As part of the commission packet at the Sept. 28 regular meeting of the Van Buren Township Planning Commission, the following memo was included.
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You may recall that action regarding a proposed amended site plan (“West Wing Plan”) for the Camping World site redevelopment project located at 43646 North Interstate 94 Service Dr. (tax parcel number 83 060 01 0001 001) was postponed at the regular meeting on May 11, 2022. The proposed amended site plan dated April 29, 2022 showed the construction of an addition to the west end of the Camping World RV sales and repair building. The proposed site plan amendment was tabled by the Planning Commission, with tabling conditions that included obtaining additional information regarding the various proposed automotive repair processes.
Prior to review of the West Wing Plan, the project previously involved the demolition of the east wing of the building at this site and converting this area for RV sales, with no further building additions proposed (“Original Plan”). Final site plan approval was obtained from the Planning Commission on Dec. 9, 2020 and construction began on the project in January 2021. The east wing of the building was demolished in September 2021. Several design adjustments were considered by Camping World but were never formally approved.
On Sept. 8, 2022, Camping World informed staff that they would revert back to the Original Plan, and would be in contact with staff once they obtain pricing and timing from contractors. Staff is seeking to obtain a clarifying letter from Camping World withdrawing their West Wing Plan from consideration, which the Planning Commission can then use to formally move to withdraw consideration of that Plan. Minor changes are proposed to the Original Plan, and I will coordinate with the necessary staff, consultants and code officials to review these changes to keep the project moving forward. If the applicant formally proposes any additional significant changes to the site plan or building, staff will review these changes and bring any necessary submittals forward to the Planning Commission at the appropriate time.
If there are additional questions about this project, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Dan Power, AICP
VBT Director of Planning and Economic Development