Planning Commission Minutes

CITY OF GRANDVILLE

PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES

 The meeting was called to order by Acting Chairman Poll, in the Council Chambers at 7:02 p.m. 

PRESENT:               Bob Poll, Jack Bengtson, Randy Hartgerink, Virgil Leatherman, Steve Maas, and Dave Zondervan 

ABSENT:                   Craig Nicely  

ALSO PRESENT:     Ken Krombeen, City Manager

Dan Johnson, Assistant City Manager  

Motion by Maas, seconded by Leatherman to approved the agenda as presented. The motion passed unanimously.  

Motion by Bengtson, seconded by Maas, to approve the minutes of the May 3, 2006 meeting as presented.  The motion passed unanimously. 

PUBLIC HEARING: 

1.         PUD Amendment – Parkway Place  

Acting Chairman Poll opened the public hearing for the Parkway Place PUD Amendment at 7:02 p.m. 

Dan Johnson gave a brief overview of two waivers that IPA is requesting.  The first is for relief of 7 of the required 117 parking spaces. The other is a reduced side yard setback of 18.8 feet on the east side of the building as opposed to the required 30 feet.  

Jean Constantine of IPA, 1600 South Beacon Blvd, Ste 260, Grand Haven MI 49417, reviewed the requests and introduced Hank Vanderwerp of Clinton Realty.   

Motion by Leatherman, seconded by Zondervan to close the public hearing at 7:08 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. 

Bob Poll inquired about deferred parking.  

Steve Maas stated that he believes both requests are reasonable and is in favor of more green space.  

Motion by Zondervan, seconded by Leatherman to recommend onto City Council approval of the two waivers that IPA is requesting. The first request is to permit 110 parking spaces instead of the required 117 parking spaces. The next request is to permit a side yard setback on the east side of the building of 18.8 feet as opposed to the required 30 foot setback. The motion passed unanimously. 

NEW BUSINESS: 

The agenda was amended. The final plan review of the Parkway Place PUD was not done as a part of the public hearing. 

1.         Site Plan Review – 4555 Canal Avenue – Flagstar Bank  

Dan Johnson reviewed the Site Plan comments for 4555 Canal Avenue. The applicant is proposing construction of a 2,782 square foot bank on a 1.02 acre site. They are also requesting 27 foot high light poles.  

Frank Marshall of Atwell Hicks, 3358 Eagle Run Drive, Grand Rapids MI 49505, came before the Planning Commission to answer any questions they may have. 

Dave Zondervan asked why they are requesting the higher light poles. Mr. Marshall replied that the design came from illumination requirements and he could be flexible to be consistent with the other out lots.  

Virgil Leatherman asked which direction the cars in the drive thru would be facing. Mr. Marshall replied that the drive thru would be facing east.  

Motion by Zondervan, seconded by Hartgerink to approve the Site Plan Review for 4555 Canal Avenue, Flagstar Bank, with the following conditions 1)    Final utility connections are subject to Department of Public Works and City Engineer approval 2) Separate sign permit required for signage 3) Total height of light poles are to be 20 feet. The motion passed unanimously.   

2.         Use Consideration – 2900 Wilson Avenue – Recreational Use 

Dan Johnson reviewed that the applicant is looking for comments and approval from the Planning Commission on this use at this location. The site is currently zoned I-2, Industrial.

Ryan and Erica Hanberry, of Haven Entertainment Group LLC, came before the Planning Commission to present the request for a teen center. The teen center will include an indoor skate park, a small skate shop, and a game center.  

Steve Maas asked about the size of the skate park and how long it would be until they are open. Mr. Hanberry replied that the skate park area will be 3,000 square feet and he anticipates that the facility could be open in 60 days.  

Motion made by Maas, supported by Leatherman to approve the use of a teen center at 2900 Wilson Avenue as it is compatible with the intent of the I-2 District. The motion passed unanimously. 

3.         Planning Commission Vacancies Discussion 

            Dan Johnson informed the Planning Commission that Commissioner Zondervan’s term expires this June, and he has asked not to be reappointed. Commissioner Bengtson’s term also expires in June, and he would like to be reappointed.  

Motion made by Zondervan, supported by Hartgerink, to recommend the Grandville Planning Commission board reappointment of Jack Bengtson onto the City Council.  The motion passed unanimously.  

Consideration of the other vacancy will be discussed at the July meeting.  

PUBLIC COMMENT 

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

OTHER BUSINESS 

Acting Chairman Poll  asked if there was any other business to discuss.    

Dan Johnson informed the Planning Commission that this would most likely be his last meeting. 

Gratitude was expressed to Dan Johnson and Dave Zondervan for their hard work and dedication over the years with the Planning Commission.  

Motion by Zondervan, supported by Maas to adjourn.  The motion passed unanimously.  The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.

Marci Poley

Recording Secretary

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