Planning Commission

Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 7:00 PM 27400 Southfield Road, Lathrup Village, Michigan 48076 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call Commissioners Present: Jason Hammond, Chair Les Stansbery, Vice Chair Wil Fobbs, Secretary Commissioner Dizik Commissioner Powell, Commissioner Tamarelli Absent: Commissioner Kantor Staff Present: Susan Stec, Community and Economic Development Manager, Kelda London, City Clerk, Also Present: Eric Pietsch, Giffels Webster Engineering. Commissioner Stansbery moved to excuse Commissioner Kantor. Commissioner Fobbs seconded the motion. Motion carried. 4. Approval of Agenda Commissioner Stansbery moved to approve the agenda with minor corrections. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fobbs. Motion carried. 5. Approval of Meeting Minutes A. PC Minutes 2023 01 17 Motion by Commissioner Stansbery to approve minutes as amended seconded by Commissioner Fobbs. Motion carried. 27400 Southfield Rd | Southfield, MI 48076 | 248.557.2600 | www.lathrupvillage.org 6. Public Comment None 7. Old Business and Tabled Items A. Public Hearing - Zoning Amendments Waste/Rubbish Eric Pietsch from Giffels Webster explained the purpose of the zoning amendment is to clarify Section 5.3 Waste and Rubbish when Commercial projects are permitting, a new project, or a change of use. The change clarifies what’s expected for waste disposal, stating “dumpsters are allowed”, and interior storage of waste is an option. Also, if the waste amount is less than required for a dumpster, how the cans are to be stored. Opened public hearing at 7:12 pm No public comments Closed public hearing after no comments at 7:13 B. Zoning Amendments - Waste/Rubbish Motion by Commissioner Tamarelli to adopt the updated zoning language in Section 5 and 5.3 in the ordinance and forward to City Council, motion seconded by Commissioner Powell. Motion carried. 8. New Business A. 2022 Planning Commission Annual Report Susan Stec gave a brief overview of the Planning Commission’s Annual Report. The Commission has doubled the number of site plan reviews over the last year, with the very first Planned Unit Develop. There will be a number of special land use issues with more commercial uses to come. All in all Planning Commission had a very successful year. The commission has welcomed three new members. Chairman Hammond commended the Commission on the good work being don. Motion by Chair Hammond and seconded by Commissioner Fobbs to approve the Planning Commission Annual Report and forward the report to City Council. Motion carried. 9. Other Matters for Discussion A. Development Project Updates 27400 Southfield Rd | Southfield, MI 48076 | 248.557.2600 | www.lathrupvillage.org  27000 Southfield Rd (Discount Tire) is a complete project and will be removed from the project update report. 26647 Southfield Rd (Ambassador’s Institute) is also complete. 27627 Southfield Rd (LV Petro) is still in process, waiting for ZBA approval. 27777 Southfield Rd (Panera) is waiting for demolition clearance from DTE. 10. General Communication Susan Stec will send out a poll to collect dates for Planning Commission training. 11. Adjourn Commissioner Tamarelli moved to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Fobbs meeting adjourned at 7:35. 27400 Southfield Rd | Southfield, MI 48076 | 248.557.2600 | www.lathrupvillage.org