Planning Commission Minutes
CITY OF GRANDVILLE
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
April 2, 2003
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Poll, in the Council
Chambers at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Jodie Sherman, Virgil Leatherman, Craig Nicely, Bob
Poll, William Timmer, Dave Zondervan and Steve Maas.
ABSENT: None
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.
Motion by Maas, seconded by Sherman, to approve the minutes of
the February 5, 2003 and February 19, 2003 meetings as presented.
The motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING
Special Land Use – Hope CRC
Chairman Poll opened the public hearing at 7:02 p.m. to receive
public comment on the Special Land Use of the Hope CRC property.
Dan Johnson reviewed the special land use comments pertaining to
the applicant’s proposal to construct a 6,000 square foot accessory
building. Dan verbally corrected the west adjacent use from
Grandville Middle School to Prairie Middle School.
Rick Postema, architect for Hope CRC, gave a brief history of the
property and explained that the new construction would be for a
youth building with offices, classrooms and a break room with such
amenities as a sink and microwave. Rick also mentioned that the new
plan does take away from the green space, but assured the Planning
Commission that all trees on the site will remain in their current
location or be replanted to another location on the site. For the
building itself, Rick indicated that light fixtures would be present
on the front of the building, have a slopped shingled roof and metal
siding.
Motion by Leatherman, supported by Zondervan to close the public
hearing at 7:09 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
Motion by Maas, supported by Nicely to grant the special land
use. The motion passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
- Site Plan Review – Hope CRC
Dan Johnson reviewed the site plan comments for Hope CRC that
stated no lighting information or building elevations were submitted
for approval. Dan also noted that the church lot and the lot to the
north should be combined into one parcel so that accessory use and
shared parking are permitted.
Craig Nicely asked why the building was being constructed with
metal siding. Craig feels that this type of structure is not
compatible and consistent with the residential neighborhood. Craig
suggested if cost was a concern then perhaps a vinyl siding could be
placed on the Barrett St. side or at least part of the office be
completed in a brick veneer.
Rick Postema address the Planning Commission and stated that the
applicant is flexible in developing a nice building that the
Planning Commission feels is fit for the area, and that other
building materials can be considered.
Chairman Poll asked why the sewer was being brought up Vermont
Ct. instead of Barrett St.
Rick Postema stated that the sewer connection on Barrett is not
near the construction site. After looking at all of the possible
sewer connections, it was determined that the Vermont route was the
least expensive.
Chairman Poll asked how time sensitive the project was.
Rick Postema stated that the intent for tonight’s meeting was to
get special land use approval. The site plan approval is not time
sensitive.
Motion by Leatherman, supported by Nicely to table site plan
approval for Hope Christian Reformed Church. The motion passed
unanimously.
2. Site Plan Review – Peter’s Imports
Dan Johnson reviewed the site plan comments for Peter’s Imports,
who is proposing a 20,000 square foot addition to an existing 40,000
square foot industrial building.
Rob Mackenzie from Peninsula Construction spoke before the
Planning Commission to inform them that the addition will match the
existing buildings interior and exterior presence. The addition will
have two small offices and one restroom with the remainder of the
space being used for storage.
Craig Nicely was concerned with the flat inverted storm drainage
sketch and asked Dan if there have been any storm system problems in
this area.
Dan, along with the Department of Public Works and city engineer,
will double check the storm drainage system once the final
construction plans have been submitted.
Motion by Zondervan, supported by Maas to approve the site plan
with the following condition 1) Utility connections subject to
Department of Public Works and City Engineer approval. The motion
passed unanimously.
3. Site Plan Review – All Gutter Systems
Dan Johnson reviewed the site plan comments for the proposal of a
1,728 square foot addition to an existing 2,880 square foot building
on a 1.3 acre site. The main concern of the site is the future plans
for the section of the property that is currently packed gravel.
Staff would like building, paving and landscaping issues clarified.
Tom Novakowski from Craig Architect Inc. spoke on behalf of owner
Tony Cobb, who was not present. Tom informed the planning commission
that Tony would like to hold off on landscaping due to cost. It was
also mentioned that Tony does intend to replace the berms.
Chairman Poll asked if the applicant had thought about getting
the property rezoned so the property carries the same zoning. Tom
indicated that the Tony plans to go before the Planning Commission
in the summer.
There was a lot of general conversation from the Commissioners
regarding future landscaping and sidewalk plans that would fit in
with the neighborhood and follow some of the guidelines of what the
DDA has done with the area.
Ken Krombeen suggested that the planning commission put the
condition of 20 feet of landscaped area around the west and south
side of the lot, to be met prior to approval.
Virgil Leatherman asked if the property was within DDA
parameters. Ken and Dan believed it was not, but will double check
and see if the DDA’s façade program could help.
Ken Krombeen noted that if the property was being used for
parking, then the now gravel lot needs to be paved according to
ordinance. He noted that the previous property owner was not
required to have the lot paved because the current ordinance was not
in place at that time.
Motion by Nicely, supported by Leatherman to approve the site
plan with the following conditions 1) Utility connections subject to
Department of Public Works and City Engineer approval, 2) Separate
sign permit required for site signage, 3) Sidewalk shall be
installed when determined necessary by the Planning Commission, 4)
20 foot strip of lawn incorporated around the entire perimeter of
the property, including the depth of berm. The motion passed
unanimously.
4. Sketch and Preliminary Plat – Cora Office Complex
Dan Johnson reviewed the memorandum of plat comments for Cora
Office Complex.
Craig Nicely questioned the curb cut, Dan informed the Planning
Commission that the curb cut would remain the same and offer shared
driveways.
Motion by Leatherman, supported by Sherman to grant sketch and
preliminary plat approval for the revised Cora Office Complex plat.
The motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT
- Chairman Poll asked if there were any public comments to be
made. There were none.
OTHER BUSINESS
- Chairman Poll asked if there were any items of other business
to discuss. There were none.
Motion by Maas, supported by Nicely to adjourn. The motion passed
unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
Debby Descheneau
Recording Secretary
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