Planning Commission Minutes
The meeting was called to order by
Chairman Nicely, in the Council Chambers at 7:02 p.m.
PRESENT:
Jodie Sherman, Steve Maas, Craig Nicely, Bob Poll, Dave
Zondervan, Virgil Leatherman, and Randy Hartgerink (arrived at 7:10
p.m.)
ABSENT:
None
ALSO PRESENT:
Ken Krombeen, City Manager
Dan
Johnson, Assistant City Manager
Debby Descheneau, Personnel Assistant
Motion
by Maas, seconded by Poll to approve the amended agenda (adding Site
Plan Review for Fifth Third – 3900 Chicago Drive under Old
Business) as presented. The
motion passed unanimously.
Motion
by Sherman, seconded by Poll, to approve the minutes of the January
5, 2005 meeting as presented. The
motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC
HEARINGS:
1.
Special Land Use – 3722 Potomac Circle – Red Robin –
Standard Restaurant.
Dan Johnson reviewed the Special Land Use comments making specific mention
of the general standards for approval of Special Land Use.
Chairman Nicely asked if the applicant would like to address the Planning
Commission.
Victor Ansara – 23925 Industrial Park Drive, Farmington Hills, MI.,
Ansara Six Investment, LLC. – came before the Planning Commission
to give a brief history of the Red Robin Franchise.
Mr. Ansara’s franchise has 13 Red Robins in operation, 12
in Michigan and 1 in Ohio, they are anticipating 16 total by the end
of the year. Mr. Ansara
noted he’d be happy to answer any questions the Commissioners
might have.
Chairman Nicely opened the public hearing for a Special Land Use request
at 3722 Potomac Circle – Red Robin – Standard Restaurant at 7:08
p.m.
Chairman Nicely asked if anyone in the audience would like to speak to the
issue of a Special Land Use request at 3722 Potomac Circle.
There was no public comment to be made.
Chairman Nicely asked if there were any questions or comments to be made
by Planning Commissioners in regard to the Special Land Use Request.
There was none.
Motion
by Maas, supported by Poll to close the public hearing.
The motion passed unanimously.
The public hearing closed at 7:09 p.m.
Motion
by Maas, supported by Leatherman to approve the Special Land Use
request for 3722 Potomac Circle – Red Robin – Standard
Restaurant. The motion
passed unanimously.
NEW
BUSINESS:
1.
Site Plan Review – Red Robin – 3722 Potomac Circle
Dan
Johnson reviewed the Site Plan Comments for Red Robin.
Dan noted that all trees are typically 2 ˝ inches in size
and there should be clarification from the applicant on irrigation
design and installation. Dan
referenced City Engineer’s memo dated January 21, 2005 and noted
the recommendation that the applicant collect and convey all storm
water runoff to the existing single outlet near the east edge of the
property.
Chairman
Nicely asked if the applicant would like to address the Planning
Commission.
Aaron
Catlin, Fleis & VanderBrink Engineering, prepared the site plans
for Red Robin. He stated
that staff comments and City Engineer comments could be addressed.
Chairman
Nicely asked if the Planning Commissioners had any questions or
comments.
Steve
Maas stated he was pleased to see that Red Robin is proposing 40%
more parking than required. He
also asked what the hours of operation would.
Victor Ansara,
applicant, replied 11:00am – Midnight during the week and 11:00am
– 1:00am on the weekend.
Motion
by Poll, supported by Leatherman to approve the site plan for Red
Robin Restaurant located at 3722 Potomac Circle with the following
conditions: 1) separate sign permit required for site signage 2)
final utility connections are subject to Department of Public Works
and City Engineer approval 3) all trees shall be at least 2 ˝
inches in size 4) total height of lights, including bases, should be
no higher than 27 feet and cut sheets provided to city staff 5) the
drainage plan shall be reviewed by the Kent County Drain
Commissioner’s Office since outlets discharge into the system are
served by the Huizenga Drain 6) all landscaping shall be irrigated.
The motion passed unanimously.
2.
Site Plan Review – 2940 44th Street SW – US
Storage (Big Sky Development)
Dan
Johnson reviewed the Site Plan Comments for US Storage (Big Sky
Development) a 65,596 square foot climate controlled storage
facility. It was noted
that 30 of the proposed 44 parking spaces are deferred, some of the
deferred parking spaces on the east side of the site are too close
to the drive, however, staff feels it is unlikely they will be
needed in the future. Planning
Commission was advised of a future widening project for 44th
Street that would require ten feet of right-of-way from this
property. Because of
this project the Planning Commission may wish to consider allowing
the applicant to have a reduced front yard setback when that project
takes place. Also
mentioned were comments from Kent County Road Commission to have the
west connections to the property continue, along with the radii for
the approaches along 44th Street increased for truck
traffic. A memo from the
city’s traffic engineer noted closing one of the curb cuts along
44th Street. Dan
mentioned that the plans only show lighting attached to the
building, staff questions if there will be light poles on the site.
Chairman
Nicely asked if the applicant would like to address the Planning
Commission.
Tim
Hader of Schonsheck, Inc. – 51331 West Pontiac Trail, Wimon MI –
came before the Planning Commission to address comments made on the
site plan comment sheet. Mr.
Hader noted that there are two ornamental trees proposed that are
generally planted smaller than the required size.
The applicant would like to have the reduced front yard
setback approved with the site plans.
As for the approaches being increased, the applicant has
contacted the property owner to the west for an access easement
agreement and they were denied.
