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MANISTEE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION Meeting of Thursday, May 7, 2015 7:00 p.m. - Council Chambers, City Hall, 70 Maple Street, Manistee, Michigan AGENDA I Call to Order II Roll Call III Approval of Agenda At this time the Planning Commission can take action to approve the May 7, 2015 Agenda. IV Approval of Minutes At this time Planning Commission can take action to approve the April 9, 2015 meeting Minutes. V Public Hearing PZ15-04 – Correction Zoning Amendment Z15-04 was approved by the Planning Commission at their meeting on April 9, 2014. An error was found in the document and the correct language should be as follows: Article 3: Districts, Dimensional Standards Uses Table and Zoning Map AMEND Table 3-2 Uses Permitted by Right and Special Land Use Permit add as a use by right WHOLESALE FACILITY (not warehouse facility) – PD Peninsula District Article 6: Peninsula District AMEND Section 601 Uses Permitted by Right add WHOLESALE FACILITY (not warehouse facility) Staff noticed a public hearing to correct Zoning Amendment PZ15-04. At this time the Chair shall open the hearing. The Applicant shall present any comments and explanation of the case. City Staff shall present their report The hearing will be opened for public comments The hearing will be closed VI Public Comment on Agenda Related items Page 1 of 2 VII New Business PZ15-04 – Correction A public hearing was noticed for a correction to Zoning Amendment Z15-04 which was approved by the Planning Commission at their meeting on April 9, 2014; after an error was found in the document. The correct language should be as follows: Article 3: Districts, Dimensional Standards Uses Table and Zoning Map AMEND Table 3-2 Uses Permitted by Right and Special Land Use Permit add as a use by right WHOLESALE FACILITY (not warehouse facility) – PD Peninsula District Article 6: Peninsula District AMEND Section 601 Uses Permitted by Right add WHOLESALE FACILITY (not warehouse facility) At this time the Planning Commission could take action to make recommendation to the City Council that corrects an error in proposed zoning amendment Z15-04 which add as a use by right wholesale facility not warehouse facility. VIII Old Business IX Public Comments and Communications At this time the Chair will ask if there are any public comments. X Correspondence At this time the Chair will ask if any correspondence has been received to be read into the record. XI Staff/Sub-Committee Reports At this time the Chair will ask Staff for their report. At this time the Chair will ask if any of the Sub-Committees have anything to report. XII Members Discussion At this time the Chair will ask members of the Planning Commission if they have any items they want to discuss. XIII Adjournment Page 2 of 2 Memorandum Denise Blakeslee Planning & Zoning Administrator TO: Planning Commissioners 70 Maple Street Manistee, MI 49660 231.398.2805 FROM: Denise Blakeslee, Planning & Zoning Administrator dblakeslee@manisteemi.gov www.manisteemi.gov DATE: April 30, 2015 RE: May 7, 2015 Meeting Commissioners, the next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on Thursday, May 7, 2015. We have the following item on the agenda: PZ15-04 – Correction. An error was found in the Zoning Amendment PZ15-04 where it listed adding a warehouse facility as a use by right in the Peninsula District. The correct language should read Wholesale Facility. Staff has scheduled a Public Hearing to correct the amendment. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please call me at 398.2805. See you Thursday!!  CITY OF MANISTEE PLANNING COMMISSION 70 Maple Street Manistee, MI 49660 MEETING MINUTES April 9, 2015 A meeting of the Manistee City Planning Commission was held on Thursday, April 9, 2015 at 7pm in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 70 Maple Street, Manistee, Michigan. Meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Vice Chair Fortier Roll Call: Members Present: Judd Brown, Bill Dean, Ray Fortier, Marlene McBride, Mark Wittlieff Members Absent: Maureen Barry (excused), Roger Yoder (excused) Others: Ed Seng (200 River Street), James Smith (City Council, Denise Blakeslee (Planning & Zoning Administrator) APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Mark