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Planning commission backs Medina Activity Center expansion with conditions
Summary
The commission recommended approval of a site‑plan amendment for the Medina Activity Center field‑house addition, approving 361 parking spaces and allowing certain landscape modifications while adding conditions for retaining‑wall design and corrections to landscaping counts.
The Canton Township Planning Commission recommended approval of a site‑plan amendment for a field‑house addition to the Medina Activity Center (MAC) at the southeast corner of South Haggerty Road and Palmer Road.
Staff findings: Planning staff reported the township board approved the earlier site plan and that two changes now required re‑review: the proposed pond expansion encroaches slightly onto Canton Township property (requiring an easement and a draft easement agreement to be presented to the township board), and the design eliminated a previously planned grading easement to the south in favor of a retaining wall. Staff recommended approval of the revised plans with two conditions to correct any landscaping or tree‑mitigation discrepancies.
Sponsor comments: Haris Ahmed, president of MCWS, said the expansion responds to community growth and will add capacity for community sports and recreation; he explained difficulty securing a grading easement from a property owner abroad required reengineering.
Engineering and design: Commissioners asked about the retaining wall’s height and whether the wall design would be engineered and sealed. Staff and the maker of the motion added a condition requiring that the retaining‑wall design be included and signed/sealed by a professional engineer and be reviewed during engineering/building review.
Motion and vote: Commissioner Watkins moved to recommend approval of the site‑plan amendment for the MAC addition at 1905 S. Haggerty (including approval of 361 parking spaces and requested landscape modifications) subject to correcting landscaping/tree mitigation discrepancies and providing a professionally designed and sealed retaining‑wall detail. Commissioner Foster supported the motion and the roll call vote was unanimous in favor.
Next steps: The planning commission’s recommendation and conditions will go to the Township Board of Trustees for final approval; staff will confirm landscaping counts and that the retaining wall design is included in engineering submittals.
