PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA September 11, 2014 7:00 P.M. 1
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PLANNING COMMISSION Chairperson Larry Fox Hartland Township Vice‐Chairperson 2655 Clark Road Jeff Newsom Hartland, MI 48353 Secretary (810) 632‐7498 Larry Hopkins FAX (810) 632‐6950 www.hartlandtwp.com Sue Grissim Michael Mitchell Tom Murphy Keith Voight PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA September 11, 2014 7:00 p.m. 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Approval of Meeting Agenda – September 11, 2014 5. Approval of Meeting Minutes – August 14, 2014 6. Call to Public 7. Public Hearing 8. Old and New Business A. Discussion of Zimmerman/Volk’s Analysis of Residential Market Potential for Hartland Township Discussion on the findings of the report and the impact those findings will have on the pending update to the Future Land Use chapter and Future Lanbd Use Map of the Township’s Comprehensive Plan 9. Call to Public 10. Planner’s Report 11. Committee Reports 12. Adjournment Agenda Last Updated: September 4, 2014 Next Scheduled Meeting September 25, 2014 Welcome to the Hartland Township Planning Commission For those in the audience who are not familiar with the operation of the Planning Commission, the following paragraphs provide some general information concerning the meeting procedures. Procedure for Public Participation (Section 4.0 of Bylaws) A limit of three (3) minutes per participant during the call to the public shall be permitted for any written or oral statements. The unofficial policy of the Commission will be to accept public input during the meeting for topics under discussion. If necessary, the Chair may set time limits for public participation during any meeting to ensure an orderly meeting. All public hearings must be held as part of a regular or special meeting of the Planning Commission. The following rules of procedure shall apply to public hearings held by the Planning Commission: Chair opens the public hearing and announces the subject. Chair summarizes the procedures/rules to be followed during the hearing. Township planner/engineer/consultant presents their report and recommendation. Applicant presents the main points of the application. Public at large is invited to speak in support or opposition to the application. Chair closes the public hearing and returns to the regular/special meeting. Except for unusual conditions, the Planning Commission will not deliberate and arrive at a decision on the evening of a Public Hearing. To ensure everyone has the opportunity to speak, the Chair may elect to limit the time permitted to speak, except that the applicant may be permitted additional time as the Chairperson allows. The Chair may also elect to allow persons to speak only once, until all persons have had the opportunity to speak, at which time the Chairperson, in his/her discretion, may permit additional comments. All comments by the public, staff and the Planning Commission shall be directed to the Chair. All comments shall be related to the application under discussion; unrelated comments shall be ruled out of order. Quorum (Section 2.00 of Bylaws) Four (4) members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business and the taking of official action. Whenever a quorum is not present, those present may adjourn the meeting to another time and day, in accordance with the provisions of the Open Meetings Act, or hold the meeting to consider the matters on the agenda. No action shall be taken at a meeting at which a quorum is not present. Agenda Reports Written reports are available for all items on this agenda. Reports may be obtained from the Planning Department at Hartland Township Offices located at 2655 Clark Road, Hartland for copying charges. For further information regarding items on this agenda, including results of the Planning Commission action, please call (810) 632-7498 and ask to speak with the Planning Department or check for a meeting synopsis on the Township’s website at www.hartlandtwp.com. Planning Department Staff David Campbell, Planning Director Hartland Township Denise Lutz, Planning Assistant II 2655 Clark Road Nancy Blair, Planning Assistant I Hartland MI 48353 Zoning Inspector (Vacant) Ph - (810) 632-7498 Fax - (810) 632-6950 Kim Scherschligt, Planner Hours 8:30 am - 6 pm Monday-Thursday HARTLAND TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 14, 2014 7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Fox called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL AND RECOGNITION OF VISITORS: Present: Chairman Fox, Commissioner Mitchell, Commissioner Newsom, Commissioner Hopkins, Commissioner Voight, Commissioner Grissim and Commissioner Murphy. Also Present: Kim Scherschligt, Township Planner 4. APPROVAL OF THE MEETING AGENDA: Move to approve the August 14, 2014 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda. Motion Mitchell. Second Newsom. Voice Vote. Motion Carried 7-0-0. 5. APPROVAL OF THE MEETING MINUTES Move to approve the June 26, 2014 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes. Motion Hopkins. Second Voight. Voice Vote. Motion Carried 7-0-0. 