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Planning Commission Minutes

CITY OF GRANDVILLE
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
Special Meeting
February 19, 2003

The special meeting was called to order by Chairman Poll, in the Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m. 

PRESENT: Dave Zondervan, Jodie Sherman, Craig Nicely, Bob Poll, William Timmer, and Steve Maas. 

ABSENT: Virgil Leatherman 

ALSO PRESENT: Dan Johnson, Assistant City Manager
Ken Krombeen, City Manager
Debby Descheneau, Personnel Assistant 

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

PUBLIC HEARING 

  1. Rezoning – 3730 44th Street SW

Chairman Poll opened the public hearing at 6:01 p.m. to receive public comment on Rezoning of 3730 44th Street SW. 

Dan Johnson reviewed the rezoning notes to rezone 3730 44th Street from R-2, One-Family Residential District to OS-2, Planned Office/Service District for the purpose of an interior decorating business.

Jeff and Laura Davidson of 3593 Big Rock Court came before the Planning Commission to describe the purpose of the interior design business. They presented pictures of the home to the Planning Commissioners and stated they have no intentions to tear down the existing house, rather the current structure was perfect for what they envision.

Motion by Timmer, supported by Maas to close the public hearing at 6:09 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.

Craig Nicely stated he finds the proposed use consistent with the master plan and consistent with other property designations along 44th Street, as did Dave Zondervan.

Motion by Maas, supported by Sherman to recommend approval of rezoning to the City Council. The motion passed unanimously.

OLD BUSINESS

  1. Site Plan Review – Bob Evans Restaurant

Dan Johnson briefly commented on two new site plans presented on behalf of Bob Evans Restaurant for their future access drive. Dan stated that the staff and Bob Evans both liked plan #1.

Chairman Poll asked individual Commissioners which plan they preferred in an effort to eliminate one if possible. All Planning Commissioners preferred plan #1.

Rick McKinney from Bob Evans Restaurant came before the Planning Commission to comment he preferred plan #1.

Dan Challa, representing Mark Harmson, came before the Planning Commission to comment he preferred plan #1. He also stated that he would like to see the access drive completed before Bob Evans opens for business.

Motion by Nicely, supported by Timmer to approve option #1 of the site plan with the following conditions 1) staff to conduct and approve a full site plan review that is in compliance with the zoning ordinance 2) separate sign permit required for site signage 3) final utility connections are subject to Department of Public Works and City Engineer approval 4) irrigation is required 5) light pole height is 20 feet 6) cross access agreement between General Growth Properties and Rivertown Center should be presented to city staff 7) stop signs be placed at both driveways to help reduce crash potential 8) directional signs should be placed to direct traffic in its use to the connector roadway. The motion passed unanimously.

PUBLIC COMMENT 

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

OTHER BUSINESS 

  1. April 2003 Meeting

Dan Johnson asked if any Planning Commissioners were planning on vacation for the April meeting, since it does fall around spring break. 

A majority of the Commissioners will be there and the April 2003 meeting does not need to be rescheduled.

Motion by Zondervan, supported by Maas to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 6:28 p.m.

Debby Descheneau
Recording Secretary

 

 

 

 

 

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