Planning Commission Minutes

CITY OF GRANDVILLE

PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Nicely, in the Council Chambers at 7:04 p.m. 

PRESENT:                Jack Bengtson, Virgil Leatherman, Steve Maas, Craig Nicely and Bob Poll 

ABSENT:                   Randy Hartgerink

 ALSO PRESENT:     Ken Krombeen, City Manager

Marci Poley, Recording Secretary 

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

Motion by Bengtson, seconded by Maas, to approve the amended minutes of the June 7, 2006 meeting as presented.  The motion passed unanimously. 

NEW BUSINESS: 

1.         Site Plan Review – 4180 44^th Street – Parkway Place PUD  

Ken Krombeen reviewed the Site Plan comments for 4180 44^th Street. The applicant is proposing construction of a 18,685 square foot building on a 2.14  acre site. This will be the fourth office building as a part of the Parkway Place PUD.  

Denny Cherette and Jean Constantine of IPA, 1600 South Beacon Blvd. Ste. 260, Grand Haven MI 49417, came before the Planning Commission to answer any questions they may have. 

Motion by Poll, seconded by Maas to approve the Site Plan Review for 4180 44^th Street, Parkway Place PUD, 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) Lighting and signage shall follow the PUD requirements and be consistent with the existing office building 4) Copies of the cross access agreements shall be provided to the City. Motion passed unanimously.   

2.         Site Plan Review – 3980 44^th Street – Marathon Station 

Ken Krombeen reviewed the Site Plan comments for 3980 44^th Street. The applicant is proposing redevelopment of their .75 acre site. The current use is a major non-conforming use. They are proposing to continue the major non-conforming use by renovating the gas station and changing from an auto repair to a car wash. They are also planning a convenience store with the main building and that use is permitted in the C-1 Zone District.  

John Tenpas of Driesenga & Associates Inc., 455 E. 8^th Street, Holland MI 49423, came before the Planning Commission to review the site plan and answer any questions they may have. Mr. Tenpas brought revised site plans which he will submit to staff. Mr. Tenpas reviewed the new site plans and addressed concerns regarding parking, lighting, landscaping and variances.  

Dalane VanDenBerg of Beacon Boulevard Inc, 11372 E. Lakewood Blvd., Holland MI 49423, was also present to answer any questions they may have.  

Steve Maas asked what type of car wash it will be. Applicant responded that it is touch free unit so the driver will stay in the vehicle during the wash.  

Steve Maas inquired if the access to the east driveway from the gas station going to the D&W 44^th Street driveway could be closed off. DalaneVanDenBerg responded that it was possible to close off. She stated because of the stacking requirements they thought it was the best use of the property. If a car is too far back and decides they do not want to wait then they could leave using the driveway. 

Bob Poll stated that he does not support the access to the D&W driveway. Mr. Poll believes the driveway to the D&W site belongs to the east.  

Ken Krombeen asked if the site plan could be altered if there was some kind of relief from the stacking requirement. Dalane responded that yes it was possible. Mr. Krombeen said that might be something to consider since they have to go to the Zoning Board anyway. 

Steve Maas asked if they were willing to give up any claim to the D&W driveway. Dalane responded that they are willing to relinquish any rights to the driveway. 

Jack Bengtson asked if it would work if the car wash was put on the south end of the building and the building moved to the north end. Dalane responded yes and the reason they have the layout was because it is easier to make a left hand turn into the wash because of where the pay point is located. 

Virgil Leatherman inquired if the major non-conforming use is compatible for this use. Ken Krombeen responded that they are not adding a non-conforming use, but simply replacing one major non-conforming use for another and both uses are auto related. 

Craig Nicely noted that he thinks the car wash, major non-conforming use, is less impactful, than the current auto repair, major non-conforming use.  

Bob Poll said that he thinks the car wash is an equal or better use than the current auto repair service station. 

Steve Maas stated that if the rights to the driveway to the east can be relinquished and then shift the area so there will not be quite a long stacking, he is very much in favor of the redevelopment of the site.  

No action was taken on this request pending an application to the Board of Zoning Appeals. 

OTHER BUSINESS 

Chairman Nicely  asked if there was any other business to discuss.  

Ken Krombeen informed the Planning Commission that Dave Kregel of Kregel Landscaping has submitted an amended landscape plan for the Rivertown Car wash property. The landscape plan is more intensive with more green space then what was on the original plan. Steve Maas asked to abstain from giving his approval. The consensus of the remaining Planning Commissioners was that the revised landscape plan was acceptable. 

NEW BUSINESS (Continued): 

3.         Planning Commission Vacancies Discussion 

There was discussion regarding the Planning Commission vacancy created by Dave Zondervan leaving. Ken Krombeen informed the Planning Commission that they have copies of all active applications submitted for the vacancy.  

Jack Bengtson said due to the holiday and possibility of people being out of town he suggested waiting until the next meeting to see if any more applicants come forward. 

It is possible that the August meeting will be cancelled unless there are submittals between now and then. Consideration of the vacancy will be discussed at the July 19, 2006 Special Meeting.  

PUBLIC COMMENT

Chairman Nicely asked if there were any public comments to be made.  

Virgil Leatherman informed the Planning Commission that it is possible he will be moving out of Grandville as early as July 31, 2006. If that happens then he will no longer be able to serve on the Planning Commission. 

Motion by Maas, supported by Poll to adjourn.  The motion passed unanimously.  The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. 

Marci Poley

Recording Secretary

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