Minutes of the work session of the Georgetown Township Planning Commission held Wednesday, August 4, 2004

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Honderd at 7:30 p.m.

 

Present:            Poskey, Huizinga, Jansma, South, DeGood, Honderd, Stasiak

Absent: none

 

The work session, which formulated the agenda for August 18, 2004, included the following items to be placed on the agenda, discussion, and action:

 

I.                    Approval of agenda

 

II.                 Approval of minutes of the June 16, 2003 regular meeting and the July 7, 2004 work session meeting

 

III.               Unfinished Business-none

 

IV.       New Business

A.                 Site Plans-none

 

B.         Public Hearings

1.                  Special Use Permits

a. (SUP0406) Exit 76 Corporation (the Hop Family LLC), 8407 Cottonwood Dr., is requesting to have a vehicle service station under Sec. 14.3(C), on a parcel of land described as P.P. # 70-14-11-326-025, located at 8407 Cottonwood, in a (NS) Neighborhood Service Commercial district

 

The zoning administrator explained that the application was received by the Township with an incomplete site plan.  She stated that the applicant had been informed of the specific special use standards both prior to and after the submission of the application.  Specifically, it was noted that the ordinance lists a specific special use standard that requires a lot with a vehicle service station be located at least 300 feet from an entrance or exit to any property upon which is located a church or school.   The applicant was informed that both a church and school were located within close proximity to the site and that information should be provided to the Township that this standard was met.  No such information had been provided.

 

The planner said that due to the fact that no information was submitted regarding the distance to the church and school, the application could not be reviewed as to compliance with the ordinance requirements.

 

No one was present to represent the applicant.  The consensus was that there be no further discussion on the request until more information becomes available. 

 

                              2.         Rezonings

a.         (REZ0405)To change from (AG) Agriculture to (LDR) Low Density Residential a parcel of land described as P.P.# 70-14-08-400-004, located at 3320 Bauer Rd.

 

Rick Polaski, Nederveld Associates Inc., represented the applicant and presented the request.  The area is Master Planned for LDR.  Also LDR is located to the east and northeast.

 

The planner presented a review.

 

3.         Plats

a.         Preliminary Plat of Cedar Lake Estates No. 11

 

Doug Stalsonburg, Exxel Engineering, represented the applicant and presented the request. 

 

It was noted that the sidewalk letter was submitted.  This phase is located off 24th Ave.  No rear yard setback is shown for lot 157.  It was noted that the street was too long to be without a second entrance and that the Fire Department requires that the street name change when the street changes directions.

 

b.         Preliminary Plat of Georgetown Shores No. 5

 

Doug Stalsonburg, Exxel Engineering, represented the applicant and presented the request. 

 

It was note that the sidewalk letter was provided.  Sidewalks must be provided by the developer for the exception area because the developer will be installing the streets which are part of the plat.  It was determined that lots 200 and 240 would be considered corner lots for the boat launch and must have setbacks for front yards along the street.   It was noted that the Fire Department requires that the street name change when the street changes direction.  A north arrow and scale should be provided.

 

c.         Preliminary Plat of Rolling Hills Estates

 

Doug Stalsonburg, Exxel Engineering, represented the applicant and presented the request.  A connection was made to Sugar Maple Estates.  The property has been rezoned to LDR. The sidewalk letter was provided.  The Road Commission has tentatively approved the two drive locations.

 

The planner presented a review and stated that one access to Baldwin should be eliminated.  He stated that the site could be developed as a PUD and there would be more opportunity for a creative design to take advantage of open space.

 

It was noted that the building envelop for lot 4 needed to be revised.  The Fire Department required a name change when the street changes direction.

 

 

4.         PUD’s

a.         (PUD0401) Plaza Partners LLC (Cottonwood Center), is

requesting a Planned Unit Development for commercial uses, under Chapter 22, on parcels of land described as P.P.# 70-14-13-300-074 and part of -071, located at 7517 (7493) Cottonwood

 

As per direction given by the Planning Commission, the public hearing will be held on August 18.  Additional information must be submitted by the applicant.

 

b.         (PUD0402) Koetje Builders and Developers LLC, 547 Baldwin, is

requesting a Planned Unit Development for Unity Timbers for residential uses, under Chapter 22, on parcels of land described as P.P.# 70-14-31-400-030, 70-14-31-200-060, located at 5101 & 5131 40th Ave.

 

As per direction given by the Planning Commission, the public hearing will be held on August 18. 

 

c.         (PUD0403) Sunset Manor, 725 Baldwin St., is requesting a

Planned Unit Development for an independent and assisted living community with associated commons, service area, parking and open space, under Chapter 22, on a parcel of land described as part of P.P.# 70-14-22-400-006 and 70-14-22-450-001 located at 1751 Port Sheldon

 

As per direction given by the Planning Commission, the public hearing will be held on August 18.  Additional information must be submitted.

 

5.         Ordinance Amendments-none

 

V.                 Other Business

VI.       Commissioner Comments

VII.      Staff Comments

VIII.         Adjourn

 

The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.