MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
FRUITPORT CHARTER TOWNSHIP
5865 AIRLINE RD
FRUITPORT, MI 49415
June 19, 2018
6:30 PM WORK SESSION
7:00 PM BOARD MEETING
WORK SESSION
Discussed solar farms with Ron Bultje. He will provide draft ordinances for solar farms.
Discussed rentals at the CA site. Staff will find the original and subsequent approvals for the Chandy Acres site.
BOARD MEETING
Called to order at 7:04
01. Roll Call: Chair Michelli, Jacobs, Suchecki, & Franklin. Staff: Supervisor Tice, Jacob Mason, Ron Bultje, & Kimberly Morse.
02. Approval of Planning Commission Minutes: May 23, 2018. Jacobs/Suchecki accepted with one spelling change.
03. Approve / Amend Agenda: Jacobs/ Franklin Move # 6 to 7a. Unanimous.
04. Correspondence / Reports: None.
05. Public Comments pertaining to agenda topics.
Kristy Horan 5968 Chandonnet. Is opposed to AEH proposal to build rentals in Chandy Acres.
Pat Griswold 5936 Larson Lane. Showed the PC a picture of a rental owned by AEH in Chandy Acres.
New Business
06. Site Plan Review – McDonald’s 1696 E Sternberg Rd.
Parcel: 61-15-122-100-0009-70
Purpose: Site plan revision
John Fick with Progressive AE. 1811 Four Mile Road. Proposing to add a drive thru lane along with barrier free updates and exterior changes.
1. The motion is made by Jacobs to grant the site plan request for parcel number(s)
61-15-122-100-0009-70
2. The motion is based upon specific findings by the Township relative to the factors specified in Section 42-224 of the Zoning Chapter.
–a. All elements of the site plan are harmoniously and efficiently organized in relation to topography, the size and type of lot, the character of adjoining property and the type and size of buildings. The site will not impede the normal and orderly development or improvement of surrounding property for permitted uses. This finding is based upon the following fact(s):Site Plan
–b. The landscape will be preserved in its natural state, insofar as practicable, by minimizing tree and soil removal, and by topographic modifications which result in maximum harmony with adjacent areas. This finding is based upon the following fact(s): Site Plan
–c. Special attention has been given to proper site surface drainage. Removal of stormwaters will not adversely affect neighboring properties. This finding is based upon the following fact(s): No changes to the drainage.
–d. The site plan will provide reasonable visual and sound privacy for all dwelling units located therein. Fences, walks, barriers, and landscaping [will/will not] provide appropriate protection and enhancement of property and privacy of its occupants. This finding is based upon the following fact(s): No change.
–f. Every structure or dwelling unit does have access to a public street, walkway, or other area dedicated to common use. This finding is based upon the following fact(s): No change to site.
–i. Exterior lighting is arranged so that it is deflected away from adjacent properties and will not impede the vision of traffic along adjacent streets. This finding is based upon the following fact(s): No change
3. If the motion is to grant approval, the following conditions are established.
–a. The development must comply with the site plan, dated 6-6-18, submitted to the Township, as well as any written material submitted by the applicant to the Township.
–b. The development must comply with all federal, state, and Muskegon County laws, rules, regulations, and requirements.
–c. The development must be acquired, developed, and completed in conformance with the Zoning Chapter, as amended, and the rest of the Fruitport Charter Township Code of Ordinances.
–d. The development must be completed within 1 year. This deadline may be extended by the Township, without going through the entire application process, upon request by the applicant and evidence showing that the applicant is proceeding in good faith toward completion.
–e. If the site plan approval is contingent upon public water service or public sanitary sewer service or both being provided, then no construction of the development may begin until all required easements are in place, all required forms have been completed, and all approvals for service have been obtained.
–f. A digital copy of the site plan as approved shall be provided to the Fire Inspector at brian.michelli@mcd911.net, or such other e-mail address as the Fire Inspector may designate.
–g. Any other conditions placed by the Township upon the site plan approval: N/A
Support by Suchecki. Roll call unanimous.
Old Business
07. Site Plan Review & Special Use – 2963 Heights Ravenna Rd.
Parcel: 61-15-293-000-0001-00
Purpose: Smokehouse/General Store and Seasonal Outdoor Market
Motion by Jacobs to re-open the tabled public hearing. Supported by Franklin and carried unanimously.
David Gawlik 4553 Oriole Street. Presented his site plan and pointed out the following changes: additional pictures of siding changed the dumpster area with enclosure to match siding, ada ramp, and landscaping separating the zoning area between R1.
Motion by Jacobs to close public hearing. Supported by Suchecki and carried unanimously.
1. The motion is made by Franklin to grant the special use request for parcel number
61-15-293-000-0001-00
2. The motion is based upon specific findings by the Township relative to the factors specified in Section 42-224 of the Zoning Chapter.
–a. All elements of the site plan are harmoniously and efficiently organized in relation to topography, the size and type of lot, the character of adjoining property and the type and size of buildings. The site [will/will not] impede the normal and orderly development or improvement of surrounding property for permitted uses. This finding is based upon the following fact(s):Site Plan.
–b. The landscape will be preserved in its natural state, insofar as practicable, by minimizing tree and soil removal, and by topographic modifications which result in maximum harmony with adjacent areas. This finding is based upon the following fact(s): Site plan
–c. Special attention has been given to proper site surface drainage. Removal of stormwaters will not adversely affect neighboring properties. This finding is based upon the following fact(s): Site Plan
–d. The site plan will provide reasonable visual and sound privacy for all dwelling units located therein. Fences, walks, barriers, and landscaping will provide appropriate protection and enhancement of property and privacy of its occupants. This finding is based upon the following fact(s): Site plan.
–e. Buildings or groups of buildings are arranged as to permit emergency vehicle access. This finding is based upon the following fact(s): Site Plan
–f. Every structure or dwelling unit does have access to a public street, walkway, or other area dedicated to common use. This finding is based upon the following fact(s): Site Plan
3. If the motion is to grant approval, the following conditions are established.
–a. The development must comply with the site plan, dated 1-7-18, submitted to the Township, as well as any written material submitted by the applicant to the Township.
–b. The development must comply with all federal, state, and Muskegon County laws, rules, regulations, and requirements.
–c. The development must be acquired, developed, and completed in conformance with the Zoning Chapter, as amended, and the rest of the Fruitport Charter Township Code of Ordinances.
–d. The development must be completed within 2 years. This deadline may be extended by the Township, without going through the entire application process, upon request by the applicant and evidence showing that the applicant is proceeding in good faith toward completion.
–e. If the site plan approval is contingent upon public water service or public sanitary sewer service or both being provided, then no construction of the development may begin until all required easements are in place, all required forms have been completed, and all approvals for service have been obtained.
–f. A digital copy of the site plan as approved shall be provided to the Fire Inspector at brian.michelli@mcd911.net, or such other e-mail address as the Fire Inspector may designate.
–g. Any other conditions placed by the Township upon the site plan approval: Show building size, install bark path (not gravel) between existing structure and seasonal outdoor market, final elevations to be approved by PC Chair and Zoning Administrator. Sign location to meet set back requirement 42-579 of the Zoning Ordinance and sign to meet requirements of the sign ordinance.
Motion supported by Suchecki and carried unanimously.
08. Site Plan Review Modification – Chandy Acres East 2239 Mt. Garfield Rd.
Parcel: 61-15-127-2000-0007-40
Purpose: Modification of approved site plan under section 42-226
No action taken, continue to table.
09. Public Comments: None
10. Adjournment: Chair Michelli adjourned the meeting at 8:05