On the agenda: Waterford meeting — Data Center (Aug 25)

PLANNING COMMISSION
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WATERFORD
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026

AGENDA
MAIN FLOOR AUDITORIUM
6:00 P.M.

Planning Commission Pre-meeting – 5:00 PM
Planning Commission Meeting – 6:00 PM

I.

Call the Meeting to Order

II.

Roll Call

III.

Approve the Agenda of the August 25, 2026, regular meeting of the Planning Commission as
printed.

IV.

Minutes
1. Approve the Minutes of the July 28, 2026, pre-meeting of the Planning Commission as
printed.
2. Approve the Minutes of the July 28, 2026, regular meeting of the Planning Commission as
printed.

V.

Consent Agenda – please see attached Consent Agenda

VI.

Site Plans and Public Hearings
1. Special Approval Case No. PRSA 26-06-01 (PSP 26-1539), Major Vehicle Repair Facility
Expansion – PUBLIC HEARING
Parcel I.D. No.
13-25-404-040; T3N, R9E, SEC 25 AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 3-23, 36,
43, & VAC 20 FT ALLEY SUPERVISOR'S PLAT NO 7 WATERFORD
TWP LOTS 3 TO 6 INCL, ALSO LOT 43, ALSO OF 'SUPERVISOR'S
PLAT NO 7' LOTS 41 & 42 7-21-25 FR 002, 003, 011, 012 & 013
Requesting:
Special Approval to expand the parking lot for an existing vehicle repair
facility and convert an existing storage building into repair bays.
Property Location: 2293 Elizabeth Lake Rd/36 Carpenter Ct
Applicant:
April Little
2. Text Amendment Case No. PRSA 26-01-03, Data Center Moratorium – PUBLIC
HEARING
Requesting:
A six month extension to the moratorium on Data Centers
Impacted Districts: all zoning districts
Applicant:
Waterford Township

VII.

Discussions

VIII. Public Comment
IX.

All Else

X.

Adjourn the Meeting
Planning Commission Participation Guidelines:
August 25, 2026

Planning Commission Agenda

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Members of the public will only be able to speak during the public comment period(s) provided
during the meeting, unless otherwise permitted by the Chairperson. Public comments will be
limited to three minutes per speaker. To provide for orderly public participation, a person
wishing to speak must first state their name and address then request to be recognized by the
Chairperson of the meeting. The Chairperson will recognize all persons wishing to speak during
the public comment period. Prior to the meeting, members of the public may contact the
members of the Planning Division to provide input or ask questions by email or mail to the
Township employee/official and at the addresses listed below. Persons with disabilities in need
of accommodations to be able to participate in the meeting should provide at least 24-hour
advance notice to the listed Township employee by phone, email, or mail and an attempt will be
made to provide reasonable accommodations.
Jeffrey M. Polkowski, AICP – Director of Development Services
5200 Civic Center Drive, Waterford, Michigan 48329
Email: [email protected] Phone: (248) 674-6238

August 25, 2026

Planning Commission Agenda

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PLANNING COMMISSION
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WATERFORD
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026

CONSENT AGENDA
MAIN FLOOR AUDITORIUM
6:00 P.M.

Site Plans Currently Under Administrative Review
Consent Agenda
Change of Use Review

1

Minor Change to an
Approved Site Plan

3

Change of Use Review
1.) PCR 26-012, Steve’s Waterworks
Location:
7612 Highland Rd
Zoning:
C-2, Small Business
Proposed:
The applicant is proposing to open a building systems repair
establishment (plumbing and drain cleaning) in an existing building.
Applicant:
Stephen Caldwell
Minor Change to an Approved Site Plan
1.) PSP # 0824-A, Club Royale
Location:
4300 Cass Elizabeth Rd
Zoning:
CR, Commercial Recreation
Proposed:
Adjust the location of the screening fence to continue north along the
western property line where it originally veered eastwards into the
property.
2.) PSP # 0551, Plaza Donation Bins
Location:
1003 S Cass Lake Rd
Zoning:
C-3, General Business
Proposed:
Placement of donation bins on property.
3.) PSP # 1413 Office Complex
Location:
4904 Highland Rd
Zoning:
C-3, General Business
Proposed:
Installation of a 4 ft chain link fence along the northwestern property
line.

August 25, 2026

Planning Commission Consent Agenda

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