; G) Is (1) listed among the provision of uses requiring Special Land Use review as set forth in the various zoning districts of this Ordinance, and (2) is in harmony with the purposes and conforms to the applicable site design regulations of the zoning district in which it is located; 2) Planning Commission approval of the required Noise Impact Statement since there are no outdoor activities or external loudspeakers proposed on the site; 3) As a condition of Special Land Use Approval, Planning Commission finding that major events at the Temple and events at the Cultural Center will not occur at the same time, with the finding that the parking for the more intense use (Temple) would be required to be provided on site (306 spaces required, 306 spaces proposed). The Applicant is asked to verify the statement that the Cultural Center will not be used when major events at the Temple are taking place and if this is the case, this statement will be made a condition of Special Land Use Approval and enforceable on the property in the future; and 4) Compliance with all conditions and requirements listed in the Staff and Consultant Review letters; for the reasons that the plan is otherwise in compliance with Article 3, Article 4, Section 2400, Article 25 and all other applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. Motion carried 8-0.

In the matter of Sri Venkateswara Temple Phases 1 and 2, SP08-08c, a motion to approve the revised Preliminary Site Plan and Phasing Plan subject to: 1) Acknowledgment of the November 12^th, 2008 Zoning Board of Appeals Findings regarding the height of several decorative elements and variances granted regarding height, and dumpster location; 2) Reaffirmation of the previously granted Planning Commission Waivers for landscaped berms along Taft Road and a Waiver from the landscaped berm standard of Section 2509.3.a of the Zoning Ordinance for landscaped berms along the western, northern and southern lot lines, as a berm would significantly compromise native vegetation, slopes and/or wetlands; 3) The Applicant extending the water main along Taft Road to Grand River Avenue in order to loop the system per the Engineering Review dated September 12, 2008, and as identified in the Applicant’s previous response letter dated October 5, 2008; 4) Reaffirmation of three previously granted Section 9 Waivers for the Temple building to permit less than thirty percent brick on all sides, to permit the use of pre-glazed block, contingent upon an exact match with the sample board, and to permit the use of glass fiber reinforced concrete, as both Waivers are discussed in the Façade Consultant’s review letter dated October 13, 2008; 5) The Applicant providing brick on the background wall areas of the Temple building to be in compliance with the standard of Section 2520 of the Zoning Ordinance, as recommended by the Façade Consultant in his Review Letter dated September 9, 2008; 6) The Applicant installing "No Parking" signs along Taft Road from Grand River to Eleven Mile and "No Blocking the Driveways" signs along Taft Road to the extent that this will be permitted following the appropriate departmental reviews as the Planning Commission previously required; 7) The Applicant exploring the possibility of lowering the lighting fixtures along the entrance drive; and 8) The conditions and items listed in the Staff and Consultant Review letters being addressed on the plans prior to Stamping Sets; for the reasons that the plan is otherwise in compliance with Article 3, Article 4, Section 2400, and Article 25 of the Zoning Ordinance and all other applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. Motion carried 8-0.

In the matter of Sri Venkateswara Temple Phases 1 and 2, SP08-08c, a motion to approve the Wetland Permit subject to the conditions and items listed in the Staff and Consultant Review letters being addressed on the Final Site Plan, for the reason that the plan is in compliance with Chapter 12 of the Code of Ordinances and all other applicable provisions of the Ordinance. Motion carried 8-0.

In the matter of Sri Venkateswara Temple Phases 1 and 2, SP08-08c, a motion to approve the Woodland Permit subject to: 1) The conditions and items listed in the Staff and Consultant Review letters being addressed on the Final Site Plan; and 2) The Applicant providing a conservation easement, as offered by the Applicant and reviewed and approved by the City and its Consultants; for the reason that it is in compliance with Chapter 37 of the Code of Ordinances and all other applicable provisions of the Ordinance. Motion carried 8-0.

In the matter of Sri Venkateswara Temple Phases 1 and 2, SP 08-08c, a motion to approve the Stormwater Management Plan subject to the conditions and items listed in the Staff and Consultant Review letters being addressed on the Final Site Plan, for the reasons that the plan is otherwise in compliance with Chapter 11 of the Code of Ordinances and all other applicable provisions of the Ordinance. Motion carried 8-0.

In the matter of Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment 18.235, a motion to recommend approval to City Council to amend Ordinance No. 97-18, as amended, the City of Novi Zoning Ordinance, Article 11, OS-1, Office Service District, Section 1101 and Section 1102, Article 12, OSC Office Service Commercial District, Section 1201 and Section 1202, Article 15, B-3, General Business District, Section 1501 and Section 1502, Article 19, I-1, Light Industrial District, Section 1901 and Section 1902 and Article 23, OS-2, Planned Office Service District, Section 2301 and Section 2302, in order to provide for health and fitness facilities as principal permitted uses. Motion carried 8-0.

MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION

A motion to approve the Planning Commission Budget for recommendation to the City Manager. Motion carried 8-0.

2. COMMITTEE MEMBER APPOINTMENTS

A motion to approve the Committee Matrix as presented with four additions: Member Baratta – Budget and Planning Studies and Environmental; and Member Prince – Communication and Community Liaison and Implementation. Motion carried 8-0.

A motion to approve the January 14, 2009 Planning Commission minutes as amended. Motion carried 8-0.

A motion to approve the January 28, 2009 Planning Commission minutes. Motion carried 8-0.

ADJOURNMENT

SCHEDULED AND ANTICIPATED MEETINGS