MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION,
WHICH TOOK PLACE ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2002, 7:00 P.M.,
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, MIDLAND, MICHIGAN
1. Roll Call
PRESENT: Baker, Geisler, Kozakiewicz,
Max, Senesac, Slicker, and Svenson
ABSENT: Dowling and Wieland (previously
arranged)
OTHERS PRESENT: Jon Lynch, Director of Planning
& Community Development; Cheri Standfest, Administrative Assistant; and 27 others
2. Approval
of the minutes of the meeting of August 13, 2002
Svenson
moved approval of the minutes of the meeting of August 13, 2002 with Max
supporting the motion. The minutes were
approved as presented.
3. Public
Hearings
a.
Broadhead Estates Preliminary Plat request of Midland Investment Co.
for review and approval of a preliminary plat of 89 lots on 34.59 acres north
of Oakbrook Court, east of Jefferson Avenue. [see transcript]
4. Public
Comments (not related to agenda items)
None
5.
Old
Business
a.
Site Plan No. 215 request of Shiloh Land Development, LLC to review
and approve a site plan for construction of 12 dwelling units in six buildings
north of North Saginaw Road and south of Pheasant Ridge Drive, east of Eastman
Avenue. Mr. Lynch provided a review of
the public hearing conducted for this request on August 13th.
Cliff Reese, the petitioner, noted that while an
acceptable design alternative that incorporates the Pizza Hut driveway has not
yet been identified he is willing to continue exploring such designs. Kevin Johnson, representing Pizza Hut,
presented a plan that calls for opening a new curb cut on Saginaw Road for
exiting drive through traffic. Chairman
Geisler explained that the Planning Commissions goal is to reduce the number
of curb cuts on major streets.
Ceil Wright of Grandview Circle asked what the price
of the proposed condominiums would be and noted that residents of Sylvan Pines
were not notified of the car wash taking access from the private street when it
was originally constructed. Mr. Reese
responded that the units would be between $150,000 and $160,000.
Jim Burlingame of Pheasant Ridge Drive asked how
this street could be public and private.
Mr. Lynch noted that Hidden Pines Court would be a private street.
Frank Celano of Pheasant Ridge Drive inquired as to
whether the contemplated cul-de-sac is required to be located entirely within
the limits of housing construction. Mr.
Lynch responded that there is no requirement addressing placement of the
cul-de-sac on a particular parcel.
Arthur Maas of Pheasant Ridge Drive inquired about
project screening and the proposed street.
Bob Messler of Pheasant Ridge Drive stated that it
would be foolish for anyone to purchase one of these units since they will be
responsible for maintenance of a through street.
Marge Messler of Pheasant Ridge Drive inquired about
snow storage.
Bob Wright of Grandview Circle stated that space for
snow storage is insufficient.
Margorie Kean of Grandview Circle inquired about
site detention requirements.
At 8:55 PM is was moved by Svenson and seconded by
Max to extend the meeting until all agenda items are dispensed with. The motion was unanimously approved.
Additional discussion ensued regarding established
easements within the private right-of-way and historic transfers of property
interests.
Commissioner Senesac noted that additional access
from the Pizza Hut onto Saginaw Road is not a topic of this site plan
review. He also pointed out that a
number of the concerns raised by area residents are operational issues as
opposed to site design issues.
Commissioner Max indicated that there appeared to be
some unanswered questions with respect to accessibility rights over the private
street. Mr. Lynch advised the Planning
Commission that it could move to table action on this plan to secure additional
information.
It was moved by Senesac and seconded by Kozakiewicz to recommend to City
Council approval of Site Plan No. 215 with the four contingency items specified
in the July 25th staff report.
The vote proceeded as follows:
YEA: Baker, Geisler, Kozakiewicz,
Senesac, Svenson
NAY: Max, Slicker
ABSENT: Dowling, Wieland
b.
Site Plan No. 216 request of MidMichigan Medical Center to review and
approve a site plan for construction of an Ambulatory Surgery Center, south of
North Saginaw Road and north of McCandless Drive. Commissioner Kozakiewicz informed the
Commission that his company would be building the proposed building and
requested permission to abstain from deliberations of this petition, citing his
conflict of interest. Commissioners
unanimously approved his request.
Mr. Lynch reviewed the public
hearing conducted for this petition on August 13th, indicating that
staff determined the required parking spaces were provided on site.
Tom Lind, representing the
petitioner, futher explained to the Commission that storm water issues were
currently being resolved and that construction would likely begin this fall.
It was moved by Wieland and seconded by Max to recommend to City Council
approval of Site Plan No. 216 subject to contingencies #2, #3 and #4 of the
August 2nd staff report. The
vote proceeded as follows:
YEA: Baker, Geisler, Max, Senesac,
Slicker, Svenson
NAY: None
ABSENT: Dowling, Wieland
ABSTAIN: Kozakiewicz
c.
Planning Commission Rules of Procedure Planning Commissioners reviewed
amendments to their rules of procedure.
Commissioner Svenson requested that the rules be written in a gender
neutral fashion.
It was moved by Svenson and seconded by Senesac to adopt the rules of
procedure in a gender neutral form. The
vote proceeded as follows:
YEA: Baker, Geisler, Kozakiewicz,
Max, Senesac, Slicker, Svenson
NAY: None
ABSENT: Dowling, Wieland
6. New
Business
None
7. Communications
Chairman Geisler noted that members should have received registration
forms for the Michigan Society of Planning annual conference to be held in
Kalamazoo in October. Mr. Lynch
indicated that the City will sponsor attendance for several interested Commissioners.
8. Report
of the Chairman
None
9. Report of the Planning Director
The
Director reported on the following matters:
September
9
ZP No. 493, Public Hearing
September
10
SP No. 217, Birchwood Pointe Apartments Public Hearing
SP No. 218, Eagle Ridge Church of God Public Hearing
Preliminary Plat, Broadhead Estates - Action
Community
Development Toolbox Meetings
September 3 Intent, Definitions, General Provisions, Non-Conformities
October 1 Development & Performance Standards, Landscaping, Parking
November 5 Administration, Schedule of Regulations, PUD
December 3 Public Hearing Draft
Special Events
October 2-5 MSP Conference in Kalamazoo
10. Adjourn.
Adjournment at approximately 9:25 PM was moved by Senesac, seconded by
Max, and unanimously approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Jon Lynch, AICP
Planning Commission Secretary
MINUTES ARE NOT FINAL UNTIL APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION