MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION,
WHICH TOOK PLACE ON TUESDAY, JUNE 22, 2004, 7:00 P.M.,
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL,
1. Roll Call
PRESENT: Baker, Kozakiewicz, Mead, Senesac, and
Wieland
ABSENT: Geisler, Dowling and Svenson
(excused) Max (unexcused)
OTHERS PRESENT: Jon Lynch, Assistant City Manager;
and 25 others.
2. Approval
of Minutes
Regular Meeting of
It was moved by Baker and supported by Wieland to approve the minutes of
June 8th. The minutes were unanimously
approved.
3. Public
Hearings
None
4. Public
Comments (not related to agenda items)
None
5.
Old
Business
Site
Plan No. 241 Consideration of site plan approval requested by
Dollar Daze to
construct an 11,205 s.f.
building on 3.1 acres located north of
and west of Eastman
Avenue.
Bradd Maki, Assistant City Engineer, stated that off site drainage must
be
accommodated in some manner. The
water is collecting and it doesnt become
part of the system.
Commission Baker asked if a pipe for the storm will be built prior to
occupancy and
yes it will.
Jerry Schafer proposed to add evergreen material along the north 200 of
the lot line.
There is no drainage on site right now.
Adjacent lots contribute to the site.
They will
accommodate the development run off and the pass through.
Kirk Bortel stated that the current Dollar Daze has 400 customers a day
and they
are hoping for more traffic. He
feels a fence should be required.
Potential for
future development . He feels
strongly that the entire area needs a security fence.
The whole area will be opened up to new traffic.
George McAuley stated drainage of site is a concern as much of the site
will be
filled in. Bringing the site to
grade will interrupt site flow.
Leslie Rafaniello stated site drainage related to site paving. There was no water until
the adjacent area was paved. She
is worried about forcing water into their yards.
Wayne Haynes stated the Eastman lot is dry but concerned that development
could create
a future problem.
Commissioner Mead stated that the petitioner is a patient of his.
Chairman Senesac said that with regard to conflict of interest was not a
problem.
Commissioner Kozakiewicz stated that if the project is designed
adequately it should
help alleviate water problems verses contribute to the problem. He is in favor of
recommending approval.
Bradd Maki stated that there is an inspection every three years and
determination of
failure results in the owner being required to maintain a storm water
retention basin.
Commissioner Wieland noted that commercial development backing to
residential
neighborhoods is a bit unusual in that buffer zones are usually
used. It is zoned
commercial and the use is permitted by right. He would like to focus on privacy
concerns that need to be addressed.
The trees and brush may not create
needed screening. Generally in
favor of the project.
Commissioner Baker is in support with contingencies.
Commissioner Mead noted the water appears to be handled. Winter screening
is a concern.
Commissioner Senesac stated that the technical criteria have been
met. DEQ and
water retention are outside of our scope
It was moved by Wieland to recommend approval with opaque fencing along
new
property lines and 5 to 6 tall vegetation to screen the view of the
structure and
parking along new building and the motion failed.
It was moved by Wieland and seconded by Kozakiewicz to recommend approval
of Site
Plan No. 241 with the following contingencies:
1. Storm water retention plans are reviewed and approved
by the City of Midland Engineering Department.
2. Access
rights to and from the subject parcel are clearly delineated.
3. Illumination
is not cast off site.
4. A
6 tall opaque fence will be constructed along the north and west property line
The vote proceeded as follows:
YEAS: Kozakiewicz, Mead,
Senesac and Wieland
NAYS: Baker
ABSENT: Dowling, Geisler, Max and
Svenson
6. New Business
Nominating Committee Report Received
committee report recommending candidates for positions--Ray Senesac,
Chairperson and Dan Kozakiewicz, Vice-Chairperson.
7. Communications
Distributed a document with two new thoughts in regards to Site Plan No.
241.
8.
Report of the Chairman
Jim Branson held a FOIA
meeting and strongly encourages people to contact the
City Attorney to discuss
matters. The policy for attendance was
discussed and boards
and commissions will be
watched more closely in the future. 75%
attended regularly and
25% or 4 absences in a row
for commission action.
9. Report of the Planning Director
The
Director reported on the following matters:
June 28th
PUBLIC
HEARINGS
Special Use Permit #13 Dow, Howell, Gilmore office building
ACTION
ITEMS
Site Plan #241 Dollar Daze
July 13th
PUBLIC
HEARINGS
Zoning Text Amendment Mobile Home Park
District
Zoning Text Amendment Parking lots in
residential zones
Zoning Petition #512 Prodo, Inc., 400/
ACTION
ITEMS
None
July 27th
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
ACTION
ITEMS
Zoning Text Amendment Mobile Home Park
District
Zoning Text Amendment Parking lots in
residential zones
Zoning Petition #512 Prodo, Inc., 400/
June 15th
SUMMARY
No Meeting
10. Adjourn.
Adjournment at approximately 8:30 PM was moved by Wieland, seconded by
Mead and
unanimously approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Jon Lynch, AICP
Planning Commission Secretary
MINUTES ARE NOT FINAL UNTIL APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION