On the agenda: Grosse Pointe Woods packet — surveillance camera (Aug 25)

CITY OF GROSSE POINTE WOODS
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 7:00 PM
Robert E. Novitke Municipal Center - Council Chambers / Municipal Court, 20025 Mack Plaza,
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236 | (313) 343-2426

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

ROLL CALL

3.

RECOGNITION OF COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE/s

4.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

5.

ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA

6.

RECEIPT OF FINAL APPROVED MINUTES
A.

7.

PUBLIC HEARING /s
A.

8.

Zoning Ordinance Update: Review and Discussion of Draft Articles (Article I: Title, Purpose,
and Scope and Article XII: Violations and Penalties)

BUILDING OFFICIAL'S MONTHLY REPORT
A.

11.

20567 Mack Avenue
Special Land Use: Dine-In and Fast-Food, Carry Out Restaurant (Little Ghost)

OLD BUSINESS
A.

10.

20567 Mack Avenue
Special Land Use: Dine-In and Fast-Food, Carry Out Restaurant (No Drive-Thru) (Little Ghost)

NEW BUSINESS
A.

9.

Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – July 28, 2026

Building Department Report – July to August 2026

COUNCIL REPORT/s
A.

This Month: August 17 – Hamborsky

B.

Next Month: September 14 and 21 – Marx

12.

INFORMATION ONLY

13.

PUBLIC COMMENT (Limited to 3-minutes per person)

14.

ADJOURNMENT (Next Regular Meeting: September 22, 2026)

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PLANNING COMMISSION
7-28-26 – 24
The City of Grosse Pointe Woods will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired,
or audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to individuals with disabilities. All such requests must
be made at least five days prior to a meeting. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services - contact Grosse Pointe
Woods by writing or call the City Clerk’s office, 20025 Mack Plaza, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236, (313) 343-2440 or
Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) 313 343-9249.

MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF THE CITY OF GROSSE POINTE WOODS
HELD ON JULY 28, 2026, IN THE COUNCIL-COURT ROOM OF THE ROBERT E. NOVITKE MUNICIPAL
CENTER, 20025 MACK PLAZA DR., GROSSE POINTE WOODS, MICHIGAN.
The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by Chair Hamborsky.
Roll Call:
Chair Hamborsky
Commission Members: Ellis, Fuller, Marx, O’Keefe, Schulte
Absent:
Fenton, Gilezan, Vitale
Also Present:

City Planner Laura Mangan
City Attorney Debra Walling
Recording Secretary Gretchen Miotto

MOTION by Schulte, seconded by O’Keefe, to excuse Commissioners Fenton, Gilezan, and Vitale from
tonight’s meeting.
Motion carried by the following vote:
YES:
Ellis, Fuller, Hamborsky, Marx, O’Keefe, Schulte
NO:
None
ABSENT:
Fenton, Gilezan, Vitale

Chair Hamborsky recognized Council Representative Gafa.

The Planning Commission, staff, and the public, Pledged Allegiance to the U. S. Flag.

MOTION by Fuller, seconded by Marx, to accept tonight’s agenda as presented and place on file.
Motion carried by the following vote:
YES:
Ellis, Fuller, Hamborsky, Marx, O’Keefe, Schulte
NO:
None
ABSENT:
Fenton, Gilezan, Vitale

MOTION by Ellis, seconded by O’Keefe, that the June 23, 2026, Planning Commission meeting minutes be
approved as presented.

PLANNING COMMISSION
7-28-26 – 25
Motion carried by the following vote:
YES:
Ellis, Fuller, Hamborsky, Marx, O’Keefe, Schulte
NO:
None
ABSENT:
Fenton, Gilezan, Vitale

The first item, under Public Hearing/s, was to Host a Public Hearing on a Special Land Use:
Miscellaneous Business Establishment (Golf Simulator) for 20439 Mack Avenue.
Planner Mangan provided an overview of the applicant’s, Tyler Walker, special land use request for a golf
simulator in the existing ~3,000 square foot single-story building at 20439 Mack Avenue. He intends to
develop it as a Full Send Golf Simulator franchise location, which will offer members access to the largely
unmanned business. The project will be a 24-hour, indoor golf simulator facility with four simulator bays.

Any clinics, instructional camps, small tournaments, and special events will be contained within the building.
All on-site events will comply with the building’s maximum occupancy of 20 individuals. There are nine
dedicated parking spaces plus access to on-street metered parking. Exterior improvements are limited to
signage, surveillance camera, and two controlled access security doors.
Tyler Walker, the applicant, provided an overview of the proposed business and answered questions from
the commissioners.

MOTION by Schulte, seconded by O’Keefe, to open the public hearing.
Motion carried by the following vote:
YES:
Ellis, Fuller, Hamborsky, Marx, O’Keefe, Schulte
NO:
None
ABSENT:
Fenton, Gilezan, Vitale

Chair Hamborsky opened the public hearing at 7:26 p.m.
No one from the public wished to speak in support of the Special Land Use.
No one from the public wished to speak in opposition to the Special Land Use.

MOTION by O’Keefe, seconded by Marx, to close the public hearing on the Special Land Use for 20439
Mack Avenue (Golf Simulator).
Motion carried by the following vote:
YES:
Ellis, Fuller, Hamborsky, Marx, O’Keefe, Schulte
NO:
None
ABSENT:
Fenton, Gilezan, Vitale

Chair Hamborsky closed the public hearing at 7:27 p.m.

