City
of South Lyon
September
28, 2006
Chairman
Weipert called
the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
All
present recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Present: Commissioners
Culbertson, Weipert, Mosier, Subotich,
Kurtzweil
and Lanam. Commissioners Bradley and Tartaglia were excused. There is one
vacancy.
Also
present were Ben Tallerico (Planning Consultant), Kristen Cunningham, Director
of Community and Economic Development.
Approval
of Agenda:
Motion by Culbertson, supported by Mosier
Vote
Motion Carried Unanimously
Approval
of Minutes:
Motion
by Culbertson, supported by Lanam
To
approve of the Minutes for August 10, 2006 as amended.
No
public comment.
There
was no new business
McDonald’s
Preliminary Site Plan Approval, PC# 02-06
Michael
Kazarian was present on behalf of McDonald’s Corporate. He was aware the site
plan would be denied and that he would have to seek variances for two, possibly
three items. Weipert asked for information regarding the variances.
Michael Kazarian stated the obscuring wall on the south side of the property is not six-feet but closer to three-feet. A six-foot wall is required on the north, south, and west side of the property. The second item would be a variance for the setback. The existing building has a 35-foot setback, the new building will have a 47-foot setback but that is still 12-feet short of the 60-foot requirement. The third item would be the loading zone which must be in the rear of the building but because of the layout of the drive and accessibility for delivery trucks they would like to move it. He has met with the architect and engineers and they are working on the changes and updating the plans accordingly.
Tallerico
suggested some connectivity to the development of the south if at all possible.
It may need a variance but it would be nice. Kazarian believes the owner would
be open to that suggestion and he will revisit it with the designers and
engineers.
Weipert
noted the comments regarding the landscape plans and asked if adding the
landscape islands would present a problem. Kazarian stated he had read those
comments and spoken with the landscape architect. Weipert asked if they would
lose a spot or two with the parking. Kazarian stated that was a possibility but
he would look into it further. Weipert noted it looked like a requirement.
Tallerico stated the comment regarding the tree spacing is the requirement.
Culbertson
asked if there were any concerns from the review comments from other
departments. Kazarian stated he has not heard of any other concerns.
Lanam
asked if the red striping in the drive-through lane would continue into the
driving lane. Kazarian stated he was not certain. It would depend if there is a
logo in the striping or not. He stated he would check. Lanam noted he was not
sure if it was required, he was curious.
Subotich
noted he is not a fan of the larger wall, even though that would be a decision
for the ZBA. Weipert asked if it was because of the drive-through that the wall
was required. Kazarian stated based on a conversation with the building
department, they did not anticipate an issue.
Mosier
asked if the façade would be the standard McDonald’s colors. Kazarian stated
it would be the new standard for McDonald’s, tan brick, field stone, and muted
colors. The only colors that would stand out would be in the stone. He stated he
would provide a sample and color board at the final site plan review.
Kurtzweil
stated she was confused why the wall is required. Tallerico read from the city
ordinance. Kurtzweil asked, assuming they would have to have the wall, what the
applicant planned to make it attractive. Kazarian stated they would design
something to coordinate with the building. Kurtzweil asked if the building
design is a prototype. Kazarian stated it is the 2006 standard from McDonald’s
corporate. Between now and the end of the year there would be eight stores with
this design. This site is projected to be completed by the end of the first
quarter in 2007.
Motion
by Lanam supported by Subotich
To
deny McDonald’s Preliminary Site Plan PC#02-06
Vote
MOTION CARRIED Unanimously
Staff
Reports
Cunningham
stated the next meeting would be cancelled. The next meeting might not be until
the end of October and during that meeting the Commissioners should cancel the
November and December meetings.
Motion
by Culbertson supported by Lanam
To
adjourn the meeting at 7:37 p.m.
Vote
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Pam
Weipert, Chairperson
Jennifer Knapp, Recording Secretary
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Keith
Bradley, Secretary