Planning Commission Minutes

CITY OF GRANDVILLE

PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES

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

PRESENT:                Jack Bengtson, Randy Hartgerink, Gene LaSarge, Steve Zinger, Craig Nicely, Steve Maas and Bob Poll

ABSENT:                   None

ALSO PRESENT:    Ken Krombeen, City Manager

Matthew Butts, Assistant to the City Manager

Debby Descheneau, Recording Secretary

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

Motion by Zinger, seconded by Bengtson, to approve the minutes of the November 7, 2007 meeting as presented.  The motion passed unanimously.

Motion by Zinger, seconded by Bengtson, to approve the minutes of the November 28, 2007 special meeting as presented.  The motion passed unanimously.

NEW BUSINESS:

1.            Use Consideration – Team Bulldog Wrestling – 3940 Viaduct – Proposed Private Sports Club

Matthew Butts reviewed the request for 3940 Viaduct.

Jeff Fuller of Team Bulldog Wrestling came before the Planning Commission to note the hours of operation for Team Bulldog will not interfere with the adjacent trucking company and their traffic volume.  Jeff also noted Team Bulldog will be partnering with community efforts such as Big Brothers and Big Sisters.

Motion by LaSarge, seconded by Zinger to approve the use consideration for Team Bulldog Wrestling at 3940 Viaduct.  The motion passed unanimously. 

2.         Site Plan Review – Fairbrook Apartments – 4325 Canal – Proposed Accessory Building

Matthew Butts reviewed the site plans for the proposed accessory building at 4325 Canal.

Jack Brown of JKB Construction came before the Planning Commission to note the side yard setback will be 10 feet and the building dimensions will decrease by 1 foot. 

Bob Poll asked if the building could go further back on the property.  Jack Brown noted it could not due to a county easement. 

Matthew Butts referenced a letter from Project Engineer Steve Witte dated November 30, 2007 which states the intended use of the accessory building.

Motion by Zinger, seconded by Maas to approve the site plan review for an accessory building at 4325 Canal with the following conditions:  1) Revised site plans approved by city staff 2) MDEQ permit required 3) conditions and use for the property as stated in Steve Witte’s letter dated November 30, 2007 be adhered to.  The motion passed unanimously. 

3.         Discussion – Draft Master Plan Consideration

Matthew Butts reviewed the revised language.  He also noted Tim DeHaan’s revised suggestions were distributed to Planning Commissioners. 

Steve Maas noted that any motion does not preclude any development. 

Gene LaSarge noted he cannot support the Master Plan as written in reference to the area of 44^th Street and Ivanrest. 

Motion by Maas, supported by Poll to accept into record the revised Master Plan suggestions from Tim DeHaan dated November 29, 2007.

Motion by Bengtson, supported by Poll to recommend the draft Master Plan onto the City Council for approval.   The motion passed 6-1 with Gene LaSarge opposing.

PUBLIC COMMENT

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

Ralph Allen of 5349 Pine Slope Drive, Grandville MI 49418 came before the Planning Commission to state he supports the concept of mixed use at 44^th Street and Ivanrest.

OTHER BUSINESS

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

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Zinger, supported by Poll to adjourn.  The motion passed unanimously.  The meeting adjourned at 7:31 p.m.

Debby Descheneau

Recording Secretary

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