PLANNING COMMISSION
7-28-26 – 26

The next item, under New Business, was to Consider the Special Land Use for 20439 Mack
Avenue (Golf Simulator).
Planner Mangan provided an overview of the McKenna’s recommendation with conditions. The
commissioners suggested an additional condition to review problems/issues that may arise within one
year of operation.
MOTION by O’Keefe, seconded by Marx, that the Planning Commission recommend the Special Land
Use for 20439 Mack Avenue (Golf Simulator) to City Council for approval, with the following conditions:
1. All doors and windows parallel to Mack Avenue are to remain uncovered at all times, to
contribute to an active street presence.
2. Operational hours for special events, tournaments, camps, and clinics, are limited to
traditional business hours as shared by similar establishments along Mack Avenue (between
9:00 am and 11:00 pm), to limit disturbance to adjacent residential properties.
3. Maximum occupancy is limited to 20 individuals, including participants, instructors, and
visitors.
4. Applicant returns in one year to review problems/issues that may arise. Remedies could
include limiting the hours or adding on-site staff.
Motion carried by the following vote:
YES:
Ellis, Fuller, Hamborsky, Marx, O’Keefe, Schulte
NO:
None
ABSENT:
Fenton, Gilezan, Vitale

The next item, under New Business, is to Consider the Site Plan for 20439 Mack Avenue (Golf
Simulator).
Planner Mangan stated that any Special Land Use request requires a Site Plan review, and that
McKenna recommends approval of the site plan.
MOTION by Ellis, seconded by Schulte, that the Planning Commission approve the Site Plan for an
indoor golf simulator facility at 20439 Mack Avenue, subject to the resolution of the following items:
1. Special Land Use approval is granted by City Council (including conditions of that approval).
2. One of the rear dedicated parking spaces must be converted into an ADA parking space.
Motion carried by the following vote:
YES:
Ellis, Fuller, Hamborsky, Marx, O’Keefe, Schulte
NO:
None
ABSENT:
Fenton, Gilezan, Vitale

PLANNING COMMISSION
7-28-26 – 27
The next item under Old Business was a Zoning Ordinance Update: Review and Discussion of Draft
Articles (article 1: Title, Purpose, and Scope and Article XII: Violations and penalties).
Planner Mangan provided an overview of the process of reviewing articles, recommending them to City
Council for approval, the format that will be used to outline the changes, and the expectations from the
already established sub-committee.
The Planning Commission did not approve the two articles presented today. It was decided the subcommittee
would see all changes first, then bring them before the Planning Commission with their recommendations.
The next item was the Building Official’s Report – June to July 2026.

The next item was the City Council Reports for July 2026.
Commissioner Gilezan was excused from tonight’s meeting but did send a report that the GP North High
School gate opening was approved.
Commissioner Hamborsky will attend the August City Council meetings.

Under Public Comment, no one wished to be heard.

MOTION by Schulte, seconded by Marx, to adjourn at 8:21p.m.
Motion carried by the following vote:
YES:
Ellis, Fuller, Hamborsky, Marx, O’Keefe, Schulte
NO:
None
ABSENT:
Fenton, Gilezan, Vitale

Respectfully Submitted,
Gretchen Miotto
Clerk’s Confidential Administrative Assistant & Recording Secretary

CITY OF GROSSE POINTE WOODS
Building Department
20025 Mack Plaza, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236
(313) 343-2426 – E-mail: [email protected]

SITE PLAN REVIEW & SPECIAL LAND USE
(x
(

COMMERCIAL – Zoned As – Please Check One:
) C – Commercial Business
) ( RO-1 – Restricted Office
) CF – Community Facilities
)
C-2 – High Intensity City Ctr
(

( ) P-1 – Vehicular Parking

Property Owner Name: _______________________________________ Date: _____________________
Mack & Lennon, LLC (Justin Buccellato)
7-27-2026
GPW Property Address:
20567 Mack Ave

_______________________________________________________________

Telephone #: Work ____________________________ Home/Cell: ______________________________
313.432.8190
313.300.7280
Contractor/Applicant Name: _____________________________________________________________
Little Ghost II, LLC (David Vermiglio)
Telephone # _____________________________ Cell Phone # _________________________________
n/a
586.524.8202
Contractor/Applicant Address: ___________________________________________________________
1465 Washington, Birmingham, MI 48009
E-mail: ______________________________________________________________________________
[email protected] MI Builder’s License #: _______________________ MI Driver’s License
#: ______________________ V652135589843
Nature of Proposed Work:

________________________________________________________________________
Redevelopment of the existing commercial building into a new Little Ghost fast-casual restaurant. The project includes

____________________________________________________________________________________
renovation of the existing interior to fit the needs of a restaurant and new branding / signage. The proposed restaurant will provide dine-in, takeout and walk-up / pickup service

____________________________________________________________________________________
bringing the Little Ghost concept - known for its chef driven burgers - to the site while enhancing the property's appearance and functionality.

Value of Construction $ ___________________ ~500,000
Section 23a of State Construction Code Act of 1972, No. 230 of the Public Acts of 1972, being Section 125.1523a of the Michigan
Compiled Laws, prohibits a person from conspiring to circumvent the licensing requirements of the State relating to persons who
are to perform work on a residential building or a residential structure. Violations of Section 23a are subject to civil fines.

Applicant Signature: ___________________________________________________________________
I hereby certify that the proposed work is authorized by the owner of record and that I have been authorized by the owner
to make this application as his authorized agent and we agree to conform to all applicable laws of this jurisdiction.

