Planning Commission Minutes

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Wednesday, September 6, 2006
Bloomfield Township Hall

I. ATTENDANCE:

PRESENT: Salz, Goldberg, Stefanes, Mintz, Swoboda, Reisinger, Stark

ABSENT: None

Staff Present: Patricia McCullough, Planning and Building Director, Wayne Domine, Engineering and Environmental Director, Robin Carley, Development Coordinator, and Chris Gruba, Assistant Planner

II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

The Planning Commission minutes of August 21, 2006 were accepted as written.

III. PUBLIC HEARING:

A. Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment – Flood Plain Regulations

Ms. McCullough reviewed the proposed ordinance amendment for adoption of the newly revised FEMA maps along with the means for enforcement of the new requirements. Federal regulations for new developments and construction within the floodplain were reviewed. Ms. McCullough stated that the purpose of the ordinance amendment was to comply with present Federal and State regulations and to meet the conditions of the national Flood Insurance Program. The new updates to the local ordinance must be completed by September 29, 2006 in order for the Township to remain eligible in the National Flood Insurance Program. Ms. McCullough’s staff report was provided to the Commissioners and submitted to the file.

Mr. Domine briefly reviewed the proposal, including providing examples of the existing maps and the need for updates. Mr. Domine also noted that the ordinance and code amendments would allow for Township residents to apply for flood insurance.

Mr. Salz asked for questions or comments from the Commissioners.

The Commissioners questioned if the maps would be available to the public.

Mr. Domine stated that the updated maps would be available at the Township for public use, through the GIS System. He commented that eventually the information may be available through the Township’s website.

Mr. Salz noted that no public was present regarding this item.

Mr. Salz called for a motion.

Motion was made by Reisinger, seconded by Stark and was unanimously supported to forward to the Township Board of Trustees with a recommendation for approval the proposed ordinances to amend the Zoning Ordinance No. 265 and the State Construction Code Ordinance No. 525, for compliance with present Federal and State regulations and to meet the conditions of the National Flood Insurance Program.

YEAS: Salz, Goldberg Stefanes, Swoboda, Reisinger, Stark

NAYS: None

ABSTAIN: Mintz

IV. CALL FOR PUBLIC HEARING:

A. Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment-Zoning Board of Appeals Regulations

Ms. McCullough reviewed this proposed zoning ordinance amendment that would address the requirements of the new Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, PA 110, which took effect on July 1, 2006. Ms. McCullough’s staff report, as provided to the Commissioners and submitted to the file, highlighted the proposed changes necessary to satisfy the outstanding provisions of the Township’s current Zoning Ordinance. It was recommended that the Planning Commission hold a public hearing to receive comments and then forward the proposed ordinance amendment to the Township Board for their consideration.

Mr. Salz called for a motion.

Motion was made by Goldberg, seconded by Swoboda and was unanimously supported to hold a public hearing on Wednesday, October 4, 2006, to consider the proposed zoning ordinance amendment to comply with the recently adopted Public Act 110, the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act.

YEAS: Salz, Goldberg, Stefanes, Swoboda, Reisinger, Stark

NAYS: None

V. SITE PLAN REVIEW:

A. Medical Office Building – 1109 W. Long Lake Road – Demolition/New Construction

Ms. McCullough reviewed this proposal for the demolition of the existing office building and the construction of a new medical office building on the south side of W. Long Lake Road, west of Telegraph Road. Her staff report, as provided to the Commissioners and submitted to the file, included review of the proposed site plan, floor plan, landscape plan, lighting plan, parking and traffic circulation, and building elevations and materials. The floor plans as submitted required a parking variance, due to the size of the waiting rooms and the number of exam rooms. Ms. McCullough reviewed the Design Review Board’s comments and noted that Board of Appeals’ approvals were needed for parking setbacks, the number of parking spaces, and the location of a proposed ground sign. The Departmental reports were provided to the Commissioners and submitted to the file.

Mr. Salz asked for comments or questions from the Commissioners to Ms. McCullough.

The Commissioners questioned the shape of the proposed curb cut onto Long Lake Road.

Ms. McCullough stated that the applicant was to address this issue.

Mr. Salz asked for the presentation from the applicant.

Mr. Al Paas, architect, was present with Mr. Trilok DeSai, owner, and Dr. Kalabat, future tenant. Mr. Paas reviewed the building elevations and proposed materials, including brick, stone and wood trim, bronze tinted glazing and spandrel glass, and asphalt shingles. The proposed curb cut was reviewed, noting that the architect and owner were working with the Oakland County Road Commission and the Township’s Fire Marshall to address the shape of the curb cut and the traffic circulation. Mr. Paas noted that the existing Long Lake Market curb cut was partially encroaching onto Mr. DeSai’s property, thus the need for the shape of the proposed curb cut. The existing curb cut to the rear of the site was to remain and allowed for cross circulation to the Long Lake Market site to the east.

Mr. Salz noted that there was no public present regarding this item.

Mr. Salz called for a motion.

Motion was made by Mintz, seconded by Stefanes and was unanimously supported to forward this request to the Township Board of Trustees with a recommendation for approval, subject to resolving the issues with the Township Fire Marshall and the Oakland County Road Commission and obtaining the following variances from the Board of Appeals:

YEAS: Salz, Goldberg, Stefanes, Mintz, Swoboda, Reisinger, Stark

NAYS: None

VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS:

A. Items Not on the Agenda

No additional items were discussed.

VII. GENERAL BUSINESS:

A. Next Commission Meeting Date

The next Planning Commission Meeting was tentatively scheduled for Monday, September 18, 2006.

VIII. ADJOURNMENT:

The Planning Commission Meeting of Wednesday, September 6, 2006 was adjourned at 8:05 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

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