Novi council gives final approval to Feldman Kia rezoning with PRO agreement and neighbor protections

The Novi City Council granted final approval on July 28 to rezone the Feldman Kia property to general business with a Planned Rezoning Overlay (rezoning map amendment 18.746), concluding a multi-step review process that included specific neighbor protections.

David Landry, representing Feldman Kia, told council the applicant had no objections to the PRO agreement drafted by city staff and that the agreement includes a ‘‘stiff penalty’’ if car haulers unload on Grand River. He said the dealer has planned internal circulation and unloading areas to prevent the problem. "We heard what you said, and we're trying to address it," Landry said.

Council members repeatedly praised the developer for addressing concerns raised in prior reviews, noting added berms, landscaping and limitations intended to reduce light, noise and curb impacts. Mayor Pro Tem Casey and other members thanked the applicant for incorporating changes and the language prohibiting test drives down Joseph Drive was singled out as an important protection for nearby residents.

Member Stout moved the recommended motion (which was presented as including items 1–16 in the consent/omnibus action); the motion was seconded and approved on a roll-call vote of 6–0.

The approval completes the final municipal step described at the meeting; the PRO agreement and the site plan exhibits recorded as part of the rezoning will govern the developer’s obligations, including the traffic pattern and unloading areas described by the applicant.