Planning Commission

CITY OF BATTLE CREEK PLANNING COMMISSION 10 North Division, Battle Creek, MI 49014 Minutes for August 28, 2024 MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: By Commissioner Hughes at 4:00 p.m. ATTENDANCE: Roll call was taken. Comm. Hughes, present Comm. Denison, absent Comm. Godfrey III, present Comm. Moton, presnt Comm, O’Donnell, present Comm. White, present Comm, Gray, present Mayor Behnke, present Comm. Morris, present Staff Present: Melody Carlsen, Administrative Assistant, Marcel Stoetzel, Deputy City Attorney, Darcy Schmitt, Planning Supervisor, CJ Sivak-Schwennesen, Planner. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: July 24, 2024 MOTION MADE BY COMMISSIONER GODFREY TO APPROVE THE JULY 24, 2024 MEETING MINUTES. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER GRAY. ROLL VOTE: Commissioner Hughes asked everyone in favor to signify by saying “aye”. Mayor Behnke and Commissioner O’Donnell were not present at time of vote. ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION APPROVED. CORRESPONDENCE: None. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS: None. PUBLIC HEARINGS/DELIBERATIONS: A. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #PSUP 24-0002: Petition from Walters Dimmick Petroleum–Urbandale Johnny’s, requesting a Special Use Permit for property located at 1439 W. Michigan Avenue for modifications to an existing Automobile Service Station. The property is zoned “B1, Corridor Commercial District”. Pursuant to Sec. 1240.04, 1251.06 and 1281.05 of the zoning code. Parcel # 4000-00-040-0. Staff Presentation: CJ Sivak-Schwennesen gave the staff report for PSUP24-0002. Applicant Presentation: Nick Zuehlke of Walters Dimmick Petroleum was present to speak and answer questions by commissioners. Questions by Commissioners: Commissioner Gray thanked the applicant and asked about traffic flow and congestion. 1  Commissioner Godfrey inquired to EV charging stations and what the time frame of completion would be. Commissioner Hughes asked how many parking spaced would be added to the site. Commissioner Morris questioned about the underground tanks. Public Comment: None. MOTION MADE BY COMMISSIONER MORRIS TO APPROVE PSUP 24-0002. SECONDED BY MAYOR BEHNKE. ROLL VOTE: ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION APPROVED. Will proceed to the September 17th City Commission Meeting. OLD BUSINESS: None. NEW BUSINESS: None. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: None. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSION MEMBERS AND STAFF: Darcy Schmitt spoke to Commissioners about a training opportunity available to them. Commissioner Godfrey spoke about the training opportunity as well. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Hughes adjourned the meeting at 4:14 pm. Submitted by: Melody Carlsen, Administrative Assistant, Planning & Zoning. 2