Title
Request for Conditional Use Recommendation - File No. PCU2024-0009 - to operate a drive-through pharmacy as an accessory use to a permitted use for a Meijer grocery store, located at 1495 N. Rochester Rd., located at the southwest corner of Rochester Rd. and Tienken Rd., Parcel 15-10-226-041, zoned NB Neighborhood Business with the FB Flex Business Overlay, Meijer Inc., c/o Paul Furtaw, Colliers Engineering & Design, Applicant
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Resolved, in the matter of File No. PCU2024-0009 (Meijer Inc.), the Planning Commission recommends to City Council Approval of the Conditional Use to allow for a drive through facility, ancillary to a pharmacy, based on documents received by the Planning Department on August 2, 2024 with the following findings:
Findings
1. The proposed use will promote the intent and purpose of the Zoning Ordinance.
2. The existing building and proposed conditional use have been designed and is proposed to be operated, maintained, and managed so as to be compatible, harmonious, and appropriate in appearance with the existing and planned character of the general vicinity, adjacent uses of land, and the capacity of public services and facilities affected by the use.
3. The proposed drive through pharmacy, ancillary to the larger retail grocery store, should provide additional services being sought within the greater Rochester Hills community.
4. The existing development and proposed use are served adequately by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, police and fire protection, water and sewer, drainage ways, and refuse disposal.
5. The existing development and proposed use should not be detrimental, hazardous, or disturbing to existing or future neighboring land uses, persons, property, or the public welfare as the existing tenant space is already a retail grocery store and the proposed ancillary drive through facility is for a pharmaceutical purpose which should have limited usage and traffic patterns. In addi...
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