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Planning commission recommends approval for Abu Hurayra (Islamic Center) at 4801 DeWitt Road
Summary
The commission recommended approval of a special land use to convert a former Schwan Foods building to a mosque, granting modifications for additional parking and waiving a loading-space requirement subject to conditions and compliance reviews.
The Canton Township Planning Commission on Aug. 4 recommended approval of a special land use to convert the vacant building at 4801 DeWitt Road into Abu Hurayra (Islamic Center of Michigan).
Patrick (Planning Division staff) told the commission the 1.88-acre site in the LI (Light Industrial) district was previously developed for industrial use and the building meets LI setback and dimensional standards, though it does not meet three requirements in subsection 6.02(u) that apply specifically to religious land uses: minimum lot area (3 acres), greater setback distances, and a larger minimum…
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