For Planning & Zoning Use Only
Review category:
____ Site Plan – Planning Commission
____ Special Land Use
____Use Variance
Public Hearing # ______

____ Site Plan – Administration
____ Non-Use Dimensional Variance ____

For Office Use Only
Approved: _______

Denied: _______ Zoning Board of Approval Required # _________

PLANNING AND OTHER REVIEW FEES
Inspector: _____________________________________ Date: ____/_____/_____

August 19, 2026
Planning Commission
City of Grosse Pointe Woods
21043 Mack Ave
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236
Subject:

20567 Mack Avenue - Special Land Use for the Restaurant: Little Ghost
Parcel ID: 007-02-1892-001
Special Land Use: Review #1
Zoning: C, Commercial Business District

Dear Commissioners,
David Vermiglio of Little Ghost II, LLC has requested approval to operate a restaurant (Little Ghost) in a 2,112
square foot, existing single-story, single-tenant building. Patrons will have the option to dine in, carry out, or utilize
a seasonal, outdoor counter with seating (no drive-thru).
The site is located at the corner of Mack Avenue and Lennon Street (subject site shown in pink below), and is
zoned the C, Commercial Business District where fast-food, carry out restaurants are a Special Land Use. A
public hearing has been noticed for the August 25, 2026 Planning Commission meeting.

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Recommendation
RECOMMENDATION #1
As a Special Land Use, the Planning Commission may impose reasonable standards to offset negative impacts
on surrounding properties based on the findings and comments brought forth during the required public hearing.
Based upon general compliance with the City’s Zoning Ordinance, it is recommended that the Special Land Use
for a fast-food, carry-out restaurant (Little Ghost) at 20567 Mack Avenue be recommended to City Council,
subject to the following:
1. The hours of deliveries are provided and found acceptable to the Planning Commission; the expected
delivery schedule must be detailed on the final site plan.
2. Site plan approval is granted.
3. A variance for the walk-up window is granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals, or it is removed from the
project scope.
4. A parking variance is granted, for both the number of required spaces and the reduced dimensional width
of the one rear parking space.
This recommendation is based on the following findings:
A. Consistency with the Master Plan. The subject site is designated as “Corridor Mixed Use” on the Future
Land Use Map of the 2024 Master Plan. The proposed use aligns with the intended uses of the Corridor
Mixed Use designation, which includes retail, restaurant, and personal service establishments serving
nearby residents. Additionally, the current zoning district of the site (C, Commercial Business) is
consistent with the Corridor Mixed Use designation.
B. Compatible Surrounding Land Uses. The site is located on an existing commercial corridor. Adjacent
land uses are not expected to be negatively impacted.
C. No Anticipated Nuisance or Public Hazard. The nature of the proposed business (the serving of quick
bites, soda, and milkshakes) is not anticipated to create disruptive noise, smoke, odor, glare, or vibration.
The proposed use is similar in character and intensity to existing nearby commercial operations.
D. Support for Walkable, Mixed-Use Development. The site is located on Mack Avenue, a commercial
corridor designed to accommodate pedestrian-oriented businesses and promote a walkable environment.
The reuse of an existing commercial storefront supports compact, efficient development.
E. Compliance with Zoning Ordinance Intent. The proposed restaurant use is consistent with the intent of
the C, Commercial Business District to support local business development that benefits both residents
and merchants.

RECOMMENDATION #2
The August 25th Planning Commission meeting is also an opportunity for the Commission to provide direction on
the design of the exterior façade. The site plan must eventually be reviewed by the Commission at a future
meeting, and it is recommended that all parties are aligned on the final design prior to this request.
Architecture and Building Design Details. The Ordinance’s design standards are intended to promote a
coordinated and complimentary use of design elements that result in a theme-oriented, harmonious appearance
and image for commercial and high intensity residential areas. Per Section 50-5.18, “New construction,
renovations, remodeling, or exterior building alterations in the C, Commercial Business District shall be in
conformance with approved design standards.”
The Ordinance also encourages specific design standards for the C, Commercial District, as follows:
Colonial," "Williamsburg Colonial," "Georgian Colonial," "Early American," "Classic" or "Traditional" styles,
which shall collectively refer to use of a pallet of materials, trim, shapes, forms, colors and details most
commonly associated with the dominant architectural styles utilized during the early development of the east
coast American towns and cities.
The existing building (pictured below) has a relatively modern façade, comprised of cement block panels,
geometric structures, flat roof, and minimal architectural features.
Proposed renovations include painted, cement board siding (color: berry, trim color: bright pink) and the
installation of metal awnings along both the front windows and the side pedestrian pick-up window (color: white).
The color is a significant deviation from the City’s approved Benjamin Moore Historical Color Collection; however,
the proposed colors do reflect the business’s established brand identity. For reference, an existing Little Ghost
restaurant is located in Ferndale (22305 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, MI 48220) that features their unique building
design.

If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Respectfully submitted,
McKENNA

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Paige Smith, NCI
Assistant Planner

Special Land Use Review
This project is reviewed against the Zoning Ordinance requirements and the City’s Master Plan. We offer the
following comments for your consideration; items that do not comply or require additional information are
underlined.
1. HARMONY WITH MASTER PLAN (MI ZONING ENABLING ACT)
Criteria: Is the proposal consistent with the goals, policies, and future land use map of the Master Plan? Or,
has the applicant demonstrated that conditions have changed significantly since the Master Plan was
developed, and request is demonstrably consistent with the development trends in the area?
Findings: Complies.
The chart below details the existing land use, current zoning, and future land use designations.
The Future Land Use Map of the 2024 Master Plan designates this area as “Corridor Mixed Use”. In the
Master Plan, this land use classification is generally described as retail, restaurant, personal service, and
office establishments which are designed for the day-to-day retail and personal service needs of nearby
residents. These facilities are intended to be near residential neighborhoods with adequate buffering. The
existing C, Commercial Business District corresponds to this land use classification.
The proposal complies with the future land use designation of “Corridor Mixed Use” as the use is for a smaller
scale restaurant that will serve the local community.
Location

