Planning Commission Minutes

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Poll, in the Council Chambers at 7:03 p.m.

PRESENT : Jodie Sherman, Dave Zondervan, Bob Poll, Steve Maas,

William T immer and Virgil Leatherman

ABSENT : Craig Nicely

ALSO PRESENT : Dan Johnson , Assistant City Manager

Debby Descheneau , Personnel Assistant

Motion by Timmer, seconded by Maas to approve the agenda as presented. T he motion passed unanimously.

Motion by Sherman , seconded by Timmer, to approve the minutes of the March 3, 2004 meeting as presented. The motion passed unanimously.

PUBLIC HEARING

1. Chairman Poll opened the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. to receive public comment on Rezoning of the property located at 2972 Sangra Avenue from C-1, Commercial Neighborhood to I-1, Restricted Industrial. Dan noted the applicant would like to rezone the property, consistent with the master plan, in order to build their own facility.

Chairman Poll asked if there were any questions or comments from Planning Commissioners for Dan.

Virgil Leatherman provided the Planning Commissioners with some history of the site and the original rezoning of the property to C-1.

Chairman Poll asked if there was anyone in the audience who would like to speak to the issues of Rezoning 2972 Sangra Avenue .

Scott Dennis, owner of Rapid Shred, came before the Planning Commission to answer any questions the Commissioners might have. Mr. Dennis also noted that he is interested in this site because he would rather own than lease property for the operation.

Motion by Maas, supported by Sherman to close the public hearing at 7:08 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.

Chairman Poll asked if there were any questions or comments to be made by Planning Commissioners.

Dave Zondervan stated he was in favor of the rezoning.

Motion by Zondervan, supported by Leatherman to recommend onto the City Council the rezoning for 2972 Sangra Avenue from C-1 to I-1. The motion passed unanimously.

OLD BUSINESS

1. Discussion – Zoning Ordinance Language

While waiting for the 7:15 p.m. start time of the second public hearing, Dan did a brief recap of the “still pending language” for Building Height’s, Commercial Uses and Model Storm Water Ordinances.

Dan Johnson informed the Planning Commission that building height and commercial uses language is still pending as staff works in conjunction with the DDA Master Plan to formulate some new ordinance language.

The Storm Water Ordinance is still pending with recommendations coming from the meetings between Dan, Mike Chesher and Bob Bruggink, each of whom will create an individual list of recommendations to share with the Planning Commission.

PUBLIC HEARING

2. Chairman Poll opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. to receive public comment on the Special Land Use for 3313 & 3323 Century Center. Dan noted that the applicant, David Daane, is hoping to enlarge the building on the SW corner of this site, the proposed enlargement is roughly a 17% increase in size. Dan also noted that a variance will be needed as the building sits 30 feet from the property line, not the required 50 feet, and that the deferred parking area would eliminate a good portion of the landscaping.

Chairman Poll asked if there was anyone in the audience who would like to speak to the issues of Special Land Use for 3313 & 3323 Century Center.

Rick Stout of Fleis and VanderBrink came before the Planning Commission to answer any questions the commissioners might have.

Stan Ponstein, Grandville City Council, came before the Planning Commission to express his fear of a big box retail store occupying the larger proposed space.

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

Motion by Maas , supported by Leatherman to close the public hearing at 7:23 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.

Chairman Poll asked if there were any questions or comments to be made by Planning Commissioners.

Steve Maas asked if the building has always been two spaces in one building. Dan Johnson clarified that it has always been one building with two individual retail spaces identified.

Chairman Poll expressed his despair that this space may occupy one tenant in one building instead of two tenants in one building.

The Planning Commissioners question how one tenant can occupy one building when the plans appear to represent two tenants in one building.

Steve Maas and Virgil Leatherman agree that a review of the original plans from 2002 would be beneficial as they did not plan on one tenant occupying one building. All other Commissioners agree.

Motion by Leatherman, supported by Sherman to table the Special Land Use Request for 3313 & 3323 Century Center. The motion passed with a 5-1 vote with Poll opposed.

NEW BUSINESS

1. Site Plan Review – 3313 & 3323 Century Center

The Site Plan Review was not discussed due to the Special Land Use being tabled.

OLD BUSINESS

1. Rezoning – 4600 Ivanrest Avenue

Dan Johnson reviewed his finding of the property designations surrounding 4600 Ivanrest Avenue , including Wyoming ’s Master Plan.

Virgil Leatherman feels that the six surrounding sites should also be looked at to avoid spot zoning.

Jodie Sherman stated that she is not convinced that the area is Master Planned incorrectly.

Chairman Poll asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak to the issue of rezoning.

Ralph Allen, property owner and owner of Cookware, came before the Planning Commission to state his theory of it only being a matter of time before the pressures of retail take over the area in question. Mr. Allen expressed that he does not feel this property could ever be used as residential. Mr. Allen also noted that he has an industrial use in Jenison (golf manufacturing).

Steve Maas asked the current status of Cookware.

Mr. Allen noted that the business is in limbo with his merchandise being stored in the garage at 4600 Ivanrest Avenue .

Steve Maas asked when the property at 4600 Ivanrest Avenue was purchased.

Mr. Allen stated he bought the property in September of 2003.

Motion by Leatherman, supported by Maas to remove the rezoning of 4600 Ivanrest from being tabled. The motion passed unanimously.

Motion by Leatherman, supported by Maas to table the rezoning request of 4600 Ivanrest from. The motion passed unanimously.

Dan Johnson asked the Planning Commissioners what they would like staff to provide for them before the next meeting.

· Pertinent language from the last Master Plan that discusses 4600 Ivanrest Avenue

· Check Birchler Arroyo Associates schedule to see if they are available to meet with Planning Commissioners to discuss their envision of the Master Plan of 1999.

2. Discussion – Zoning Ordinance Language

Storm Water:

Virgil Leatherman asked if the City of Grandville will be working with our surrounding communities to put the ordinance together so that everyone is on the same page.

Dan Johnson confirmed that the City of Grandville is working the consulting firm on the recommended ordinance. Staff will bring their comments to the Planning Commission in the future.

Accessory Buildings:

Dan Johnson reviewed the pending language he had come up with from last month. After much discussion the Planning Commissioners decided to limit accessory buildings to 1080 square feet for attached and detached, along with full setbacks for attached and existing 8’, 6’ and 3’ setbacks for detached. Dan will complete another round of draft language along with sketches of example buildings utilizing the new draft language for the May Planning Commission meeting.

Building Heights and Commercial Uses:

PUBLIC COMMENT

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

OTHER BUSINESS

Chairman Poll asked if there was any other business to discuss. Dan Johnson informed the Planning Commissioners of the Grand Valley Metropolitan Council’s Annual Growing Communities Conference and stated if they wanted to attend they could call staff to RSVP.

Motion by Sherman , supported by Maas to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.

Debby Descheneau

Recording Secretary

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