CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD DESIGN REVIEW BOARD Bloomfield Township Auditorium

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1 DRB APPROVED CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD Bloomfield Township Auditorium Wednesday, April 15, 2015 I. ATTENDANCE: PRESENT: Leo Savoie, Township Supervisor, Dan Devine, Township Treasurer, and Neal Barnett, Alternate Staff Present: Patricia Voelker, Planning, Building, Ordinance Director, Andrea Bibby, Development Coordinator Planner, and Jennifer MacDonald, Assistant Planner II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion was made by Barnett and supported by Devine to approve the April 1, 2015 minutes as written. The motion was carried unanimously. III. NEW ITEMS: A. Signs: Mobility 465 Enterprise Ct. Wall Sign Roy Schafer, Intercity Neon, was present before the Board seeking approval for a 30 sq. ft. wall sign for 101 Mobility at 465 Enterprise Court. Ms. MacDonald stated the proposed non-illuminated sign complies with the ordinance, and that the sign lettering is not considered to contain logos. Motion by Barnett and supported by Devine to approve the wall sign, contingent upon compliance with all other Departmental requirements, including obtaining all necessary permits. The motion was carried unanimously. 2. Weight Watchers Woodward Ave. Wall Sign Roy Schafer, Intercity Neon, was present before the Board seeking approval for a 19.1 sq. ft. wall sign for Weight Watchers at Woodward Ave. Ms. MacDonald stated the proposed LED illuminated channel lettering sign complies with the ordinance. Motion by Devine and supported by Barnett to approve the wall sign, contingent upon compliance with all other Departmental requirements, including obtaining all necessary permits. The motion was carried unanimously.

2 Page 2 of 6 B. Special Events: 1. St. Regis School 3695 Lincoln Rd Run, Regis, Run 2015 Shanna Gorga, St. Regis School, was before the Board seeking approval for the second year of the St. Regis School 2015 Run, which is a school fundraiser. Motion by Devine and supported by Barnett to approve the Special Event at St. Regis School, to take place on June 6, 2015, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. This approval is pursuant to the Special Event Ordinance, Section , and is contingent upon compliance with all Departmental requirements, including obtaining any necessary permits. The motion was carried unanimously. 2. Beautiful Savior Church 5631 N. Adams Rd. Fundraiser & 5K Run Deborah Coughenour, Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, was before the Board seeking approval for the Forever Home Run, a new 5K run that is planned to raise awareness and funds for Lutheran Adoption Service. Ms. MacDonald stated that the applicant has obtained permission from the adjacent St. Stephens church to use their parking lot for overflow parking for this event. Motion by Devine and supported by Barnett to approve the Special Event at the Beautiful Savior Church, to take place on October 10, 2015, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This approval is pursuant to the Special Event Ordinance, Section , and is contingent upon compliance with all Departmental requirements, including obtaining any necessary permits. The motion was carried unanimously. The banner proposed for the event may be displayed for one month. 3. Bloomfield Hills Swim & Tennis 251 E. Square Lake Summer Events Beth Kalusniak, Bloomfield Hills Swim & Tennis, was present before the Board seeking approval for four Special Events throughout the summer that will utilize temporary signage. Motion by Devine and supported by Barnett to approve the Special Events at Bloomfield Hills Swim & Tennis, with temporary signage to be posted onsite from April 16 April 27, 2015, May 9 May 23, 2015, June 8 June 22, 2015 and July 25 August 2, This approval is pursuant to the Special Event Ordinance, Section , and is contingent upon compliance with all Departmental requirements, including obtaining any necessary permits. The motion was carried unanimously. 4. Bloomfield Hills Optimist Club 3456 Lahser Rd. Heart of the Hills Runs Jay Cravens, Bloomfield Hills Optimist Club, was present before the Board seeking approval for a new Special Event, Heart of the Hills 10K and 5K Runs, which are a fundraiser for the Bloomfield Hills Athletic, Recreation & Community Services Department and the Bloomfield Hills Optimist Club. Motion by Barnett and supported by Devine to approve the Special Event for the Bloomfield Hills Optimist Club, to take place on October 10, 2015, from 6:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This approval is pursuant to the Special Event Ordinance, Section , and is contingent upon compliance with all Departmental requirements, including obtaining any necessary permits. The motion was carried unanimously.

