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The petition from Kareem Alrez proposes a two‑story showroom addition to an existing commercial building. Planning staff and the fire marshal reviewed the plan and asked for clarifications about emergency access, drive widths and use of the space; the petitioner confirmed the tenant use will be a sales showroom with manufacturing located elsewhere.

Mr. Canty summarized recent plan updates, noting removal of the dumpster from the grass area, added dimensions to the parking, and a 10‑foot strip shown for potential emergency access to an AT&T building. Fire Marshal Brian Kukla’s written review flagged multiple concerns under NFPA‑1 (2015) access standards: required 20‑foot unobstructed fire access road width with minimum vertical clearance, inadequate road widths on the east and west sides of the building, and limited perimeter access that could hinder rescue and suppression efforts.

Petitioner Kareem Alrez said he has attempted to contact management at the neighboring Bob Evans and was continuing outreach to secure an agreement. Alrez said he would keep working to obtain the necessary permission and that some access may be achieved by coordinating with the Bob Evans site manager and corporate contacts.

Commissioners asked clarifying questions about materials and deliveries; Alrez confirmed the proposed building will be a sales showroom only and that the rear and side façades will be finished in brick on the west side and gray face block on the rear, per the updated elevation discussion. Commissioner John Droz asked the commission to memorialize the requirement that the petitioner obtain satisfactory written permission from Bob Evans for cross‑access to the satisfaction of the fire department; the petitioner agreed to continue efforts and staff added the requirement as an additional condition.

The approving resolution included standard site conditions — sodding of disturbed areas, underground irrigation, screening of rooftop mechanicals, construction of a refuse enclosure in complementary materials, shielded exterior lighting not exceeding 20 feet, prohibition on exposed LED bands and neon — and specifically required that the elevations approved include the petitioner’s representation to extend brick along the west facade. The motion to approve was made by Commissioner DeNaro and supported by Commissioner Ventura. Roll call was DeNaro: aye; Droz: aye; Long: aye; Ventura: aye; Chair Wilshaw: aye. The commission will forward the approving recommendation to city council.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Livonia Planning Commission Public Hearings and Regular Meeting - May 20, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The planning commission voted to forward an approving recommendation to city council for a two‑story commercial addition at 29440 Schoolcraft Road, while adding a condition that the petitioner secure written cross‑access permission from the neighboring Bob Evans property for fire department access.","taxTitle","Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan","taxId",4046,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6225524,"Planning commission recommends approval for Comerica Bank façade and parking reconfiguration",1300,1545855,2846000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3536720-439118fabd1f33a4bf116b9384db08ba&start=1545&end=2846","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3536720-439118fabd1f33a4bf116b9384db08ba/thumbnail_1545855.jpg","/articles/6225524/Livonia/Wayne-County/Michigan/Planning-commission-recommends-approval-for-Comerica-Bank-façade-and-parking-reconfiguration","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6225524-aadaf4c77c09e6bed55e92eb83c59ce1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771187442&Signature=XvQapQ5ARY43KefRoEMztUb-yj1tMtmhk5TSsufH83h9xTF4ImhkTV4ps--QzS7lSpyu04fFU9UPdBwdjDimwAqglWzlKumCZMRjFbfzeFSplxbPZoxuy10f1dyz0jKXlZFj5rkxB5KrAjpqJF151qiPmSkJR7-w2~LNAoPlPNUo4vPSq5lx-l3QFEVickS2OmOhLrmL~t4QWTQjql-ykeCN4MVPvl30~9JujkiPyDAHfHM3epjOP~Nae3W-7scZiFujIIo5ZE7BCwXB4E2n28RsX8SFspSLgc-A624YDryRCQAnuV6Z2xU63F7yJZlas9~He7QLS6sHCYCgRsIQQw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Livonia City Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend city council approval of a site plan to renovate the Comerica Bank building at 17111 Laurel Park Drive North and reconfigure its parking.

The proposal keeps the existing building envelope but updates the façade, reduces impervious surface by replacing paved areas with two dry‑bottom detention ponds, relocates the ATM into the drive‑thru, and adds a masonry refuse enclosure and updated landscaping. Planning staff and city departments reviewed the plans and recommended conditions to ensure drainage, landscaping maintenance and lighting controls.

Mr. Canty described the project and the site context, noting the parcel is zoned C4 and adjacent to hotels and restaurant uses. Architect Luke Woods of Cityscape Architects said the goal was “reducing the paving and parking spaces,” and that the renovation will bring the exterior to Comerica brand standards while adding two detention ponds and new landscaping.

The engineering division had no objection but requested submittal of engineering drawings and stormwater calculations before permits. The fire bureau required that emergency vehicle access be maintained and that landscaping not interfere with hydrants or lanes; a detailed plan review was promised when the official plan set is submitted. Police traffic, inspections and the treasurer reported no objections and that taxes are paid.