Existing Land Use

Zoning Districts

Future Land Use Designation

Subject Site

Vacant

C, Commercial Business

Corridor Mixed Use

North

Medical Offices

RO-1, Restricted Office

Corridor Mixed Use

South

Financial Offices

C, Commercial Business

Corridor Mixed Use

East

Institutional (across Mack Avenue)

C-F, Community Facilities

Institutional

West

Single-Unit Residential

R-1E, One-Family
Residential

Single Family Medium Density

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2. HAZARDOUS OR DISRUPTIVE SMOKE, FUME, GLARE, NOISE, VIBRATION OR ODOR POLLUTION
(SEC. 50-4.11)
Criteria: To promote such business development insofar as it is possible and appropriate in each area, uses
are prohibited [in the C Commercial District] which would create hazards, offensive and loud noises, vibration,
smoke, glare, heavy truck traffic or late hours of operation.
Findings: Complies.
The restaurant will be open for quick meal services (such as burgers, fries, shakes, sodas, etc.) and features
a dining room inside, as well as a seasonal, outdoor counter (with approximately five seats). There is no
alcohol service offered at this restaurant, and the establishment is similar to surrounding uses, both on this
commercial block and along the greater Mack Avenue corridor. The restaurant is not expected to be
hazardous or disruptive.
The operating hours of the restaurant are:
-

Sunday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Friday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

These hours of operation are not expected to be a concern and cater to the lunch / dinner crowds.
However, delivery hours must be provided by the applicant and found to be acceptable to the Planning
Commission to minimize any potential disruptions. Presently, the rear alley is an available location for delivery
vehicles.
An acceptable delivery schedule is a recommended condition of approval for this Special Land Use.

3. CONSISTENCY WITH INTENT OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE (SEC. 50-3.1)
Criteria: The intent of the C, Commercial Business District is to encourage the concentration of local business
areas to the mutual advantage of both the consumers and merchants and thereby promote the best use of
land at certain strategic locations and avoid the continuance of encouraging marginal strip business
development along major streets.
Findings: Complies, however variances are necessary.
In general, the restaurant will provide a convenient dining option in the community and will encourage orderly
development along the City’s primary commercial corridor. The business will occupy an existing, vacant
storefront along Mack Avenue, which is designed to facilitate pedestrian traffic and a mix of commercial
establishments and services. The existing building is also compliant with the dimensional standards of the C,
Commercial Business District.

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However, the proposal does require several variances from the Zoning Ordinance, including:
Walk-Up, Pedestrian Window.
A sliding, pedestrian pick-up window is proposed along the north building façade (along Lennon Street).
The use of such a window will require approval of a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Parking Space Dimensions.
Two rear parking spaces are provided at this location; however, the non-ADA parking space is only 8feet,
6.5-inches wide. Per Section 50-5.3(K), each parking space must be a total of 9-feet in width. To correct
this, the applicant must revise the rear parking dimensions or seek a variance from the Zoning Board of
Appeals. The total length of the parking spaces must also be provided on the final site plan (minimum
requirement of 19-feet in length).
Parking Availability.
As detailed in the table below, a total of eight (8) off-street parking spaces must be provided, however the
existing building only has two (2) dedicated parking spaces (after the construction of the necessary
dumpster enclosure). The applicant must seek a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals for these six
(6) required, off-street parking spaces.

Building
Square
Footage

Number of Off-Street
Parking Spaces
Required

Number of Off-Street
Parking Spaces
Provided

Number of Parking
Spaces within 500
ft.

Total Parking Spaces
Available (on- and
offsite) within 500 ft.

2,112 sq. ft.

11 for square footage
(2,112 sq. ft / 200) + 6
employee spaces =

2 parking spaces
(behind the building),
including 1 ADA space

19 parking spaces
along Mack Avenue
and Lennon Street

21 parking spaces

17 spaces, then at 50%
= 8 total off-street
parking spaces

The site is deficient 6
spaces.

Application for all variances must be submitted under separate cover; any Special Land Use approval is
contingent upon approval of these variances or modifications to the site plan to provide direct compliance with
the Zoning Ordinance.

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TEAM
DESIGN ARCHITECT
CHYDUK & CHMIJO
4656 17TH ST. UNIT 1

N

DETROIT, MI 48208
ARCHITECT OF RECORD
HADLA DESIGN ARCHITECTS
15244 MICHIGAN AVE
DEARBORN, MI 48126
MEP ENGINEER
HADLA DESIGN ARCHITECTS
15244 MICHIGAN AVE
DEARBORN, MI 48126
KITCHEN CONSULTANT
JS2 DESIGNS
217 PIERCE ST. SUITE207
BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009
OWNER
FOUR MAN LADDER
22305 WOODWARD AVE, FERNDALE,
MI 48220

PROJECT
LITTLE GHOST
20567 MACK AVE
GROSSE POINTE WOODS,
MI 48236

SITE PLAN

11
METERED
SPACES
( MACK
AVE)

PROJECT
LOCATION

ISSUANCE
NO.

DATE

ISSUANCE

8
METERED
SPACES
(LENNON)

4
EXISTING
ON-SITE
SPACES

SEAL & SIGNATURE

10/10/24

DATE
PROJECT NO.

250204

DRAWN BY

CH/CJ

CHECKED BY

C
L

DOB NO.

THESE DRAWINGS ARE INSTRUMENTS OF SERVICE
AND AS SUCH MAY NOT BE USED FOR OTHER
PROJECTS, FOR ADDITIONS TO THIS PROJECT OR
COMPLETION OF THIS PROJECT BY OTHERS.
COPYRIGHT © 2025 CHYDUK. ALL RIGHTS
RESERVED.

