Planning Commission Minutes
CITY OF GRANDVILLE
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
November 6, 2002
The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Zondervan,
acting Chair, in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Dave Zondervan, Virgil Leatherman, Jodie Sherman,
William Timmer, and Steve Maas.
ABSENT: Craig Nicely, Bob Poll
ALSO PRESENT: Dan Johnson, Assistant City Manager
Ken Krombeen, City Manager
Debby Descheneau, Personnel Assistant
Motion by Leatherman, seconded by Maas, to approve the agenda as
presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Motion by Leatherman, seconded by Timmer, to approve the minutes
of the October 9, 2002 meeting as presented. The motion passed
unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Site Plan Review – Heritage Court Office Building – Omega
Design
Dan Johnson reviewed the revised site plan comments for the site
along with a letter of response to conditions from Joseph
Grochowalski, President, Omega Design Services Inc. Mr.
Grochowalski’s letter did address all conditions minus the condition
of eliminating the curbcut to west; Omega Design states in the
letter that they will attempt to close the curbcut.
Joe Grochowalski from Omega Design Services Inc. addressed the
Planning Commission to inform them that they are working on the
issue of the curbcut. Omega has contacted the drain commission and
was informed that a pond will be on the site and the curbcut to the
west was planned for full storm water retention for the entire site.
Mr. Grochowalski also stated that the curbcut is not on their
property so the third party will need to be contacted and agree to
close the drive.
Ken Krombeen asked if an access easement was recorded for the
parking line. Owner Kim Hain confirmed that there is a cross
easement recorded and of record. The easement was referenced in the
appraisal from last year.
Steve Maas asked if a variance from the City is needed to support
the development being built up to the lot line, affecting set back
requirements. It was agreed unanimously by the Planning Commission
that the applicant go before the Zoning Board of Appeals prior to
construction of the parking lot to obtain a 5-foot set back
variance.
Motion by Leatherman, supported by Maas, CARRIED unanimously, to
approve the Site Plan with the following conditions 1) Dumpster
shall be enclosed on all four sides 2) Raised, straight curb shall
be constructed between the sidewalk and the parking area 3) Lighting
level is unknown. Average foot-candle level for the site shall not
exceed two foot-candles 4) City will need a copy of the final review
conducted by the Drain Commissioner 5) Existing curbcut west of
proposed curbcut shall be closed 6) Utility connections subject to
Department of Public Works and City Engineer approval 7) Separate
sign permit is required 8) Prior to construction a 5 foot variance
for parking set backs should be approved by the Zoning Board of
Appeals.
Planning Commission supports unanimously the applicants
application to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a parking variance.
2. Sign Plan Review – Parkway Place PUD – Ground Signs for Office
Sites
Dan Johnson reviewed the sign plan comments for the site along
with a letter from Denny Cherette from IPA. Dan informed the
Planning Commission that IPA is currently constructing their first
piece of property on the site, an office building and reminded the
Commissioners that one of the requirements of the PUD approval was
that IPA come before the Planning Commission for Master Sign Plan
Approval. IPA proposed that with every site plan they get approved
they also get ground sign approval at that time.
Motion by Maas, supported by Timmer, CARRIED unanimously, to
approve this Sign Plan and one ground sign per office lot that meets
the requirements of the Sign Ordinance and is consistent with the
proposed ground sign for the first office building, with final
approval coming as part of each site plan review.
PUBLIC COMMENT
- Commissioner Zondervan asked if there were any public comments
to be made. There were none.
OTHER BUSINESS
- Walker Planning Commission Notice of Public Hearing.
Dan informed the Planning Commission that the City of Walker was
conducting a public hearing on November 6, 2002 for comment on the
proposed development of 848 apartments, a small commercial building,
recreational area and a possible marina harbor along Wilson Ave just
West of I-196 across from Johnson Park. The handout is for
informational purposes only.
Virgil Leatherman request’s that we include the transportation
supervisor or the business manager from the school because of the
bus traffic that already congests that area.
2. January meeting.
Dan asked for a motion to move the January meeting from January
1st to January 8th.
Motion by Leatherman, supported by Sherman, CARRIED unanimously,
to move the January 1, 2003 meeting to January 8, 2003.
Motion by Maas, seconded by Sherman to adjourn. The motion passed
unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
Debby Descheneau
Recording Secretary
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