Council approves first reading to rezone former Rite Aid site for Culver's PUD
Summary
Council approved first-reading rezoning of 35101 East Michigan Avenue from mixed-use to Planned Unit Development to allow a Culver's with double drive-through, outdoor patio dining, and a bypass lane; staff said PUD zoning is less restrictive than B-5.
The Wayne City Council approved on first reading a rezoning request to convert 35101 East Michigan Avenue from mixed-use zoning to Planned Unit Development (PUD) to permit a Culver's restaurant.
City planning staff (Mister Watson) explained the PUD classification is a more flexible zoning mechanism than B-5 and said the proposal includes a double drive-through with a dedicated bypass lane, outdoor patio seating and the demolition of the existing Rite Aid building. "We're asking for planned unit development zoning...a double drive through with a dedicated escape, a bypass lane," staff said, explaining the intent to create a more customer-oriented layout while addressing ingress and egress.
Councilors asked whether the Rite Aid building would be demolished (staff: yes), why the rezoning was necessary (staff: current zoning does not permit a drive-through), and whether the zoning is permanent (staff: the PUD request is permanent but future changes could be requested through the normal process). One councilor asked when the permit-fee schedule tied to the PUD would be presented; staff said the fee is determined once final plans and square footage are submitted.
Council approved the first reading with no recorded opposing votes.
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