Regular Meeting Minutes

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1 Regular Meeting Minutes Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Cebulski. MEMBERS PRESENT: Kendra Barberena Dennis Cebulski Jim Harb John Itsell Keith Postell Bill Pratt Robert Doroshewitz arrived at 7:10 p.m. MEMBERS EXCUSED: OTHERS PRESENT: None Laura Haw, AICP, McKenna David Richmond, Spalding DeDecker Assoc. Alice Geletzke, Recording Secretary A APPROVAL OF AGENDA 1. Rescheduled Meeting September 21, 2017 Moved by Commissioner Postell and supported by Commissioner Barberena to approve the agenda of the rescheduled meeting of September 21, 2017 as submitted. Ayes all with Commissioner Doroshewitz absent. B APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Regular Meeting August 16, 2017 Moved by Commissioner Pratt and supported by Commissioner Harb to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of August 16, 2017 as presented. Ayes all with Commissioner Doroshewitz absent. C PUBLIC HEARING(S) 1. P.C. No: Tavistock Associates, LLC Quick Pass Plymouth North of Ann Arbor Road, East of I 275, South of Ann Arbor Trail and West of Eckles Road R ARC, Ann Arbor Road Corridor Special Land Use Approval Laura Haw reviewed the report of McKenna dated September 14, 2017 regarding special land use for the construction of an auto wash facility on the former Denny s.99 acre site. The ARC zoning permits auto washes by Special Land Use permit, subject to use specific requirements. She noted the discussion with the Downtown Development Authority and relayed their support. One of the DDA members is the landlord for the current Quick Pass Car Wash in Canton and he spoke favorably of the applicant and their business. In Canton, it was 1

2 also a special land use, with hours of operation limited to 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The report recommends approval for special land use with conditions. The Fire Department report was received, no deficiencies were found. Commissioner Doroshewitz entered the meeting at 7:10 p.m. Owner Jamie Burke and architect Stephan Hoffman addressed the Commission and answered questions regarding parking in the area, quiet vacuums, hours of operation, building façade enhancement, traffic patterns, and lighting. Chairman Cebulski opened the public hearing at 7:25 p.m. Dave Pavlo, who resides behind Los Tres Amigos and the Denny s parking lot, asked that the parking of semitrucks be prohibited in the area, especially posting a ban on Tavistock Court. Ed Ruehle of Winesap Street, whose back yard butts up against the dead end at Tavistock Circle which is a County road, also expressed his concerns about the parking of huge trucks. He requested that the Township Board formally request the County road authority to establish and post the north end of Tavistock Circle as No Parking At Any Time, Violators Will Be Ticketed. Commissioners encouraged their attendance at a Board of Trustees meeting, as well as contacting their County representative, Joe Barone. The Commission also discussed the possibility of sending a letter to the Board in support of attempting to restrict the truck parking which may increase on the street because of the building of the car wash. Chairman Cebulski closed the public hearing at 7:35 p.m. Moved by Commissioner Pratt and supported by Commissioner Barberena to grant Special Land Use approval for Application , for Quick Pass Plymouth car wash, subject to all five items in the recommendation section of the report of McKenna and approval of a site plan, with hours of operation limited to 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Special land use approval was based on the following findings of fact: Redevelopment of a vacant and underutilized site will be accomplished; Support from the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) for the use, of which the site is located in the DDA district; Curb cuts will be removed which will increase pedestrian and vehicular safety, on site and along Tavistock and Ann Arbor Road; The use is appropriate in terms of scale and intensity to surrounding uses, including a 200 foot separation from residential uses; No outdoor storage is proposed and none is approved as part of this application; and Landscaping will enhance the site, especially along the perimeters of the property. Ayes all. 2

3 2. P.C. No: NextGen Detroit, LLC Plymouth Park & Eats South of Schoolcraft Road, West of Eckles Road, North of C & O Railway and East of I 275 R IND, Industrial Special Land Use Approval Mrs. Haw reviewed the report of McKenna dated September 13, 2017, which recommended approval for special land use, contingent on addressing the outstanding items and subsequent formal site plan review and approval. The Fire Department report was received, with no deficiencies found Applicant Tommy Haji, CEO of NextGen Detroit, LLC, addressed the Commission and answered questions about the proposed food truck park. Discussed were lighting, parking of the food trucks and customers on the site, and parking of his cargo vans on the lot during off hours. He indicated there would be no sale of alcohol and the types of food trucks would be rotated. Hours of operation are planned from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m., seven days per week during the months of March through November. Chairman Cebulski opened the public hearing at 7:55 p.m. There being no public comment, the hearing was closed at 7:56 p.m. Moved by Commissioner Pratt and supported by Commissioner Barberena to approve a limited Special Land Use for Application , Plymouth Park & Eats (an active food park and location for the storage and uses as a logistics hub for cargo vans) for one year from the date the site becomes operative. As additional conditions, hours of operation are limited be from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m., seven days per week, from March through November and the outstanding items listed in the Planners report are to be addressed on a revised concept plan submitted for review. The applicant is also to return to the Planning Commission at their meeting in February, 2019, to report on operations and site plan approval must come before the Planning Commission. Special land use approval was based on the following findings of fact: The use will permit the redevelopment of an underutilized, small corner lot that is ill suited and limited for traditional industrial development; The use will permit the beautification and general improvement of a corner and gateway into Plymouth Township that is an overall benefit to the Township; The use will not be noisy, hazardous or negatively impact residential and commercial districts; The storage and logistics use, is a supporting service for the adjacent industrial uses and located within an established industrial area; and The extension of the sidewalk area along Eckles and Schoolcraft will improve pedestrian safety. Ayes all. Commissioner Doroshewitz left the meeting at 8:15 p.m. D OLD BUSINESS 3

