City of Kentwood - Kentwood, Michigan

APPROVED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

OF THE KENTWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION

JUNE 14, 2011, 7:30 P.M.

COMMISSION CHAMBERS

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A. Chair Holtrop called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

B. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Swanson.

C. Roll Call:

Members Present: John Helder, Dan Holtrop, Laurie Sheldon, Ed Swanson, Frank Vander Hoff, Don Yokom

Members Absent: Ed Kape, Johngerlyn Young(with notification) and Maurice Groce

Others Present: Community Development Director Terry Schweitzer, Economic Development Planner Lisa Golder, Planner Joe Pung and Staff Secretary Monique Collier

D. Approval of the Minutes

Motion by Commissioner VanderHoff, supported by Commissioner Sheldon, to approve the Minutes of May 24, 2011

- Motion Carried (6-0) –

- Groce, Kape and Young absent -

E. Approval of the Agenda

Motion by Commissioner VanderHoff, supported by Commissioner Swanson. to approve the agenda for the June 14, 2011 meeting.

- Motion Carried (6-0) –

- Groce, Kape and Young absent –

F. Acknowledge visitors wishing to speak to non-agenda items.

There was no public comment.

G. Old Business

There was no Old Business

H. Public Hearing

There were no Public Hearings

I. Work Session

There were no Work Sessions.

J. New Business

Motion by Commissioner VanderHoff, supported by Commissioner Sheldon, to set a public hearing date of July 12, 2011 for Case #8-11 – Kentwood HoneyBaked Ham – Special Land Use and Site Plan Review for a Drive-Thru Facility located at 3756 28^th Street SE

- Motion Carried (6-0) –

- Groce, Kape and Young absent -

K. Other Business

1. Master Plan Discussion

Open Space and Greenway Network

Helder asked for clarification of what is required within greenspace. Golder stated an example would be a PUD regulation 25% openspace is required and it defines in the ordinance what it can and cannot include.

The Commissioners agreed with the Task, Goals and Visions and offered no comments.

Traffic/Transportation/Trails/Transit/Networks – Major Arterials/Greening Arterials, Primary Intersections and the “Quadrant Approach

Yokom noted under the task where it states the city will improve street lighting and cross walk demarcation and signalization at intersections for pedestrian and bike safety. He stated the task is very appropriate and should address those crossing areas in the city that are currently inadequately lit especially for rainy nights.

Schweitzer stated throughout the community there have been changes in how the sidewalk comes out onto the intersections. There is a textured surface that has been added but also they don’t come out right at the intersection anymore they are offset to get some separation between the vehicular movement and the pedestrian.

Swanson asked if there was a way to deal with infilling sidewalks where you have segments of sidewalks within a block that would require filling in. Golder stated she thinks the only way to do it is special assessments unless they are eligible for a grant (i.e. safe routes to school or CDBG). Golder stated the City has never forced infill upon anybody. She stated surveys have been undertaken in the past to determine whether to special access for sidewalk in various neighborhoods. They have found that some people don’t want them.