Planning Commission Minutes

CITY OF GRANDVILLE
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
JUNE 6, 2001

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Zondervan in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m.

PRESENT: Virgil Leatherman, Steve Maas, William Timmer, Joe Valicevic, and David Zondervan.

ABSENT: Craig Nicely and Bob Poll.

ALSO PRESENT: Dan Johnson, Assistant City Manager

Ken Krombeen, City Manager

Moved by Maas and seconded by Timmer, CARRIED, to approve the agenda as presented.

Moved by Valicevic and seconded by Timmer, CARRIED, to approve the minutes of the May 2, 2001 meeting.

Moved by Maas and seconded by Valicevic to change the July 4 meeting to July 11.

It was noted that Mr. Harmsen had requested to remove, from the original agenda, Public Hearing Item No. 4, General Business Master Site Plan Review and Site Plan Review. He has requested that these be placed on the next agenda.

1. Chairman Zondervan opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. to receive comment relative to the rezoning request at 4212 44^th Street to rezone property at 4212 44^th Street from R-2, One-Family Residential District to OS-1, Office/Service District.

This is the third request from Investment Property Associates (IPA) to rezone properties on 44^th Street. This application is for the single family home between Ambassador Baptist Church and the former Ameribank property, which were the first two requests. The request is to rezone to OS-1, Office Service, which is consistent with the Master Plan. The request comes from Denny Cherette on behalf of James and Buffy Clelland. IPA also owns property a 4180 and 4270 44^th Street. They intend to combine all three parcels of property to allow for a 16-plus acre parcel on which to develop professional office buildings. Assistant City Manager noted that the maps switched in the paper, however correct notices were sent out and he communicated with everyone who contacted the City in regard to the issue. He noted that the Master Plan is designated for offices. Denny Cherette from Investment Property Associates was present. He stated that this house is the missing piece in between the other two parcels previously rezoned. Lyster Wick of 4384 Wilfred stated that when he moved here 40 years ago the area was entirely residential. He is against putting more traffic in a residential area. Moved by Timmer and seconded by Maas, CARRIED, to close the public hearing at 7:25 pm.

Moved by Virgil Leatherman and seconded by Maas, CARRIED, to enter the letter from Barbara Siciliano of 4395 Wilfred S.W. into the record. Planning Commissioner Nicely had forwarded comments and were stated for consideration.

Moved by Maas and seconded by Timmer, CARRIED, to recommend to City Council to rezone 4212 44^th Street to OS-1 Office Service.

2. Chairman Zondervan opened the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. to receive comment relative to the rezoning request at 2890 Ivanrest Avenue to rezone from R-3, One-Family Residential District to C-3, Commercial Highway District.

Review of the request by Assistant City Manager Johnson, again noting that the maps were switched in the Advance, but that correct notices were mailed to all property owners within 300 feet. This piece of property is presently used as a transitional parking lot and is .96 acre. Borgman Ford is requesting to rezone this parcel from R-3 to C-3, Commercial Highway. The request is not consistent with the Master Plan as it has identified the parcel as future office zoning. The property to the east is Master Planned as commercial, so this parcel would be contiguous to property that is either currently zoned or Master Planned Commercial. The application under the name of Expedition Land Company, is under a long-term lease with Borgman Ford. John Borgman was present and stated he has brought this request to Planning Commission to have all the property zoned the same as they are going to need more space.

Moved by Timmer and seconded by Valicivic to close the public hearing at 7:35 p.m. Discussion followed relative to the transitional zoning on Ivanrest up to 30^th Street, and past requests. The consenus was that applicant has done a good job in cleaning up their property, there is the need and it would be handled responsibly. Mrs. Alderink of 2855 Ivanrest Avenue lives across the street. She respectfully disagrees and would like to see it stay as it.

3. Chairman Zondervan opened at 7:50 p.m. to receive public comment relative to the proposed Sign Ordinance Language Modifications in I-3, Industrial Planned Enterprise District and C-4, Commercial Shopping Center District. There are two amendments staff would like to make to the wall sign section of the Sign Ordinance. The first one is to allow wall signs in the I-3, Industrial Planned Enterprise District. The Planning Commission talked about this a few months ago when there was a request from a business owner in the I-3 District. They were considering a wall sign for their building, but they knew they were not permitted. Moved by Leatherman and seconded by Valicevic, CARRIED, to close the public hearing at 7:55 p.m.

VI. GENERAL BUSINESS

1. Assistant City Manager Johnson presented the site plan review from Land and Co. for their location on 3647 28^th Street.

Dave Dishaw of Land and Co. was present. Land and Co. is proposing to demolish the existing hotel and construct a 14,500 square foot retail building on a 4-acre site. The site is zoned C-3 Commercial Highway District and the use is permitted. Assistant City Manager Johnson stated the plan has been revamped several times. It does meet the parking requirements, 232 with 26 deferred. Parking setbacks were discussed. Utilities will be subject to the Department of Public Works and the City Engineer. The water service will be tapped onto the existing 8 watermain. Mr. Johnson stated that although there are no sidewalks shown on plan, Planning Commission may want to consider. Stacking capacity on driveway was discussed. He stated that a landscape plan had been submitted.
 

1. Utility connections subject to Department of Public Works and City Engineer approval.
2. Elimination of connection between west driveway and southwest corner of the parking lot as adequate stacking capacity of 80 feet is not met.
3. All water service connections, including fire service, shall come off the existing 8" water main on the north side of 28^th Street.
4. Defer 26 parking spaces as shown on the plan with the requirement they shall be constructed when directed by the City of Grandville.
5. Separate sign permit required for site signage.
6. Provide for 5’ parking setback if the ROW row in 28^th Street is expanded.
7. That sidewalks be installed at the applicant’s cost if the City determines that sidewalks are necessary.

PUBLIC COMMENT

None.

Assistant City Manager Johnson reviewed the request for the Brouwer PUD, property located across Wilson Avenue from Max and Erma’s. A copy of their plan was distributed. Planning Commissioner’s comments followed. Jeff Smith and a reprentative from I-Hop were present to answer questions. Discussed was green space, hours of business, occupants, landscaping, parking and the driveway. Leatherman wanted the applicant to be aware of the waterline looped into the high school. This did not come before Planning Commission for action at this time.

None.

None.

Moved by Maas and seconded by Timmer, CARRIED, to adjourn at 8:50 p.m.

Sharon Streelman

Recording Secretary

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