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DAVISON TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING June 13, 2007
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Pat Miller, Vice Chairman Eugene Baldwin, Secretary Warren Gregory, Rebecca Moore, Gerald Nagy, Jackie Hoist, Bruce Calhoun, Trish Ogg, Bob Adorjan, Sheldon Brown
Randy Stewart, Zoning/Planning Administrator,
Charm Healy, Zoning/Planning Administrative Asst.
Attorney Richard Hamilton
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
The Regular Meeting of the Davison Township Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman Pat Miller at 7:00 PM at the Davison Township Municipal Center, 1280 N. Irish Road, Davison, MI 48423. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
PREVIOUS MINUTES: MOTION BY BOB ADORJAN, EUGENE BALDWIN to accept the minutes of the April 18, 2007 meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
NEW BUSINESS: Case# 80-AR-53 – Aflac – New business located at 1133 S. State Road., Suite 6 Jerry Thorpe, 1133 S. State, Ste 6 stated he would be moving into an existing complex, next to Garrow Realty. Aflac is a supplemental insurance company; my office is a recruiting office and a claims and service office. My goal is not only to support existing customers, but primarily recruiting.
Charm Healy gave the administrative report. Ms. Healy stated Aflac is in the complex with Italia Gardens. It is located in the northeast corner. A site inspection has been done; it meets all building and safety requirements. The parking is sufficient. There are 91 parking spaces, plus an additional lot that never even gets used. Sewer and water units are sufficient. The fire chief found no problems. The Building Department would support a recommendation based on the following conditions:
No public comments.
Mr. Miller reminded them as a new business owner in the Township they must fill out the proper paperwork for personal property.
MOTION BY BOB ADORJAN, SUPPORT BY SHELDON BROWN to approve Case# 80-AR-53 based on the following conditions:
Motion carried unanimously.
Case# 80-AR-54 – Universal Software Solutions – New business located at 1334 S. Irish Road There was not a representative for Universal Software Solutions present.
Charm Healy gave the administrative report. This is the Davison Oil and Gas building. This building was built approximately 5 years ago. This company writes software for the medical industry. A building inspection was done and all building and safety codes were met. Also, the Fire Inspector found no problems. The owners said they will be cleaning the site up and resurfacing the parking lot. The sewer and water units were sufficient. The Building Department would recommend approval based on the following conditions:
Public comments opened.
Jim Dowsett – 2215 Lily Ct. – stated this business has approximately 15 employees and they are growing. They intend to hire approximately 10 more people.
Sheldon Brown asked if the business would be getting a sign.
Charm Healy replied they would probably come in to get one.
MOTION BY SHELDON BROWN, SUPPORT BY BOB ADORJAN to approve Case# 80-AR-54 based on the following conditions:
Motion carried unanimously.
Case# 80-AR-52 – D’Alpha Salon – New business located at 8031 E. Court Street Michele Krejcik – 8031 E. Court St. – stated she is taking over the first section of the office complex.
Ms. Healy gave the administrative report. D’Alpha salon will be moving into the new office complex directly behind Speedway. This is a brand new building. The site itself has not been completed. We have a separate completion agreement with the owner. The site meets all the criteria for parking and sewer & water units. One additional sewer and water unit must be purchased. The fire department did inspect this site and found no problems. The Building/Planning Department would support a recommendation for approval based on the following conditions:
Mr. Miller asked when the salon would be opening.
Ms. Krejcik stated as soon as possible.
MOTION BY WARREN GREGORY, SUPPORT BY SHELDON BROWN to approve Case# 80-AR-52 based on the following conditions:
Motion carried unanimously.
Case# 80-SP-171 & 80-SCU-92 – Ashbury Village – First extension of proposed PUD development. Ms. Healy stated Lexington Properties; developer of Ashbury Village is requesting a first extension of the condominium development. This extension is for the Preliminary Planned Unit Development, Special Condition Use Permit and the Tentative Preliminary Condominium approval. Ashbury Village will be located north of Villages of Wicklow on Irish Road. It will be developed in phases and have 286 duplex condominiums. If granted this extension will expire January 11, 2008.
MOTION BY BOB ADORJAN, SUPPORT BY BRUCE CALHOUN to approve the first extension of Case# 80-SP-171 AND 80-SCU-92 with the following conditions: 1. This extension will expire January 11, 2008.
Motion carried unanimously.
Case# 80-RZ-69 – Daniel T. Sheroski – Rezoning request for 9065 Bristol Road from RA (Residential Agricultural) to RSE (Residential Suburban Estate) Dan Sheroski – 9065 E. Bristol Road – stated he is here to request rezoning his property so that he can apply for a split.
Mr. Stewart gave the administrative review. The Sheroski’s own approximately 15 acres on Bristol Road. They would like to rezone from RA (Residential Agricultural) to RSE (Residential Suburban Estate). Over the last couple of years we have had four other parcels come in for the same thing and they have all been approved. GCMPC has approved this request. The Building Department would support a recommendation to the Township Board for this rezoning request for the following reasons:
MOTION BY BRUCE CALHOUN, SUPPORT BY WARREN GREGORY to recommend to the Davison Township Board the rezoning request for Case# 80-RZ-69 for the following reasons:
Motion carried unanimously.
