| REGULAR MEETING |
JULY 12, 2007 |
| 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 Craig Johnston, Larry Keef, Larry Martin, Peter Murad, Karen Worrell, Stanley Zasuwa
ABSENT
Commissioners Kathy Amerman, Gary Goodenow
ALSO PRESENT
Planning Consultant Nick Lomako; Building Official Randy Sapelak
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting June 14, 2007 PC-07-39 Zasuwa moved, Martin seconded, to accept the minutes of the regular Planning Commission meeting of June 14, 2007 as amended: Page 1-1, PRESENT, Add Keef Motion CARRIED
Chairman Heidt added a request to set a Public Hearing for a proposed rezoning on the agenda under New Business.
PUBLIC HEARING Language Amendment to Sec. 94-350 (l), (2), Wall Sign Placement on Multi-Story Buildings PC-07-40 Johnston moved, Martin seconded, to open the Public Hearing at 7:35 p.m. Motion CARRIED
Mr. Lomako reviewed the proposed language amendment from his letter dated 6/15/07 (on file at Village office).
There was no response from the Public. PC-07-41 Zasuwa moved, Keef seconded, to close the Public Hearing at 7:38 p.m. Motion CARRIED
PC-07-42 Keef moved, Martin seconded, to recommend to Village Council the proposed zoning ordinance text amendment to Sec. 94-350, (I), (2), Wall Sign Placement on Multi-Story Buildings and Sec. 94-2, Definitions as stated in Wade Trim letter dated 6/15/07. Motion CARRIED
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
There was no response from the Public.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS SP-07-03, Frank, McCormick & Khalaf, LLC Architects, 16-11-104-006, 101 E. Commerce, Proposed Expansion Milford House Restaurant
James Eppink of J. Eppink Partners, Inc., 39 S. Main, Clarkston, was present and gave a brief update on the proposed project. He said they will be submitting a revised plan on Monday in hopes of receiving a clean review and asked that a Special Meeting be held in lieu of waiting for approval at the August meeting.
The Commissioners agreed to hold a special meeting on Tuesday, July 24, 2007, at 7:30 p.m. SP-06-09, Carlson Homes, Inc., 16-11-155-005, 120 E. Liberty, Proposed 3-Story Office Building, Request For Postponement
PC-07-43 Zasuwa moved, Worrell seconded, to postpone SP-06-09, Carlson Homes, until the 9/13/07 meeting as requested by applicant. Motion CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
Chairman Heidt referred to a letter dated 7/5/07, (on file at Village office) received from Craig MacDonell with MacDonell Associates Architects, 312 E. Liberty, Milford, who is representing Ramzy Karmo owner of Sherwood Liquor, 1330 Commerce Rd.
Mr. MacDonell is requesting a Public Hearing be set to consider rezoning neighboring residential property located to the west of Mr. Karmos’s site from R-4, One family residential to B-3, General Business.
PC-07-44 Zasuwa moved, Martin seconded, to set a Public Hearing to consider the request to rezone a portion of parcel number, 16-11-204-028, from R-4, to B-3, for the August meeting. Motion CARRIED
Proposed Language Amendment to Sec. 94-386, (h), Period of Completion Mr. Lomako reviewed the proposed language from his letter dated 6/18/07 (on file at Village office). The word “lighting” will be corrected to “lightning” for the Public Hearing.
PC-07-45 Keef moved, Zasuwa seconded, to set a Public Hearing for the proposed language amendment to Sec. 94-386 (h), Period of Completion as proposed in Wade Trim letter dated 7/18/07, for the August meeting. Motion CARRIED
Election, 2007 – 2008 Chairman & Vice-Chairman PC-07-46 Worrell moved, Murad seconded, to nominate and elect John Heidt for Chairman of Planning Commission for 2007- 2008. Motion CARRIED
PC-07-47 Zasuwa moved, Martin seconded, to nominate and elect Kathy Amerman for Vice-Chairman for 2007-2008. Motion CARRIED
CONSULTANT COMMENTS
Mr. Lomako updated the Commissioners on the progress of the Future Land Use Plan and asked the Commissioners to spend some time reviewing the map over the next month and plan on setting aside a “chunk” of time for discussion at the August meeting. Mr. Lomako reported that a Green infrastructure workshop with the Township was held this week and said that Green infrastructure is still a high valued component that the Township wants to preserve.