Wittlieff, seconded by Judd Brown that the agenda be approved as prepared. With a Roll Call vote this motion passed 5 to 0. Yes: Brown, Dean, McBride, Wittlieff, Fortier No: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Mark Wittlieff, seconded by Marlene McBride that the minutes of the March 5, 2015 Planning Commission Meeting be approved as prepared. With a Roll Call vote this motion passed 5 to 0. Yes: Dean, Brown, McBride, Wittlieff, Fortier No: None Vice Chair Fortier opened the Public Hearing at 7:03 pm City of Manistee Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of April 9, 2015 Page 1 Zoning Amendment Z15-04 A Zoning Amendment has been drafted by the Planning Commission after performing a review of the P- D Peninsula District and preparing a Report of Findings for City Council. This amendment includes changes to Article 3 Districts, Dimensional Standards Uses Table and Zoning Map; Article 5: General Provisions; Article 6 Peninsula District; Article 12 Waterfront District and Article 21 Signs. Denise Blakeslee, Planning & Zoning Administrator – Reviewed the proposed Amendment through a PowerPoint Presentation. Vice Chair Fortier opened the hearing for public comments. Ed Seng., 200 River Street – Mr. Seng asked about contractors facility, warehouse and about special use permit standards for a shipping facility. Denise Blakeslee, Planning & Zoning Administrator – Ms. Blakeslee read the definition of a contractors facility; existing warehouses will remain legal non-conforming use; and with the decision by City Council not to amend the development agreement adding a shipping facility as a special use in the PD is moot. Vice Chair Fortier asked if any correspondence had been received in response to the request. None There were no more additional comments; the public hearing was closed at 7:13 pm. Zoning Amendment Z15-05 Vice Chair Fortier opened the Public Hearing at 7:14 pm A Zoning Amendment has been drafted by the Planning Commission that provides for alternative methods for storm water retention that includes swales (both biolfiltration and vegetated/rock), rain gardens, pervious pavement alternatives, rain barrels or cisterns and vegetated roof systems. Denise Blakeslee, Planning & Zoning Administrator – Reviewed the proposed amendment through a PowerPoint presentation. County Planner Rob Carson reviewed the language and made some suggestions on the proposed amendment that were sent out to the Commissioners in their packets for their consideration. Vice Chair Fortier opened the hearing for public comments. None Vice Chair Fortier if any correspondence had been received in response to the request. Comments from the County Planner were received that staff included in the PowerPoint presentation. There were no more additional comments; the public hearing was closed at 7:25 pm. City of Manistee Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of April 9, 2015 Page 2 PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA RELATED ITEMS Vice Chair Fortier asked if anyone in attendance had any comments on agenda related items. None NEW BUSINESS Zoning Amendment Z15-04 A public hearing was held earlier in response to Zoning Amendment Z15-04 that includes changes to Article 3 Districts, Dimensional Standards Uses Table and Zoning Map; Article 5: General Provisions; Article 6 Peninsula District; Article 12 Waterfront District and Article 21 Signs. Motion by Mark Wittlieff, seconded by Judd Brown that the Planning Commission makes a recommendation to City Council to approve proposed Zoning Amendment Z15-04. With a Roll Call vote this motion passed 5 to 0. Yes: Wittlieff, Dean, Brown, McBride, Fortier No: None Zoning Amendment Z15-05 A Public Hearing was held earlier in response to Zoning Amendment Z15-05 that provides for alternative methods for storm water retention that includes swales (both bio filtration and vegetated/rock), rain gardens, pervious pavement alternatives, rain barrels or cisterns and vegetated roof systems. Motion by Marlene McBride, seconded by Mark Wittlieff that the Planning Commission makes a recommendation to City Council to approve proposed Zoning Amendment Z15-05 including the recommendations from the County Planner. With a Roll Call vote this motion passed 5 to 0. Yes: Dean, Brown, McBride, Wittlieff, Fortier No: