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:

1. Approval of agenda

II. Approval of minutes of the December 16, 1998 regular meeting and the

III. Unfinished Business

Steve Witte represented the applicant and stated that Sunset Manor had applied for a variance for density. The request will be on the Zoning Board of Appeals agenda on January 27, 1999.

IV. New Business

1. (ST9901) Hager Park Reformed Church-2635 Bauer Rd.

1. (ST9902) Fairway Estates Limited Partnership-6000 14^th Ave.

This is an addition to an existing plan. Some items missing from the plan include: legal description; parcel size; typical floor plan; elevations; exterior lighting; and landscaping. The proposed street extension is 930 feet and every 900 feet emergency vehicle turn-arounds are required. The plan needs to show where the road ties in with another road. There was a discussion that this plan should come under the private street section of the ordinance.

2. (ST9903) Metropolitan Hospital-7656 Georgetown Center Dr.

The lot is flat and vacant. The proposed building is similar to other Metropolitan Hospital clinics. Parking is proposed on the south and east sides. The landscape plan shows green space and a berm with pine trees along the east parking area.

Some items missing from the plan include: structures, drives and parking within 100 feet of the site; dimensions of the sign; pavement width; building elevations; height and type of lighting fixtures; landscaping by the street does not meet the ordinance requirement of Sec. 3.11B; 16 trees are required; land between the parking lot and homes does not meet the ordinance requirement; floor plan; and number of examining rooms. Barrier free parking spaces need to be moved. Parking spaces are shown as 9 X 20 feet. Members of the Planning Commission stated a preference to have only one driveway.

B. Public Hearings

1. (SUP9901) Mark Schmidtke, 956 Three Mile Road NW, Walker, is requesting permission to have a church, under Section 8.3(A), on parcels of land described as P.P.# 70-14-16-400-003 and # 70-14-16-400-002, in a (LDR) Low Density Residential District, located at 2664 and 2700 Baldwin St.

Mark Schmidtke represented Holy Redeemer Parish and stated that the addition was requested to accommodate classrooms, activities room and offices because the church is growing. The proposed addition is 22,000 square feet and the project will include remodeling. The sanctuary is not being increased. Parking will be added as a convenience to access the new addition. The applicant stated that the classrooms are being used as various times in shifts. He said the addition would fit in the back corner of the site. He said a buffer would be maintained. Screen plantings along the south property line will buffer the area from neighbors. He said they have talked to the neighbors and tried to accommodate their input. He said that they tried to save as many trees as possible. The trash receptacle is screened. Storm water drains in the front yard. Drainage from the new addition area will be taken underground to the detention areas that are currently used. One light fixture will be added.

Some items missing from the site plan include: all structures, drives and parking within 100 feet of the site; isle widths; street pavement width; existing adjacent land uses; percentage of classrooms and multi-purpose room; height of new addition; elevations; and floor plans. Maximum permitted height of the light pole is 25 feet, 30 feet is shown. More trees are needed to screen parking areas from neighbors. Lots 2 through 5 should have a green belt. The Planning Commission can waive some requirements.

The applicant said that the multi-purpose room is about 40 to 50 % of the addition.

2. (SUP9902) David Masserang, 3113 Beckie Dr. SW, Grandville, is requesting permission to have a vehicle repair establishment, under Section 17.3(F), on parcels of land described as P.P.# 70-14-22-477-007 and # 70-14-22-477-005, in an (I) Industrial District, located at 6677 and 6703 18^th Ave.

Some items not shown on the plan include: location sketch; parcel size; building setback lines of one building; streets, drives and parking within 100 feet of the site; drives, parking and isle dimensions; and zoning and land use of abutting parcels. It was noted that the vehicle repair would be done by appointment and there will be no outdoor storage other than vehicles dropped off. Six-inch curbing is required for the perimeter of the paved area. Members of the Planning Commission stated that they would like to receive a total count of parking spaces being used and those available each time an applicant comes in for the Burman Building.

3. (SUP9903) Maple Hill United Brethren Church, 3721 Hagen Drive SE, Grand Rapids, is requesting permission to have a church, under Section 8.3(A), on a parcel of land described as P.P.# 70-14-26-200-028, in a (LDR) Low Density Residential District, located at 6251 8^th Ave.