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMENTS
Mr. Sapelak told the Commissioners that Matt Whelan is planning on moving forward with the expansion of his office on N. Milford Road.
SITE PLAN EXTENSIONS
SP-03-06, Singh Development
Mr. Sapelak explained that Singh Development had exhausted two consecutive extensions and asked Mr. Lomako for direction on how to proceed. Mr. Sapelak said he thought Singh Development was trying to remarket the site. Mr. Lomako said the request could be extended, denied or postponed while a language amendment is being considered.
PC-07-48 Johnston moved, Keef seconded, to postpone the SP-03-06, until the October meeting, knowing that potential language amendments are in process. Motion CARRIED Worrell ABSTAIN
Commissioner Worrell abstained from the motion as she lives within 300’ of the property.
Robert Raymond, 7125 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield, was present. He said the Brownfield plan continues to bring complications to the development because of contaminants on site. He explained that Singh Development just finished another Waltonwood in Sterling Heights and is waiting for the market to change so they can move forward with the project. He said the wetland permit has been obtained by the DEQ, Department of Environmental Quality.
The Commissioners asked that Mr. Raymond be present at the October meeting.
SP-04-01, South Hill Church
PC-07-49 Worrell moved, Keef seconded, to extend SP-04-01, for one year. Motion CARRIED
SP-04-12, Tumbling Waters
PC-07-50 Keef moved, Zasuwa seconded, to extend SP-04-12, for one year. Motion CARRIED Johnston ABSTAIN
Commissioner Johnston abstained from the motion because he lives within 300’ of the proposed development.
SP-05-01, Huron River Office Center
PC-07-51 Zasuwa moved, Worrell seconded, to extend SP-05-01, for one year. Motion CARRIED
SP-05-02, Edison Sub-Station Expansion
Mick Blunden with M.J. Blunden Consulting, 1600 Hummel, Beverly Hills, representing Detroit Edison, was present to answer any questions from the Commissioners.
PC-07-52 Keef moved, Martin seconded, to extend SP-05-02, for one year. Motion CARRIED Zasuwa ABSTAIN
Commissioner Zasuwa abstained from the motion because he is related to someone who works for Detroit Edison.
SP-05-07, 815 N. Milford Road/Heyn Properties
Mr. Sapelak informed the Commissioners that Larry Shew of Group 3, Inc., sold the property to Jeff Heyn, of Heyn Properties. He said at this time there are no changes to the project from what was originally approved.
PC-07-53 Martin moved, Zasuwa seconded, to extend SP-05-07, for one year. Motion CARRIED
SP-06-03, Mill Pond Village
PC-07-54 Zasuwa moved, Martin seconded, to extend SP-06-03, for one year. Motion CARRIED Worrell ABSTAIN
Commissioner Worrell abstained because she has an interest in property located within 300’ of the proposed development.
SP-06-05, Walgreens/Huron Valley State Bank
PC-07-55 Keef moved, Worrell seconded, to extend SP-06-05, for one year. Motion CARRIED
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Commissioner Murad said he had read in the Milford Times that the Milford House Bar & Grill was applying for a liquor license that included a dance permit and asked if anyone was aware of the request.
Administration said they would check with Clerk Collins and report back to the Commissioners.
Commissioner Murad asked if anyone had heard what was happening with the proposed Dog Park.
Administration said that the Dog Park has become a “dead issue” and that the Parks & Recreation committee was not moving forward with the project.
Commissioner Murad said a lot of projects are being delayed due to the state permitting process. He said that if Singh Development had been able to obtain their permit from the DEQ more quickly, their project would already be under construction. He asked if it would be appropriate for the Planning Commission as a whole, to write a letter to Governor Granholm requesting the state permitting process be changed. He said he would put together a draft letter and email it to the Commissioners.
Commissioner Zasuwa said he may be on vacation and not present for the August meeting.
Chairman Heidt said he received an email from Commissioner Goodenow, who said he was working on changes to the electronic sign ordinance. He explained that Commissioner Goodenow also said that he did not like the outside seating arrangement on the sidewalk for O’Callaghan’s. Commissioner Goodenow said in his email that he felt like he was intruding on the customers when walking on the sidewalk.
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Nancy Scott, CMC
Milford Village Deputy Clerk | 
