Planning Commission Minutes
September 21, 2005

Meeting called to order at 7:04 p.m.

MEMBERS PRESENT
Kay Arnold
Kendra Barberena
Dennis Cebulski
Carol Davis
Janice Litwin
Keith Postell
Bill Pratt
Dennis Siedlaczek
Ray Sturdy

MEMBERS EXCUSED: None


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

ITEM NO. 1 -- APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. Regular Meeting – August 17, 2005

Moved by Commissioner Davis, supported by Commissioner Pratt, to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 17, 2005, as presented.

Ayes all.

2. Work Session – September 7, 2005

Moved by Commissioner Davis, supported by Commissioner Pratt, to approve the minutes of the Work Session of September 7, 2005, as submitted.

Ayes all.

ITEM NO. 2 -- APPROVAL OF AGENDA

1. Regular Meeting – September 21, 2005

Chairman Cebulski indicated Application 1821/1203, Andover Village LLC, under Item No. 5, Old Business, is tabled at the request of the applicant; and Application 1873/0305, Faisal and Sons Investments, Inc., also under Item 5, is tabled at the request of the applicant.

Moved by Commissioner Davis and supported by Commissioner Pratt, to approve the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of September 21, 2005, as amended.

Ayes all.

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

ITEM NO. 4 -- PUBLIC HEARINGS

1.	P.C. No.:	1891/0705
	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 a revision to the previously presented General Development Plan to lower the height of the buildings and decrease the number of dwelling units.

Sally Hodges of McKenna Associates reviewed their report, Michael Bailey reviewed the report of Dietrich, Bailey and Associates, and the Fire Department report was received.

Bruce Michael of Phoenix Acquisitions presented revised plans for the area, including the addition of a patio, pool and changing rooms.

Chairman Cebulski opened the Public Hearing at 7:25 p.m.

Aileen Stroebel and Gregory and Peggy Green expressed their concerns regarding saving trees in the 50-ft. buffer area, the impact of lights on the neighborhood, and closing Gold Arbor to construction traffic.

There being no further comment, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:29 p.m.

It was moved by Commissioner Pratt, supported by Commissioner Davis, to recommend to the Board of Trustees approval of the revision to the previously presented General Development Plan to lower the height of buildings and decrease the number of dwelling units, as requested in Application 1891/0705, Plymouth Towne Square, subject to the items in the McKenna and DBA reports, and subject to approval of the Master Deed, Bylaws, and PUD Contract by the Township Attorney. The applicant should be alerted to the fact that particular attention will be paid during the final site plan review to Items 3, 5 and 6 of the McKenna Associates report, and to Dietrich, Bailey’s Item 6 under the General Heading, Item 3 under the Storm Drainage Heading regarding the pump operation, and Item 2 in Site Paving and Grading.

Ayes all.

ITEM NO. 5 -- OLD BUSINESS

1.	P.C. No.:	1821/1203
	Applicant/Developer:	Andover Village LLC
	Section No.:	19 and 30
	Tax I.D. No.’s:	004-99-0003-001; 004-99-0005-001;041-99-0001-001; 041-99-0005-002;
	Address:
	Project Name:	Andover Village Apartments
	Location:	North of North Territorial Road, east of Woodland Pond Condominiums, west of Ridge Road
	Zoning:	R-2-A, Multiple Family Residential District
	Action Requested:	Applicant is requesting approval of Site Plan.

This item has been removed from the Agenda at the request of the applicant.

2.	P.C. No.:	1873/0305
	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 Site Plan.

The applicant requested that the above item be tabled.

Moved by Commissioner Pratt, supported by Commissioner Arnold, to table Application 1873/0305, Faisal and Sons Investments, Inc., for up to 60 days.

Ayes all.

ITEM NO. 6 -- NEW BUSINESS

1.	P.C. No:	1881/0505
	Applicant/Developer:	Leo Soave Developments LLC
	Section No:	29
	Tax I.D. No:	038-99-0001-000; 038-99-0002-000
	Address:
	Project Name:	The Vineyards of Plymouth Township
	Location:	North of Beck, east of North Territorial Rd., South of Ridge, west of M-14
	Zoning:	R-1-H, Single Family Residential
	Action Requested:	Applicant is requesting approval of the Final Preliminary Plat.

Mrs. Hodges reviewed the report of McKenna Associates and Mr. Bailey reviewed the Dietrich Bailey report. The Fire Department report was received.

Terry Seaver, representing the developer, addressed the Commission and answered questions.

Moved by Commissioner Pratt, supported by Commissioner Arnold, to table Application 1881/0505, Leo Soave Developments LLC, for up to 60 days.

Ayes all.

2.	P.C. No.:	1894/0805
	Applicant/Developer:	RT Detroit Franchise, LLC
	Section No:	20
	Tax I.D. No:	005-99-0009-705
	Address:	Beck Road
	Project Name:	Ruby Tuesday
	Location:	South of Phoenix Road, west of Beck Road, south of Home Depot
	Zoning:	IND, Industrial District
	Action Requested:	Applicant is requesting approval of site plan.

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

Pat Lennox, developer, and John Millington of Ruby Tuesday presented plans, addressed the Commission and answered questions.

Moved by Commissioner Davis, supported by Commissioner Pratt, to grant tentative site plan approval as requested in Application 1894/0805, Ruby Tuesday, subject to the conditions being met in the reports of McKenna Associates and Dietrich, Bailey and Associates.

Ayes all.

3.	P.C. No.:	1895/0805
	Applicant/Developer:	Absopure Water Company
	Section No.:	35
	Tax I.D. No.’s:	062-99-0019-705; 062-01-0013-300
	Address:	8835 General Drive and 41600 Joy Road
	Project Name:	Absopure Bridge
	Location:	North of Joy Road, south of Ann Arbor Road, east and west of General Drive.
	Zoning:	IND, Industrial District
	Action Requested:	Applicant is requesting approval of addition of new bridge across county road.