The applicant presented the denial letter to the
Commissioners. It was
mentioned that all lighting for the property will be building
mounted. Mr. Hader
noted that they were willing to add a catch basin and either connect
it to the storm system to the north or try to move it back to the
south side of the building.
Chairman
Nicely asked if the Planning Commissioners had any questions or
comments.
Steve
Maas asked what the reduced front yard set back would be if granted.
Dan replied that the applicant currently has a 20’ front
yard set back and to provide the 10’ right-of-way needed for the
street widening project the front yard set back would be 10’.
Bob
Poll asked why we need to grant the reduced set back, he noted that
if Kent County Road Commission needs that right-of-way they will
just take it. The
building is already built and we won’t require the building to be
torn down. He also asked
what would happen if the road widening project didn’t take place,
then the applicant has a 10’ front yard set back.
Dan
Johnson replied that the applicant would become non-conforming if
the reduction was not granted. He
suggested since staff and the Commission is aware of the possible
road widening they may want to take care of the issue now.
It was mentioned that the condition can be contingent on the
project taking place.
Randy
Hartgerink asked to see building elevations.
Mr. Hader responded that he did not have oversized boards to
present, but that the elevations were included in the packet.
As for color scheme Mr. Hader noted that the building would
have blue siding with a red brick look and the windows have a blue
tint to them.
Motion
by Maas, supported by Poll to approve the site plan for US Storage
(Big Sky Development) located at
2940 44th Street with the following conditions: 1)
separate sign permit required for site signage 2) Final utility
connections are subject to Department of Public Works and City
Engineer approval 3) all trees shall be at least 2 ˝ inches in size
and evergreens 6 feet in height (except for the ornamental trees) 4)
front yard set back reduction of 10’ shall be granted contingent
upon the Kent County Road Commissions start of the widening project
at 44th Street 5) sidewalk shall be installed along
Spartan Industrial Drive when determined necessary by the City of
Grandville. The
motion passed unanimously.
OLD
BUSINESS:
1.
Ordinance Discussion – Automobile Dealership Language
Dan
Johnson reviewed the revised proposed language for the C-5,
Commercial Freeway-Interchange District, which would allow car
sales. It was noted that
most of the language was borrowed from the old ordinance, but added
that no body shop or body repair services shall be provided on-site,
and no audible paging system shall be permitted – only a silent
paging system shall be allowed.
Chairman
Nicely asked if the applicant would like to address the Planning
Commission.
Peter
Mooney – 5206 Gateway Blvd, Flint MI, attorney for the applicant
came before the Planning Commission to state the applicant is
comfortable working with the proposed language.
Chairman
Nicely asked if the Planning Commissioners had any questions or
comments.
Bob
Poll asked about using other paving methods such as permeable
asphalt or pavers for areas where the cars will be displayed to
allow for better water drainage.
Steve
Maas suggested putting the word impervious in front of
“pavement” or “parking area” so if the applicant were to use
pavers it would not count against the 70% language proposed in item
8.
Bob
Poll asked if staff could add language regarding advertising
gimmicks. Dan noted he
would find out if advertising gimmicks are addressed in the
regulations and if they were not, he’d address it.
Chairman
Nicely asked if the Planning Commissioners were comfortable with
staff revising the language with the comments made tonight and bring
it back before the March meeting along with setting a public hearing
for the March meeting. It
was unanimous that staff could revise the language and set a public
hearing for March.
2.
Site Plan Review – 3900 Chicago Drive SW – Fifth Third
Bank
Dan Johnson reviewed the site plan comments for Fifth Third Bank.
He noted that the Downtown Development Authority reviewed the
original plans. Also
staff, Fifth Third representatives and Chairman Nicely reviewed the
revised plans which came before the Planning Commission tonight.
Dan noted that there is a 3 – 4 foot high masonry wall
proposed between the parking and the sidewalk, he is recommending
this masonry wall be consistent with the other walls in the downtown
Grandville area. The
City Engineer and the Department of Public Works have not reviewed
the plans; however it is a standard condition that their approval is
needed before work can begin. Irrigation
plans are not shown though they are typically required.
Chairman Nicely asked if the applicant would like to address the
Commission.
Craig Hondorp, Progressive A&E, came before the Planning Commission to
present the revised Fifth Third Bank site plans.
He noted several changes to the plan including detached
drive-thru lanes, new building placement, more landscaping, main
entrance is now on the west side and closer to Chicago Drive,
employee parking has been moved away from residential, and more
consistent elevations all around the building.
In regards to the noise from the 24 hour ATM, staff was
encouraged to contact the bank when complaints came into the city.
Chairman Nicely asked if there were any questions or comments to be made
by Planning Commissioners.
In general the Planning Commissioners were thankful for the time and
effort that Fifth Third put into the revised plans.
Motion
by Poll, supported by Leatherman to approve the site plan for Fifth
Third Bank located at 3900 Chicago Drive with the following
conditions: 1) separate sign permit required for site signage 2)
Final utility connections are subject to Department of Public Works
and City Engineer approval 3) sidewalk shall be installed by
property owner along Church Avenue when determined necessary by the
City of Grandville 4) final staff review of all areas.
The motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT
1.
Chairman
Nicely asked if there were any public comments to be made.
There were none.
OTHER
BUSINESS
Bob
Poll informed staff that search lights are visible at the Jon Bratt
property. Dan Johnson
confirmed that search lights are not part of his conditions and
staff will follow up with Mr. Bratt.
Chairman
Nicely asked if there was any other business to discuss.
There were none.
Motion by Maas, supported by Sherman to adjourn.
The motion passed unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Debby
Descheneau
Recording
Secretary
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