Planning Commission

Planning Commission Draft Meeting Minutes Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at 7:00 PM 27400 Southfield Road, Lathrup Village, Michigan 48076 1. Call to Order by Commissioner Stansbery at 7:03 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call Present: Commissioner Stansbery, Commissioner Fobbs, Commissioner Dizik, Commissioner Hammond, Commissioner McClure, Commissioner Tamarelli Also Present: Community & Economic Development Director Susan Stec, Attorney Baker, Clerk London, and Eric Pietsch of Giffels Webster 4. Approval of Agenda Motion by Commissioner Hammond to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Fobbs seconded the motion. Motion carried. 5. Approval of Meeting Minutes A. PC Minutes 2023 11 21 Motion by Commissioner Hammond to approve the meeting minutes of November 21, 2023. Commissioner Dizik seconded the motion. Motion carried. 6. Public Comment Bruce Kantor thanked the Commission for all the hard work. Rick Wisz – Pledge of Allegiance protocol 7. Old Business and Tabled Items A. Parking Standards discussion The Commission assigned staff to find examples of communities that no longer have parking standards. Eric Pietsch of Giffels Webster explained the unique circumstances of Lathrup Village because Southfield Road is more of a thoroughfare. Because of these circumstances, Lathrup Village 27400 Southfield Rd | Southfield, MI 48076 | 248.557.2600 | www.lathrupvillage.org  may want to consider a parking reduction rather than a full removal of parking minimums. Eric focused on the Village Center District and keeping with the Master Plan, suggesting allowing on-street parking for streets that led into the Village Center. The Commission discussed that it may be time to revisit the master plan. 8. New Business None 9. Other Matters for Discussion A. Development Project Updates Susan Stec went over the spreadsheet and answered questions. Also, informing the Commission of the grand opening of Panera Bread and 44 Burrito. 10. General Communication The Commission discussed proposed dates for study sessions. 11. Adjourn Motion by Commissioner Hammond to adjourn the meeting, motion seconded by Commissioner Dizik. The meeting adjourned at 8:17 pm. 27400 Southfield Rd | Southfield, MI 48076 | 248.557.2600 | www.lathrupvillage.org