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Council approves rezoning of 37415 Cherry Hill for office/business use; petitioner eyes urgent care
Summary
Council voted to rezone a long‑vacant 25,000‑sq‑ft parcel at 37415 Cherry Hill from I‑2 (General Industrial) to OB (Office Business); the petitioner said plans could include an urgent care and pharmacy, and planning staff noted the rezoning is inconsistent with the 2018 master plan but consistent with an in‑progress plan update.
Westland City Council voted unanimously to rezone 37415 Cherry Hill from I‑2 (General Industrial) to OB (Office Business), clearing the way for site improvements and a planned conversion of a vacant building for office or medical use.
Director of Planning (Ayou) told the council the parcel is roughly 25,000 square feet and contains a vacant, long‑unused building that had formerly been a convenience store. The 2018 master plan designates the parcel for industrial use, but planning staff said the site’s size and history have made industrial uses impractical and that the city’s current master plan update is revising multiple parcel designations to better match existing conditions and the city’s goals.
Petitioner Waleed Omar told the council he intends to work with an architect and start construction after approvals; he said the family is considering a medical office, and noted two family members are ER doctors. “We’re thinking about opening one in Westland,” Omar said, and said he hopes to start construction and complete remodeling by the end of the year.
Council members praised the reuse of a long‑vacant property and said daytime office or medical uses can help bring daytime customers to nearby businesses. The planning commission recommended approval with departmental conditions; council motion to approve was made by Councilman Hart and supported by Councilman Hornbuckle.