SHEET TITLE

SITE PLAN
SHEET NUMBER

A-100

TEAM
DESIGN ARCHITECT
CHYDUK & CHMIJO
4656 17TH ST. UNIT 1

N
EXISTING SITE & OFFSITE PARKING
2 LAYOUT
1/2" = 1'-0"
1

PROPOSED SITE PLAN
3/32" = 1'-0"

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
INTERIOR FIT OUT OF A 2,112 SF TENANT SPACE IN AN EXISTING BUILDING. BUILDING SCOPE OF WORK INCLUDES BUT
IS NOT LIMITED TO:
•
NEW COMMERCIAL KITCHEN WITH A SINGLE TYPE I HOOD
•
NEW ADA BATHROOM
•
NEW WALK-IN COOLER
•
NEW DINING AREA
•
NEW WAITING AREA
•
NEW ORDERING COUNTER & PASS

APPLICABLE BUIDLING CODES
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

2021 MICHIGAN BUILDING CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
2021 MICHIGAN PLUMBING CODE
2021 MICHIGAN MECHANICAL CODE
2023 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODES, WITH PART 8 RULES
2021 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE
ASHRAE 90.1 2021 ENERGY CODE
ICC / ANSI A117.1 - 2017 & MICHIGAN BARRIER FREE DESIGN LAW OF PUBLIC ACT 1 OF 1966 AS AMENDED
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENTS
GROSSE POINTE WOODS ZONING ORDINANCE

SITE ZONING

C (COMMERCIAL)

BUILDING USE GROUP

A-2 RESTAURANT

GROSS TENANT AREA

2,112 SF

BASE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TYPE
ASSUMED IIB, UNPROTECTED NONCOMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION; PRIMARY STRUCTURAL FRAME, BEARING WALLS,
FLOOR AND ROOF CONSTRUCTION GENERALLY 0-HOUR RATED PER TABLE 601. EXTERIOR WALL RATINGS PER TABLE
602.
FIRE RATINGS
LOCATION
NOTES
FIRE RATING
SHAFTS
NEW
1 HR (LESS THAN FOUR STORIES, MBC 713.4)
EXTERIOR WALLS
EXISTING
2 HR 0 HR
NEW INTERIOR PARTITIONS NEW 0 HR ROOF EXISTING 0 HR
0 HR

TEAM
DESIGN ARCHITECT
CHYDUK & CHMIJO
4656 17TH ST. UNIT 1

FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM

TEAM
DESIGN ARCHITECT
CHYDUK & CHMIJO
4656 17TH ST. UNIT 1

N/A
OCCUPANCY PER MBC TABLE 1004.5
KITCHEN, COMMERCIAL
200 GROSS
ASSEMBLY W/ NON FIXED SEATS 15 GROSS
STANDING
5 GROSS
BUSINESS
150 GROSS
STORAGE
300 GROSS

5 OCCUPANTS
35 OCCUPANTS
11 OCCUPANTS
1 OCC
2 OCC

TOTAL

54 OCCUPANTS

PATIO OCCUPANCY
ASSEMBLY W/ NON FIXED SEATS 15 GROSS 15 OCCUPANTS TOTAL
OCCUPANCY (WITH PATIO)

69 OCCUPANTS

MEANS OF EGRESS
MAX EXIT ACCESS TRAVEL DISTANCE:

200' (A-2 OCCUPANCY W/OUT SPRINK PER MBC TABLE 1017.2)

REQUIRED EXITS:

2 (MBC 1006.2.1)

PATH 1
PATH 2

TBD
TBD

EXIST DOORS
LOCATION
CLEAR WIDTH
EXISTING DOOR TO MACK
36" CLEAR
EXISTING DOOR TO LENNON
36" CLEAR
TOTAL CAPACITY

EXISTING WALLS

EGRESS WIDTH FACTOR
0.15" / OCC
0.15" / OCC

CAPACITY
280 OCC
240 OCC
520 OCC

REQUIRED PARKING
RESTAURANT
PEAK SHIFT EMPLOYEES

200SF PER SPACE
6 SPACES

11 SPACES
6 SPACES

NEW WALLS
TOTAL STANDARD REQUIREMENT = 15 SPACES
50% EXISTING-BUILDING REQUIREMENT (ORDINANCE 50-5.3H) =
2 HR ETR WALL

7 SPACES + 1 ADA SPACE

TEAM
DESIGN ARCHITECT
CHYDUK & CHMIJO
4656 17TH ST. UNIT 1

DRAFT Zoning Ordinance through the MSDHA Grant
City of Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
Change Log: V.1: July 22, 2026 – PC and Attorney Reviewed
V.2: August 5, 2026 – Attorney Changes Incorporated, Subcommittee Reviewed
V.3: August 11, 2026 – For PC Review on August 25

Article I: Title, Purpose, and Scope
Background and Introduction to this Article:
Article I modernizes the legal framework of the Zoning Ordinance by clarifying its purpose, statutory authority, applicability,
and interpretation, while reorganizing existing provisions and adding administrative sections to improve usability and legal
clarity.
Summary Table of Proposed Article Changes:
Section

Nature of
Revision

1.1

Clarified

Updates terminology and wording for clarity and consistency with modern ordinance drafting practices
without changing the intent of the section.

1.2

New

Establishes the purpose and legal authority of the Zoning Ordinance under the Michigan Zoning Enabling
Act and identifies the planning objectives the Ordinance is intended to achieve.

1.3

Expanded

Clarifies the applicability of the Ordinance, establishes minimum standards, addresses conflicts with
other regulations and private agreements, and confirms that all land, buildings, and structures are
subject to the Ordinance.

