Planning Commission Minutes
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Monday, May 2, 2005
Bloomfield Township Hall
I. ATTENDANCE:
PRESENT: Mintz, Salz, Wittbold, Goldberg
ABSENT: Reisinger, Stefanes, Swoboda
Staff Present: Patricia McCullough, Planning and Building Director and Robin
Carley, Development Coordinator
Mr. David Payne, Township Supervisor, was also present.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes of April 4, 2005 were unanimously approved as written.
III. SITE PLAN REVIEW:
A. 2527 Telegraph Road – Construction of new retail building
Ms. McCullough introduced this item to the Commission for the construction of
a new retail building and the demolition of the existing Burger King restaurant
on the easterly side of Telegraph Road, north of Square Lake Road. Site plans,
landscape plans, elevations, floor plans and photometric plans were provided to
the Commissioners and submitted to the file. A materials board and colored
elevations were also presented for their review. Ms. McCullough reviewed
building and parking setbacks, building height, screening and landscaping and
the proposed traffic circulation. The proposal included a two tenant building,
one to be occupied by Dry Clean Depot and the other by a possible Coffee Shop,
with drive-through service. The coffee shop would not be allowed a seating area
with wait staff. Ms. McCullough noted that the applicant was not seeking any
variances with this proposal and that signage would be addressed at a later time
with a separate permit. The Departmental Reports were reviewed, including the
Fire
Department’s comments requiring additional dry cleaning plant information and
the location of the fire hydrants. Ms. McCullough noted that the Design Review
Board had reviewed the proposal and forwarded the request to the Planning
Commission, with the screening of the ground mounted transformer to be addressed
with Detroit Edison.
Mr. Mintz asked for questions or comments from the Commissioners to Ms.
McCullough.
Dr. Goldberg questioned the size of the existing building to be demolished
and the size of the proposed.
Ms. McCullough stated that the existing was approximately 3,500 square feet
and the proposed would be approximately 11,000 square feet. She stated that the
previous Burger King, as a restaurant use, required more parking as the proposed
retail use, thus a larger retail building would be allowed on the site.
Mr. Wittbold questioned the location of the lot line to the rear of the site,
questioning if there was perhaps an abandoned alley way or easement.
Ms. McCullough stated that she would research the property line as designated
in the CivicSight computer program.
Mr. Salz questioned the parking required for a coffee shop and if there was
proposed seating.
Ms. McCullough stated that there was no proposed sit down service with wait
staff as typically seen in a restaurant use. She stated that a coffee shop could
be considered under retail parking requirements due to the high rate of turnover
and that most of the service was of a carry-out nature.
Mr. Mintz asked for the petitioner’s presentation.
Mr. Rich Atto, contractor, was present along with Mr. David Lubin, architect.
Mr. Bruce Selik, owner of Hillside Furniture, was present in support of the
project.
Mr. Atto reviewed details of the proposed Dry Clean Depot facility, including
operational information and the types of materials / chemicals used in the
cleaning process. He stated that the owner of the business was also the
landowner and would not pollute the site. Mr. Atto commented that the proposed
coffee shop may have a few chairs but would not be providing a sit down
restaurant service. Mr. Lubin presented the materials board and colored
elevation for the Commissioners’ review.
Mr. Mintz asked for comments or questions from the Commissioners to the
applicant.
Mr. Mintz questioned if the Dry Clean Depot would proceed with their
operation without the coffee shop locating in the adjoining tenant space.
Mr. Atto stated that the Dry Clean Depot would still open.
The Commission discussed with the applicant the requirements for a dry
cleaning operation, including MDEQ requirements. The applicant stated that all
requirements and codes would be complied with.
Mr. Atto also commented on the proposed relocation of the fire hydrant to the
front of the building and the proposed screening of the ground mounted
transformer with evergreen plantings.
Motion was made by Wittbold, seconded by Salz and was unanimously supported
to forward the request for the construction of a new commercial building at 2527
Telegraph Road to the Township Board of Trustees with a recommendation for
approval, subject to compliance with the requirements of the Township’s Police,
Fire, and Water & Sewer Divisions.
YEAS: Mintz, Salz, Wittbold, Goldberg
NAYS: None
IV. CALL FOR PUBLIC HEARING:
A. Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance regarding Research Park Zone District
Ms. McCullough introduced the proposed amendment to the Research Park Zone
District which would allow for sports facilities and medical offices as
principal uses permitted subject to special conditions. She commented on the
numerous existing uses that were permitted in the past within this zone district
which appeared to be inconsistent with the current language of the zoning
ordinance. She specifically noted the number of health and medical offices along
with sports clubs that currently exist within the research park district. A map
was provided to the Commissioners and submitted to the file. The current
situation regarding the Square Lake Athletic Club with a proposed medical
facility was reviewed by Ms. McCullough. She noted that the Master Plan allowed
for related uses within the zone district but that the Zoning Ordinance did not
reflect that allowance. Draft language for the ordinance amendment was provided
to the Commissioners, as reviewed by the Township’s attorney. Ms. McCullough
recommended that the Commission hold a public hearing to consider the proposed
ordinance amendment.
Motion was made by Wittbold, seconded by Salz and was unanimously supported
to call for a public hearing on Monday, June 6, 2005 to consider an amendment to
the Zoning Ordinance regarding the Research Park zone district.
YEAS: Mintz, Salz, Wittbold, Goldberg
NAYS: None
V. ADJOURNMENT:
The Planning Commission meeting of Monday, May 2, 2005 was adjourned at 7:48
P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia McCullough, Director
Planning and Building
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