Minutes
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
FRUITPORT CHARTER TOWNSHIP
5865 AIRLINE RD
FRUITPORT, MI 49415
July 8, 2020
7:00 PM SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
BOARD MEETING
01. Roll Call: Michelli, Farrar, Franklin, Newmyer.
02. Approval of Planning Commission Minutes: June 16, 2020
03. Approve / Amend Agenda
Motion Franklin, supported by Newmyer. Unanimous.
04. Correspondence / Reports: Supervisor reported Cliff’s Trailers has been sold. Next meeting there will be some contract zone changes. 2West will bring a site plan in the near future.
05. Public Comments pertaining to agenda topics: None
New Business
06. Public Hearing – Special use – Port City Church revised Site Plan
∙ 3387 Heights Ravenna Rd
Motion to enter public hearing was made Newmyer and supported by Franklin. Unanimous.
Aaron Stanski, 724 Pamlico, Sleepy Hollow, Ill. He is with Chris Foster of Chicago. Port City Church wants to update and renovate the 20 year building.
Motion by Farrar to close public hearing. Supported by Newmyer and carried unanimously.
1. The motion is made by Farrar to grant the special use request for parcel number(s) 61-15-112-100-0014-00 for the following requested special use: Continuation as a church and its proposed update.
2. The motion is based upon specific findings by the Township relative to the factors specified in Section 42-157 of the Zoning Chapter.
–a. The special use will be harmonious with and in accordance with the general objectives or with any specific objections of the Master Plan. This finding is based upon the following fact(s): continuance of same special use
–b. The special use will be designed, constructed, operated, and maintained so as to be harmonious and appropriate in appearance with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity, and it will not change the essential character of the same area. This finding is based upon the following fact(s): Continuance of same special use
–d. The special will not be a substantial improvement to property in the immediate vicinity and to the Township as a whole. This finding is based upon the following fact(s): Site plan
–e. The special use will be served adequately by essential public facilities and services, or have them adequately provided by the applicant; facilities and services include highways, streets, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, and schools. This finding is based upon the following fact(s):
3. If the motion is to grant approval, the following conditions are established as authorized by Section 42-158 of the Zoning Chapter.
–a. The special use must comply with the site plan, dated June 8, 2020, submitted to the Township, as well as any written material submitted by the applicant to the Township.
–b. The special use must comply with all federal, state, and Muskegon County laws, rules, regulations, and requirements.
–c. The special use 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 construction of the special use 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 special use approval is contingent upon public water service or public sanitary sewer service or both being provided, then no construction of the special use 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 financial guarantee is required as allowed by Section 42-158(d) of the Zoning Chapter. The details of the financial guarantee are: N/A
–g. 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.
–h. Any other conditions placed by the Township upon the special use: None
Motion was supported by Newmyer. Roll call was unanimous.
07. Site Plan – 3387 Heights Ravenna Rd
∙ Parcel – 61-15-112-100-0014-00
∙ Purpose – Revised site plan Port City Church
1. The motion is made by Farrar to grant the site plan request for parcel number(s) 61-15-112-100-0014-00
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): No change to storm drainage
3. If the motion is to grant approval, the following conditions are established.
–a. The development must comply with the site plan, dated June 8, 2020, 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: Plan for a fence area by the new garage doors to separate children from traffic to be approved by Zoning Administrator and Chair.
Supported by Newmyer. Roll call was unanimous.
Old Business
09. Public Comments
10. Adjournment