1.4

Consolidated

Combines multiple existing provisions into a single section and clarifies how vested rights are addressed
while recognizing the City's authority to amend the Ordinance, subject to applicable legal protections.

1.5

Expanded

Provides clear direction for resolving conflicts between regulations, establishes that more restrictive
standards generally apply, and clarifies that written text takes precedence over illustrations.

1.6

Relocated

No substantive revisions. The section has been relocated for improved organization and readability.

1.7

New

Establishes the Ordinance's effective date and repeals the previous zoning ordinance while preserving
existing legal rights, actions, and liabilities.

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REMOVED

Section 50-1.5 was removed from the text; This eliminates a standalone cross-reference section
because references are now incorporated throughout the Ordinance, improving usability and reducing
redundancy.

Summary

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Article I: Title, Purpose and Scope
Former title:

Article I - Purpose and Intent

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Underlined = New Text
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Proposed Text

Existing Section / Text

Notes

Sec. 50-1.1 Short
Title

Sec. 50-1.1 Title

Chapter 50 shall be known as, referred to, and
cited as the “Zoning Ordinance” of the City of
Grosse Pointe Woods.

This Chapter 50 of the City of Grosse Pointe
Woods, Michigan Code of Ordinances shall be
known and may be cited as the “Zoning
Ordinance” or “Zoning Code” of the City of
Grosse Pointe Woods.

Proposed Text

Existing
Section / Text

Sec. 50-1.2 Purpose

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Pursuant to the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act (Public Act 110 of 2006, as
amended), this Zoning Ordinance is designed to implement the goals, objectives,
policies, and strategies of the Grosse Pointe Woods Master Plan, through
complete, effective and concise regulations to:

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New section;
needed to describe
the enabling
authority of the City
to zone.

A. Protect the public health, safety, and general welfare of residents, property
owners, business owners, and visitors of the City.
B. Regulate the use of land and buildings by dividing the City into districts.
C. Provide for the orderly development of the City by regulating the location,
height, bulk, erection, and construction of structures and buildings to be used
for business, residence, energy production, and other specified purposes.
D. Provide for adequate light, air, and convenience of access to secure safety
from fire and other hazards.
E. Provide for an appropriate density of population by establishing minimum
setbacks, yards, and open spaces.
F. Provide for traffic safety and adequate parking and loading space for vehicles.
G. Facilitate the development of adequate systems of fire protection, education,
recreation, and public utilities and services.
H. Protect the quality of environmentally sensitive areas.
I.

Conserve natural resources.

Proposed Text

Existing Section / Text

Sec. 50-1.3
Application and Scope of the
Zoning Ordinance

Sec. 50-1.2 Scope

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A. The provisions of this Ordinance (in their
interpretation and application) shall be held to
be minimum requirements adopted for the
promotion of the public health, safety and
general welfare. Wherever the requirements
of this Ordinance are at variance with the
requirements of any other lawfully adopted
rules, regulations or ordinances, the most
restrictive or that imposing the higher
standards shall govern.

No building or structure, or part thereof, shall
be erected, constructed or altered and
maintained, and no new use or change shall be
made or maintained of any building, structure
or land, or part thereof, except in conformity
with the provisions of this chapter.

Expanded
the
existing section.

Existing Section / Text

Notes

B. This Ordinance shall not abrogate or annul
any easement, covenant or other private
agreement. Where any provision of this
Ordinance is more restrictive or imposes a
higher standard or requirement than such
easement, covenant, or other private
agreement, the provision of this Ordinance
shall govern.
C. Zoning applies to every building, structure or
use. No building, structure or land shall be
used or occupied, and no building or structure
or part thereof shall be erected, moved;
placed; reconstructed, extended, enlarged or
altered, except in conformity with this
Ordinance.
D. Subdivision restrictions documented and filed
with the Register of Deeds that are more
restrictive than the provisions in this
Ordinance are subject to enforcement by the
proprietor of the subdivision or the
subdivision association.

Proposed Text

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Sec. 50-1.4 Vested
Rights
A. Nothing in this Ordinance shall be
interpreted or construed to give rise to
any permanent vested rights in the
continuation of any particular use,
district, zoning classification, or
permissible activities therein. Such rights
as may exist through enforcement of this
Ordinance are subject to subsequent
amendment, change or modification as
may be necessary for the preservation or
protection of public health, safety, and
welfare, to the extent that such rights are
not protected by the provisions in Article
IX: Nonconformities.
B. Existing Building Permits. Nothing in
this Ordinance shall require any change
in the plans, construction or intended use
of a building for which a building permit
has been issued prior to the time of
passage of this ordinance from which this
chapter is derived and the construction of
which shall have been diligently
prosecuted within 6-months of the date of
such permit, and the ground story
framework of which, including the second
tier of beams, shall have been completed
within such 6-months and which entire
building shall be completed according to
such plans as filed within 2years from the
date of the adoption of this Ordinance.

Sec. 50-5.8 and 50-5.9
50-5.8 Existing Building Permits Nothing in
this chapter shall require any change in the
plans, construction or intended use of a
building for which a building permit has been
issued prior to the time of passage of the
ordinance from which this chapter is derived
and the construction of which shall have been
diligently prosecuted within 6months of the
date of such permit, and the ground story
framework of which, including the second tier
of beams, shall have been completed within
such 6-months and which entire building shall
be completed according to such plans as filed
within 2-years from the date of the adoption of
the ordinance from which this chapter is
derived.

Existing sections
were moved and
expanded.

50-5.9 Prior Height Permits
Nothing contained in this chapter shall prevent
the ultimate erection to its full height as
originally planned of a building constructed to a
less height prior to the adoption of the
ordinance from which this chapter is derived,
but with its foundations and structural members
designed to carry the higher building.

