Planning Commission Minutes
CITY OF GRANDVILLE
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
DECEMBER 6, 2000
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Nicely in the
Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Virgil Leatherman (arrived 7:25 p.m.), Steven Maas,
Craig Nicely, Bob Poll, William Timmer, and Joe Valicevic.
ABSENT: David Zondervan.
ALSO PRESENT: Dan Johnson, Assistant City Manager
Moved by Poll and seconded by Maas, CARRIED, to approve the
agenda as presented.
Moved by Poll and seconded by Timmer, CARRIED, to approve the
minutes of the November 1, 2000 meeting.
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. File No. 00-040 The Assistant City Manager reviewed the site
plan from Grand Rapids Gravel Company. They plan to construct a new
concrete plant, a truck storage building, a mechanics garage and a
welding shop on this 26 acre site to be located at 2635 Sanford
Avenue. Adjacent zoning, Master Plan Designation, parking spaces,
utilities, landscaping, light poles, and curb and gutter were items
of discussion. Representatives of Grand Rapids Gravel were present
as well as William Kozak of Moore & Bruggink. Mr. Kozak responded to
questions and concerns expressed. Noise from a comparable site was
addressed and a sound test result document was presented, however,
noise limits will have to be within the City Ordinance. (Virgil
Leatherman arrived at 7:25 p.m.)
Moved by Valicevic and seconded by Maas, CARRIED (6-1), to
approve the plan as submitted by Grand Rapids Gravel Company subject
to conditions subject to re-submittal to Assistant City Manager and
approval as follows:
- to modify landscape plan for staff approval;
- curb cuts shall meet City requirements;
- concrete barrier blocks shall be placed in areas as
recommended by staff;
- maximum light pole height of 20 feet;
- utility connections subject to Dept. of Public Works and City
Engineer approval.
- separate sign permit required for site signage.
Moved by Valicevic and seconded by Poll, CARRIED unanimously to
recommend that the Grandville City Council accept the proposed
street as presented by Grand Rapids Gravel as a future Grandville
City public street.
PUBLIC HEARING
Vice-Chairman Nicely opened the public hearing at 7:31 p.m. to
receive comments on proposed changes to the C-1 Commercial
Neighborhood Business District. Assistant City Manager Johnson
reviewed the added language under Sections 8 and 11. Intent of the
size requirements and additional uses that would qualify under the
proposed C-1 were reviewed. Mr. Hundley indicated that Meijer has an
option on adjacent property which is larger and would accommodate a
larger building. Moved by Timmer and seconded by Poll, CARRIED
unanimously, to close the public hearing at 7:42 p.m.
Moved by Poll and seconded by Maas, CARRIED unanimously, to
receive into the record the December 1 letter from Jeff Hundley,
Colburn Hundley, relative to the proposed language change.
Moved by Maas and seconded by Poll, CARRIED unanimously to
recommend to City Council an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance No.
204, Article 8-3(B), Article 8-3(D), and Article 11-3 regarding C-1,
Commercial Neighborhood Business District.
GENERAL BUSINES
2. File No. 00-039 Request from Jack Goodale for sketch and
preliminary plat approval of Johnson Estates No. 11. Assistant City
Manager Johnson reviewed the project of 33 lots. Doug Stalsonburg of
Exxel Engineering represented Mr. Goodale. Robert Bruggink of Moore
and Bruggink had submitted comments. The 1400-foot length of
culdesac as compared to the 800 limit has been approved by both the
Fire and Police Departments.
Moved by Poll and seconded by Maas, CARRIED unanimously to give
sketch and preliminary approvals to Johnson Estates No. 11 subject
to the following conditions:
- trees being trunk to trunk (50’)
- 5’ sidewalks
- report from the D.E.Q.
Moved by Poll and seconded by Maas, CARRIED unanimously to
recommend that the City Council grant a variance allowing Eagle Rock
Court to be a 1400-foot dead end cul-de-sac.
- File No. 00-041 P.U.D. – Wyn./DeJager/Anchor Associates PUD
Preliminary Review.
Assistant City Manager Johnson brought the preliminary P.U.D
application before the Planning Commission as submitted by Anchor
Associates representing Joel Wyn and Dan DeJager. This P.U.D.
is located at 44th and Ivanrest Avenue consisting of
approximately 14.5 acres. He referenced his memo relative to the
project description. Michael Ricke of Anchor Associates addressed
items including elevations, parking, internal circulation, open
space areas, and landscaping. Of concern was the facade of the
Walgreens. He indicated that a meeting was held with the neighbors
relative to the landscaping to the north; that parking had been
pulled 70 feet off the property line. Questions relative to the
traffic at the intersection of Ivanrest and 44th will be addressed
by the traffic engineer.
Moved by Valicevic and seconded by Maas, CARRIED unanimously, to
receive a letter from Allen and Judy Whipps of 3154 Pine Meadow
stating their concern about the commercial aspect.
Mr. Ricke indicated he would come back to Planning Commission and
address the issues, followed by forwarding the P.U.D. to City
Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comment.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Valicevic and seconded by Maas, CARRIED, to adjourn at
8:50 p.m.
Sharon Streelman
Acting Secretary
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