Planning Commission Minutes
CITY OF GRANDVILLE
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
MARCH 7, 2001
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Zondervan in the
Council Chambers at 7:03 p.m.
PRESENT: Virgil Leatherman, Craig Nicely, Bob Poll, William
Timmer, and David Zondervan.
ABSENT: Steve Maas and Joe Valicevic.
ALSO PRESENT: Kenneth Krombeen, City Manager
Dan Johnson, Assistant City Manager
Motion by Poll, seconded by Nicely to approve the agenda as
presented removing the site plan review item for Land & Company. The
motion passed.
Motion by Poll, seconded by Timmer, to approve the minutes of the
February 7, 2001 meeting. The motion passed.
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. File No. 01-004. Request from Smith Diamond Realty for site
plan approval of a 430 square foot addition to their building
located at 2828 Wilson Avenue. Assistant City Manager Johnson’s
review included adjacent zones, uses, Master Plan designations,
parking, landscaping, setbacks and utilities.
Stan Jager, The Architectural Group, was in attendance
representing the applicant. He stated the applicant is willing to
follow any Planning Commission recommendations regarding the
request.
Motion by Nicely, seconded by Poll to approve the site plan as
presented including: (1) utility connections subject to Department
of Public Works and City Engineer approval; and (2) separate sign
permit required for site signage. The motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Chairman Zondervan opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. to
receive public comment on the request to rezone 4041 44th Street
from R-2, One-Family Residential, to OS-1, Office/Service District.
Assistant Manager Johnson reviewed the request including site
information, Master Plan designations, and adjacent zone districts.
Representing the applicant, Byron Center State Bank, was Brad
Slagh. He indicated that if the rezoning is approved they plan on
moving the branch office from 44th and Canal.
Bruce Poeder, 4103 44th St., asked what type of building is
planned for the site; what would happen to the woods; and is the
applicant using the entire parcel. He is opposed because he feels it
will lower his property value.
Greg Isenhoff, 4314 Wilson Ave., asked what type of businesses
are allowed within the OS-1 district and is concerned with increased
traffic and lighting on the site. He is opposed and would like the
property to remain residential.
Ted Perez, 4354 Cherway, is opposed to the rezoning and feels the
City of Grandville is penetrating into residential neighborhoods
with commercial.
Jack Bengston, 4305 Wilson Ave., is opposed to the request and
stated he was told 44th Street would remain a buffer protecting the
residential neighborhoods to the north. He asked if Hope Network was
an allowed use on the site.
Tim Huizinga, 4042 S. Osage, is opposed and would like 44th
Street to be the line for residential zoning.
Judy Bengston, 4305 Wilson Ave., is opposed because of the
increase in traffic and lighting. She asked if the creek along the
north edge of the site is wetlands.
Beth Huizinga, 4042 S. Osage, is opposed and asked what would
stop other properties from asking for a rezoning.
Marv DeVries, 4052 S. Osage, is opposed and asked for the
property to remain residential.
Barb Dochod, 4016 S. Osage, is very opposed due to increase in
traffic and the lighting. She asked that the woods remain.
Bre Isenhoff, 4314 Wilson Ave., spoke against the rezoning
request.
Motion by Timmer, seconded by Poll to close the public hearing at
7:40 p.m. The motion passed.
Discussion by the Planning Commission on the request.
Motion by Nicely, seconded by Leatherman to table the rezoning
request until the next meeting to be held on April 11, 2001. The
motion passed.
The audience asked if the applicant would discuss their plans for
the property. Brad Slagh indicated they have not had the plans drawn
up because they were waiting for the outcome of the rezoning
request.
2. Chairman Zondervan opened the public hearing at 8:00 p.m. to
receive public comment on the proposed Wyn/De Jager/Anchor
Associates Planned Unit Development. Assistant Manager Johnson
reviewed the applicable requirements contained in Article 16 of
Zoning Ordinance No. 204.
Motion by Nicely, seconded by Poll, to receive into public record
letters from Calvin Christian Schools, 3750 Ivanrest; Sally Story,
3123 Pine Meadow; and Judy Whipps, 3154 Pine Meadow. The motion
passed.
Mike Ricke, Anchor Associates, discussed the PUD plan and
indicated they are willing to bring the individual building plans to
the Planning Commission
Judy Whipps, 3154 Pine Meadow, asked if the landscaping on the
north side of the property would be installed before the office
buildings are actually sold and indicated she didn’t feel there was
a need for a Walgreen’s or any commercial on the north side of 44th
Street.
Andrew Shier, 3070 Pine Meadow, is opposed to the PUD because of
the commercial building on the corner. He feels the OS-1 zoning is a
good buffer for the residential to the north.
Marion Groenendyk, 3039 Pine Meadow, feels Walgreen’s will create
a more dangerous traffic situation.
Alan Whipps, 3154 Pine Meadow is opposed and asked if property
values will be affected.
Motion by Timmer, seconded by Poll to close the public hearing at
8:37 p.m. The motion passed.
Motion by Leatherman, seconded by Timmer, to recommend City
Council approve the Wyn/De Jager/ Anchor Associates Planned Unit
Development including Article 16 requirements as outlined by City
staff (copy attached). The motion passed by a 4-1 vote with Poll
opposed.
Motion by Leatherman, seconded by Nicely, to allow continuation
of grading of detention pond only. The motion passed by a 4-1 vote
with Poll opposed.
GENERAL BUSINESS
2. File No. 01-006. Request from Jared Jewelers for site plan
approval of a 5,780 square foot retail building on a 1.18 acre mall
outparcel located at 3610 Rivertown Parkway. Assistant City Manager
Johnson indicated the site is zoned C-4, Commercial Shopping
District and the use is permitted. He reviewed adjacent zones, uses,
and Master Plan designations, parking, landscaping, setbacks and
utilities.
Mike Glaser, Sterling Jewelers, 375 Ghent Rd, Akron, OH and Roger
Heineman, Project Director for Jencen Architects, 2850 Euclid Ave.,
Cleveland, OH were in attendance to discuss the plan.
Motion by Timmer, seconded by Poll, to approve the site plan as
presented including: (1) utility connections subject to Department
of Public Works and City Engineer approval; and (2) separate sign
permit required for site signage. The motion passed.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comment.
OTHER BUSINESS
The Assistant City Manager asked for comments from the Planning
Commission regarding the appropriate location for a motorcycle
dealership.
Mark Harmsen, 6648 Blythefield NE, Rockford, MI indicated he has
a motorcycle dealership interested in locating in Grandville.
Motion by Poll, seconded by Timmer, directing City Staff to
consult with the City Attorney to determine the best language to
allow a motorcycle dealership within the C-5 zone district and
report back to the Planning Commission. The motion passed.
Motion by Poll, seconded by Leatherman to adjourn. The motion
passed. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Mary Meines
Recording Secretary
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