Minutes of the work session of the Georgetown Township Planning Commission held Wednesday, December 2, 1998
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Honderd at 7:30 p.m.
Present: Honderd, Jansma, DeGood, Poskey, Huizinga, Noe
Absent: Holtvluwer
The work session, which formulated the agenda for December 16, 1998, included the following items to be placed on the agenda, discussion, and action:
II. Approval of minutes of the November 18, 1998 regular meeting and the
December 2, 1998 work session meeting
III. Unfinished Business
#981202-01 - Site Plan (ST9818) Space Source (Renovations to Handy Andy)-333 Chicago Dr.
The applicant stated that they figured the most intense use to calculate parking requirements. The building has 91,458 square feet of floor area, but only about 72,000 square feet can be developed because there are 479 parking spaces. The outlot had been removed to provide additional parking spaces. The applicant asked for conditional approval and to have the Zoning Administrator check case by case. It was noted that the applicant had maximized the parking and proposed to use only the amount of floor area in the building that corresponded to the parking requirements.
Moved by Jansma, seconded by DeGood to remove the item from the table.
MOTION CARRIED.
No one was present in the audience to speak on this topic. The chairman closed the floor to public comments.
It was noted that landscaping was included on the plan as required.
Moved by Jansma, seconded by DeGood to approve Site Plan (ST9818) Space Source (Renovations to Handy Andy)-333 Chicago Dr., dated revised 11-23-98, with the condition that only 71,850 square feet of the building be occupied unless the Zoning Administrator determines that parking is available for all uses.
MOTION CARRIED.
#981202-02 - Section 20.4(AD)
Moved by Jansma, seconded by DeGood, to remove the item from the table.
MOTION CARRIED.
No one was present in the audience to speak on this topic. The chairman closed the floor to public comments.
Moved by Noe, seconded by Jansma, to recommend to the Township Board approval of the Zoning Ordinance amendment to Sec. 20.4(AD) as follows:
similar items shall be enclosed by a six (6) foot sight-obscuring wall or fence. No such outside storage area shall exceed an area of two hundred (200) sq. ft. Outside parking of disabled, wrecked, or partially dismantled vehicles not to exceed a maximum of five (5) such vehicles shall not be permitted for a period exceeding ten (10) days. No such outdoor storage areas or parking of disabled, wrecked, or partially dismantled vehicles shall be permitted in the CS district.
Poskey abstained from discussion and voting.
MOTION CARRIED.
IV. New Business
1. (ST9819) Ottawa Aggregates-1701 VanBuren
Doug Stalsonberg, Exxel Engineering, represented the applicant. He presented the request and said that the change to the site plan included the addition of a cul de sac, which made possible the removal of most driveways onto VanBuren. One or two driveways still remain on VanBuren.
Doug Stalsonberg, Exxel Engineering, explained that the rezoning request was for the eastern side of the lake. He said that there were two property owners and the request was to permit single family homes.
2. Special Use Permits
The applicant presented the request and gave a presentation on Sunset Manor, the services it provides, the reasons for the proposed expansion, and details of the proposed expansion. It was noted that Sunset Manor had obtained about 2.5 acres and proposed the expansion because more room was needed. The applicant stated that there would be about 80 units and an underground parking garage.
Some items not shown on the plan include: setbacks; structures within 100 feet of the proposed structure; building setback lines; structures, drives and parking within 100 feet; trash receptacles and type of screening; drives and sidewalks shown with dimensions; lighting is noted but not shown with symbols; Baldwin St. right-of-way is not clear; existing land use of abutting parcels; existing and proposed landscaping; fence walls shown and dimensions; floor plans since it is a residential project; building types and elevations; and area of the new site. The plan indicated some convalescent and some independent living. The Zoning Ordinance makes a clear distinction between the two; therefore, the type of housing needs to be clarified.
Percentage of total lot coverage needs to be calculated, including existing and proposed structures. Open space is required in the amount of 1500 square feet per unit and cannot be determined by what is shown on the plan. This amount needs to be shown. Information regarding any variances on the site and recent additions needs to be provided.
a. Hagerwood-8517 28th Ave.
The applicant stated that the proposed plat in the LMR district has 17 lots for single family homes, with public sanitary sewer and water system. He said that the storm sewer is in compliance with the standards of the Ottawa County Drain Commission. He stated that the public street is 524 feet and will have public utilities.
It was noted that lots 7 – 11 do not comply with the requirements of the ordinance because the
setback lines were measured at an incorrect point. Lot 1 does not meet the minimum width requirements along the back. The corner lot does not meet the ordinance requirements. The plat cannot be approved as shown because it does not meet ordinance requirements.
4. Private Streets-none
V. Other Business
VI. Commissioner Comments
VII. Staff Comments
The chairman adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
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Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Georgetown Township Planning Commission held Wednesday, December 2, 1998
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Honderd at 7:30 p.m.
Present: Honderd, Jansma, DeGood, Poskey, Huizinga, Noe
Absent: Holtvluwer
#981202-03 – Rezoning (REZ9811) To change from (OS) Office Service Commercial to (LDR)
Low Density Residential a parcel of land described as P.P.# 70-14-13-100-037, located at 795 Baldwin St., Georgetown Township, Ottawa County, Michigan.
Steve Witte represented the applicant and stated that the site is surrounding by LDR and MHR. He said that the request is consistent with the surrounding area and the residential corridor on Baldwin St. He said that the requested zoning is more compatible with the surrounding area. He said that the current building is not attractive and would be removed. He said that it would help to diminish some traffic congestion by removing the office and the office entrance.
The chairman opened the public hearing.
Hosea Haralson, 7665 Sally St., stated that he was opposed to the project because he does not want the high structures.
The chairman closed the public hearing.
Steve Witte explained that the convalescent home would only be two stories high and the parking garage would be underground. He said the ramp would go into the ground.
Haralson said that his house is across the street and he was concerned that his property value would decrease if there was a high parking garage. He said that the project would make Baldwin St. look better but would not help Sally.
It was explained that the parking ramp would be underground.
Haralson said that in that case he was not opposed because he had been concerned with high structures. He said that he has money into his property and does not want his property value to depreciate. He said that there is a lot of traffic now.
Moved by Noe, seconded by Jansma, to recommend to the Township Board approval of
Rezoning (REZ9811) To change from (OS) Office Service Commercial to (LDR) Low Density Residential a parcel of land described as P.P.# 70-14-13-100-037, located at 795 Baldwin St., Georgetown Township, Ottawa County, Michigan, because it is an extension of the existing LDR zoning, uses in the LDR district are compatible with abutting parcels, and the request is consistent with the intent of the Township Master Plan.
Poskey abstained from discussion and voting on this topic.
MOTION CARRIED.
#981202-04 – Adjournment
The chairman adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m.