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Minutes for 04/08/2008APPROVED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE KENTWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION
APRIL 8, 2008, 7:30 P.M.
COMMISSION CHAMBERS
A. Chair McIntyre-Evenocheck called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Secretary Sheldon.
C. Roll Call:
Members Present: Abed Itani, Nancie McIntyre-Evenocheck, Laurie Sheldon, Frank Vander Hoff, Don Yokom, and Chris Winczewski.
Members Absent: Betsy Artz, Dan Holtrop and Johngerlyn Young (with notification)
Others Present: City Attorney Jeff Sluggett, Planner Joe Pung, Staff Secretary Monique Collier, the press and the applicant.
Motion by Commissioner VanderHoff, supported by Commissioner Itani, to excuse Commissioners Artz, Holtrop and Young from the meeting.
- Motion Carried (6-0) ?
- Artz, Holtrop and Young absent-
D. Approval of the Minutes and Findings of Fact
Motion by Commissioner VanderHoff, supported by Commissioner Winczewski, to approve the Minutes of March 25, 2008 and the Findings of Fact for: Case #4-08 - Wedgwood Christian Services- major Change to an Approved PUD site plan and final site plan approval of a PUD Phase
- Motion Carried (6-0) ?
- Artz, Holtrop and Young absent -
E. Approval of the Agenda
Motion by Commissioner Winczewski, supported by Commissioner VanderHoff to approve the agenda for the April 8, 2008 meeting.
- Motion Carried (6-0) ?
- Artz, Holtrop and Young absent-
F. Acknowledge visitors wishing to speak to non-agenda items.
There was no public comment.
G. Old Business
Case #17-07 ? Menard?s-Special Land Use Open Air Business Garden Center/Outside Yard Area and Site Plan Review located north of 28th Street, midway between East Paris Avenue and Patterson Avenue
Applicant Bill Mast submitted a letter requesting tabling to the April 22, 2008 meeting.
Motion by Commissioner Winczewski, supported by Commissioner VanderHoff to table Case #17-07 Menards to April 22, 2008.
- Motion Carried (6-0) ?
- Artz, Holtrop and Young absent -
H. Public Hearing
There were no public hearings.
I. Work Session
Structures and Improvements Plan (SIP)
Chair McIntyre-Evenocheck stated the SIP committee met prior to the meeting and discussed some things. Planner Pung has a list of items that he will check on and report back to the commissioners.
J. New Business
Motion by Commissioner VanderHoff, supported by Commissioner Itani, to set the public hearing date of May 13, 2008 for Case #5-08 Fox Kia Hyundai ? Final Site Plan Review of a PUD Phase for a car dealership located at 4101 28th St. North side of 28th between East Paris & Patterson.
- Motion Carried (6-0) ?
- Artz, Holtrop and Young absent -
K. Other Business
1. Assorted Zoning and Regulatory Ordinance Amendments
Chair McIntyre-Evenocheck suggested the zoning ordinance committee meet to look at the proposed changes.
Chair McIntyre-Evenocheck stated staff needs to take a look at the regulations for the assisted living facilities, there have been several changes.
Vice Chair Winczewski stated he would like the zoning committee to look at the changes due to the changes in the zoning enabling act.
Chair McIntyre-Evenocheck stated she would like to have a Zoning Ordinance Committee meeting prior to the next meeting 4-22-08.
2. DJ?s Lawn Service Case# 36-04
Planner Pung stated Community Development Director Schweitzer submitted a memo to the commissioners regarding DJ?s Lawn service. He stated in November 2004 special land use and site plan approval was conditionally granted to use a canvas steel frame salt dome as an accessory structure for a period of up to two years. The two year time period was an allowance to construct a permanent structure by January 1, 2007. DJ lawn service recently contacted the city to seek to replace the 30?x30? canvas steel frame salt dome on the south rear property line with a 60?x 40? canvas steel frame salt dome along the east side property line approximately 260 feet off the 52nd Street right-of-way.
Doug Stalsonburg, with Exxel Engineering was there to represent the request. He stated they are proposing that the existing structure be removed and in place of it the same kind of structure that is 40 x 60 in size; approximately three times bigger along the east property line. He stated the height will be about 24 feet from grade to the peak. He stated it is shielded by the pines along the east lot line.
Chair Commissioner McIntyre-Evenocheck concern was what kind of measure will be taken if the canvas rips and starts to look bad and becomes an eyesore. City Attorney Jeff Sluggett suggested assigning a condition that it be maintained and good condition. Sluggett stated he would encourage the commissioners to view this as a permanent decision so they won?t have to come back every two years.
Commissioner Yokom asked if they intend to have another structure for different material or will it be for the salt only. Stalsonsburg stated it is just the salt and if the canvas becomes damaged it will be the owners interest to fix it right away.
Vice Chair Winczewski stated he doesn?t think it is out of place due to the neighborhood.
Attorney Sluggett asked whether Schweitzer was looking to the planning commission to determine whether this was a major or minor change. Pung stated since it was a specific condition staff was seeking the planning commission?s approval.
Attorney Sluggett stated the planning commission can adopt a motion approving in concept what was presented and leave it to Schweitzer as the Zoning Administrator to go ahead and officially approve any changes that are needed. Sluggett stated they would be approving this a permanent structure as part of the site plan with the dimensions and materials that have been proposed. They would be signing off as a permanent structure as part of the approved site plan.
Vice Chair Winczewski stated there is also an option to remove condition 6. He stated he would prefer removing condition 6 rather than classifying it as a permanent structure.
Chair McIntyre-Evenocheck suggested deferring action and asking Schweitzer to clarify April 22, 2008.
3. Commissioners Comments
The commissioners expressed their condolences to Schweitzer regarding the loss of his mother.
Vice Chair Winczewski stated that regarding Case #36-04 DJ?s Lawn Service it would be good to have the minutes and not just the findings of fact.
4. Staff?s Comments
There was no staff comment.
L. Adjournment
Motion by Commissioner VanderHoff, supported by Commissioner Itani, to adjourn the meeting.
- Motion Carried (6-0) ?
- Artz, Holtrop and Young absent-
Meeting adjourned at 7:55p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Laurie Sheldon, Secretary
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