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Planning commission recommends approval for Joy Road banquet center with conditions
Summary
The Livonia Planning Commission recommended that city council approve a waiver use to expand a banquet facility at 28370 Joy Road, limiting occupancy to 100 and requiring no alcohol, a recordable shared-parking instrument, signage review and a one-year building-permit deadline.
The Livonia Planning Commission on Dec. 16 recommended that city council approve a waiver use for a banquet center at 28370 Joy Road, subject to eight conditions including a 100-guest limit and a prohibition on alcohol.
Planning staff told commissioners the site is a 3,200-square-foot unit in a 2.16-acre shopping center and is currently approved for 50 occupants. The petitioner, Vedran Kerehusek, said renovations to bring restrooms up to code have been completed and that most events would occur between midday and 10 p.m. “We do not anticipate being open longer than 10,” he said, adding the business expects primarily private parties such as birthday and bridal showers.
Staff noted the assembly area would require approximately 34 parking spaces while the unit currently has 17 on-site spots; the petitioner produced a shared-parking agreement with the adjacent pool hall and said the larger center has 120 spaces overall. Engineering, fire and traffic divisions reported no objections in principle but noted standard permitting and submittals would be required.
Commissioner Michael Ventura moved the approving resolution with conditions that included adherence to the site plan dated Nov. 14, 2025; submission of plans with building-permit applications; a prohibition on serving or allowing outside alcohol; limiting guests to 100; supplying a recordable cross-access parking instrument at permit submission; separate review of signage by the planning commission and council; no LED light bands or exposed neon; and a one-year expiration if no building permit is obtained. The motion was seconded and passed by roll call; the recommendation will go to city council.
The commission and petitioner also discussed trash handling, on-site management and security cameras. The petitioner said clients would be responsible for moving trash to the existing dumpster and that the owners are prepared to invest in dumpsters or other measures if business increases.
