Planning Commission Minutes
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Monday, April 7, 2008
Bloomfield Township Hall
I. ATTENDANCE:
PRESENT: Salz, Stefanes, Mintz, Stark
ABSENT: Goldberg, Barnett, Petinga
Staff Present: Patricia McCullough, Planning and
Building Director, Christopher Gruba, Assistant Planner, and
Robin Carley, Development Coordinator
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion was made by Mintz, seconded by Stark, and was
unanimously supported to approve the Planning Commission
minutes of March 17, 2008 with corrections of two
typographical errors.
YEAS: Salz, Stefanes, Mintz, Stark
NAYS: None
III. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. Parking Study
Ms. McCullough reviewed the previously proposed amendments
to the parking requirements, including the revisions to the
number of parking spaces required for banks, shopping centers,
retail, and office including both general office and medical
office. She highlighted the changes made to the landscape
requirements, noting that more tree plantings were required
within parking fields, in addition to the landscaping within
the required greenbelts. Ms. McCullough also noted the
inclusion of language to allow the Commission to reduce the
number of required parking spaces upon submission of a parking
study approved by the Township traffic engineer in accordance
with the site plan review process. A draft ordinance was
provided to the Commissioners for their review.
Mr. Gruba presented to the Commissioners the staff
recommendations for parking requirements for the miscellaneous
uses listed within the ordinance. Several changes were
proposed, including eliminating out-of-date categories and
creating new categories for current uses. Updated verbiage was
included, along with the proposed parking requirement
calculations based on gross floor area rather than usable
floor area. The proposed recommendations were based on the
analysis of other surrounding municipalities, ITE standards,
and additional Township regulations. A draft proposal was
provided to the Commissioners for their review.
Mr. Salz asked for comments or questions from the
Commissioners.
The Commission discussed the requirements for landscaping
within the required greenbelt, in addition to the proposed
requirements for tree plantings within the parking areas. They
felt this information might be beneficial as a guideline for
developers.
Ms. McCullough noted that the Design Review Board and the
Planning Commission would still review landscape plans as part
of the site plan review process. She also noted that the
Planning staff met with developers prior to their submittals
for site plan review, which included review of their landscape
proposal.
The Commission further discussed the recommended type of
trees and required size of caliper. Michael Dul, the
Township’s landscape consultant, would be asked to comment on
these recommendations.
The Commission discussed the number of required spaces for
uses such as bowling alleys, fraternities and sororities, and
miniature golf courses. It was noted that these uses did not
currently exist within the Township, however, the Commission
decided to keep them in the parking ordinance with the
proposed recommendations that are in accordance with industry
standards.
There were no further comments and Mr. Salz called for a
motion.
Motion was made by Stefanes, seconded by Mintz and was
unanimously supported to call for a public hearing to review
the proposed ordinance amendments to the Township’s parking
requirements and parking space layout requirements.
YEAS: Salz, Stefanes, Mintz, Stark
NAYS: None
B. Items Not on the Agenda
Mr. Salz commented on front yard fencing at a home on
Forest Lane. Ms. McCullough noted that the Department would
look into the issue.
Ms. Carley invited the Commission to the "Bloomfield
Township Night" on April 24, 2008 at the newly opened Varsity
Shop and Training Center. A flyer was provided in their
packets.
IV. GENERAL BUSINESS:
A. Planning Commission Meeting Schedule
The next Planning Commission Meeting was scheduled for
Monday, April 21, 2008.
V. ADJOURNMENT:
The Planning Commission Meeting of Monday, April 7, 2008
was adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia McCullough, Director
Planning and Building
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