Planning Commission Minutes

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Nicely, in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m.  

PRESENT:                Jodie Sherman, Craig Nicely, Steve Maas, Bob Poll, Dave Zondervan, and Virgil Leatherman

ABSENT:                   Randy Hartgerink  

ALSO PRESENT:     Ken Krombeen, City Manager

Dan Johnson, Assistant City Manager

                                    Debby Descheneau, Personnel Assistant  

Dan Johnson noted that the agenda had been amended to move new business item 1, Site Plan Review for Spancrete, after old business item 2, Rezoning for 3460 Wilson Avenue.     

Motion by Zondervan, seconded by Maas to approve the amended agenda, moving Spancrete after the Rezoning for 3460 Wilson Avenue, as presented.  The motion passed unanimously. 

Motion by Maas, seconded by Poll, to approve the minutes of the August 3, 2005 meeting as presented.  The motion passed unanimously.                   

OLD BUSINESS:  

1.         Grand Village Square PUD Discussion – 4041 44^th Street  

Dan Johnson reviewed that the applicant had submitted revised plan, however City Engineer comments still have not been addressed.  Dan informed the Planning Commission that they can either table the request and wait for the applicant to address City Engineer comments, or they can recommend it onto the City Council with the requirement that the City Engineer’s items are resolved prior to it being introduced to the Council.   

John Najar, applicant, came before the Planning Commission to note that meeting the City Engineer’s comments is not a problem, but some of the items (such as the easement) can not be addressed until the property is purchased.  

Bob Poll asked who would modify the zoning ordinance to grant the reduced acreage from the required 5 acres for a PUD to the proposed 3.46.  Dan noted the City Council.   Bob Poll asked if the modified language would be for the entire city.  Dan noted that the Planning Commission can have part of their recommendation to Council be that they look at the PUD acreage language and have it be site specific.  

Virgil Leatherman feels the right in right out on Wilson Avenue should be tightened up to prevent turn around traffic.   

Motion by Zondervan, supported by Leatherman to recommend the plans for 4041 44^th Street, Grand Village Square Condominiums onto the City Council with the recommendation to approve with the condition that Bob Bruggink, Pete LaMourie, and DPW comments have been met as well as the 3.46 acre modification language be site specific for this site only.  The motion passed unanimously.  

2.         Rezoning Request – 3460 Wilson Avenue  

Dan Johnson informed the Planning Commission that the Zoning Board of Appeals granted a land use variance for this site.  The applicant, Doug Nienhuis, will be withdrawing his rezoning request to the Planning Commission.  Staff is suggesting the Planning Commission continue to table this request until they receive the withdrawal letter.  It was unanimously agreed to keep the rezoning request for 3460 Wilson Avenue tabled.   

NEW BUSINESS:  

1.         Site Plan Review – Spancrete – 3373 Busch Drive  

Dan Johnson reviewed that the applicant is proposing an addition of 25,511 square feet to their 32 acre site.  The only item to address is the number of shrubs on the property.  Staff recommended if the Planning Commission would like to approve the addition they can require the applicant coordinate with staff to ensure enough landscaping is present.  

Rob Berends, Exxel Engineering, came before the Planning Commission to state the landscaping plans are being developed and will be delivered to staff when complete.     

Motion by Zondervan, supported by Maas to approve to the Site Plan Review for Spancrete, 3373 Busch Drive, with the following conditions:  1) Final utility connections are subject to Department of Public Works and City Engineer approval 2) sidewalk shall be installed at owner’s expense when determined necessary by the City 3) Incorporate Bob Bruggink’s memo dated August 25, 2005.  The motion passed unanimously.  

OLD BUSINESS:  

3.         Mixed Use Discussion  

Dan presented the Planning Commission with the revised Mixed Use language.   The Planning Commission directed staff to revise the C-4, C-5 section and increase the 20% for residential uses to 30%.  Staff will review the Mixed Use language with Randy Kraker and report back to the Planning Commission in October.  The next step will be public hearings.  

NEW BUSINESS:  

2.         Zoning Ordinance Amendments  

Dan noted that Non-Conforming Residential and Wall Signs are back from last month.  Added this month is the topic of storing recreational equipment.  T he City Council has asked the Planning Commission to take a look at the recreational equipment section of the ordinance.   

Non-Conforming Residential:  The Planning Commission is comfortable with the language presented.  Staff was directed to set a pubic hearing for the revised Non-Conforming Residential language (15-5 (d)).   

Wall Signs:  The Planning Commission unanimously agrees that they like the sign ordinance the way it is currently written.   

Storage of Recreational Equipment:  Dan provided the Planning Commission with language from neighboring communities regarding the storage of recreational equipment, as well as some recreational equipment parking pictures in Grandville taken by our Community Police Officers.      

Dan explained to the Planning Commission that recreational equipment is not just RV’s, its all recreational vehicles.   

The Planning Commission unanimously agreed to take a month and review the current language and discuss further at the October meeting.   

PUBLIC COMMENT  

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

OTHER BUSINESS  

1.         Dan Johnson informed the Planning Commission that O’Mara’s dropped off a set of plans last Friday after the Planning Commission packets had gone out.  The plans are for a site on the SW corner of 30^th and Sangra.  The applicant is requesting a special meeting to review the site plan.   

The Planning Commission unanimously gave staff the direction to set a special meeting once the plans have been reviewed and are in good order.  

Chairman Nicely asked if there was any other business to discuss.  There was none.  

Motion by Poll, supported by Zondervan to adjourn.  The motion passed unanimously.  The meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m.  

Debby Descheneau

Recording Secretary

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