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Planning commission approves site plan for 41–45 South Main with rooftop‑screening and signage conditions
Summary
The commission approved a site plan to convert the long‑vacant 41–45 South Main building into two businesses — a restaurant and a coffee shop — requiring rooftop equipment screening and separate signage permits; the applicant plans to submit building permit plans in the coming weeks.
The Clawson Planning Commission on May 13 approved a site plan to renovate the long‑vacant building at 41–45 South Main into two ground‑level businesses, a restaurant and a coffee shop, with outdoor seating and modest façade updates.
City planner Joe Tangary told commissioners the roughly 5,500–5,600 square‑foot site meets dimensional requirements for the city‑center district but will require rooftop equipment screening and separate sign permits. “They’re proposing very minimal changes to the building to accommodate two new businesses,” Tangary said during the presentation.
Architect Tim Folt, representing the applicants, said the interior work includes new framing to open the bar area and upgrades to restrooms to meet ADA requirements. “As far as the awnings, yes, we will be replacing them,” Folt said, adding the team will apply for permits for the two separate business licenses and building permits.
Commissioners questioned details such as the roll‑up door replacement, grease‑containment arrangements and placement of any exterior grease or recycling receptacles; Folt said grease traps are already required for restaurant operations and that site plans will show equipment placement. Tangary also noted the proposal includes outdoor seating within an unchanged footprint and that public works will administratively review any outdoor dining fencing and planters.
A commissioner moved to approve the site plan with two explicit conditions: rooftop equipment screening and signage that complies with the zoning ordinance. The motion carried by roll call. The applicant indicated plans would be submitted for building‑permit review within a few weeks; outdoor‑dining details and signage will be reviewed and approved separately through administrative processes.
Next steps: the applicant must submit full building permit documents, DPW will review the proposed outdoor dining layout, and the applicant will apply separately for signage authorization.
