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Resolution to Approve the Pittsfield Retail Site Plan, 3590 Washtenaw (CPC Recommendation: Approval - 8 Yeas and 0 Nays)
Memorandum
Attached is a resolution to approve the Pittsfield Retail Site Plan. Approval of this resolution will allow for the construction of a 9,500 square foot commercial building addition.
Petition Summary:
· The site plan proposes a 9,500 square foot addition to the existing 15,769 square foot retail building. The existing building currently houses one business (Dollar Tree), and the new space is designated for an additional tenant. The building addition will replace an existing unenclosed canopy area used by the former tenant for outdoor sales and storage.
· The existing parking lot will be reconfigured to comply with the new landscape ordinance requirements for bioswales. A parking easement on adjacent property is proposed to satisfy the off-street parking requirement and is a condition of the site plan approval.
The City Planning Commission, at its meeting of August 16, 2011, recommended approval of this request, subject to obtaining preliminary approval from the Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner (WCWRC) prior to consideration by City Council. Subsequent to Planning Commission approval, the petitioner has submitted revised plans in order to address outstanding issues with the bioswales and stormwater detention systems. Staff has reviewed the revised plans and verified all issues have been addressed. The landscaping and bioswales now comply with all applicable city codes and WCWRC requirements.
Attachments: 08/16/11 Planning Staff Report
08/16/11 Planning Commission Minutes
Staff
Prepared By: Matt Kowalski City Planner
Reviewed By: Wendy L. Rampson, Planning Manager
Sumedh Bahl, Community Services Administrator
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Whereas, Renken Associates XVI L.P. has requested site plan approval in order to construct a 9,500 square foot building addition;...
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