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Farmington Hills council denies Sheetz PUD after large public turnout
Summary
After hours of public comment, Farmington Hills City Council voted to deny a proposed planned unit development (PUD) for a 24-hour Sheetz convenience store, restaurant and 12‑position fuel station at 12 Mile and Middlebelt, saying the use and intensity are incompatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods.
Farmington Hills City Council denied a planned unit development proposal from Sheetz for a 6,139-square-foot convenience store and carryout restaurant with a 12‑position fueling canopy at the northwest corner of 12 Mile and Middlebelt Road, saying the project’s 24‑hour operation, lighting and vehicle activity were not compatible with nearby single‑family and low‑density residential areas.
The council’s decision came after more than three hours of public testimony and a lengthy staff and applicant presentation. Pat Lennon, attorney for the applicant, and Alex Sawicki, Sheetz development representative, described the proposal…
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