Planning Commission Minutes
September 20, 2006

Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.

MEMBERS PRESENT

Kay Arnold
Kendra Barberena
Dennis Cebulski
Carol Davis
Janice Litwin
Keith Postell
Bill Pratt
Dennis Siedlaczek

MEMBERS EXCUSED:

Ray Sturdy

OTHERS PRESENT:

Alice Geletzke, Recording Secretary
Sally Hodges, McKenna Associates
Stephanie Harbour, Dietrich Bailey Associates
Michael Lamping, Dietrich Bailey Associates
Seth Shpargel, McKenna Associates

ITEM NO. 1 -- APPROVAL OF MINUTES

    1. Regular Meeting – August 16, 2006

Moved by Commissioner Davis, supported by Commissioner Arnold, to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 16, 2006, as presented.

Ayes all.

    2. Special Meeting – August 30, 2006

Moved by Commissioner Davis, supported by Commissioner Arnold, to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of August 16, 2006, as printed.

Ayes all, with Commissioner Pratt abstaining because he was not in attendance at that meeting.

    3. Work Session – August 30, 2006

Moved by Commissioner Davis, supported by Commissioner Arnold, to approve the minutes of the Work Session of August 30, 3006, as submitted.

Ayes all, with Commissioner Pratt abstaining because he was not in attendance at that meeting.

ITEM NO. 2 -- APPROVAL OF AGENDA

    1. Regular Meeting – September 20, 2006

Chairman Cebulski noted the following requests for postponements made by the applicants:

        Old Business

    2. 1904/1105 DJT Development for North Pointe Condominiums Final
        Site Plan Approval

    3. 1923/0306 Federal Mogul Corp for Final Site Plan Approval
    6. 1936/0806 Kevin Sabol, Speedway Rebuild Final Site Plan Approval

Moved by Commissioner Davis, supported by Commissioner Pratt, to approve the agenda for the Regular Meeting of September 20, 2006, as amended.

Ayes all.

ITEM NO. 3 -- SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING-N/A

ITEM NO. 4 -- PUBLIC HEARINGS-N/A

ITEM NO. 5 -- OLD BUSINESS

1.	P.C. No:	1900/01005
	Applicant/Developer:	Campbell/Manix Inc.
	Section No:	24
	Tax I.D. No:	023-99-0030-703
	Address:	14000 Tori Court
	Project Name:	Schoolcraft Corporate Center
	Location:	North of Chesapeake and Ohio R.R., east of Haggerty, south of Schoolcraft, and west of I-275 Expressway
	Zoning:	TAR, Technology and Research District
	Action Requested:	Applicant is requesting final approval of site plan and documents.

Sally Hodges reviewed the report of McKenna Associates. They did not recommend final site plan approval at this time, particularly because the site plan identifies two phases of the project and documents are specific for only the first phase of the project.

Stephanie Harbour reviewed the report of Dietrich Bailey Associates, which recommended tabling the request.

The Fire Department report and the report from Ronald E. Witthoff, representing Plymouth Township,was received.

Rick Dopp and Bruce Johnson of Campbell/Manix, Inc., presented building elevations and materials that were reviewed by the Commission.

Moved by Commissioner Pratt, supported by Commissioner Davis, to table Application 1900/1005, Campbell/Manix, Inc., for Schoolcraft Corporate Center, be tabled for up to 60 days.

Ayes all.

 

2.	P.C. No:	1904/1105
	Applicant/Developer:	DJT Development, Inc.
	Section No:	23
	Tax I.D. No:	017-03-0044-000; 017-03-0045-000; 017-03-0046-000
	Address:	14420 and 14390 Northville Road
	Project Name:	North Pointe Condominiums
	Location:	North of Clemons Ave., east side of Northville Road, south of M-14, and west of Bradner Avenue
	Zoning:	R-2-A, Multiple Family Residential District
	Action Requested:	Applicant is requesting final site plan approval.

This application was postponed at the request of the applicant.

 

3.	P.C. No:	1923/0306
	Applicant/Developer:	Federal Mogul Corp.
	Section No:	21
	Tax I.D. No:	010-01-0008-302
	Address:	47001 Port Street
	Project Name:	Federal Mogul Corp.
	Location:	South of Corporate Dr., west of Sheldon Road, north of C & O Railroad, east of Beck Road
	Zoning:	IND, Industrial
	Action Requested:	Applicant is requesting final site plan approval.

This item was postponed at the request of the applicant.

 

4.	P.C. No.:	1926/0406
	Applicant/Developer:	Ecorse Landing, LLC
	Section No.:	21
	Tax I.D. No.:	010-99-0016-000; 010-99-0017-701
	Address:	47365 Five Mile Road and 47381 Five Mile Road
	Project Name:	Shell Plaza – Five Mile Road
	Location:	South of Five Mile Road, east of Beck Road
	Zoning:	C-2, General Commercial District
	Action Requested:	Applicant is requesting final site plan approval.

Sally Hodges reviewed the report of McKenna Associates and Stephanie Harbour reviewed the report of Dietrich Bailey Associates. Neither report recommended final site plan approval at this time. The report from the Fire Department was received. The applicant was not present.

