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Planning commission roundup: lot split approved; rezoning postponed; two site‑plan extensions granted
Summary
The commission approved a lot split and combination, postponed a rezoning request at Van Dyke and Garber, and granted extensions for two previously approved site plans at Mount/9 Mile and Grossback Highway.
At its Aug. 25 meeting the Warren City Planning Commission considered several routine public‑hearing items and took action on multiple agenda items.
Lot split and combination approved (Item 6a) - The commission approved a petitioner’s request to split the west 10 feet of parcel 13‑18‑377‑038 and combine it with parcel 13‑18‑377‑037 (addresses referenced in staff materials as 27287 James Street and 27300 David Givens Street). The petitioner said the change straightens a property line to facilitate fencing. Planning staff recommended conditional approval subject to standard conditions (revised survey copies, grading/drainage inspection, recording certified resolution with Macomb County Register of Deeds). Commissioner Duzay moved to approve; Commissioner Ansar supported. Roll call recorded affirmative votes and the motion passed.
Rezoning request postponed (Item 6b) - A rezoning petition for property at the southeast corner of Van Dyke Avenue and Garber Avenue (27332 and 27380 Van Dyke; PR250001) was continued at the petitioner’s request. The petitioner, Frank Arconi of Verus Development Group, told the commission he needs to meet with planning staff to address recommendations and asked to postpone; he said he expects to return in the next month or two. The commission voted to postpone the request indefinitely to allow the petitioner to meet with planning staff.
Site‑plan extension approved — Mound Road industrial park (Item 8b) - N P Mount Road Industrial LLC requested a second one‑year extension for previously approved changes to a south building at the northeast corner of Mound and 9 Mile Road (PSP2200331). The petitioner described market and tenant recruitment delays and cited renewed leasing interest; the commission approved a one‑year extension to Sept. 12, 2026.
Site‑plan extension approved — Grossback Highway auto parts (Item 8c) - TGM Properties LLC (Todd Middleton) requested a one‑year extension to Aug. 21, 2026, for an approved site plan allowing open storage and sale of auto parts at 26130/26144 Grossback Highway. The commission approved the extension after the petitioner described work remaining to obtain a certificate of occupancy and finish exterior repairs.
What happens next - The lot‑split approval is conditioned on the planning department’s standard checklist items (survey revisions, drainage inspection, recording of the certified resolution). The postponed rezoning will return to the commission when the petitioner has met with staff and is ready to proceed. The two one‑year extensions extend the time frames for previously approved site plans to secure permits and complete required work.
