Planning Commission Minutes
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Monday, September 18, 2006
Bloomfield Township Hall
I. ATTENDANCE:
PRESENT: Salz, Goldberg, Stefanes, Mintz, Reisinger, Stark
ABSENT: Swoboda
Staff Present: Patricia McCullough, Planning and Building
Director, Robin Carley, Development Coordinator, and Chris
Gruba, Assistant Planner
Mr. Salz recognized a student of the Bloomfield’s Model
High School, who was present in the audience to observe the
Township’s government in action.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The Planning Commission minutes of September 6, 2006 were
accepted as written.
III. INTRODUCTION OF A REZONING REQUEST:
A. 2510 Telegraph Road – Rezone from O-1 (Office) to OR-1
(Office-Retail)
Ms. McCullough reviewed the proposed ordinance amendment to
rezone a site at the southwest corner of Telegraph Road and
Square Lake Road from an office zone district to an
office-retail zone district. The owner of the property
requested the rezoning to allow for the Fred Astaire Dance
School to occupy the second floor of the existing building.
Mr. Salz asked for questions or comments from the
Commissioners.
Mr. Mintz commented on the current Master Plan process and
questioned if this rezoning would be a conflict with the
eventual adoption of a new Master Plan.
Ms. McCullough commented that this site was among those
discussed in the Master Plan process to entertain a rezoning.
Mr. Dabreiner, Consultant Planner with LSL Planning, Inc.,
commented that he did not feel that the proposed rezoning
would conflict with the proposed Master Plan goals.
Mr. Stark questioned the need / purpose for both an O-1 and
an OR-1.
Ms. McCullough stated that each district allowed for
different types of uses, including different hours of
operation and different intensities of use.
Mr. Salz questioned if a restaurant use would be allowed at
this site with the proposed rezoning.
Ms. McCullough commented on the different parking
requirements for office and restaurant use, noting that a
restaurant use requires much more parking. She also noted that
the Ordinance requires the use within an office-retail
district must be developed with the character of an office.
The Commission discussed the need to address the Township’s
parking requirements, including shared parking for mixed uses
and different hours of operation.
Mr. Salz noted that no public was present regarding this
item.
Mr. Salz called for a motion.
Motion was made by Mintz, seconded by Reisinger and was
unanimously supported to hold a public hearing on Wednesday,
October 4, 2006 to consider the rezoning of 2510 Telegraph
Road from an O-1 (Office) zone district to an OR-1
(Office-Retail) zone district.
YEAS: Salz, Goldberg, Stefanes, Mintz, Reisinger, Stark
NAYS: None
IV. MASTER PLAN UPDATE – LSL PLANNING, INC:
A. Master Plan Update – Economics and Transportation
Mr. Tom Dabreiner, LSL Planning, Inc., reviewed the Master
Plan Update process to date. He commented on the timetable for
the remaining issues to be addressed and presented a draft of
the proposed document, including the proposed Vision
Statement. Mr. Dabreiner presented the PowerPoint as provided
to the Commissioners and submitted to the file, including the
chapters regarding the Local Economy and Market, and
Transportation.
The presentation regarding the Local Economy and Market
included:
Key Characteristics of the Local Economy, including the
service, retail, and financial sectors
Key Locations of Commercial Areas, including the
intersections of Telegraph and Long Lake, Woodward and Big
Beaver, Telegraph and Square Lake (and continuing north on
Telegraph), and the Franklin Road business park
Regulations Reviewed for Parking, Building Height,
Buffers, and Signage and Landscaping
Other Implementations including Incentives, Actions
Agents, and Fast Tracking
The Commission discussed the need to attract more high-end
offices use and up-scale restaurants.
Discussion continued regarding possible redevelopment ideas
for several of the key commercial locations / intersections
within the Township. The intersection of Woodward and Square
Lake was discussed, including the future redevelopment of the
northwest corner of the intersection.
The presentation regarding Transportation within the
Township included:
Busiest Streets and Commuting Times
Transportation Options, including Access Management,
Limiting the Numbers of Commercial Driveways, Traffic
Calming, Transit Oriented Development, Street Character,
and Expanded Sidewalks / Bike Path Connections
Proposed Recommendations by Major Locations, including
Woodward Avenue, Telegraph Road, Long Lake Road / Maple
Road, and Square Lake Road
Offset Traffic Signals, including along Square Lake
Road, between Woodward and Telegraph
The Commission discussed expansion of the safety path
program and possible regulations to be included in the natural
features chapter regarding fertilizer types and applications.
Mr. Dabreiner stated that the next Master Plan Meeting
would be held on Monday, October 16, 2006, which would include
Housing and Future Land Uses plus a draft document review,
followed by a recommendation to distribute the draft plan by
the Township Board.
V. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. Items Not on the Agenda
Ms. Reisinger reported to the Commission that the proposed
medical office building at 1109 W. Long Lake Road was heard by
the Zoning Board of Appeals, with the requested setback and
variances approved unanimously.
VI. GENERAL BUSINESS:
A. Next Commission Meeting Date
The next Planning Commission Meeting was tentatively
scheduled for Wednesday, October 4, 2006.
VII. ADJOURNMENT:
The Planning Commission Meeting of Monday, September 18,
2006 was adjourned at 9:20 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia McCullough, Director
Planning and Building
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