Planning Commission Minutes
CITY OF GRANDVILLE
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
MARCH 1, 2000
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Nicely in the Council
Chambers at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Cheri Antozak, Virgil Leatherman, Steve Maas, Craig
Nicely, William Timmer, and David Zondervan.
ABSENT: Bob Poll.
ALSO PRESENT: Ken Krombeen, City Manager
Motion by Steve Maas, supported by William Timmer, carried
unanimously, to approve the agenda including the request to
withdrawn the item regarding the Randy Mulder rezoning hearing for
property located at 3912 Kenowa.
Motion by Steve Maas, supported by Cheri Antozak, CARRIED
unanimously, to approve the minutes from the February 2, 2000
meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Chairman Nicely opened the public hearing at 7:03 p.m. to
receive comment on the rezoning from RR, Rural Residential to C-5,
Commercial Freeway Interchange, for property located at 4545 Canal
St. City Manager Krombeen reviewed the request and indicated the
rezoning would bring the whole parcel under the C-5 zone district.
Bob Lily, JDN Development, the applicant, requested the rezoning
be approved.
Motion by William Timmer, supported by Cheri Antozak, CARRIED
unanimously, to close the public hearing at 7:12 p.m.
Motion by David Zondervan, supported by William Timmer, CARRIED
unanimously, to recommend City Council approve the rezoning at 4545
Canal consistent with the Master Plan.
Chairman Nicely opened the public hearing at 7:16 p.m. to
receive comment on the Special Land Use request for property located
at 4545 Canal. Mr. Krombeen indicated the proposal is to construct a
retail center.
Bob Lily and Gill Sallade from JDN Development were in
attendance to respond to questions.
Motion by Virgil Leatherman, supported by Steve Maas, CARRIED
unanimously, to adjourn the public hearing at 7:20 p.m.
No action was taken on the request.
GENERAL BUSINESS
City Manager Krombeen presented the Master Site Development Plan
for 4545 Canal for discussion purposes only.
Bob Lily and Gill Sallade (JDN Development), and Mike Barnett
(Canyon Partners) were in attendance to respond to questions. Mr.
Lily stated they have applied for a DEQ permit; the Kent County
Drain Commission has approved the drain relocation subject to
acquiring the DEQ permit; and they are working through the traffic
issues with the Kent County Road Commission.
Planning Commission discussed traffic on and off the site,
access, and drainage.
Site plan review request from Fred Cook (Chicago Dr.
Development) for 4250 Chicago Dr. The proposal is to construct a
7,596 square foot commercial structure on property zoned C-3. City
Manager reviewed the request including adjacent zones and uses,
surrounding Master Plan designations, parking, curb cuts to Chicago
Dr., and landscaping. He indicated a revised site plan had been
submitted after Birchler Arroyo and Moore & Bruggink had reviewed
the plans; and traffic consultant Pete La Mourie’s recommendation
was to eliminate the easterly curb cut to Chicago Dr or to move it
to the west to avoid the utility pole.
Don De Groot (Exxel Engineering), Fred Cook, and Bill Bowers
responded to questions from the Planning Commission.
Tim Alspach, presented an elevation drawing of the proposed
building.
Kathy Wyrosdick (Birchler Arroyo) discussed their review of the
site plan on behalf of the City of Grandville and pointed out areas
of concern.
Motion by Steve Maas, supported by Cheri Antozak, CARRIED
unanimously, to grant site plan approval of a revised site plan
indicating: (1) configuration of easterly drive for traffic engineer
approval; (2) signage to be approved by staff; (3) future funeral
home addition removed from plan; (4) curbing of the parking areas;
(5) reservation of additional 5 feet of right of way for future
widening of Chicago Dr.; (6) 15 foot setback along the Chicago Dr.
frontage.
Request from Standale Lumber, 2971 Franklin, for site plan
approval of two three-sided sheds and one open "lean to" addition to
the existing structure. The City Manager reviewed the proposal
including adjacent zones, uses, and Master Plan designations,
parking, curb cuts, setbacks, and utilities. He also indicated a
variance was granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals allowing
construction of these structures within the floodplain at the
existing ground elevation.
Greg Satterfield (Standale Lumber) was in attendance.
Motion by David Zondervan, supported by Steve Maas, CARRIED
unanimously, to approve the site plan as presented including: (1)
closure of the current curb cut to Division Avenue; (2) obtaining a
MDEQ floodplain permit; and (3) construction of sidewalk across the
Division Avenue frontage to be installed by owner when determined
necessary by the City of Grandville.
Discussion with Kathy Wyrosdick (Birchler Arroyo) on the
proposed Planned Unit Development ordinance amendment language.
Motion by Virgil Leatherman, supported by Steve Maas, CARRIED
unanimously, to reschedule the April 5, 2000 regular Planning
Commission meeting to April 12, 2000.
Motion by David Zondervan, supported by Steve Maas, CARRIED
unanimously, to hold a public hearing on April 12, 2000 at 7:30 p.m.
to receive public comment on the proposed Planned Unit Development
ordinance amendment.
STAFF APPROVAL
City Manager Krombeen informed the Planning Commission that
staff has approved the site plan for the building addition to the
Grandville United Methodist Church at 3150 Wilson Avenue.
Motion by David Zondervan, supported by Steve Maas, CARRIED
unanimously, to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 p.m.
Mary Meines
Recording Secretary
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