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Fraser planning commission approves Sheets site plan at Udica and 14 Mile
Summary
The Planning Commission approved final site-plan review for RZ23-03 (Sheets at Udica and 14 Mile), finding the submission consistent with the conditional rezoning and prior council-approved variances (24-hour operation, canopy lighting). Final engineering and permits remain required.
The Fraser Planning Commission granted final site-plan approval Monday for RZ23-03, a Sheets convenience store and fuel station at the corner of Udica and 14 Mile.
Staff told commissioners the project returned to the commission for a site-plan check after conditional rezoning and variances were approved earlier (October 2024 and a May council action for canopy lighting). Planner Sarah said the submitted site plan met dimensional, landscaping and screening requirements under the conditional rezoning and recommended approval, noting a forthcoming, more detailed engineering review before building permits are issued.
Applicant David Bucklemeer Rasheed said the project has cleared several engineering milestones: DPW engineering approval, county right-of-way permit activity, and water-main extension coordination. He told the commission the team has agreed to a two-year maintenance bond for landscape plantings and confirmed the site plan includes bike racks and drip irrigation to establish trees; once established, irrigation would be reduced to routine lawn maintenance. Rasheed said, “we do have DPW engineering approval... and would expect to start construction relatively soon,” while noting demolition and final permit steps remain.
The site already received variances that allow a 24-hour operation contiguous to residential uses and an approved canopy-lighting variance (not exceeding a council-approved 20 foot-candle maximum under the fuel canopy). Commissioners asked about irrigation, bike racks and whether the planning commission could add conditions beyond the council’s conditional-rezoning agreement; staff explained the commission’s role is a final consistency check against the council-approved concept rather than a typical site-plan negotiation.
Commissioner Tuller moved to approve the site plan; Commissioner Kyle supported the motion. Roll-call votes were yes from Commissioners Zarnki, Fina, Kyle, Meyer, Tuller and Warneck; Commissioner Bar was absent. The motion passed. Final engineering approvals, bonds and building permits remain prerequisites to construction and operation.
