Planning Commission Minutes
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Monday, June 18, 2007
Bloomfield Township Hall
I. ATTENDANCE:
PRESENT: Salz, Goldberg, Stefanes, Mintz, Swoboda,
Reisinger
ABSENT: Stark
Staff Present: Patricia McCullough, Planning and Building
Director, Christopher Gruba, Assistant Planner, and Robin
Carley, Development Coordinator
Mr. Dave Payne, Township Supervisor, was present in the
audience.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion was made and was unanimously supported to approve
the Planning Commission minutes of June 4, 2007 as written.
YEAS: Salz, Goldberg, Stefanes, Mintz, Swoboda, Reisinger
NAYS: None
III. SITE PLAN REVIEW:
A. L A Fitness – 2050 Telegraph Road – Demo / New
Construction
Ms. McCullough introduced the proposal for the demolition
and new construction of an L A Fitness on the westerly side of
Telegraph Road, north of Square Lake Road, at the previous
Frank’s Nursery site. The existing footprint of the Frank’s
store will be utilized for the new building. Adjacent to the
site are Carl’s Golfland to the north and Sunrise Assisted
Living to the south. The staff report as provided to the
Commissioners was reviewed and submitted to the file. Zoning
classifications, aerials, site plans, landscape plans,
lighting plans, and elevations were reviewed in the powerpoint
presentation. The proposed parking and traffic circulation was
reviewed, noting MDOT approval was granted for the proposed
curb cut at the southerly end of the site. Ms. McCullough
noted that the parking complied with the ordinance
requirements, including shared parking with Carl’s Golfland to
the north. The required variances to be sought before the
Zoning Board of Appeals included the location of the proposed
dumpster and enclosure, a 10 foot greenbelt with fencing and /
or landscaping along the side line adjacent to the RM,
multiple residential zone district, and occupying the parapet
area at the rear of the building,
Mr. Salz asked for questions or comments from the
Commissioners to Ms. McCullough.
Mr. Mintz inquired about the need for a variance for the
dumpster enclosure and if it would be adequately screened from
view.
Ms. McCullough noted that the location was much more
efficient, due to its location adjacent to the loading area at
the rear of the building. She noted that due to dense
landscaping, the dumpster would not be visible from adjacent
properties.
Ms. Reisinger questioned why a 6 foot wall was not included
in the proposal.
Ms. McCullough noted that due to the existing vegetation,
it was preferable to add landscaping as opposed to a hard
surface / wall, and that there were no immediate adjacent
residences.
Ms. Reisinger stated that she would prefer landscaping only
as opposed to a 6 foot wall or a 6 foot fence, with or without
landscaping.
Traffic circulation was discussed, noting that the new curb
cut at the south end of the site would be for egress only.
Ms. Stefanes questioned if there may be excessive parking
on the site.
Ms. McCullough noted that the Planning Commission was
currently reviewing the Township’s parking requirements but
had not yet addressed this type of recreational use.
Mr. Salz noted that the Police Department had no objections
to the plans. He also commented that a health club / fitness
center was a very intense use for a site and that the parking
requirements should not be reduced for this proposal.
Mr. Salz asked for the presentation from the applicant.
Mr. Carl Rose, owner, reviewed the shared parking agreement
with Carl’s Golfland and the proposed L A Fitness site and the
cross traffic circulation, noting that the parking should be
adequate for both sites.
Mr. Salz asked for questions or comments from the
Commissioners to the applicant.
The Commission questioned the proposed ingress and egress
and discussed the traffic circulation.
Mr. Salz noted that there was a 10 foot greenbelt as
required along the side property line adjacent to the B-3,
General Business, zone district.
A representative of L A Fitness offered a detailed view of
the shared parking situation and the proposed ingress and
egress, which MDOT tentatively had reviewed and approved.
Mr. Gary Collins, architect with L A Fitness, commented on
the building elevations and the proposed building materials.
He commented on the building height, noting that the 35 foot
allowable building height, 32 allowed for the building and 3
feet allowed for the parapet, would be maintained on all
sides, with the mechanical units located at the front of the
building and screened with a parapet. The rear of the building
would be occupied up to the 35 foot height, thus the need for
a height variance.
Mr. Swoboda asked if this proposal was a typical design or
site specific.
Mr. Collins stated that this proposal was specifically
designed for this site.
Mr. Salz opened the public comment portion of the meeting.
There were no public comments.
Mr. Salz closed the public comment portion of the meeting
and called for a motion.
Motion was made by Mintz, and was unanimously supported to
forward the request to the Township Board of Trustees with a
recommendation for approval, subject to obtaining the noted
variances from the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Mr. Salz asked for discussion of the motion.
Mr. Swoboda asked for clarification within the motion of
the 6 foot wall requirement versus the landscaping.
It was noted that the motion included a variance request
for a 10 foot greenbelt with landscaping in lieu of a brick
wall.
Mr. Salz called for a vote on the motion.
YEAS: Salz, Goldberg, Stefanes, Mintz, Swoboda, Reisinger
NAYS: None
Mr. Mintz complimented the owner and applicant on a well
thought out and thorough proposal.
IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. Items Not on the Agenda
Ms. McCullough reviewed the variances that were approved by
the Zoning Board of Appeals relating to the Bloomfield Park
proposal. She noted that the attorney representing the
applicant did a very thorough presentation. Ms. McCullough
noted that all approvals were subject to MDOT’s approval of
the traffic study and that the requested height variance for
the cinema was denied. Ms. McCullough also noted that the
Zoning Board of Appeals approvals were also tied to an
approval by the Joint Development Council for the portion of
the project within the 425 Agreement area as it relates to
traffic and parking.
V. GENERAL BUSINESS:
A. Next Planning Commission Meeting
The next Commission Meeting was scheduled for Monday, July
16, 2007. The Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, July 2,
2007 was cancelled due to the observance of the 4th of July
Holiday.
VI. ADJOURNMENT:
The Planning Commission Meeting of Monday, June 18, 2007
was adjourned at 8:05 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia McCullough, Director
Planning and Building
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