49-2020 - TIF for Solove Development Detroit, Parkwood, Wyandotte

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Alex Solove, JDSI was present to explain the request. Administrative staff ("staff") provided an overview, stating the proposal met the mixed -use overly criteria, and supported the request with recommendations. Public comment was taken. Staff confirmed that no public comment was received in either support or opposition of the proposal. There was discussion between the Planning Commission members ("Commission") and Mr. Solove about landscaping/buffers, affordable income units, location/size of the commercial retail spaces, access for the residents from the eastern unit to Detroit, location change of the western building's lobby, provision of charging stations for the development's residents. The Commission liked the proposal. A motion was made by Mr. Baker, seconded by Mr. Wise to APPROVE with the following conditions: Parking plan as proposed meets the minimum code requirements. The proposal is for 113-120 dwelling units in two buildings, each building not to exceed 4 stories in height, not including building mechanicals and their appurtenances, with 1,500-4,250 sq. ft of commercial space on the ground floor. Applicant will provide access to Detroit for both buildings. Minimum amount of commercial space available for non-residents of the project is a minimum of 1,500 square feet on the ground floor. Reference 1135.01 (c)(3). Recommend an innovative landscaping plan for human scale as . approved by ABR. Referencing 1135.01(c)(4) and 1135.01(c)(5) and 1141. Exceed the amount of Water Quality Volume treated and stored on site above the minimum as determined by Chapter 1339. Reference 1135.01(c)(1) and 1135.01(c)(2). Developer will work with the city and the RTA in the event a bus stop should be moved to the right of way adjacent to the development to create an innovative transit waiting environment. Developer will provide a minimum of 2 bike parking spaces for the commercial space. Height of the rooftop ancillary mechanical units met the code. Development's resident pedestrian access to/along Detroit Avenue for east and west buildings. Mr. Wise, Mr. Krewson, Mr. Kelly, Ms. Jordan and Mr. Baker voting yea, the motion passed. PARKING PLAN REVIEW 7. Docket No. 06-14-20 1384 Hird Avenue Stonewall Sports Complex James J. Ptacek, Larsen Architects requests the review of proposed parking for Stonewall Sports Complex; property is in a C3 Commercial - General district. Pursuant to section 1143.09 - Parking Plan Review: Planning Commission. (Ord. 36-17. Passed 2-5-2018.) (Page 5) Jim "JP" Larsen, Larsen Architects, Betsy Figgie and Daniel Kudish, co -developers were present to explain the request. Staff provided an analysis of the parking proposal and supported the request with recommendations. Public comment was closed as no one addressed the item. The Commission was excited by the innovative project and appreciated the interaction between the applicants and neighboring businesses/residents. Comments/discussion ensued between the Commission and applicants about future projects in the area, storm water was a major issue, providing access along the north side of the building to the parking lots, the adjoining business to the north, being flexible about the demand for parking. Staff stated ABR approved the proposal along with pervious pavers in the parking lot at its June 11, 2020 meeting. A motion was made by Mr. Wise, seconded by Ms. Jordan to APPROVE the request with the following conditions: • Applicant is required to provide the parking as shown on the proposed site plan for 1384 Hird with 10 parking spaces, 24 bike/scooter parking and the ride -sharing service stop, and an additional 113 owner -controlled spots within 500 ft, for which letters of intent have been provided.