| REGULAR MEETING |
DECEMBER 11, 2008 |
| PLANNING COMMISSION |
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The meeting was called to order by Chairman Heidt at 7:30 p.m. A quorum was present.
PRESENT
Chairman John Heidt; Commissioners Kathy Amerman, Gary Goodenow, Craig Johnston, Timothy Juidici, William Serchak, Karen Worrell, Stanley Zasuwa
ALSO PRESENT
Zoning Administrator, Randy Sapelak; Planning Consultant, Nick Lomako
ABSENT
Commissioner Larry Keef
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting November 13, 2008
PC-08-53 Amerman moved, Worrell seconded, to approve the minutes of the Regular Planning Commission meeting of November 13, 2008, as amended:
Page 1-1, last paragraph, 3RD line, “…maximum width…” change to “…maximum length…”
Page 1-5, last paragraph, last sentence, “…any way the Village Planning Commission isn’t following procedure.” Change to “…any way that the Village Planning Commission is not following recommended procedures.” Motion CARRIED
CALL TO PUBLIC
There was no response from the Public.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
SP-08-03, Shunia, Papa Romano’s, 134 W. Huron, 16-10-429-007, Proposed Addition to Existing Bldg.
George Hartman, Hartman Architects, P.C., 6905 Telegraph, Bloomfield Hills and Thomas and Hilda Shunia, owners, were present to answer any questions from the Commissioners. Mr. Hartman passed out a color rendering of the proposed addition to the Commissioners (on file at Village office).
The Commissioners, Mr. & Mrs. Shunia and Mr. Lomako went through each of the outstanding items in the review letter from Mr. Lomako dated 11/25/08 (on file at Village office).
The Shunia’s agreed to comply with items 2, 4, 5, 6 and 9 and understand that they will need Council approval for their parking deficiency, and will need to comply with Sec. 94-356, the requirements for exterior lighting.
The Commissioners, Mr. Lomako, and Mr. & Mrs. Shunia further discussed signage, the placement of the proposed ornamental pedestrian light poles, parking for the outdoor patio, underground irrigation and the review letter from DPS Director, Robert Calley, dated 12/4/08 (on file at Village office).
They discussed the drive throat width and it was decided that the throat width would be adjusted to 22’ on a revised site plan.
Commissioner Goodenow suggested that the applicants attend the next DDA meeting and allow them to review the proposed elevations.
PC-08-54 Amerman moved, Goodenow seconded, to recommend conditional approval of SP-08-03, subject to the following:
1. Village Council approval of payment in lieu of providing all required off-street parking;
2. Modification of the dumpster screen wall to match the brick material of the principal building;
3. Relocation of the pedestrian light poles to the Clinton Street right-of-way; 4. Noting a van accessible parking sign will be installed;
5. Hard surface materials being used to be identified;
6. Confirmation that site lighting will meet Sec. 94-356 standards;
7. Addition of the business hours on revised plan;
8. Noting the wall signs will comply with Sec. 94-350;
9. Addition of the wall sconce cut sheet on revised plan;
10. The pole sign will be grandfathered;
11. Restrict the patio area use to the restrictions specified in Sec. 94-358; and
12. Comply with recommendations in the12/4/08 review letter from DPS Director regarding sidewalk and curb construction.
DISCUSSION
Commissioner Zasuwa asked if the motion should include that the applicant will comply with Sec. 94-351,(8) a. for underground irrigation.
Chairman Heidt suggested that one wall sign for each elevation will be permitted per Sec. 94-350 be included also.
Mr. Lomako suggested including acceptance of the loading zone as proposed by Planning Commission.
PC-08-55 Amerman moved, Goodenow seconded, to amend PC-08-54, to include the following:
1. Landscaping must be irrigated per Sec. 94-351, (8) a;
2. Wall signs are permitted on the building; one on the west and one on the south elevation; and
3. Planning Commission accepts the loading zone as proposed. Motion CARRIED
PC-08-54 Motion CARRIED
Chairman Heidt asked if the Commissioners would mind if the item under New Business was move to the next item of business.
There was no objection.
NEW BUSINESS
SP-08-04, Welsh, For Neff, 371 N. Main, 16-10-278-039, Proposed 2nd Floor Apartments
Thomas Welsh, builder, P.O. Box 583, Milford, and Thomas Neff, 371 N. Main were present to answer any questions from Commissioners.
Mr. Welsh explained that Mr. Neff is hoping to be able to convert existing second floor office space into a loft apartment to be used as his residence.
Mr. Lomako reviewed his letter dated 11/25/08 (on file at Village office).
The Commissioners, Mr. Welsh, Mr. Neff and Mr. Lomako discussed the following: The size and design of the egress window. The address and Sidwell need to be included on a revised site plan. The use group listed in the design data on sheet A-1 of the site plan should be change to B-2, Central Business District. A location map should be included on a revised plan. There will be no exterior changes to the building. There will be no access to the roof.
PC-08-56 Goodenow moved, Zasuwa seconded, to conditionally approve SP-08-04, subject to the following:
1. Sheet A-1 be revised to include the Sidwell number and location.
2. Change the title from mixed use to B-2, Central Business District on a revised site plan. Motion CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ord., #231, Art. III, Sec. 94-68, Proposed Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments, Fire Station Development Requirements, & Ord. #231, Art. I, 94-2, Definitions
Mr. Lomako reported that he took the concerns expressed by Planning Commission last month to the Township Supervisor, Don Green and Fire Chief, Larry Waligora. As a result of the meeting new language has been provided. He reviewed his letter dated 11/18/08 (on file at Village office).
The Commissioners and Mr. Lomako discussed the language of item (14) j and agreed the first sentence should read “Off-street parking shall be based upon anticipated use resulting from the primary usage associated with the property, including visitor parking, as calculated by the Fire Chief.”
Commissioner Goodenow stated that if the Fire Department should wish to exceed the 35’ building height requirement to construct a similarly defined vertical projection pertaining to or found as a necessary part of a fire station it would need approval from the Building Official.
PC-08-57 Goodenow moved, Amerman seconded, to set a Public Hearing for the proposed language as found in Wade Trim letter dated 11/18/08 and with amendments made tonight to Sec. 94-2 and Sec. 94-68 (14) for the January 15, 2009 meeting. Motion CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS (Cont.)
Commissioner Comments on Master Plan
Chairman Heidt took a survey of who would be present for the joint Township and Village Master Plan meeting scheduled for 12/18/08.
Commissioners Serchak, Amerman, Goodenow, Juidici and possibly Worrell all said they should be able to attend the meeting.
Discussion 1/12/09 Joint Meeting Topics
Commissioner Goodenow went through the list of accomplishments and disappointments he provided to the Commissioners dated 12/11/08 (on file at Village office).
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Commissioner Goodenow asked if the former Big Boy sign now changed to Milford Family Restaurant was increased in size. He asked that Mr. Sapelak confirm that the size of the sign did not change.
Commissioner Johnston asked if the developer of Tumbling Waters, Thomas Welsh, would need to come before Planning Commission with a complete new site plan.
Chairman Heidt confirmed that he would.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
Nancy Scott, CMC
Milford Village Deputy Clerk | 