The commission’s approving resolution included conditions: adherence to the submitted landscape and exterior elevation plans, double‑striped parking dimensions, sodding of disturbed lawn areas, underground irrigation for planted areas, a refuse enclosure built of complementary materials, shielded exterior lighting not to exceed 20 feet in height, prohibition on exposed LED light bands and neon, and a requirement to submit an ongoing phragmite control program to the inspection department prior to construction of the retention basin.

Commissioner Ventura moved approval and Commissioner DeNaro supported. Roll call was Ventura: aye; DeNaro: aye; Droz: aye; Long: aye; Chair Wilshaw: aye. The commission will forward the approving recommendation to city council.","The commission voted unanimously to forward a recommendation to city council approving a remodel of the Comerica Bank building at 17111 Laurel Park Drive North that reduces pavement, adds detention basins and updates the façade, with conditions on landscaping, lighting, signage and phragmite control.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6225529,"Planning commission recommends approval for Costco fuel expansion at Hagerty Road",1532,12835,1545000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3536720-439118fabd1f33a4bf116b9384db08ba&start=12&end=1545","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3536720-439118fabd1f33a4bf116b9384db08ba/thumbnail_12835.jpg","/articles/6225529/Livonia/Wayne-County/Michigan/Planning-commission-recommends-approval-for-Costco-fuel-expansion-at-Hagerty-Road","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6225529-06f88910fc7bc6c798aada7b3b8e7f08/orig.mp4?Expires=1771187442&Signature=mwnFs7qJtPSkrZHluR4rWvt30x051hs8Nx6JMnccGDIURmFKbzkliq2MeqAJnOm6d0LLsv6Y9m5-jttotzbUehzBYRFm3eo4sCDfxZjQBxdCK~dVFgAbq4-BuEmYUOEOCllfTZYQjs5hF88-NdJTMDWnsbR0X7Lnu0HIantB23Sl4VP-fHHUULl1BT3yn7UQ2zMXmv3VF0ioHkZSgda837CA6xmPZqpyVl~kLz04B9zvDwoz3DdWqYkU5edZQjtkokmhq5CYinGiIRcmruGgtgeYn21OxGh7Pnp~8~gG4etVGSMhHrogvU6s6dVHWwKyNjoOkO75-SUiCvxYL~R-Cw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Livonia City Planning Commission recommended approval, 5-0, of a waiver use petition from Costco Wholesale Corporation to expand the fuel facility and add parking at 19540 Hagerty Road, forwarding the petition to city council for final approval.

The project would add fueling capacity and parking to the existing Costco site and requires council approval and subsequent building permits. Planning staff, the fire marshal and the engineering division reviewed the submittal and the commission attached conditions addressing traffic circulation, stormwater calculations, landscaping, lighting and signage.

Planning staff member Mr. Canty summarized the application as a request “to expand the existing fuel facility and parking lot at the Costco wholesale at 19540 Hagerty Road.” The petitioner, Kayleen Burnett, said she and the applicant are under contract to purchase an adjacent 5‑acre parcel, “which would bring our total site to 20 acres.” Burnett described the proposed increase in fueling positions, and the project team provided plans showing a new canopy and adjusted internal circulation.

Adam Bergdorf of Kittelson and Associates described revisions to site circulation after the study session: “we deflected that to make a plussed up intersection,” he said, explaining the intent to reduce turning conflicts and add stop control at internal intersections so ingress and egress to pumps and parking operate more orderly.

Staff memos entered into the record said the engineering division had no objection but noted that stormwater detention calculations and final engineering drawings must be submitted before permitting and that parcels should be combined after approvals. The fire review raised concerns about potential hydrant removal and requested hydrant access be preserved; the fire memo said a more detailed review will occur with the official plan set. Traffic and inspections divisions reported no objections. The photometric plan showed elevated foot‑candle levels under the canopy but staff noted those were consistent with other on‑site lighting.

The commission attached standard and project‑specific conditions, including adherence to the submitted site and landscape sheets, submission of stormwater calculations, sodding of disturbed lawn areas, underground irrigation for planted areas, restrictions on canopy illumination to recessed fixtures, and limits on signage. The approving resolution also cited section 13.13 of the Livonia Zoning Ordinance and stated the approval is valid for one year from city council action unless a building permit is obtained.

The motion to approve was made by Commissioner Thomas Long and supported by Commissioner John Droz. The roll call vote was Long: aye; Droz: aye; DeNaro: aye; Ventura: aye; Chair Wilshaw: aye. The commission voted to forward an approving recommendation to city council.","The Livonia City Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend city council approval of a waiver use that would expand the Costco fuel facility and add parking at 19540 Hagerty Road, subject to engineering, landscaping, illumination and permitting conditions.","actionData","errors"]

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