None OLD BUSINESS None City of Manistee Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of April 9, 2015 Page 3 PUBLIC COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS None CORRESPONDENCE None STAFF/SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS Denise Blakeslee, Planning & Zoning Administrator – Reminded members that had signed up that the Placemaking Workshop is Friday, April 17th. Staff had sent out requests for proposals asking for a cost to complete the Master Plan. The bid that was received from the Manistee County Planning Department was within the Planning Commission budget for completion. MEMBERS DISCUSSION Commissioner McBride – asked about the River Parc/North Channel Outlet properties, commented on the warehouse on Arthur Street. Commissioner Wittlieff – asked about the Hotel Northern. Ms. Blakeslee gave an update on the projects to the commission. The Planning Commission will hold a worksession on April 23, 2015 The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2015 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Judd Brown, seconded by Mark Wittlieff that the meeting be adjourned. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Meeting adjourned at 7:40 pm MANISTEE PLANNING COMMISSION ____________________________________ Denise J. Blakeslee, Recording Secretary City of Manistee Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of April 9, 2015 Page 4 City of Manistee Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of April 9, 2015 Page 5  Notice of Public Hearing Correction Zoning Amendment Z15-04 The Manistee City Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing for correction to proposed Zoning Amendment Z156-04 on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 70 Maple Street, Manistee, Michigan. Zoning Amendment Z15-04 was approved by the Planning Commission at their meeting on April 9, 2014. An error was found in the document and the correct language should be as follows: Article 3: Districts, Dimensional Standards Uses Table and Zoning Map AMEND Table 3-2 Uses Permitted by Right and Special Land Use Permit add as a use by right WHOLESALE FACILITY (not warehouse facility) – PD Peninsula District Article 6: Peninsula District AMEND Section 601 Uses Permitted by Right add WHOLESALE FACILITY (not warehouse facility) Copies of the proposed Amendments are available for review at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 70 Maple Street, Manistee, Michigan, the Manistee County Library, 95 Maple Street and on the City’s Web Page www.manisteemi.gov. Interested parties are welcome to attend the hearing, or written comments with signature can be submitted to: Denise J. Blakeslee, Planning & Zoning Administrator, City of Manistee, 70 Maple Street, Manistee, MI 49660, (231) 398-2805.  Ordinance Z15-04 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND IN PART AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED “MANISTEE CITY ZONING ORDINANCE” WHICH WAS ADOPTED FEBRUARY 21, 2006, To Amend the Manistee City Zoning Ordinance Article 3: Districts, Dimensional Standards Uses Table and Zoning Map AMEND Table 3-1 City of Manistee Schedule of Regulations- P-D Peninsula District AMEND Table 3-2 Uses Permitted by Right and Special Land Use Permit – PD Peninsula District Article 5: General Provisions AMEND Section 511 Driveways and Curb Cuts, Item B ADD new item G to Section 514 Vehicular Parking Space, Access, Bike Parking and Sidewalks AMEND Section 514 Vehicular Parking Space, Access, Bike Parking and Sidewalks, Item I Article 6: Peninsula District AMEND Section 600 Purpose and Intent AMEND Section 601 Uses Permitted by Right AMEND Section 602 Uses Permitted by Special Land Use DELETE Section 603 Uses Permitted by Special Land Use Permit, Requires Frontage on a Key Street Segment AMEND Section 604 Dimensional Standards DELETE Section 605 Peninsula District Renaissance Zone Standards Article 12: Waterfront District DELETE Section 1205 Waterfront Renaissance Zone Standards Article 21: Signs Table 2100-1 – Use Types and Sign Standards AMEND Section 2107 Use Type 2, Commercial and Office ______________________________________________________________________________ THE CITY OF MANISTEE, MANISTEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN, ORDAINS: 1. That Article 3: Districts, Dimensional