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Planning commission: quick take — approvals and conditions from tonight’s meeting
Summary
The commission recommended approval on multiple planning items — Kia of Canton (site plan and special land use), rezoning of 4843 S. Denton Road, Autumn Ridge Phase 3, Silver Creek Estates (with wetlands/traffic conditions), Summit on the Park, Motor City Electric façade stain, Lotus Banquet parking modification, Canton Center condominium preliminary plan (building location deferred), and Cherry Hill Village amendment to add two homes. All items were recommended to the township board or approved as site/administrative changes.
The Canton Township Planning Commission advanced a slate of development and zoning items at its meeting and recorded motions and conditions on several projects. Key outcomes:
• Kia of Canton (PZ26‑00119 / PZ26‑00118) — Recommended approval for expansion of the dealership at 41840 Michigan Ave to add ~121 parking spaces and revise stormwater; three conditions imposed (75‑ft bank setback or variance; landscaping revisions; lighting revisions). (Motion and vote: recommendation to township board.)
• Rezoning at 4843 S. Denton Road (PZ26‑00108) — Recommended rezoning from R‑1 to R‑3 consistent with the master plan; staff said sewer extension would be needed to realize the applicant’s concept plan. Neighbor opposition recorded. (Motion and vote: recommendation to township board.)
• Autumn Ridge Apartments Phase 3 (PZ26‑00094) — After requested revisions (relocated crosswalk and façade stone percentages) staff recommended approval; commission recommended proceeding to township board. (Motion and vote: recommendation to township board.)
• Silver Creek Estates (PZ26‑008457) — Applicant reduced wetland impacts by narrowing a proposed full access to emergency access only and trimming roadway width; commission recommended preliminary approval with conditions including variances for wetland/drain setbacks and construction of a passing lane on Cherry Hill Road to mitigate school‑peak traffic. (Motion and vote: recommendation to township board; ZBA variances required.)
• Summit on the Park (PZ26‑00138) — Site‑plan amendment for building and parking changes approved with conditions (widen dropped sidewalks, narrow a one‑way drive to 15 ft or sign, add parking blocks, revise photometrics). (Motion and vote: site plan amendment approval recommended.)
• Motor City Electric (PZ26‑00133) — Approved façade staining (semi‑transparent stain recommended rather than paint). (Motion and vote: approval.)
• Lotus Banquet & Sports Center (PZ26‑00136 / PZ26‑00137) — Approved façade and parking modifications and a parking ratio change to 1 space per 3 persons plus 1 per employee; applicant must construct additional spaces if demand requires them. (Motion and vote: approval.)
• Canton Center Condominium (PZ26‑00070) — Preliminary condominium layout recommended with building location/design deferred to later final review; commissioners stressed future building plans must meet materials and design standards. (Motion and vote: recommendation to township board.)
• Cherry Hill Village 2 (PZ26‑00097) — Final site plan amendment to create two detached single‑family lots approved with conditions requiring revised building designs and amended master deed documentation.
Most item recommendations will proceed to the township board; where variances or outside permits (EGLE, Wayne County) are needed, staff and applicants must return with permit status before final sign‑off.
