Great location on high traffic section of Dexter-Chelsea Road between Cribley Drilling and A & W restaurant. Across the street from Dexter chapter of American Legion. Location offers great addition to the downtown businesses and retail, all within walking distance. Ideal location for development. Proposed building plan for 4,200 SF first floor retail commercial with second floor residential available. Area Description: Scio Township. On the perimeter of downtown Dexter. The City of Dexter is located in Southeast Michigan, along the banks of the Huron River and Mill Creek. Residents and visitors can enjoy a day on a river, walking along nature trails, or biking on the County Border-to-Border trail, stopping in our historic downtown for lunch and some shopping. Cultural activities include a local theater, historical museum, summer concerts, ice skating in the winter, festivals, and simply playing in the parks. With access to business and industrial properties along Jackson Boulevard and an easy 15 minute drive to downtown Ann Arbor, Dexter’s businesses and retail connect to the greater Washtenaw County network with ease. Zoning Description: The intent of the Commercial designation is to provide areas where local and general retail activities can take place. This designation is intended to serve both neighborhood and overall Township resident’s retail shopping needs. Uses envisioned are of a general retail nature to serve the residents of Scio Township. Automotive service stations and heavy automotive repair are not compatible with the Commercial category. The Commercial category is intended to provide a diversified number of goods and services. Description: The Commercial designation is focused on the Jackson Road Corridor particularly between Wagner and Zeeb roads along Jackson Road. Relationship to Physical and Natural Features: Areas planned for the Commercial designation shall have direct or indirect (access roads) access to Jackson Road. There are no commercial areas planned outside of this corridor due in part to existing commercial opportunities available outside the Jackson Road Corridor found in the Village of Dexter and the City of Ann Arbor. Appropriate Uses: Desirable land uses and elements of the Commercial designation are: • Neighborhood commercial; and • General commercial uses. SCIO TOWNSHIP MASTER LAND USE PLAN - DRAFT 10-3-08 Page 19 Any use which requires the need for outdoor storage is not compatible with the Commercial designation as described. Appropriate Zoning Districts: Based on the criteria mentioned above, the zoning district most appropriate for the Commercial category is the C-2, General Commercial.