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Amy Bontempo, a senior planner with Rohe, summarized the work program and timeline, saying the update would be shorter than a full rewrite and would rely on staff-supplied data for existing land-use, utilities and infrastructure maps. She said a full distribution triggers a 63-day review period under state law and that, following distribution, there will be a public hearing at the Planning Commission; the draft may be sent to city council for their consideration afterward.

Commissioners discussed whether to add a public survey. Bontempo said an electronic survey with paper options is typical but would add about one month to the schedule; the commission and staff noted the prior survey had about 200 responses. Several commissioners said they preferred to rely on a public hearing and targeted outreach rather than another broad survey given the update's limited scope.

Public commenters asked that the update include accurate PASER road-condition data, updated utility maps, recognition of recent industrial development and targeted attention to specific corridors such as Saginaw Street and Center Road. Patrick Dargle, a resident, urged strengthening environmental policy language in the update.

Staff and the consultant said they will work together on map updates and data collection; the consultant indicated she would be the point of contact and expected to return with draft documents in July. No formal action or vote was taken; the item was informational and will proceed through the update and distribution process described.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Planning Commission\tMay 13, 2025 ","oneSentenceSummary","Rohe Professional Services presented a master plan update kickoff to the Burton Planning Commission, describing a minor update process that will refresh land-use maps, PASER road data and demographics and asking the commission whether to run a public survey.","taxTitle","Burton, Genesee County, Michigan","taxId",55651,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6052454,"Commission approves Chillbox site plan for 1076 S. Belsey Road contingent on ZBA variance",861,812000,1673000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3396859-67ae1234dd8b8f2343f074825f3aea56&start=812&end=1673","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3396859-67ae1234dd8b8f2343f074825f3aea56/thumbnail_812000.jpg","/articles/6052454/Burton/Genesee-County/Michigan/Commission-approves-Chillbox-site-plan-for-1076-S-Belsey-Road-contingent-on-ZBA-variance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6052454-41de2ba421d5798dd45906e0a55df58e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770956717&Signature=AnCVA~wbQmt1yjry7H2bSVcRYmbqBHPLeErkMKUlPl7Szdq7HyMLLp5ZL4UexKlO6MeeZBQ~K7gKXaKsi6WijYN62zLfc4HdOtYCJE6q-4-qlQVE54IqO2Ai2-KFhqpWOMhEzC-C-bOjkr1FZ4CEA460EgAkIDbbcFSMNQc9gizHY97G-BvDjREnpsMoprAnZLbiZkpz1QP5BQ3eVOmKNn4kJOlBTsQaqU-AUicBQyBCHckASNtmt43dIHpp5V2yCfSb9X1cj~aqq0QcLaTj9B25W6z3UGlghYy376l4hQgj~epBQKDrFdSJMMetx5cO5LcwheIwTjvJxPia910sOQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Burton Planning Commission voted to approve a full site plan for 1076 South Belsey Road to construct a convenience store with gas and diesel pumps, contingent on the applicant receiving a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals for canopy placement in the northern setback.

Mark Shovers, the applicant, described a proposed building just under 5,600 square feet, four gasoline pumps and two diesel pumps under separate canopies; he said the project will remove the existing vacant restaurant and build slightly south and west of the prior building footprint. He told commissioners the facades will be masonry veneer with EIFS accents and cornices at entranceways.

Ali Bazi, representing the operating company, said the company plans to evaluate electric vehicle charging stations in the future and will work with DTE to qualify the site and request necessary power. Bazi also said the company maintains regular on-site cleanup and is attentive to litter control.

Staff told the commission that underground tank locations and utilities are not shown on the plan and that any changes to the site plan after permitting would require returning to the commission. The administration recommended approval contingent on ZBA variance approval for the canopies in the setback.

Commissioners discussed dumpster locations, resurfacing or repair of the parking lot, landscaping, signage and how a freeway-facing pole sign might be handled under the sign ordinance. A commissioner asked whether an alcohol license would automatically follow; staff responded that liquor licensing is handled outside the planning process and different licenses are required for different alcohol types.

