Minutes
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
FRUITPORT CHARTER TOWNSHIP
5865 AIRLINE RD
FRUITPORT, MI 49415
July 21, 2020
6:30 Work session
7:00 PM BOARD MEETING
Work Session
Continue review of Ordinances starting at Sec. 42-273 and ended at
BOARD MEETING
01. Roll Call: Jacobs, Newmyer, Franklin, Suchecki, Michelli, Farrar, & Osterhart.
02. Approval of Planning Commission Minutes: Special meeting July 8, 2020. Minutes were accepted as presented.
03. Approve / Amend Agenda: Agenda was accepted as presented.
04. Correspondence / Reports: Supervisor sent a letter to Port City Church outlining the condition of site plan approval.
05. Public Comments pertaining to agenda topics: None were heard.
New Business
06. Public Hearing – Rezone from M-1 to R-1
∙ Parcel – 61-15-101-200-0004-00
∙ 3724 E Broadway Muskegon, MI 49444 Owner Dennis Beebe
Motion by Farrar, supported by Newmyer to open public hearing for rezone from M-1 to R-1 for parcel 61-15-101-200-0004-00. Unanimous.
Dennis Beebe 3724 East Broadway stated he would like to build a pole barn on his property which requires a zone change to R-1.
Motion by Farrar, supported by Newmyer to close public hearing. Unanimous.
Motion by Osterhrart
I. RESOLUTION
Motion by Osterhart that the Planning Commission recommends to the Township Board that the proposed rezoning, to rezone the land generally described in the Notice of Public Hearing, and more specifically described in the proposed Zoning Map Amendment Ordinance, from M-1 to R-1, be approved, based upon the following criteria. The property in question includes the following parcel number(s): 61-15-101-200-0004-00
II. CRITERIA
1. The requested rezoning will not result in spot zoning.
2. The requested rezoning will not be inconsistent with the surrounding property.
3. The property does have to be rezoned in order to be reasonably used.
4. The requested rezoning would have the following effect on surrounding property values: Make the property conforming.
5. The requested rezoning would have the following effect on the market value of the property in question: Improve, make it consistent with surrounding area.
6. The requested rezoning would be consistent with the general trend of future building and population growth in the area.
7. The requested rezoning would be consistent with the Master Plan.
Supported by Jacobs. Roll call unanimous.
CHAIR MICHELLI NOTED THE MASTER PLAN NEEDS TO BE UPDATED BY P&N
07. Public Hearing – Rezone from B-3 to R-1
∙ Parcel – 61-15-123-400-0009-00
∙ Purpose – 2921 E Sternberg Fruitport, MI 49415 Owner David Reed
Motion by Newmyer supported by Farrar to open public hearing for rezone from B-3 to R-1 for parcel 61-15-123-400-0009-00. Unanimous.
David Reed 2921 East Sternberg wants to build pole barn which requires a zoning change. Mr. Reed has six acres. His property is surrounded by residential.
Mark Hansen 4515 Farr asked if this zone change will affect the neighbor. Chair Michelli answered no.
Motion by Newmyer, supported by Jacobs to close public hearing. Unanimous.
I. RESOLUTION
Motion by Osterhart that the Planning Commission recommends to the Township Board that the proposed rezoning, to rezone the land generally described in the Notice of Public Hearing, and more specifically described in the proposed Zoning Map Amendment Ordinance, from B-3 to R-1, be approved, based upon the following criteria. The property in question includes the following parcel number(s): 61-15-123-400-0009-00
II. CRITERIA
1. The requested rezoning will not result in spot zoning.
2. The requested rezoning will be inconsistent with the surrounding property.
3. The property does have to be rezoned in order to be reasonably used.
4. The requested rezoning would have the following effect on surrounding property values: Consistent with master plan.
5. The requested rezoning would have the following effect on the market value of the property in question: Consistent with the surrounding area.
6. The requested rezoning would be consistent with the general trend of future building and population growth in the area.
7. The requested rezoning would be consistent with the Master Plan.
Motion was supported by Newmyer. Roll call unanimous.
08. Site Plan – 2West 5542 S Dangl Fruitport, MI 49415
∙ Parcel 61-15-124-300-0001-00
∙ Purpose – Expansion of retail greenhouse
John DeHaan. Wants to add two structures and expanded retail.
Discussion ensued relative to the site plan inadequacies.
Motion by Franklin to table this item until a site plan is submitted that meets requirements. Motion was supported by Jacobs. Roll call unanimous.
Old Business
09. Public Comments: Andy Andre 2600 Auburn Road, Auburn Hills. Mr. Andre discussed the Sternberg Hotels. Stated there can be no hotels on this site until 2028. Mr. Andre requested consideration in the PUD zoning relative to the density requirement for this site so they could change the use to senior housing. He provided concept drawings for senior housing. Argued the density should be much higher. Mr. Andre requests the PUD be changed to something higher than 14 units per acre or add another use group for senior housing that is higher than 14 units per acre. Mr. Andre would like an answer from the township if it is willing to amend the PUD ordinance. Discussion ensued. The Chair will communicate with the Township Board on ways to move forward.
10. Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned at 8:58 p.m.