Planning Commission Minutes

Fences - Proposed language to better organize the existing fence requirements was acceptable.

Seasonal Outdoor Sales of Agricultural Products – There was discussion of not limiting the time of sales for property owners but continuing the limitation for persons temporarily occupying a lot, such as Christmas tree lots.

Accessory Buildings – The conversation continued on the appropriate restrictions on accessory buildings. The Commission discussed the current language and possible changes. There was discussion on determining how many existing homes would be able to increase their building size or would this be limited to undeveloped lots only, also any language that the Building Official would suggest, and the possibility of a sliding scale that the larger the house the larger the building. Staff would continue working on this language.

Building Height – Discussion at staff level continues on increasing the height restrictions for certain zoning districts and locations.

Commercial Uses – Dan updated the Commission that the DDA will work on this subject as part of their Master Plan process.

Special Land Uses – Changes to Special Land Uses will involve reorganizing these uses to make sure they are appropriately located in the Ordinance.

Model Storm Water Ordinance – Staff will provide more detailed review comments at the next meeting after staff has an opportunity to meet with Jim Smalligan, who was instrumental in the development of this ordinance.

Sales of Vehicles on Residential Lots – Language was discussed to limit vehicle sales on residential lots to those titled by the primary resident.

Ball Field Signs – The City has received a request from the Grandville Little League to erect signs on the ball field fences. There was quite a bit of discussion as to the sign materials, sizes, locations, visibility, maintenance and more. The consensus was to possibly allow this type of signage after receiving an annual permit from the Planning Commission.