C. Prior Height Permits. Nothing shall
prevent the ultimate erection to its full
height as originally planned of a building
constructed to a less height prior to the
adoption of this Ordinance, but with its
foundations and structural members
designed to carry the higher building.

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Proposed Text

Existing Section / Text

Sec. 50-1.5
Relationship to Other Ordinances,
Conflicting Regulations

Sec. 50-1.4
Conflicting Regulations

A. Whenever regulations imposed by this
Ordinance are either more or less restrictive
than regulations imposed by any
governmental authority through legislation,
rule, or regulation, the regulations that are
more restrictive or that impose higher
standards shall govern. Where two or more
regulations in this Ordinance conflict, the
more restrictive regulation shall prevail.

A. Sometimes there may be general and
specific regulations that pertain to one
particular aspect of site design. In such
instances, the specific regulations must be
followed.

B. Whenever a general and specific regulation
pertains to a particular aspect of site design,
the specific regulation shall be followed.

Notes

Expanded the
existing section and
streamlined text.

B. Discrepancies between text and an
illustration (including its caption) may occur.
In the case of such discrepancies, the text
is considered the accurate source of
information. Graphics in this ordinance are
not to scale and are intended for illustrative
purposes.

C. Whenever there is a discrepancy between a
written regulation and an illustration, the
written regulation shall be followed.

Proposed Text

Existing Section / Notes
Text

Sec. 50-1.6 Severability

Sec. 50-1.3
Severability

This Ordinance and the various parts, divisions, articles, sections, subsections
and clauses thereof are hereby declared to be severable. If any part, sentence,
paragraph, subsection, section or clause is determined by a court of law to be
unconstitutional or invalid, it is hereby provided that the remainder of the
chapter shall not be affected and shall remain in force.

“-----"

No change; this text
was moved.

Proposed Text

Existing
Section / Text

Notes

Sec. 50-1.7
Effective Date and Repeal

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A. This Zoning Ordinance was adopted by the Grosse Pointe Woods City
Council at a regular meeting called and held on ________________. The
Ordinance shall take effect on __________________, said date being ten
days after publication of notice of adoption in a newspaper of general
circulation in the City.

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New section.

B. The Zoning Ordinance that was adopted by the City Council on April 25,
2022, and all amendments thereto are hereby repealed as of the effective
date of this Ordinance. This repeal does not affect or impair any act done,
offense committed, or right occurring, accrued or acquired, or liability,
penalty, forfeiture, or punishment incurred prior to the time enforced,
prosecuted, or inflicted.

Existing Text that is Removed Entirely

Sec. 50-1.5
Selected References
Each district has a list of selected additional references that are frequently related requirements in
section 50-3.1 Districts enumerated. The entire ordinance should be read for all additional
requirements.

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Notes

Removed – covered
elsewhere.

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DRAFT Zoning Ordinance through the MSDHA Grant
City of Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
Change Log: V.1: July 22, 2026 – PC and Attorney Reviewed
V.2: August 5, 2026 – Attorney Changes Incorporated, Subcommittee Reviewed
V.3: August 11, 2026 – For PC Review on August 25

Article XII:

Violations and Penalties

Background and Introduction to this Article:
Article XII establishes the City's authority to enforce the Zoning Ordinance, defines zoning violations, establishes
penalties, and outlines the legal remedies available to the City. The proposed article consolidates enforcement provisions
into a single article, clarifies enforcement authority, and introduces additional procedures intended to improve ordinance
administration while preserving the City's legal remedies.
Summary Table of Proposed Changes:
Section

Nature of the
Revision

Summary

12.1

New

Creates a dedicated public nuisance provision.

12.2

Expanded

Expands who may be held responsible for violations and addresses fraudulent applications.

12.3

New

Creates a dedicated penalties provision.

12.4

New

Creates a procedure for reporting zoning violations.

12.5

New

Clarifies the City’s authority to pursue court action.

12.6

New

Clarifies the City’s enforcement rights and remedies.

Article XII:

Violations and Penalties

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Former title:

*Did not exist; light provisions were located in 50-7.12 Violations

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Text

Sec. 50-12.1
Public Nuisance

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Buildings erected, altered, razed or converted, or uses carried on in
violation of any provision of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be a
nuisance per se, and shall be subject to abatement or other action by a
court of appropriate jurisdiction.

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Proposed Text

Existing Section / Text

Sec. 50-12.2
Violations Defined

Sec. 50-7.12 Violations

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New section; grounds
enforcement action at
the City level.

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A. Any person, firm, corporation, or agent, or
any employee, contractor, or
subcontractor of same, who fails to
comply with any of the provisions of this
Ordinance or any of the regulations
adopted in pursuance thereof, or who
impedes or interferes with the
enforcement of this Ordinance by the
Zoning Administrator or other enforcement
official shall be deemed in violation of this
Ordinance.
B. Any architect, builder, contractor,
subcontractor, or other person who is
responsible for erecting, repairing,
altering, changing, or remodeling without
having obtained proper permits, or who is
responsible for performing such work in
conflict with the terms of this Ordinance,
shall be deemed guilty of a violation of
this Ordinance in the same manner and to
the same extent as the owner of the
premises.
C. Statements in an application or supporting
documentation that are based on deceit or
falsity shall render any such application

A.
Violations by architects or contractors. It
shall be the duty of all architects, contractors,
subcontractors, builders and other persons having
charge of the establishment of any use of land or the
erecting, altering changing or remodeling of any
building or structure, including tents and trailer
coaches, before beginning or undertaking any such
work, to see that a proper permit has been granted
therefor and that such work does not conflict with
and is not in violation of the terms of this chapter.
Any such architect, builder, contractor, subcontractor
or other person doing or performing any such work
of erecting, repairing, altering, changing or
remodeling without such a permit having been
issued, or in violation of or in conflict with the terms
of this chapter, shall be deemed guilty of violation of
this chapter in the same manner and to the same
extent as the owner of the premises or the person
for whom such buildings are erected, repaired,
altered, changed or remodeled or the use of land
established in violation of this chapter and shall be
subject to the penalties prescribed in this chapter for
such violation.