3 Page 3 of 6 5. Muslim Unity Center 1830 W. Square Lake Rd. Family Festival/Bazaar Mahmoud El-Gamal, Muslim Unity Center, was present before the Board seeking approval for a Family Festival and Bazaar. Motion by Barnett and supported by Devine to approve the Special Event at the Muslim Unity Center, to take place from May 16 to May 17, 2015, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This approval is pursuant to the Special Event Ordinance, Section , and is contingent upon compliance with all Departmental requirements, including obtaining any necessary permits. The motion was carried unanimously. The sign proposed for these events may be displayed from May 9 until May 17, 2015, and event parking is to occur within the existing parking lot. 6. Indian Motorcycle/Motorcity 1765 S. Telegraph Rd. Open House John Erickson, Indian Motorcycle/Motorcity, was present before the Board seeking approval for a new Special Event, an open house. There is no signage planned for this event. Motion by Devine and supported by Barnett to approve the Special Event at Indian Motorcycle/Motorcity, to take place on May 2, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. This approval is pursuant to the Special Event Ordinance, Section , and is contingent upon compliance with all Departmental requirements, including obtaining any necessary permits. The motion was carried unanimously. C. Site Improvements: 1. American Music Environments 1133 W. Long Lake Rd. Generator Screening Roger Young, Young & Young Architects, Tom Kirkorian, property owner, were present before the Board seeking approval for a masonry screening wall for a generator located at the rear of the building. Ms. Voelker stated that two parking spaces have been removed to accommodate the generator and screening wall, and that the applicant must either show that these alterations comply with ordinance parking requirements, or apply to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a variance from these requirements. Mr. Young stated the generator permit has been issued, and discussed the use of the parking lot. Mr. Kirkorian stated that full plans will be submitted to the Township for resurfacing of the parking lot and for a new dumpster enclosure, and that the removal of the two parking spaces will be addressed with those plans. Motion by Barnett and supported by Devine to approve the generator screening wall as submitted, contingent upon compliance with all other Departmental requirements, including the submittal of a new parking plan that addresses the removal of parking spaces, and obtaining all necessary permits. The motion was carried unanimously. D. Site Plans: 1. Sugarbush Plaza 786 W. Square Lake Rd./ Franklin Rd. Building Addition Jason Gekiere, Tower Construction, Jordan Jonna, A.F. Jonna Development, were present before the Board seeking approval for a site plan to consolidate the vacant adjoining property located at 786 W. Square Lake Road, formerly a car wash, with the existing Sugarbush shopping center and to construct a building addition to add a retail tenant space. Mr. Gekiere stated that the building addition would be situated in the location of the former car wash, and that a dumpster enclosure would also be constructed. Mr. Gekiere stated that

