Planning Commission Minutes
January 18, 2006

Meeting called to order at 7:02 p.m.

MEMBERS PRESENT:
Kay Arnold
Kendra Barberena
Dennis Cebulski
Carol Davis
Janice Litwin
Keith Postell
Dennis Siedlaczek
Ray Sturdy
Bill Pratt arrived at 7:05 p.m.

MEMBERS EXCUSED: None

OTHERS PRESENT:
Michael Bailey, Dietrich Bailey Associates
Alice Geletzke, Recording Secretary
Sally Hodges, McKenna Associates
Seth Shpargel, McKenna Associates

ITEM NO. 1 -- APPROVAL OF MINUTES

    1.  Regular Meeting – December 14, 2005

Moved by Commissioner Davis, supported by Commissioner Arnold, to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 14, 2005, as printed.

Ayes all, with Commissioner Pratt absent.

    2.  Work Session – January 4, 2006

Moved by Commissioner Davis, supported by Commissioner Arnold, to approve the minutes of the Work Session of January 4, 2006, as printed.

Ayes all, with Commissioner Pratt absent.

ITEM NO. 2 -- APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Chairman Cebulski indicated there was a request by the applicant to have removed from the agenda Application 1902/1005, Plymouth Towne Square, under Item 5, Old Business.

Moved by Commissioner Davis, supported by Commissioner Arnold, to approve the agenda for the Regular Meeting of January 18, 2006, as amended.

Ayes all with Commissioner Pratt absent.

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

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

ITEM NO. 5 -- OLD BUSINESS

2.	P.C. No.:	1902/1005
	Applicant/Developer:	Plymouth Towne Square
	Section No:	35
	Tax I.D. No:	060-02-0078-002; 060-02-0081-000; 060-99-0003-000; 060-99-0008-000; 060-99-0009-000; 060-99-0002-000; 060-99-0002-701; 060-99-0002-702
	Address:
	Project Name:	Plymouth Towne Square
	Location:	North of Ann Arbor Road, east of CSX Railroad, south of Firwood, and west of Gold Arbor
	Zoning:
	Action Requested:	Applicant is requesting approval of Final Development Plan

This item was removed from the agenda 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.:	1903/1105
	Applicant/Developer:	FedEx Kinkos
	Section No.:	58
	Tax I.D. NO:	058-99-0030-701
	Address:	44511 Ann Arbor Road
	Project Name:	FedEx Kinkos
	Location:	North of Parklane Meadows Subdivision, east of Baywood, South of Ann Arbor Road, West of Sheldon Road
	Zoning:	ARC, Ann Arbor Road Corridor District
	Action Requested:	Applicant is requesting approval of sign and awning

Sally Hodges reviewed the report of McKenna Associates and the Fire Department report was received.

Ryan Kring of Site Enhancement Services addressed the Commission and answered questions.

Moved by Commissioner Pratt, supported by Commissioner Davis, to deny approval of the sign and awning requested in Application 1903/1105, FedEx Kinkos, for the reasons listed in the McKenna report.

Ayes all.

2.	P.C. No.:	1906/1105
	Applicant/Developer:	Plaza Lanes
	Section No.:	35
	Tax I.D. NO:	062-01-0020-310
	Address:	42001 Ann Arbor Road
	Project Name:	Plaza Lanes
	Location:	In Gould Industrial Park, north of Joy Road, east of General Drive, on the south side of Ann Arbor Road, east of Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
	Zoning:	ARC, Ann Arbor Road Corridor District
	Action Requested:	Applicant is requesting approval of sign

Mrs. Hodges reviewed the report of McKenna Associates and the Fire Department report was received.

Roy Biggs of Plaza Lanes and Mike Nagle of Vital Signs addressed the Commission and answered questions.

Moved by Commissioner Davis, supported by Commissioner Pratt, to table Application 1906/1105, Plaza Lanes request for sign approval, for up to 60 days to allow for time for the applicant to meet on-site with Mrs. Hodges from McKenna Associates to discuss possible other solutions.