Expands
violation to
include any
individual/group
(not just
contractors/archit
ects);
Streamlines
language around
architect/contract
or violations;
Adds violation
language for
false
applications/supp
orting
documentation;
Relocates
specific penalty
type into its own
separate section.

B.
Penalty. Any person who violates any of this
chapter shall be responsible for a municipal civil
infraction. Each day that a violation is permitted to
exist shall constitute a separate offense.

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void. Any permits issued on the basis of
such false statements shall be revoked.

Proposed Text

Existing Section / Text

Sec. 50-12.3
Penalties

Sec. 50-7.12
Violations

A. For any and every violation of the provisions
D. Penalty. Any person who violates any of
of this Ordinance, the owner, agent,
this chapter shall be responsible for a
contractor, lessees, or tenant of the premises,
municipal civil infraction. Each day that
building, or part thereof, where such violation
a violation is permitted to exist shall
has been committed, shall be guilty of a civil
constitute a separate offense.
infraction. The owner, agent, architect,
builder, or any person who commits, takes
part, or assists in such violation of any of the
provisions of this
Ordinance, or any person who maintains any
buildings or premises in which any such
violation exists, shall be guilty of a civil
infraction.

Notes

Relocates
specific
penalty type into its
own specific section;
Offers more detail as to
the City’s power to take
action to remedy
violations.

B. Violations of the provisions of this Ordinance
or failure to comply with any of its
requirements shall constitute a civil infraction.
Each day such violation continues shall be
considered a separate offense.
C. Nothing herein contained shall prevent the
City from taking such other lawful action as is
necessary to prevent or remedy any
violation.

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Proposed Text

Existing Section / Text

Sec. 50-12.4
Procedures for Addressing
Violations

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Anyone may report apparent violations of this
Ordinance to the Building Official.

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New section
needed to clarify
procedure.

Proposed Text

Existing Section / Text

Notes

Sec. 50-12.5
Authority to Pursue Court Action

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The City Council or its duly authorized
representative is hereby empowered to
commence and pursue any and all necessary
and appropriate actions or proceedings in the
Circuit Court, or any other court having
jurisdiction, to restrain, prosecute, or prevent any
non-compliance with or violation of any of the
provisions of this Ordinance, and to correct,
remedy, prosecute, or abate such noncompliance
or violation.

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New section to offer
more detail as to
the City’s power to
take action to
remedy violations.

Proposed Text

Existing Section / Text

Notes

Sec. 50-12.6
Rights and Remedies Preserved

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Any failure or omission to enforce the provisions
of this Ordinance, and failure or omission to
prosecute any violations of this Ordinance, shall
not constitute a waiver of any rights and
remedies provided by this Ordinance or by law,
and shall not constitute a waiver nor prevent any
further prosecution of violations of this
Ordinance.

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New section to offer
more detail as to
the City’s power to
take action to
remedy violations.

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CITY OF GROSSE POINTE WOODS
BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT

TO:

PLANNING COMMISSION

FROM:

JEREMY COLLINS, BUILDING OFFICIAL

DATE:

JULY 2026 & AUGUST 2026

SUBJECT:

BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT

Certificate of Occupancy
•

20916 Mack Ave. – Sequoia Financial Group – Certificate of Occupancy. Status: Waiting for
Inspections to be scheduled.

•

20485-20489 Mack Ave. – The former Pointe Cabinets location. Property has sold and a new
tenant may be moving in. An initial Certificate of Occupancy inspection was completed August
13th, 2026.

•

20200 Mack Ave. – Fifth Third Bank – Fifth Third Bank is relocating to this location, formerly
Comerica Bank. Building and Fire inspections completed for a new Certificate of Occupancy
for both 20200 Mack Ave. and 20180 Mack Ave. Revisions are still required for signage at the
ATM location of 20200 Mack Ave.

•

21215 Mack Ave. – Pizza Pointe – New owner of the former Saucy’s Pizza. No changes to the
interior or layout. Initial Building and Fire Inspection.

Building Projects
•

20195 Mack Ave. – Lola’s –Upcoming August 2026, compliance for outstanding exterior
items (parking lot wall, trash enclosure upgrades) and exterior patio area fence/railing
compliance per approved site plan (decorative railing to be installed per approved plans).

•

20160 Mack Ave. – Construction of a new two-story building with shell for future retail
tenant spaces on the ground floor and seven residential units on the second floor. Permit
Status: Revised plans have been received and are under review.

•

20311 Mack Ave. - Zare Surgery and Medspa – Parking variance approved by ZBA on August
17th, 2026. Minor exterior façade changes approved by the Building Official. (Doors, lighting,
paint). Awaiting submittal of building plans for review.

•

20397 Mack Ave. – Platinum Oil Change. – Exterior façade work is complete. Waiting for the
contractor to schedule final inspections to close out permits.

•

21003 Mack Ave. - Little Nest Coffee Roasters- Final Building and Fire inspections approved.
Awaiting Wayne County Health Department approvals before issuing Certificate of
Occupancy.

•

21043 Mack Ave. – Dunkin – Build out of existing commercial space for new Dunkin
Donuts/Baskin Robbins. Interior demolition started. No inspections scheduled as of yet.