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Planning commission backs rezoning for Fowler Creek site, allowing up to 628 units in concept plan
Summary
The Canton Township Planning Commission voted to recommend rezoning six parcels for the Fowler Creek LLC project (PZ26-000048). Staff and the applicant said the concept plan is illustrative only and added that future PDD review, traffic studies and engineering (floodplain/wetlands) will be required before development proceeds.
Canton Township’s Planning Commission on May 4 recommended approval of a rezoning request that would allow residential zoning for six parcels on the west side of Bar Road between Mott Road and Gettys Road.
Planning division staff summarized the application and a newly submitted concept plan, saying the illustrative layout shows a maximum gross density of 628 residential units on about 211 acres — 554 detached single‑family units and 74 duplex units — but stressed the concept plan is illustrative only. "628 residential units" was the numeric example staff noted for the concept plan, and staff added the layout would be subject to wetlands, floodplain and soils studies as well as engineering review and utility availability.
Spencer Schaefer of Schaefer Development, who presented the concept, emphasized the design’s open space (the plan shows roughly 46% open space versus the 25% minimum a PDD requires) and said the applicant has discussed potential stormwater and Fowler Creek improvements with engineering consultants and the Army Corps of Engineers. "This is a concept plan and the rezoning isn't based on the merits of the concept plan," Schaefer told the commission, stressing the concept is illustrative of potential buildout rather than a binding site plan.
Staff and commissioners repeatedly warned that rezoning would not itself approve a development layout. A plan development district (PDD) and detailed site and engineering reviews would be required for any construction; staff noted some lot sizes shown on the concept would need PDD‑level modifications, and condominium rules restrict more than 20 units on a cul‑de‑sac. Commissioners raised infrastructure concerns — especially traffic capacity on Gettys and Denton roads — and urged early engagement with Wayne County and other road authorities before site plan review.
The commission voted to recommend approval of the rezoning application PZ26‑000048, with a motion recorded by Commissioner Watkins and seconded by Commissioner Weber. A roll call showed all commissioners present voted yes and the motion carried.
What happens next: rezoning approval would change the parcels' zoning districts as requested, but any actual subdivision or homebuilding will require a PDD or other development approvals with engineering, traffic, wetland and floodplain studies and public hearings at subsequent steps.