4 Page 4 of 6 a curb cut for the former car wash along W. Square Lake Road would be removed, and that there would be new landscaping added. Ms. Voelker stated that the Township Police, Fire, and Engineering and Environmental Services Departments have reviewed the plans submitted and there are no current issues. Ms. Voelker stated that parking and circulation onsite were reviewed by the Township traffic consultant, Mike Labadie, and found to be acceptable. Mr. Gekiere stated that the proposed transformer location would be shifted to the west to keep the necessary screening outside of the planting setback. Ms. Voelker stated that there would be new light poles constructed, and that no variances would be required based upon the plans submitted. A site plan, colored renderings, surveys, elevations and Departmental Reports were reviewed and submitted to the file. Motion by Barnett and supported by Devine to forward the site plan to the Planning Commission for consideration, contingent upon compliance with all other Departmental requirements, including obtaining all necessary permits. The motion was carried unanimously. 2. Building Renovation (former Bally s), New Starbucks Building and Beau s Restaurant Site Improvements Telegraph Rd./4108 W. Maple Rd. Marc Weinbaum, Detroit Development Co., Jeff Scott and Amanda Paladino, Jeff Scott Architects, were present before the board seeking approval for a site plan to convert the former Bally s Fitness building located at 6420 Telegraph Rd. to accommodate office and retail uses, and construct a Starbuck s Coffee shop building as part of a combined site plan to include the existing Beau s Restaurant located at 4108 W. Maple Road. Mr. Weinbaum described the proposed façade changes of the Bally s building, and related site improvements to include new lighting and landscaping. Mr. Weinbaum stated he had a meeting with adjacent homeowners from Foxcroft association to discuss the planned improvements. Ms. Voelker stated site improvements at Beau s restaurant will include the construction of a pergola over an outdoor seating area, the elimination of parking spaces, and the installation of a pedestrian pathway from the Beau s site to the northern portion of the site. Ms. Voelker discussed the uniqueness in adapting an existing building and site, and stated variances are required as a result of existing nonconformities for a side yard setback encroachment screening to match the existing building height, and parking lot setback due to the location of the Starbucks drive-thru lane. The proposed outdoor patio area at Beau s will require front and side parking lot setback variances given the nonconforming setback of the existing restaurant. Mr. Devine questioned if there would be an increase in the building height for the office/retail building. Ms. Voelker stated that the existing building is 25 feet tall and is nonconforming by one foot. Mr. Weinbaum stated the new roofline for this building will be the same, with the possible exception of rooftop parapets/screening required. Mr. Devine questioned the proposed exterior lighting and if it would affect the adjacent residential properties. Mr. Scott stated all proposed exterior lighting is to be shielded downward and referenced the photometric study submitted. Mr. Devine noted his concern with discarded trash in the wooded area adjacent to the Bally s site, and asked if the new dumpster location proposed for Beau s could be moved closer to the restaurant. Mr. Scott stated that the narrowness of Beau s property would make it too difficult for trucks to access the dumpster in another location. Ms. Voelker stated dumpster pickup must be between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through

5 Page 5 of 6 Saturday. Mr. Weinbaum stated Beau s outdoor seating area will be fenced in with an emergency exit gate only. Ms. Voelker stated an amendment to the site plan for the Special Land Use will be required in order to serve alcohol in the outdoor seating area. Mr. Barnett questioned how many patrons the outdoor seating would accommodate. Ms. Weinbaum stated approximately 46. Ms. Voelker stated that the outdoor seating is a Special Event and must come back next year to the Design Review Board. Devine noted his objection to the serving of alcohol at the outdoor seating patio at Beau s, and also to the existence of the outdoor seating patio at Beau s. Ms. Voelker stated that parking and circulation for the combined site has been reviewed by the Township Traffic Engineer Mike Labadie, but that additional data is being collected for the Beau s site and must be reviewed by the Township. Mr. Devine noted his concern regarding motorists cutting through the newly combined site in order to avoid the Telegraph and W. Maple Road intersection. Mr. Weinbaum stated that the narrowness of the Beau s site will discourage drivers from cutting through. Mr. Devine recommended the applicants review their site plan with the Foxcroft condominium homeowners association. Mr. Weinbaum stated he will confirm the proposed hours of operation for the Starbucks restaurant. Ms. Bibby reviewed the sign package submitted for the site, and stated that variances will be required for secondary signage for Beau s Restaurant, Starbuck s, and Schechter Wealth, as well as a setback variance for the proposed ground sign along Telegraph Road. Mr. Devine noted his concern with the number of signs proposed. A site plan, colored renderings, surveys, elevations and Departmental Reports were reviewed and submitted to the file. Motion by Barnett and supported by Devine to approve the Special Event for outdoor seating for the new office/retail building, Starbuck s, and Beau s restaurant, and to forward the site plan and consideration of a Special Land Use to the Planning Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals, contingent upon compliance with all other Departmental requirements, including obtaining all necessary permits. The motion was carried unanimously. Motion by Devine and supported by Barnett to forward to the Zoning Board of Appeals the signage proposal, contingent upon compliance with all other Departmental requirements, including obtaining all necessary permits. The motion was carried unanimously. IV. General Business: A. Recent Design Review Board Approvals There were no properties expedited to the Design Review Board from the date of the last meeting on April 1, B. Next Meeting Date The next meeting date of the Design Review Board was scheduled for Wednesday, May 6, 2015.

6 Page 6 of 6 C. Public Comment There were no public comments. V. Adjournment jm Respectfully submitted, Patricia Voelker, Director Planning, Building, and Ordinance