AYES: Davis, Pratt, Barberena, Cebulski, Litwin, Siedlaczek.
NAYS: Arnold, Sturdy, Postell. Motion carried.

ITEM NO. 8 -- OTHER PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS

    1.  Election of Officers

This item was delayed until later in the meeting.

ITEM NO. 9 -- COMMUNICATIONS &/OR INFORMATION

1.	P.C. No.:	1909/1205
	Applicant/Developer:	Ken Jacobs
	Section No.:	36
	Tax I.D. NO:	064-99-0001-000
	Address:	11100 Haggerty Road
	Project Name:	Allen Elementary School Parking Lot and Circulation Improvements
	Location:	North of Ann Arbor Road, east side of Haggerty Road, south of Ann Arbor Trail, west of I-275 Expressway
	Zoning:	PL, Public Lands District
	Action Requested:	The Plymouth Canton Community School District is submitting as a courtesy for information and comments.

The reports of Dietrich Bailey Associates and McKenna Associates were reviewed by Michael Bailey and Sally Hodges, respectively and the fire department report was received.

Kenneth Jacobs from Plymouth-Canton Schools and Rich Hodak, landscape architect and civil engineer for the school district, addressed the Commission, presented plans, and answered questions. Mr. Jacobs stated that the paving proposed is limited by the budget and that more site improvements may be made in the future.

Moved by Commissioner Davis, supported by Commissioner Pratt, that a letter be written to the Superintendent of Schools and the Board of Education of the Plymouth Canton Community School District, thanking them for sending their representatives with information and affording the opportunity for comments to the Planning Commission, and that the report in conjunction with Application 1909/1205, Allen School, be received and filed.

Ayes all.

2.	P.C. No.:	1910/1205
	Applicant/Developer:	Ken Jacobs
	Section No.:	35
	Tax I.D. NO:	032-99-0006-001
	Address:	44401 W. Ann Arbor Trail
	Project Name:	West Middle School Parking Lot and Circulation Improvements
	Location:	North of John Alden Road, West of Appletree Drive, south side of Ann Arbor Trail, east side of Sheldon Road
	Zoning:	PL, Public Lands District
	Action Requested:	The Plymouth Canton Community School District is submitting as a courtesy for information and comments.

The reports of Dietrich Bailey Associates and McKenna Associates were reviewed by Michael Bailey and Sally Hodges, respectively and the fire department report was received.

Kenneth Jacobs from Plymouth-Canton Schools and Rich Hodak, landscape architect and civil engineer for the school district, addressed the Commission, presented plans, and answered questions.

Moved by Commissioner Davis, supported by Commissioner Pratt, that Application 1910/1205, West Middle School, be added to the letter to be written to the Superintendent of Schools and the Board of Education of the Plymouth Canton Community School District, thanking them for sending their representatives with information and affording the opportunity for comments to the Planning Commission, and that the report be received and filed.

Ayes all.

    3.  Community Development Site Plan Status Report.

The Commission discussed various items in the report, asked that the status column have more descriptive information, and that the report be forthcoming quarterly.

ITEM NO. 8 -- OTHER PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS

    1.  Election of Officers

Moved by Commissioner Davis, supported by Commissioner Pratt, to elect Dennis Cebulski as Chairman.

Ayes all, with Chairman Cebulski abstaining.

Moved by Commissioner Pratt, supported by Commissioner Sturdy, to elect Carol Davis as Vice Chairman.

Ayes all, with Commissioner Davis abstaining.

Moved by Commissioner Davis, supported by Commissioner Pratt, to elect Kendra Barberena as Secretary.

Ayes all with Commissioner Barberena abstaining.

ITEM NO. 10 -- BOARD OF TRUSTEES ACTION

1. At their meeting of January 10, 2005, the Board of Trustees approved the Final Preliminary Plat for The Vineyards of Plymouth, Leo Soave Developments, LLC, Applicant, as requested in P.C. Application 1881.

MOTION TO ADJOURN

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

Ayes all.

Meeting adjourned at 9 p.m.


Respectfully submitted,




Kendra Barberena
Planning Commission Secretary
Plymouth Charter Township

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