Standards Uses Table and Zoning Map; Table 3-1 City of Manistee Schedule of Regulations- P-D Peninsula District be AMENDED as follows: 1|Page  Minimum Lot Dimensions Maximum Minimum Yard Maximum Maximum Minimum Floor Area Lot Requirements (feet) Density Height Per Dwelling and Coverage Width District Area Width (%) of gross Front (a) Side Rear/ DU/Acre Feet/stories (Sq.Ft. & Ft) (sq. ft.) (feet) lot area(h) Waterfront (Principal (f) Bld) P-D 6,000 60 60% 15 10 10/20 17 35/2½ 550/20 Single Unit 6,000 60 Duplex or Commercial 10,000 80 Multi-Unit 10,000(c) 80 2. That Article 3: Districts, Dimensional Standards Uses Table and Zoning Map; Table 3-2 Uses Permitted by Right and Special Land Use Permit – PD Peninsula be AMENDED as follows: USES P-D Peninsula District Animal Grooming SLU ADD as a Special Use Contractors Facility R ADD as a Use by Right Eating & Drinking Establishment R SLU CHANGE from Special Use to Use by Right Financial Institution SLU SLU* CHANGE from Special Use on Key Street to Special Use Greenhouse & Nursery SLU ADD as Special Use Mixed Use R SLU CHANGE from Special Use to Use by Right Motel SLU* DELETE Places of Public Assembly, Large SLU* DELETE Theater SLU* DELETE Warehouse Facility R ADD as a Use by Right Wholesale Facility (correction of error) 3. That Article 5: General Provisions; Section 511 Driveways and Curb Cuts, ADD G-C to Item B as follows: B. In the G-C, R-1, R-2 and R-3 districts, driveway curb cuts shall be placed at least thirty (30) feet from an intersection. 4. That Article 5: General Provisions; Section 514 Vehicular Parking Space, Access, Bike Parking and Sidewalks ADD new item G (RENUMBER LIST) as follows: 2|Page  G. For all permitted uses and special uses in the P-D District the parking provisions of this section shall not apply, except hotels, marinas, and places of public assembly. 5. That Article 5: General Provisions; Section 514 Vehicular Parking Space, Access, Bike Parking and Sidewalks; AMEND Item I as follows: H. I. Within the C-1, C-2, C-3 and P-D Districts, the Planning Commission may approve shared parking arrangements among various uses when it can be demonstrated that parking in sufficient quantities for all such uses as set forth in this Section shall be available at all times. 6. That Article 6: Peninsula District; AMEND Section 600 Purpose and Intent as follows: It is the intent of this District to establish a mixed-use district incorporating a variety of recreational, residential, business or service uses on or near the Waterfront. This district is intended to encourage and promote sustainable, environmentally and aesthetically compatible developments that use or compliment the shoreline while promoting expanded use of the shoreline by the public. The District is intended to host a variety of land uses including, but not limited to, residential, commercial, entertainment, and recreational, service, and mixed use. 7. That Article 6: Peninsula District; Section 601 Uses Permitted by Right ADD the following uses by right (RENUMBER LIST) as follows: D. Contractors Facility F. Eating and Drinking Establishment I. Mixed Use Q. Warehouse Facility Wholesale Facility (correction of error) 8. That Article 6: Peninsula District, Section 602 Uses Permitted by Special Land Use ADD the following Special Uses (RENUMBER LIST) as follows: D. Animal Grooming, subject to Section 1810 K. Financial Institution, Subject to Section 1838 L. Greenhouse & Nursery, Subject to Section 1844 9. That Article 6: Peninsula District, Section 602 Uses Permitted by Special Land Use DELETE the following Special Uses: Eating & Drinking Establishment (changed to a Use by Right) Mixed Use (changed to a Use by Right) 3|Page 10. That Article 6: Peninsula District, DELETE Section 603 Uses Permitted by Special Land Use Permit, Requires Frontage on a Key Street Segment as follows: SECTION 603 USES PERMITTED BY SPECIAL LAND USE PERMIT, REQUIRES FRONTAGE ON A KEY STREET SEGMENT The following uses of buildings and land may be permitted within the Peninsula District, as special land uses if they front on a Key Street Segment subject to the provisions of Article 18, special land use approval. A. Financial Institution, subject to Section 1838 (changed to Special Use) B. Motel, subject to Section 1861 C. Places of Public Assembly, Large, subject