Sally Hodges reviewed the report of McKenna Associates and Michael Bailey reviewed the report of Dietrich, Bailey and Associates. The Fire Department Report was received.

Joe Rockwood, engineer, and Frank Taylor of Absopure Water Company, presented building materials and addressed the Commission and answered questions.

Moved by Commissioner Pratt, supported by Commissioner Davis, to grant final site plan approval as requested in Application 1895/0805, Absopure Water Company, with particular attention to Item 1 in the report from McKenna Associates concerning the powder-coating of the structural steel and that the applicant work with the Building Official regarding the availability of a facility large enough to satisfy the needs for those surfaces.

Ayes all.

The Commissioner reversed the order of Items 4 and 5 on the Agenda.

5.	P.C. No:	1897/0805
	Applicant/Developer:	Robert Bosch Corporation
	Section No:	24
	Tax I.D. No:	021-99-0001-701; 021-99-0015-000; 021-99-0026-000; 021-99-0027-000; 021-99-0028-001; 023-99-0023-002; 023-99-0023-003; 023-99-0024-001; 024-99-0002-003
	Address:	15000 Haggerty Road
	Project Name:	Robert Bosch Corporation
	Location:	South of Five Mile, east of Haggerty Road, west and north of M-14/I-275 Interchange
	Zoning:	OS
	Action Requested:	Applicant is requesting approval of the Grading Plan

Michael Bailey reviewed the report of Dietrich, Bailey and Associates.

Harold Domke, Director of Facilities for Robert Bosch Corporation, addressed the Commission and answered questions.

Moved by Commissioner Sturdy, supported by Commissioner Pratt, to grant approval of the Grading Plan as requested in Application 1897/0805, Robert Bosch Corporation, subject to the requirements that the plans be sealed by the project engineer, that the total acreage of the site be listed on the plans, and the quantities of the grading work be added to the plans together with a timetable for the proposed earth work.

Ayes all.

4.	P.C. No:	1896/0805
	Applicant/Developer:	Robert Bosch Corporation
	Section No:	24
	Tax I.D. No:	021-99-0001-701; 021-99-0015-000; 021-99-0026-000; 021-99-0027-000; 021-99-0028-001; 023-99-0023-002; 023-99-0023-003; 023-99-0024-001; 024-99-0002-003
	Address:	15000 Haggerty Road
	Project Name:	Robert Bosch Corporation
	Location:	South of Five Mile, east of Haggerty Road, west and north of M-14/I-275 Interchange
	Zoning:	OS
	Action Requested:	Applicant is requesting approval of the Final Development Plan

Moved by Commissioner Pratt, supported by Commissioner Arnold, to table Application 1896/0805, Robert Bosch Corporation, for up to 60 days.

Ayes all.

ITEM NO. 7 -- ANN ARBOR ROAD SIGN REQUESTS

1.	P.C. No.:	1888/0705
	Applicant/Developer:	Bally Total Fitness/FredZeitler
	Section No.:	36
	Tax I.D. NO:	064-03-0154-000
	Address:	40700 Ann Arbor Road
	Project Name:	Bally Total Fitness Sign
	Location:	East of Haggerty Road, north side of Ann Arbor Road
	Zoning:	OS-ARC, Office Service, Ann Arbor Road Corridor District
	Action Requested:	Applicant is requesting approval of ground sign.

Mrs. Hodges reviewed the report of McKenna Associates.

The applicant was not present.

The Commission discussed various aspects of the proposed sign.

Moved by Commissioner Davis, supported by Commissioner Postell, to grant approval of the ground sign as requested in Application 1888/0705, Bally Total Fitness/Fred Zeitler, subject to conditions listed in the report of McKenna Associates.

ROLL CALL: AYES: Davis, Postell, Pratt
NAYS: Arnold, Barberena, Cebulski, Litwin, Siedlaczek, Sturdy

Motion defeated.

Moved by Commissioner Sturdy, supported by Commissioner Pratt, to reconsider Application 1888/0705, Bally Total Fitness/Fred Zeitler.

Ayes all.

Moved by Commissioner Sturdy, supported by Commissioner Barberena, to table Application 1888/0705, Bally Total Fitness/Fred Zeitler, for up to 60 days.

Ayes all.

ITEM NO. 8 -- OTHER PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS

1.  Approve 2006 Meeting Dates

Moved by Commissioner Davis, supported by Commissioner Pratt, to accept the following 2006 regular meeting dates:

January 18	February 15	March 15	April 19
May 17	June 21	July 19	August 16
September 20	October 18	November 15	December 13

Work sessions and/or special meetings will be held on the first Wednesday of the month unless otherwise posted.

All regular and/or special meetings commence at 7 p.m. and will be held in the meeting room located in the east wing of Plymouth Township Hall, 42350 Ann Arbor Road unless otherwise posted.

All work sessions commence at 7 p.m. and will be held in the conference room located in the east wing of Plymouth Township Hall, 42350 Ann Arbor Road unless otherwise posted.

Above meetings will be held at the new Plymouth Township Hall on Haggerty Road upon completion of the facility.

Ayes all.

ITEM NO. 9 -- COMMUNICATIONS &/OR INFORMATION

Comments were received from Washtenaw County Department of Planning & Environment on Salem Township Growth Management Plan Amendment

ITEM NO. 10 -- BOARD OF TRUSTEES ACTION-N/A

MOTION TO ADJOURN

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

Ayes all.

Meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,


Kendra Barberena
Planning Commission Secretary
Plymouth Charter Township

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