Planning Commission Minutes

CITY OF GRANDVILLE
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
August 7, 2002

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

PRESENT: Bob Poll, William Timmer, Steve Maas, and Craig Nicely. 

ALSO PRESENT: Dan Johnson, Assistant City Manager

Debby Descheneau, Personnel Assistant 

Motion by Maas, seconded by Nicely, to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed. 

Motion by Timmer, seconded by Maas, to approve the minutes of the July 10, 2002 meeting as presented. The motion passed unanimously. 

PUBLIC HEARING 

1. Chairman Poll opened the public hearing at 7:07 p.m. to receive public comment on the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments. Dan reviewed the following five proposed changes, they are: 

• An addition of Section 8-1(F)1 and Section 8-2(D)5 of the Zoning Ordinance, Retail in Office Districts.

• There was no discussion.

• A revision of Section 4-1(A) of the Zoning Ordinance, Average Front Yard Setbacks.

• There was no discussion

• A revision of Section 3-12 of the Zoning Ordinance, Architectural Features.

• Commissioner Maas inquired on what type of wall will be acceptable in the proposed language. Dan Johnson will get correct language from Chuck Dyk and report his findings to the Planning Commission.

• A revision of Section 2-2 of the Zoning Ordinance, Unenclosed Porches and Unenclosed Decks.

• Chairman Poll inquired about unenclosed porches and decks in sideyards.

• An amendment to Section 2-2 of the Zoning Ordinance, adding Section 8-3(B)6; adding Section 8-7(B)9; and adding Section 8-7(D)10, Casual Restaurants.

• Bob Poll asked if anyone could come and get a special land use for more than 40 seats if they are part of a larger building. Dan Johnson responded with: not in the C1 district, but it would be considered in the C5 district for a stand alone building.

Dave Smith representing JDN made some comments in reference to the minimum lot size and minimum seats located in a carpeted dining area. He was concerned about the special land uses for such sites. 

Motion by Maas, seconded by Timmer, to close the public hearing at 7:26 p.m. The motion passed. 

Nicely moved to recommend items A - D above to City Council for approval. Maas supported the motion and it was passed unanimously. 

Timmer moved to recommend item E above to the City Council for approval. Maas supported the motion and it was passed unanimously. 

NEW BUSINESS 

1. Site Plan Review – 3490 Fairlanes – Studio V

Dan Johnson reviewed the site plan comments for the site. Studio V came before the Planning Commission in January of 2001 and received site plan approval, which expired. Changes that have occurred since the last site plan approval include the building being 1,100 square feet larger which has also altered the parking layout. They have also included an architectural drawing of the facade. 

Barb Vanderkallen spoke on behalf of Studio V and requested that they be allowed to have their own driveway instead of using the existing shared driveway with Napa and Sevens. 

Jeffrey Parker, architect for Studio V, also spoke on behalf of the shared vs. private driveway situation.

Motion by Mass, supported by Timmer to approve the site plan review with conditions. The motion did not pass on a 2-2 vote with Nicely and Poll opposed. Motion by Nicely supported by Maas to table Studio V until Dan receives Visser’s comments. Motion was passed unanimously.

 

1. Site Plan Approval Extension – 3100 Broadway – Belwith/Columbian Enterprises

Dan reviewed a letter from Decker Construction, Inc. on behalf of Belwith Columbian Enterprises to receive a sixty-day extension on their previously approved site plan. 

Motion by Nicely to grant the extension, supported by Timmer. The motion passed unanimously.

PUBLIC COMMENT 

1. Chairperson Poll asked if there were any public comments to be made. There were none.

OTHER BUSINESS 

1. Most Valuable Board/Commission Member of the Year Award.

Dan informed the Planning Commission that Craig Nicely had been selected as Grandvilles Most Valuable Board/Commission Member of the Year.

Motion by Timmer, seconded by Maas to adjourn. The motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

Debby Descheneau
Recording Secretary 

Contact the webmaster by clicking here.
Comments regarding website technical problems can be sent here.

An online community since 2000.

City of Grandville
3195 Wilson Avenue SW
Grandville, MI 49418
(616) 531-3030

This page last modified 07/01/11 .
All information © 2004 Grandville, Michigan 

Site Use Policy

Site Design/ Development by