Warren Planning Commission approves several site plans, postpones contested Speedway proposal
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Summary
At its Feb. 23 meeting, the commission approved site plans for a minor repair addition, two open‑storage proposals and GM's security upgrades, released a small cash bond, and postponed two items — notably the contested Speedway station — for further review.
The Warren Planning Commission on Feb. 23 approved multiple site plans and handled several postponements after extended public comment and staff presentations.
Approvals and conditions: The commission approved a site plan for a minor repair facility addition at an existing gas station on Hoover and 9 Mile Road (item 6a). Planning staff required revised site and elevation plans, dimension and parking adjustments, landscaping details and a $3,000 performance bond. The commission also approved a site plan for open storage of ferrous and nonferrous metals at 8701 East 8 Mile Road (item 6c) with staff conditions and recommended screening; planning staff suggested a $1,000 performance bond. GM’s perimeter security project (item 6e) — two guard houses, six crash‑rated gate arms and a pedestrian turnstile — was approved with detailed plan corrections and a $9,300 bond requirement.
Old business and bond actions: A revised site plan to increase building size at 10 Mile and Mount Road was approved with conditions; planning staff noted an existing $30,000 surety bond that would cover the revision. The commission approved the release of a $2,500 cash bond tied to an expired outdoor storage/used car sales plan.
Postponements and next steps: The commission postponed the Speedway gas station proposal at the northeast corner of Mound Road and 13 Mile Road to March 23 after a 4–3 roll call failed to reach the five votes required for final approval. Separately, an open‑storage item on Tenmar Road (item 6d) was postponed to March 9 at the petitioner’s request so the applicant can revise drawings to meet staff recommendations. Planning staff must receive revised plans, outstanding county approvals where applicable, and any required variance documentation before the projects proceed to building permits.
What to watch: The Speedway item will return March 23 with outstanding county (MCDR) responses and additional technical clarifications requested by commissioners and an independent peer reviewer. The Tenmar Road applicant is expected back on March 9 with revised site and driveway plans.