Mr. Goring made the motion to approve the site plan with the ZBA approval attached as a stipulation; Mr. Marks seconded. The clerk recorded roll-call votes: Mr. Martz, yes; Mr. Dunkel, yes; Mr. Goring, yes; Mr. Jones, yes; Mr. Burge, yes. The clerk confirmed the motion carried with the stipulation that zoning-board-of-appeals approval is required before permits proceed.

The applicant estimated that once permits are secured, construction would take about six to eight months and, weather permitting, the site could be open roughly in March or April 2026. No brand of fuel was named; the operator said they intend to offer “premium products” but had not chosen a fuel brand at the meeting.","The Planning Commission approved a site plan to demolish a vacant restaurant and build a Chillbox convenience store with gas and diesel pumps at 1076 South Belsey Road, contingent on Zoning Board of Appeals approval for canopy setbacks.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6052458,"Planning commission approves conversion of former Rite Aid at 6026 Lapeer Road with gas pumps",596,210000,806000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3396859-67ae1234dd8b8f2343f074825f3aea56&start=210&end=806","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3396859-67ae1234dd8b8f2343f074825f3aea56/thumbnail_210000.jpg","/articles/6052458/Burton/Genesee-County/Michigan/Planning-commission-approves-conversion-of-former-Rite-Aid-at-6026-Lapeer-Road-with-gas-pumps","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6052458-2620d4a470f613ac85bd71b64bad4625/orig.mp4?Expires=1770956717&Signature=JVWCq4BfVr7WmKA7pQJlfwvqh9ZRItlVbSbcOUEKUOYKtWKHvj5yn4qpIIfInRjPc-xvfH4LRNV-SpkuCyyZXq-22oleumKvLmwlLmOBDy3Hik6wgYccXLNZ7Ts5dLnRheU-l0X73yskzt78DkoYQHearmPXlSL2PAxE0XUrG10i0eRrF~UENcP2ROAuXTMzv5Lajj2H~tAyqfzU6rsXlX6LNRh0JTuDytVD-bQIOMVPOb4dvgTStt16wIzarkVrPgc7TFa1xeuYCIrWQhLUUC7iMiT2A2VVG0kY5QEMsF4dkTs2wx7JpJSCg4jNmsP7ngQmcjsJ0WkhH78ZBoG28g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Burton Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve a site plan to convert the former Rite Aid at 6026 Lapeer Road into a convenience store with gas pumps during its regular meeting. The motion included two conditions: replacement of about 15 damaged shrubs and notation in the plan legend that six trees will be placed along the right-of-way as depicted on the plan.

Rick Swihart, an architect with Creekwood Architecture, told the commission the building was an “easy site to convert,” noting ample parking and existing landscaping. He said the work required would be “not too much site work except for the gas pumps and the canopies for the gas pumps.”

Commission discussion focused on landscaping, delivery access and exterior displays. Commissioner Hartz recommended removing and replacing about 25% of perimeter bushes that were damaged or dying and noted about 15 shrubs and missing new trees shown on the plan needed attention; the applicant agreed to ensure damaged material is replaced. Commissioners also asked how fuel deliveries would be staged; the applicant said the site's two drive aisles should allow trucks to access the pumps.

The motion to approve site plan SBR-20517 was made by Mr. Martz and seconded by Mr. Jones. The roll call votes recorded by the clerk were: Mr. Marks, yes; Mr. Dunkel, yes; Mr. Goring, yes; Mr. Jones, yes; Mr. Burge, yes. The clerk stated, “Motion carried.”

Details recorded in the file show the property is in the C-2 General Business zone; the proposed uses — a convenience store, gas pumps and additional retail lease spaces — are permitted in that zoning classification. The applicant said the converted store would include multiple lease spaces and one drive-through window. No timeline beyond an estimate of operation within six months was presented for immediate operation.

The commission’s approval is conditioned on the landscaping replacements and the plan legend notation; the commission did not attach other conditions in the motion. Any changes to the plan after permits would require returning to the commission, per staff guidance.","The Burton Planning Commission approved a site plan to convert the former Rite Aid at 6026 Lapeer Road into a convenience store with gas pumps, with conditions to replace damaged landscaping and note replacement trees.","actionData","errors"]

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