4 1. P.C. No: Vanston/O Brien, Inc Star Truck Rentals North of Joy Road, West of Haggerty Road, South of Ann Arbor Road and East of C & O Railway R IND, Industrial Final Site Plan Approval Mrs. Haw reviewed the report of McKenna dated September 12, 2017 which recommended final site plan approval contingent on outstanding issues, any conditions of special land use approval addressed administratively, and with the submission of a bond to the Township for site plan work prior to issuance of any building permits. Dave Richmond reviewed his report dated August 31, 2017 which had no objections to granting final site plan approval with the conditions of receiving engineering approval, securing all necessary permits and payment of engineering escrow fees. The Fire Department report was received, no deficiencies were found. Applicant Dave Hughes of Vanston/O Brien addressed the Commission and answered questions. He agreed to the hours of operation, painting the fence black, and presenting a new landscaping plan. Moved by Commissioner Pratt and supported by Commissioner Barberena to grant final site plan approval for Application , Star Truck Rentals, subject to the recommendations in the Planners and Engineers reports and the posting of an administratively negotiated performance bond. The 30 ft. light poles and the fuel canopy are approved as presented. Ayes all, with Commissioner Doroshewitz absent. 2. P.C. No: PHG Associates, LLC Ann Arbor Road Building Expansion North of Ann Arbor Road, East of I 275, South of Ann Arbor Trail and West of Tavistock Circle R ARC, Ann Arbor Road Corridor Tentative Site Plan Approval Revised Mrs. Haw reviewed her report dated September 1, 2017 which recommended tentative site plan approval contingent on outstanding issues listed addressed on a revised site plan. The engineering report, reviewed by David Richmond, conditioned tentative site plan approval on all comments being addressed to the Planning Commission s satisfaction. The Fire Department report was received, no deficiencies found. 4

5 Joe Phillips of PHG Associates addressed the Commission and answered questions regarding the comments in the Planners report including landscaping, proposed façade treatment, parking requirements, and lighting. Moved by Commissioner Postell and supported by Commissioner Barberena to grant tentative site plan approval for Application , Dunkin Donuts building expansion, subject to all items in the Planners and Engineers reports being addressed. AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Postell, Barberena, Cebulski, Harb, Itsell Pratt Doroshewitz Motion carried. Commissioners discussed again the possibility of sending a letter to the Board of Trustees informing them that because of the upcoming construction of the auto wash facility, the parking of semi trucks on Tavistock Circle will increase and the that area should be properly signed. Mrs. Haw agreed to provide a letter for one of the Board s future study sessions. E NEW BUSINESS N/A F OTHER PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS 1. Administrative Site Plans (verbal update) Mrs. Haw updated Commissioners on the status of some site plan that have come before the administration. 2. Zoning Ordinance Update (verbal update) The Commission considered updating the ordinance which has not happened since This would require action of the Board of Trustees for budgeting. 3. Performance Guarantee Section of the Zoning Ordinance (verbal update) Mrs. Haw reviewed the wishes of the Township Administration to begin requiring the posting of performance guarantees. Commissioner Doroshewitz returned to the meeting at 9:15 p.m. G COMMUNICATIONS AND/OR INFORMATION N/A H BOARD OF TRUSTEES ACTION 5

6 1. At the Board of Trustees regular meeting on September 12, 2017, the Board approved the rezoning request for the Ball Street rezoning, with the condition that the two lots be combined (application ). Mrs. Haw then informed the Commission on the updated and adopted Fee Schedule. Mrs. Haw also presented communications from the Heather Hills Homeowners Association regarding the development of Edinburgh Estates. MOTION TO ADJOURN Moved by Commissioner Pratt and supported by Commissioner Barberena to adjourn the meeting at 9:23 p.m. Ayes all. Respectfully submitted, Kendra Barberena, Secretary Charter Township of Plymouth Planning Commission The Charter Township of Plymouth will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon two weeks notice to the Charter Township of Plymouth. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Charter Township of Plymouth by writing or calling the Supervisor s Office, Charter Township of Plymouth, 9955 N. Haggerty Road, Plymouth, MI 48170, (734) , TDD users: (Michigan Relay Service). 6