January 02, 2025

Ferndale Planning Commission Meeting 12-18-24

1 hour 29 minutes

Summary:

The Ferndale Planning Commission convened to discuss a site plan approval for a medical surgery center at 22438 Woodward Avenue. The meeting covered building modifications, parking considerations, landscaping waivers, and a zoning ordinance update.

Chapters:

0:00:00 - Chapter 1: Introduction and Roll Call

Meeting start and roll call of planning commission members and council members.

Approval of the meeting agenda.

Approval of minutes from the previous meeting.

0:01:58 - Chapter 2: Site Plan Approval for 22438 Woodward Ave

Summary of the proposed medical surgery center project.

Discussion of the existing building and its historical context.

Overview of proposed modifications to the site, including demolition, parking adjustments, and exterior alterations.

Review of elevations and the photometric plan.

Chapter 3: Interior Plans and Waiver Requests (0:10:32 - 0:10:17)

Discussion of the interior layout of the surgery center, including surgery areas, rehab space, and office space.

Waiver requests for trash enclosure height and parking deficiencies.

Explanation of the parking reduction request and rationale.

Chapter 4: Applicant Presentation and Parking Solutions (0:10:18 - 0:21:10)

Introduction of the applicant, Derek Hill, and his previous project experience.

Explanation of the parking challenges and proposed solutions, including utilizing spaces at another building, shuttle service, rideshare options, and renting spaces at the municipal lot.

Discussion of the benefits of the project for the community.

Chapter 5: Parking Discussion and Clarifications (0:21:11 - 0:35:17)

Questions and comments from planning commission members about parking lot usage, staff count, and patient process.

Clarification on parking calculations and the new parking ordinance.

Discussion of potential shared parking agreements and enforcement mechanisms.

Questions about the existing radio tower and its removal.

Chapter 6: Waste Receptacle and Landscaping Considerations (0:35:18 - 0:50:34)

Discussion of waste receptacle placement and screening.

Concerns about screening from residential areas and alley access.

Landscaping considerations and the possibility of adding a screen wall.

Discussion of the existing trees on Woodward and the possibility of adding more.

Chapter 7: Clarifications and Public Comment (0:50:35 - 0:58:56)

Clarification on the use of CMU block for the rear of the building.

Discussion of the building's color scheme.

Public comment period.

Chapter 8: Motions and Voting (0:58:57 - 1:15:25)

Motion to approve the parking reduction request with conditions.

Discussion and amendments to the motion.

Vote on the motion.

Motion to approve the site plan with findings and conditions.

Discussion and amendments to the motion.

Vote on the motion.

Chapter 9: Zoning Ordinance Update and Food Truck Discussion (1:15:26 - 1:27:41)

Announcement of the adoption of the new zoning ordinance.

Recap of the changes to the ordinance, including triplexes and fourplexes.

Discussion of revisiting the food truck regulations.

Suggestions for gathering feedback and involving stakeholders in the process.

Chapter 10: Adjournment and Next Steps (1:27:42 - 1:29:50)

Closing remarks and thanks to the planning commission.

Announcement of the next meeting date.

Adjournment of the meeting.

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By Jaylin