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Minutes for 08/12/2008APPROVED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE KENTWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION
AUGUST 12, 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: Betsy Artz, Dan Holtrop, Abed Itani, Nancie McIntyre-Evenocheck, Laurie Sheldon, Frank Vander Hoff, Johngerlyn Young and Chris Winczewski.
Members Absent: Don Yokom (with notification)
Others Present: City Attorney Jeff Sluggett, Community Development Director Terry Schweitzer, Economic Development Planner Lisa Golder, Planner Joe Pung, Staff Secretary Monique Collier, the press and three residents.
Motion by Commissioner Holtrop, supported by Commissioner VanderHoff, to excuse Commissioner Yokom from the meeting.
- Motion Carried (8-0) ?
- Yokom absent -
D. Approval of the Minutes and Findings of Fact
Motion by Vice Chair Winczewski, supported by Secretary Sheldon, to approve the Minutes of July 22, 2008 and the Findings of Fact for: : Case #15-08 ? The Landings ? Special Land Use Apartments and Site Plan Review for the Landing Apartment located at 4505 Walma/ 2780 ? 44th Street
- Motion Carried (8-0) ?
- Yokom absent -
E. Approval of the Agenda
Motion by Commissioner Artz, supported by Commissioner VanderHoff, to approve the agenda for the August 12, 2008 meeting.
- Motion Carried (8-0) ?
- Yokom 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
The applicant submitted a letter asking to table to the August 26, 2008 meeting.
Motion by Vice Chair Winczewski, supported by Commissioner Itani, to table Case#17-07 Menards to the August 26, 2008 meeting.
- Motion Carried (8-0) ?
- Yokom absent -
H. Public Hearing
Case #13-08 ? Cascade Winery ? Special Land Use Restaurant and Site Plan Review located at 4665 Broadmoor SE
Golder introduced the request. She stated there weren?t any issues during the work session. She stated she is recommending conditional approval of the special land use and approval of the site plan.
Chair McIntyre-Evenocheck opened the public hearing.
There was no public comment.
Motion by Vice Chair Winczewski, supported by Commissioner Itani, to close the public hearing.
- Motion Carried (8-0)
- Yokom absent ?
Motion by Commissioner Holtrop, supported by Commissioner VanderHoff, to grant conditional approval of the Special Land Use restaurant as described in Case No. 13-08. Approval is conditioned on condition 1 and basis point 1-3 as described in Golder?s memo dated August 1, 2008.
- Motion Carried (8-0) ?
- Yokom absent ?
Motion by Commissioner Holtrop supported by Commissioner Artz, to grant approval of the site plan dated October 16, 2000 for Cascade Winery as described in Case No. 13-08. Approval is based upon basis points 1-2 as described in Golder?s memo dated August 1, 2008.
- Motion Carried (8-0) ?
- Yokom absent -
Case #16-08 - Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments
Schweitzer introduced the request regarding Assisted Living Facility, the Electronic Message Board and Open Air Business Vehicle Sales. Schweitzer stated he wanted the public to have the opportunity to comment and interact. He stated some of the public took part in the assisted living committee discussion in terms of understanding the reasons for the changes and refining the wording to accomplish the changes that are intended. Schweitzer stated he feels the language accomplishes what staff was intending, to put the assisted living facility on par with licensed care for adult foster care. He stated regarding the Electronic Message Center the ordinance will allow a change of the sign every five minutes.
Attorney Sluggett suggested in terms of the maximum brightness level of the Electronic Message Center; to add specific distance of where it will be measured from. He stated the word horizontally is used and we should be consistent on how we are measuring.
V ice Chair Winczewski suggested we go back to the original way it was stated which is 5,000 NITS at the sign face. Winczweski stated there should be some clarification of what the sign face means. He stated the main concern is to be able to measure the device in between pixels. He stated if we are going to say adjacent to the signs face we would be safe.
Chair McIntyre-Evenocheck opened the public hearing.
Lois Devries, 2504 Forest Bluff sought clarification on whether the law in Kentwood was revised to match the Michigan State Law. Schweitzer stated it was revised to the laws that govern licensed adult foster care. Discussion Ensued.
Motion by Commissioner VanderHoff, supported by Commissioner Young, to close the public hearing.
- Motion Carried (8-0) ?
- Yokom absent ?
The commissioners appreciated the extra work that was done on the zoning ordinance amendments and thanked staff and the committee for their time and effort.
Motion by Commissioner Holtrop, supported by Commissioner VanderHoff, to recommend to the City Commission to amend the City of Kentwood Zoning Ordinance No 9-02 as amended in Schweitzer?s memo dated August 8, 2008.
- Motion Carried (8-0) ?
- Yokom absent -
I. Work Session
There were no work sessions
J. New Business
Motion by Commissioner VanderHoff, supported by Commissioner Itani, to set the public hearing date of September 9, 2008 for Case #17-08 ? Mall Drive Shopping Center ? Final Site Plan Review located at 3301 28th Street SE
- Motion Carried (8-0) ?
- Yokom absent -
K. Other Business
1. One Year Extension for Case #24-06 CBS Partners LLC
Pung stated the request was approved in August 8, 2007. They have not yet built it and the zoning ordinance allows them to request a one year extension of the site plan approval.
Sheldon asked what the legal ramifications are if the commission does not approve the one year extension. Attorney Sluggett stated if they are inclined not to approve the extension they would want to identify on the record what circumstances have changed in past the year.
Motion by Commissioner Holtrop, supported by Commissioner Itani to grant a one year extension for Case#24-06 CBS Partners LLC
- Motion Carried (5-3) ?
- Sheldon, Vanderhoff and Winczewski opposed -
- Yokom absent ?
2. Commissioners? Comments
Vice Chair Winczewski and McIntyre-Evenocheck congratulated Commissioner Sheldon on a successful library millage.
3. Staff?s Comments
Schweitzer stated there will be a State Planning Conference October 1-4 early registration should be done by August 28, 2008.
Golder stated there are plans to have another Charrette regarding Division Ave. She stated part of what they would like to do is get support and participation from the City and Planning Commission. She stated they will be having a meeting Saturday on October 18, 10-3p.m. and during the subsequent week maybe Wednesday for their review then a final presentation Thursday or Friday. Golder stated when she finds out more specific dates and times she will let the commissioners know.
L. Adjournment
Motion by Commissioner VanderHoff, supported by Commissioner Itani, to adjourn the meeting.
- Motion Carried (8-0) ?
- Yokom absent -
Meeting adjourned at 8:02p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Laurie Sheldon, Secretary
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