Moved by Commissioner Pratt, supported by Commissioner Davis, to table Application 1926/0406, Ecorse Landing, LLC, for Shell Plaza – Five Mile Road, for up to 90 days.

Ayes all.

 

5.	P.C. No:	1930/0506
	Applicant/Developer:	Finkel Roth Group
	Section No:	21
	Tax I.D. No:	010-99-0010-000
	Address:
	Project Name:	Andover Business Park
	Location:	South of Phoenix Rd, west of Metro West Industrial Park, north of Corporate Drive, east of Beck Rd.
	Zoning:	IND, Industrial District
	Action Requested:	Applicant is requesting final site plan approval.

The reports of McKenna Associates and Dietrich Bailey Associates were reviewed by Sally Hodges and Stephanie Harbour, neither of which could recommend final site plan approval because of various issues. The Fire Department report was received. The applicant was not present.

Moved by Commissioner Pratt, supported by Commissioner Davis, to table Application 1930/0506, Finkel Roth Group for Andover Business Park, for up to 90 days.

Ayes all.

 

6.	P.C. No:	1936/0806
	Applicant/Developer:	Kevin Sabol
	Section No:	34
	Tax I.D. No:	057-99-0001-003
	Address:	1490 S. Sheldon Road
	Project Name:	Speedway Rebuild
	Location:	North side of Ann Arbor Road, east of Baywood, south of Pinetree Drive, on the west side of Sheldon Road.
	Zoning:	ARC
	Action Requested:	Applicant is requesting final site plan approval.

This item was postponed at the request of the applicant.

ITEM NO. 6 -- NEW BUSINESS-N/A

ITEM NO. 7 -- ANN ARBOR ROAD SIGN REQUESTS

1.	P.C. No.:	1939/0806
	Applicant/Developer:	Faisal and Sons Investments, Inc.
	Section No:	36
	Tax I.D. No:	066-99-0012-001
	Address:	39621 Ann Arbor Road
	Project Name:	Shell – New Gas Station/Carry-Out and Quick Oil Lube
	Location:	East of I-275, south of Ann Arbor Road, west of Tavistock
	Zoning:	ARC, Ann Arbor Road Corridor
	Action Requested:	Applicant is requesting approval of monument sign

Seth Shpargel reviewed the report of McKenna Associates. The report from the Fire Department was received.

Attorney Salem Samaan addressed the Commission on behalf of the applicant, and the engineer addressed the Commission and indicated the sign colors and where they will appear.

Moved by Commissioner Pratt, supported by Commissioner Davis, to approve Application 1939/0806, Faisal and Sons Investments, Inc., for the monument sign at the Shell Station at 39621 Ann Arbor Road, subject to the following conditions:

1. That the plans be adjusted to specifically note the proper setback of the sign and the placement of the sign.
2. The buffer zone is approved to fit the sign into the ordinance.
3. The 9-inch letters are approved.
4. The colors and materials as noted this evening on the site plan are also approved.

Ayes all.

ITEM NO. 8 -- OTHER PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS

   1. Approve 2007 Meeting Dates

Moved by Commissioner Davis, supported by Commissioner Pratt, to adopt the following 2007 dates (Wednesdays, 7 p.m.) for Planning Commission meetings:

 

REGULAR MEETINGS	WORK SESSIONS
January 17	January 3
February 21	February 7
March 21	March 7
April 18	April 4
May 16	May 2
June 20	June 6
July 18	July 4 (Fourth of July Holiday)
August 15	August 1
September 19	September 5
October 17	October 3
November 21	November 7
December 12	December 5

Ayes all.

ITEM NO. 9 -- COMMUNICATIONS &/OR INFORMATION

    1. A resolution adopting the amendment to “A comprehensive plan for
        Washtenaw County:  land use, infrastructure, natural resources” to
        meet the qualification procedure and criteria of the policies and
        procedures for the Michigan Agricultural Preservation Fund.

Moved by Commissioner Arnold, supported by Commissioner Davis, to receive and file the resolution from Washtenaw County.

Ayes all.

    2. Request for Review and Comment on Proposed Amendments
        to the Superior Township Growth Management Plan

Moved by Commissioner Pratt, supported by Commissioner Davis, to receive and file the Request for Review and Comment on Proposed Amendments to the Superior Township Growth Management Plan, with instructions to Ms. Shoemaker to send a letter showing no impact to the Township and appreciation for the opportunity to review and comment.

Ayes all.

ITEM NO. 10 -- BOARD OF TRUSTEES ACTION

    1. At the meeting of September 12, 2006, the Board of Trustees
        rescinded the denial of P.C. #1928/0506 Powell Road Rezoning,
        and remanded it to the Planning Commission to answer questions.

Moved by Commissioner Pratt, supported by Commissioner Davis, to direct staff to send the questions received to McKenna Associates for further consideration.
 
Ayes all.

MOTION TO ADJOURN

Moved by Commissioner Davis, supported by Commissioner Barberena, to adjourn the meeting.

Ayes all.

Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.


Respectfully submitted,



Kendra Barberena
Planning Commission Secretary
Plymouth Charter Township


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