The proposed 10,330 square foot building will seat 100 members and will be located on a 13.29 acre site in the LDR district. The Meadowbrook Drain goes through the property. The church will be east of the drain. There will be public water and sewer. There will be drives onto 44^th St. and 8^th Ave., which have been approved by the Road Commission. A detention basin will accommodate storm water.

Some items missing from the site plan include: landscaping along 44^th St.; structures, drives and parking within 100 feet; trash receptacle; flood plain notations; pavement width of 18^th Ave., plant material; and walls or fences; streetscape. There should be 1 tree for every 25 feet on 44^th St., which equals 25 trees. A decel land on 44^th St. is recommended. There was discussion regarding moving the 44^th St. driveway to the west and omitting the drive on 44^th St. The setback on 8^th Ave. is shown incorrectly. Trees are shown in the future right-of-way.

4. (SUP9904) Sunset Waste Services, 2471 Wilshere, is requesting permission to have a waste disposal facility and outdoor storage in connection with any permitted use, under Sections 17.3( C) and 17.3(K), on parcels of land described as P.P.# 70-14-22-344-003 and 70-14-22-344-007, in an (I) Industrial District, located at 6771 and 6711 Roger Drive

The request is to have truck parking and container storage on an asphalt lot surrounded by a 6 foot chain link fence. Drainage and catch basins lead to the storm sewer. Some items missing from the site plan include: existing land uses of adjacent parcels; and no detail on fencing. It was recommended that the height of the berm be increased and landscaping be added.

5. (SUP9905) Jerome Maue, 2218 Olde Farm Drive, is requesting permission to have a restaurant, not permitting dancing, live entertainment, or the consumption of alcoholic beverages on the premises, and not including drive-in facilities, under Section 14.3(A), on parcels of land described as parts of P.P.# 70-14-11-326-022 and 70-14-11-326-023, in a (NS) Neighborhood Service Commercial District, located at 1147 Oakwood Dr. and 8407 Cottonwood Dr.

The applicant said that the proposed building was for an ice cream and sandwich shop. Two drives are shown. The site plan in incomplete because survey information was not provided. The two drives and parking lots are not recommended. The streetscape and landscaping along Oakwood Dr. do not meet the ordinance. Some items missing from the plan include: adjacent land use; roadway width; public utilities. It was noted that there was not enough information to review the plan. Both drives exit onto a residential street; however, there could be a problem with exiting onto Cottonwood because of traffic coming around the corner. The width of Cottonwood is shown incorrectly. It was noted that this area should be developed as one site.

6. (SUP9906) Ted Miedema, 4911 24^th Ave., is requesting permission to have a building supply and equipment establishment, under Section 16.3(D), on parcels of land described as P.P.#70-14-23-250-009 and part of –008, in a (HS) Highway Service Commercial District, located at 985 Rosewood and 986 Chicago Dr.

The request is for an addition to an existing building. There is an access drive to Rosewood. The doors are for concrete trucks to pull straight through.

The question was raised as to the exact use on the property. It appears to be a contractors yard and building storage area, which is not a permitted use in this district. The use needs to be determined. It will not be permitted if it is non-conforming.

Some items missing from the plan include: streets, drives and parking with 100 feet; trash receptacle; drives and parking areas are not dimensioned; dimensions of parking spaces; and topography.

A concern was raised because of the close proximity to a residential area. As shown, the parking spaces require the drive to back onto Rosewood and this is not permitted. Loading is not permitted in the front yard. Parking should be moved to the west side of the building and the gravel drive to the west side should be paved.

Don VanDyke read a memo to the Planning Commission.

It was noted that the extra drive should not be allowed onto Rosewood.

1. Plats-none

2. 3. Rezoning-none

1. PUD’s-none
2. Ordinance Amendments-none

5. Other Business

Moved by Jim Jansma, seconded by Noe, to leave the officers the same: Chairman-Greg Honderd; Vice Chairman Jim Jansma; Secretary-Cornelius Huizinga

MOTION CARRIED.

VI. Commissioner Comments

VII. Staff Comments

8. Adjourn