to Section 1868 D. Theater, subject to Section 1885 Section 604 will be renumbered to Section 603 11. That Article 6: Peninsula District, Section 6034 Dimensional Standards, AMEND Items A and B as follows: A. Parcel Area – No building or structure shall be established on any parcel less than six thousand (6,000) square feet in area. No single family dwelling building or structure shall be established on any parcel less than six thousand (6,000) square feet in area. No duplex, multiple unit or commercial structure shall be established on any parcel less than ten thousand (10,000) square feet in area. Provided that for multiple unit buildings, in addition to ten thousand (10,000) square feet in minimum parcel area for the first two units, two thousand (2,000) square feet of parcel area shall be provided for each dwelling unit up to twenty (20) and two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet of parcel area shall be provided for each additional dwelling unit in excess of twenty (20). B. Parcel Width – For all uses the minimum parcel width shall be sixty (60) feet. For a single family detached dwelling, the minimum parcel width shall be sixty (60) feet and for all other uses the minimum parcel width shall be eighty (80) feet. 12. That Article 6: Peninsula District, DELETE Section 605 Peninsula District Renaissance Zone Standards as follows: SECTION 605 PENINSULA DISTRICT RENAISSANCE ZONE STANDARDS A. Purpose. It is the intent of this district to provide for development in certain parts of Manistee City, which have been designated by the Michigan Legislature as Renaissance Zones, pursuant to P.A. 376 of 1996 (being the Michigan Renaissance Zone Act, MCL 125.2681 et. seq.); to provide for alternative permit processing in cooperation with the Alliance for Economic Success; to provide for an accelerated schedule for special use permit review and action; to provide 4|Page  protection to Manistee Waterways, their water quality, to protect the shoreline from erosion or instability, to minimize the disturbance of heavy metals which may be on the lake bottom; to recognize, encourage the development and/or redevelopment of certain waterfront properties; while at the same time to be consistent with the provisions of Manistee City Master Plan, the Manistee Lake Management Plan of 1982, the Manistee County Land Use Plan and the Manistee County Economic Development Strategy. B. Renaissance Zone Conditions. Any permitted or special uses in this district shall meet the following conditions to be able to apply for a zoning permit under this ordinance: 1. The entrepreneur will make a minimum investment in improvements (building, equipment, etcetera) on land in the Renaissance Zone. 2. The business enterprise will, as much as possible, result in new employment in Manistee County with a minimum commitment for new hires at a minimum wage of $7.50 per hour. C. Streamlined Permit Review. Because one of the primary purposes of this district is to accommodate industrial economic development through Michigan's Renaissance Zone program both use by right and Special Use permits may be applied for on behalf of a client by the Alliance for Economic Success as a means to reduce paperwork, streamline the permit process for potential economic development in Manistee County. The Renaissance Zone expired on December 31, 2014. 13. That Article 12: Waterfront District, DELETE Section 1205 Peninsula District Renaissance Zone Standards as follows: SECTION 1204 WATERFRONT RENAISSANCE ZONE STANDARDS A. Purpose. It is the intent of this district to provide for industrial development in certain parts of Manistee City, which have been designated by the Michigan Legislature as Renaissance Zones, pursuant to P.A. 376 of 1996 (being the Michigan Renaissance Zone Act, MCL 125.2681 et. seq.); to provide for alternative permit processing in cooperation with the Manistee County Economic Development Office; to provide for an accelerated schedule for special use permit review and action; to provide protection to Manistee Lake, its water quality, to protect its shoreline from erosion or instability, to minimize the disturbance of heavy metals which may be on the lake bottom; to recognize, encourage and maintain a higher proportion of industries in the central and southern portion of the lake near