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Request for Adoption of the Auburn Road Corridor Study
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Whereas, the Planning Commission has made a careful and comprehensive study of present conditions and the future needs of certain sub areas of the City in its Master Land Use Plan Update of 2013 including the Auburn Road Corridor from Adams to Dequindre; and
Whereas, in its 2016 budget, the Rochester Hills City Council approved funding for the Auburn Road Corridor to be studied regarding infrastructure improvements in support of private and public development; and
Whereas, in 2016 the City selected consultants (LSL, MKSK and OHM Advisors) to evaluate existing infrastructure and provide a combined study for the Auburn Road corridor, with a major focus on the Olde Towne District on the north and south sides of Auburn Road between John R and Dequindre; and
Whereas, a steering committee made up of property owners, businesses, residents and interested stakeholder was formed and met three times to provide input and guidance on the plan; and
Whereas, three open house meetings were held to get input from the public on draft concepts and recommendations on May 26, 2016, October 10, 2016 and November 2, 2016; and
Whereas, an opinion survey was available to further obtain input from the public on draft concepts and recommendations and 158 total responses were received; and
Whereas, notices and agendas were duly published of meetings on elements of the Auburn Road Corridor Study, and further discussion and opportunity to be heard was had on September 27, 2016 and December 20, 2016; and
Whereas, the Planning Commission has reviewed the completed draft of the Auburn Road Corridor in detail, and:
Whereas, the Planning Commission held a Public Hearing in accordance with the procedures in the City’s Zoning Ordinance on December 20, 2016 at the Municipal Offices, 1000 Rochester Hills Dr., Rochester Hills, Michigan, and said plan was on display before the Public Hearing; and
Whereas, the Planning Commissi...
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