Planning Commission Minutes

CITY OF GRANDVILLE

PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES

OCTOBER 4, 2006

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

PRESENT: Jack Bengtson, Randy Hartgerink (at 7:15 p.m.), Gene LaSarge, Steve Maas, Steve Zinger, and Bob Poll

ABSENT: Craig Nicely

ALSO PRESENT: Ken Krombeen, City Manager

Debby Descheneau, Recording Secretary

Motion by Maas, seconded by Zinger to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed unanimously.

Motion by LaSarge, seconded by Maas, to table the minutes of the September 6, 2006 meeting. The motion passed unanimously.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Site Plan Review – 3980 44^th Street – Marathon

Ken Krombeen reviewed the site plans for the Marathon Station. The applicant is proposing redevelopment of the .75 acre site located on the southeast corner of 44^th and Wilson Avenue. The redevelopment would consist of the existing gas station/auto repair facility being removed and replaced by a 2150 sq. ft. gas station/convenience store and a 1056 sq. ft. self-service car wash. The car wash requires 15 waiting spaces, however the applicant has received a variance reducing this requirement to 11 spaces. Variances were also granted for the rear and side yard setbacks respectively to 13 feet and 3 feet. It was noted that access to the east property should be closed and any rights to limit relocation of the D&W driveway to 44^th Street should be waived.

Ken Krombeen reviewed City Engineer comments for the site plan.

John Tenpas of Driesenga & Associates came before the Planning Commission to state Marathon will not need access to the east; the C-store would be separate from the car wash; all engineer comments can be addressed; and existing water and sewer connections will be used.

Steve Maas asked of the 18 parking spaces available how many will be under the canopy. John Tenpas responded 12.

Dalane Vandenberg clarified that the applicant will use a less intense light that will not pool out as much and then use individual lights on the pumps. Also downward facing lights with dial down lighting capabilities will be used under the canopy.

Jack Bengtson asked about hours of operation. Dalane stated the hours are undetermined at this time.

Bob Poll asked how the Planning Commission defines the lighting concerns. Ken Krombeen stated the Planning Commission can make specific conditions on the plan. There is also an ordinance that addresses lighting and the applicant would need to comply with that ordinance.

Motion by Maas, supported by Zinger to approve the site plan for Grandville Marathon 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) driveway access to the property to the east to be closed and any rights to limit relocation of the D&W driveway to 44^th Street waived 4) three City Engineer comments per the Moore & Bruggink letter dated October 4, 2006 shall be met 5) site lighting shall include a dial down feature. The motion passed unanimously.

2. Staff Approval – 4375 Chicago Drive – Little Caesar’s

Ken Krombeen informed the Planning Commission of a staff approval for a 250 sq. ft. addition at 4375 Chicago Drive. Little Caesar’s will be leasing this building and needed to enclose the existing drive-thru. The request met all ordinance requirements so it could be approved by staff per Sec. 16-1(b) of the Zoning Ordinance.

OTHER BUSINESS

1. Flood Plain Ordinance

Ken Krombeen informed the Planning Commission that staff has met with MDEQ and the city is in compliance with the federal requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program. Regarding Sec. 5-4 of the Zoning Ordinance, it can either be updated to follow state requirements for a DEQ permit, stating there shall be no structures built in the floodway unless a MDEQ flood plain permit is obtained first, or be left alone to simply state there shall be no structures built in the floodway. Staff will report back to the Planning Commission after more conversation has taken place.

2. Master Plan Update

Ken Krombeen informed the Planning Commission that LSL Planning is pulling together information from the Master Planning Workshops and will provide a report at a future meeting.

3. Grand Pointe PUD Amendment

Ken Krombeen informed the Planning Commission that the City Council introduced and tabled the PUD Amendment for new freestanding signage. It is expected that the City Council will adopt the amendment at the October 9 City Council meeting.

4. Planning Commission Training

Gene LaSarge provided materials from a Planning Commission training session he attended in Ottawa County.

PUBLIC COMMENT

None

Motion by Hartgerink, supported by Bengtson to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:59 p.m.

Debby Descheneau

Recording Secretary

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