railroad and shipping access that does not adversely affect the area; to prioritize the use of certain lakefront property on Manistee Lake for industrial businesses which require the use of the lake and require being in the proximity of the lake, (conversely, it is the intent of this district to encourage the development of businesses which do not need proximity to Manistee Lake to be located in those other landward areas); while at the same time to be consistent with the provisions of Manistee City Master Plan, the Manistee Lake Management Plan of 1982, the Manistee County Land Use Plan and the Manistee County Economic Development Strategy. B. Renaissance Zone Conditions. Any permitted or special uses in this district shall meet the following conditions to be able to apply for a zoning permit under this ordinance: 1. The entrepreneur will make a minimum investment in improvements (building, equipment, etc) on land in the Renaissance Zone. 5|Page  2. The business enterprise will, as much as possible, result in new employment in Manistee County with a minimum commitment for new hires at a minimum wage of $7.50 per hour. C. Streamlined Permit Review. Because one of the primary purposes of this district is to accommodate industrial economic development through Michigan's Renaissance Zone program both permitted use and Special Use permits may be applied for on behalf of a client by the Manistee County Economic Development Office as a means to reduce paperwork, streamline the permit process for potential economic development in Manistee County. The Renaissance Zone expired on December 31, 2014. 14. That Article 21 Signs: Table 2100-1 Use Types and Sign Standards, AMEND Section 2107 Use Type 2, Commercial and Office as follows: TABLE 2100-1 USE TYPES AND SIGN STANDARDS Section 2107 Use Type 2, Commercial and Office Description Uses of this type include retailing, various personal and professional services, accommodations and high-traffic retail and service facilities. Examples of Uses Animal Grooming, Auto Repair Facility, Car Wash, Cemetery, Convenience Store with or w/ out fuel pumps, Commercial Day Care, Eating and Drinking Establishments, Educational Facility, Financial Institutions, Galleries and Museums, Gasoline Stations, Greenhouses and Nurseries, Golf Course, Group Day Care, Hotels, Laundry and Dry Cleaner, Marinas, Medical and Dental Offices, Mini/Self-storage, Mortuaries, Motels, Nursing and Convalescent Home, Outdoor Sales Facility, Personal Service Establishments, Professional Offices, Professional Service Establishments, Parking Facility, Places of Public Assembly, Retail Businesses, Sports and Recreation Clubs, Studios for Performing and Graphic Arts, Theaters, Veterinary Clinics, Wholesale Facilities and similar uses in the judgment of the Zoning Administrator o Zoning Permitted Sign N . Signs Cumulative Sign Area Lighting Conditions Districts Types Permitted P-D, C-1, Window n/a Unlimited Either Window signs in the Historic District require C-2, & C-3 approval from the Historic District Commission. not fronting Internally lit signs are prohibited in the Historic on US-31 District Portable Sign 1 8 Sq. Ft. None No Sign Permit required. One per storefront and “A Frame” Sign only allowed during hours of operation. Wall, Ground, n/a 1.5 x of principal Either Ground mount signs shall be limited to one per Projecting, Window, building width per parcel. Projecting signs limited to one per Marquee Section 2102,A,7 b storefront and no greater than sixteen (16) square feet in area. Internally lit signs are prohibited in the Manistee Historic Commercial District. P-D & W-F Wall, Ground, n/a 1.5 x of principal Either Projecting signs limited to one per storefront and Not fronting Projecting, Window, building width per no greater than sixteen (16) sq. ft. in area on US-31 Marquee Section 2102, A,7, b 6|Page 15. CONFLICTING ORDINANCES: that any and all ordinances of City of Manistee which may conflict with the provisions of this ordinance be and are hereby rescinded. 16. EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall take effect seven days after publication in the Manistee News Advocate. ________________________________________ Colleen Kenny, Mayor Dated ATTEST: ___________________________________ Michelle Wright Dated City Clerk/Deputy Treasurer 7|Page