Case# 80-SP-183 – Affinity Day Spa – Proposed Site Plan for Commerce Park Mr. Miller informed the Board that this site plan did receive a variance at Tuesday night’s meeting for their setback.
Rich VanDever – Davison Land Surveying - explained he is here with Jacqueline Cole-Smith and Ken Micinski owners of Affinity Day Spa. He stated he is presenting a 9,000 square foot commercial building that will house the day spa and a future unknown tenant. The building is located off Cal Drive in the Commerce Park mixed-use development. The project has all utilities curb side. The site itself has existing storm sewer which runs out to the north end of the site to a detention basin. It does have an approved MDOT outlet. The building elevations are very nice. Extensive landscaping has been provided. They would like to provide year round color keeping with the day spa atmosphere. The building will be an enhancement to the development. There will be a shared driveway. Mr. VanDever pointed out the shared parking document which was included in the packet. There is a loading area and dumpster in the rear.
Mr. Stewart explained this plan meets the zoning ordinance requirements. The big point of discussion would be parking. We are going to be dealing with parking differently than what we typically do when it is out side of a mixed use district. When the mixed use zoning district was developed part of it was because we wanted to avoid massive parking lots. We wanted to create shared parking between all of the businesses and connectivity and walk ability within the site. This development meets that requirement. Visiting nurses is a very large operation; they have been there for a few years now and we were able to monitor their parking requirements. They have an over abundance of parking. On the east side of the parking lot they share with the dance studio. On the west side they will have some shared parking with this facility. There is actually enough parking for one or two more businesses to share this parking lot. The Building Department would support a recommendation for approval based on the following conditions:
No Public Comment.
Mr. Calhoun asked if we wanted shared parking easements; and if approval was required by the Visiting Nurses.
Mr. Stewart explained he knew shared parking was approved, but he was not sure whether a parking easement was required.
Jackie Hoist asked what style of lighting would be on the building.
Mr. Stewart stated the lighting will be ground mounted wall washes.
Ms. Cole-Smith stated there will be a hanging light in the entry way.
Mr. Calhoun asked if wall-mounted lights would be required or could they get by with remote emergency lights which are required by code.
Mr. Stewart stated it will be the minimum, it will be whatever the code requires.
Mr. Adorjan asked if there should be a stipulation put in the motion to review parking if there are any other businesses put in.
Mr. Stewart stated we are constructing a site plan indicating all of the parking. At this point in time we are comfortable with the numbers.
Mr. Adorjan stated there may be some conflict with the busiest times between the businesses.
Mr. VanDever stated he has gone to the site and reviewed the parking at different times during the day and week and has seen no conflict.
Mr. Adorjan asked if the future parking is cast in stone.
Mr. VanDever explained it is; when it was originally approved that was locked in.
Mr. Stewart stated it is a condominium set up and there are common areas, everything will be shared including the parking.
Mr. Adorjan stated the parking situation could change if the tenant changed.
Mr. Stewart and Mr. VanDever both agreed and understood.
Mr. VanDever proceeded to explain the shared parking agreement.
MOTION BY EUGENE BALDWIN, SUPPORT BY SHELDON BROWN to approve Case# 80-SP-183. The Building Department would support a recommendation for approval based on the following conditions:
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Miller asked for any items they would like to discuss.
Mr. Baldwin asked for information on Lions Gate; he stated what he saw was not what was approved.
Mr. Miller asked if we could have an updated report for the next meeting.
Mr. Stewart stated he would have an update.
Mr. Gregory stated he was disappointed when the false gable ends went up, he was also disappointed in the landscaping.
Ms. Ogg stated she also had concerns and would submit a request.
Ms. Hoist asked if McDonald’s exterior came to a Planning Commission meeting.
Mr. Stewart stated it was done administratively because it was only cosmetic.
Mr. Calhoun asked what the requirements are for a building which is being remodeled to come to the Planning Commission.
Mr. Stewart replied it is based on a percentage of change and square footage.
Mr. Calhoun stated he was concerned about Speedway’s landscaping.
Mr. Stewart stated that is what was approved. It will be fine in the summer, but not in the winter.
Ms. Healy stated they are just young plants.
Mr. Miller asked for questions on the proposed text amendments.
Ms. Hoist asked if all General Commercial properties will require underground irrigation systems.
Mr. Stewart it is required because we require extensive landscaping.
Mr. Adorjan asked what the definition is of non-motorized for the walking trails.
Mr. Stewart stated he will make a note to get an exact definition.
Mr. Adorjan also asked about the building height being the judgment of the Building Official.
Mr. Stewart explained.
Ms. Hoist asked if we could encourage low impact design on site design.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by WARREN GREGORY, SUPPORT BY SHELDON BROWN to adjourn at 8:05 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
______________________________ Warren Gregory Secretary
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