HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes PC 08-20-19 3. Docket No. 19030003 DP/ADLS: Riverview Health—US 421.
The applicant seeks site plan and design approval for a new healthcare facility on 1.9 acres. The building will be
about 11,000 sq. ft.,26'3"tall,and will have 82 parking spaces provided. The site is located at 10830 N.
Michigan Road,just north of Pearson Ford. The site is zoned B3/Business and is located within the US 421
Overlay Zone. Filed by Mark Leach of Faegre Baker Daniels on behalf of EQ 106 Michigan,LLC.
Petitioner: Steve Harden,Faegre Baker Daniels
• Presented an aerial view to show the location of the parcel/property
• We appeared here last year for the Bank of America site immediately to the south of the subject site
• Presented elevation views. The façade will be of red brick and limestone.
• Presented a site plan
• We will provide pedestrian connectivity from Michigan and Redd Road
• We will be updating our landscape, lighting, and signage plans per Staff's requests
Public Comments: None
Department Report: Rachel Keesling:
• This will be their second location for Riverview here in Cannel. In January 2019,they were approved for a
location at Hazel Dell and 146t'Street.
• A Federal style design theme will be used for the building's architecture
• Access will be from the west off of the new extension of Redd Road
• 63 parking spaces will be provided,where 44 are required for this use
• Sidewalks will connect in all directions from the site
• We have a few outstanding comments for the landscaping and lighting plans
• Their signage request will require a variance. They are only allowed two signs for this site.
• We recommend this goes to Commercial Committee on Sept.3 with final voting authority
Committee Comments:
Laura: Will a basic chiller or morgue be provided? Steve Harden: No. The majority of our patients will be
transferred to another facility if needed. Laura: I'm glad to see something different come on the west side besides a car
wash or oil change service.
Josh: These type of facilities never have enough parking. Can we take a critical look at the parking spaces provided?
Nick: Is this an emergency facility staffed with emergency caretakers 24-7? Or is this just an urgent care staffed with
limited hours? Jerry Stark,Riverview Health: It will be an emergency department and an urgent care. The emergency
department will be 24-7,and the urgent care hours are 7am to 7 p.m. It will be staffed 24-7 with a board certified
emergency physician.
Brad: Can you explain the function of the single door with the canopy shown on the North elevation? Steve Harden:
It is the employee entrance. Rachel: These canopies are required per the US 421 Overlay to provide variation in the
facade.
Brad: What can be done to place signage on either end of Redd Road to help direct people to all the uses that will
eventually exist in this area? Rachel: We can look into doing something.This area can function similar to Commerce
Drive on the east side of Michigan Road. I'm not sure if the sign will be necessary right away,but as things develop,the
City can look into this.
IAlan: Is this a hospital? Are there beds for patients? Is this just an emergency room? Jerry Stark: There's no
inpatient capacity at this facility.It's only for emergency and urgent care situations. Less than 2%are transferred.
A Motion made by Josh and seconded by Laura to forward Docket No. 19030003 DP/ADLS to the September 3
Commercial Committee with final voting authority.
Approved 8-0,Absent Westermeier
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Plan Commission Meeting Minutes 8-20-19