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Planning commission postpones review of proposed A to Z Galleria at Michigan & Hannon pending traffic and buffering revisions
Summary
The planning commission postponed action on a special land use application for a multi-tenant commercial project (A to Z Galleria) at Michigan Avenue and Hannon Road after staff flagged outstanding traffic-engineering review, buffering and setback concerns that require revised plans. Neighbors asked for additional screening and staff suggested a
The Canton Township Planning Commission on Oct. 6 postponed action on a special land use application for a three-building, multi-tenant commercial site at the northwest corner of Michigan Avenue and Hannon Road (the A to Z Galleria project).
Planning staff recommended postponement after identifying several items requiring revision or further agency review: completion of the traffic impact study review by Canton’s traffic engineering consultant, MDOT and Wayne County; revisions to the north-side buffer to provide the ordinance-required 60-foot setback and 30-foot vegetated buffer where feasible; architectural material adjustments to reach a higher percentage of brick on façades facing residential properties; improved sidewalk connections; dumpster screening modifications; and removal of excess parking that reduces area for the required buffer.
‘‘Because the traffic-study review has not yet been completed by Canton’s traffic engineering consultant, MDOT and Wayne County, staff cannot make affirmative findings on the traffic impacts,’’ a staff report states. Several neighbors who live immediately north of the site testified that headlights, late-night lights and noise are concerns and urged stronger screening. Applicant representatives said the tenant mix is not all fast-food restaurants and that they plan additional landscaping and possible wall extensions to address neighbor concerns.
Commissioner Watkins moved to postpone action pending submittal of revised materials that demonstrate compliance with the Zoning Ordinance special land use standards; Commissioner Singh supported the motion and it carried on a unanimous roll-call vote.
What’s next: staff will provide detailed comments and the applicant will revise the special land use/site plan to respond to buffering, facade, parking and circulation concerns and to provide complete traffic-agency responses. When the materials are complete, the matter will return to the planning commission for final action; because the commission held the public hearing tonight, no additional public hearing will be required on re-submittal.
