When the McDonald’s restaurant on Rochester Road north of Avon in Rochester Hills was damaged by a kitchen fire last fall, a sign went up out front that said “closed for remodeling.” Owner Bill Saputo Jr. said he initially thought he would remodel. But with the interior 60-70 percent lost, ultimately “McDonald’s and myself and our commitment to provide what’s best for the city and the community decided to rebuild.” Monday night, Rochester City Council approved his plans for a bigger, … [Read more...]