6. APPROVAL OF THE MEETING MINUTES Move to approve the July 10, 2014 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes. Motion Grissim. Second Murphy. Voice Vote. Motion Carried 7-0-0. 7. CALL TO THE PUBLIC: No one came forward. 8. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS A. SITE PLAN APPLICATION #526 STONE PRO APPLICANT: ANDREW BELCHER – STONE PRO LLC. PROPERTY OWNER: DEVAN & SYDNEE’S HOLDINGS, LLC Applicant proposes a 4,800 square foot cold storage building on the south side of 7.5 acre property, located at 800 N. Old US 23 (Parcel ID #4708-33-200-011). Present: Stan Poloski, Poloski Construction, Inc. Planner Scherschligt: Out-lined the Planning Department review letter dated August 7, 2014. Mr. Poloski: Stated that they have complied with everything that the Planning Commission requested at the last meeting with the exception of the wallpacks and will have a new cut sheet showing fully shielded fixtures. Commissioner Hopkins: Asked the applicant if they could stagger the pines being used to screen the loading area to create a denser buffer. Mr. Poloski: Stated that they will remove the non-compliant signs if needed to obtain their land use permit. Move to waive the architectural and building materials standards of Section 5.24 of the Township Zoning Ordinance based on a finding of the following: The proposed design and materials of the new building and the proposed enhancements to the existing building are consistent with the intent and purpose of Section 5.24; The design elements of the new building in conjunction with the proposed improvements to the new building will bring the site closer to compliance with the standards of Section 5.24; Hartland Township Planning Commission Meeting August 14, 2014 - 2 - The coordination of the materials and colors proposed for both buildings will create a cohesive visual appearance. Motion Voight. Second Newsom. Voice Vote. Motion Carried 7-0-0. Move to approve Revised Site Plan Application #526, Stone Pro Storage Building, subject to the following conditions: 1. The pine trees being used to screen the western loading area be spaced closer together to provide better screening as discussed tonight; 2. The applicant bring the existing site signage – including existing wall sign and monument sign into compliance with the current standards of the Zoning Ordinance and obtain the necessary Sign Permits prior to issuance of a Land Use Permit for the proposed expansion; 3. The applicant include a note on the stamping sets verifying that existing pole-mounted lights will be reoriented to be downward directed; 4. The applicant amend Sheet AS-102 of the stamping set to show fully-shielded, downward-directed wallpacks as shown in the detail distributed tonight; 5. Satisfaction of the conditions outlined in the Township Engineer’s review letter dated June 26, 2014; 6. Satisfaction of the conditions outlined in the Fire Marshal’s review letter dated June 25, 2014 Motion Hopkins. Second Voight. Voice Vote. Motion Carried 7-0-0. B. THE RIVER COMMUNITY CHURCH PLANNED DEVELOPMENT SITE PLAN #511 APPLICANT: MARK FREGO – RIVER COMMUNITY CHURCH PROPERTY OWNER: THE RIVER COMMUNITY CHURCH Applicant seeks a determination from the Planning Commission of whether a proposed revision to their Planned Development Final Site Plan to construct a detached maintenance building north of the proposed church building is a Minor Change per section 3.1.18.H of the Zoning Ordinance. The Church is under construction on the north side of M-59 between Cullen and Hacker. (Parcel ID No. 4708-19-300-019) Present: Mark Frego, River Community Church Planner Scherschligt: Out-lined the Planning Department review letter dated August 6, 2014. Commissioner Newsom: Asked what the expected size of the structure would be. Mr. Frego: Explained that the final size has not been determined yet but the maximum would be 60 feet x 45feet. Move to make the determination that the detached maintenance building for The River Community Church is a Minor Change to the Planned Development Final Site Plan based on a finding that: The change will not adversely affect the initial basis for granting approval; and The change will not adversely affect the overall Planned Development in light of the intent and purpose of such development. Motion Newsom. Second Mitchell. Voice Vote. Motion Carried 7-0-0. C. COBBLESTONE PRESERVE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT SITE PLAN #269 (1999) AND #348 (2003) APPLICANT: MARSHALL BLAU – WIL-PRO DEVELOPMENT CO. LLC Hartland Township Planning Commission Meeting August 14, 2014 - 3 - PROPERTY OWNER: WIL-PRO DEVELOPMENT CO. LLC Applicant seeks a determination from the Planning Commission of whether a proposed revision to their Planned Development Final Site Plan to divide Unit 49 within the Cobblestone Preserve site condominium into four units (#49, 96, 97 and 98) is a Minor Change per Section 3.1.18.H of the Zoning Ordinance. (Parcel ID No. 4708-29-401-049) Present: Marshall Blau, Wil-Pro Development Co.