Planning Commission

MANISTEE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION Meeting of Thursday, September 3, 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 September 3, 2015 Agenda. IV Approval of Minutes At this time Planning Commission can take action to approve the July 9, 2015 meeting Minutes. V Public Hearing VI Public Comment on Agenda Related items VII New Business PC-2015-02 - Carl & Christine McKee/Thomas & Gaynell Tomaszewski – Parcel Split and Combination Request A request has been received from Carl & Christine McKee and Thomas & Gaynell Tomaszewski for a Parcel Split and Combination. The McKee’s own the home at 433 Elm Street parcel 51-340-717-01 and wish to split the east 60 feet of their parcel which will then be combined with the Tomaszewski’s property at 486 Bryant Avenue parcel 51-340-717-07. At this time the Planning Commission could take action to recommend to City Council to approve/deny the request from Carl & Christine McKee and Thomas & Gaynell Tomaszewski for a Parcel Split and Combination that would split the east 60 feet of the McKee’s parcel 51-340-717-01 which will then be combined with the Tomaszewski’s parcel 51-340-717-07. PC-2015-03 - James & Anna Miller and David & Cynthia Hutton - Parcel Split and Combination Request A request has been received from for a Parcel Split and Combination. The Miller’s own the home at 250 Freemont Street parcel 51-274-708-01 and wish to split the west 8 feet of their parcel which will then be combined with the Hutton’s property at 277 Second Avenue parcel 51-274-708-03. Page 1 of 2  At this time the Planning Commission could take action to recommend to City Council to approve/deny the request from James & Anna Miller and David & Cynthia Hutton for a Parcel Split and Combination that would split the west 8 feet of the Miller’s parcel 51-274-708-01 which will then be combined with the Hutton’s parcel 51-274-708-03. 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: August 28, 2015 RE: September 3, 2015 Meeting Commissioners, the next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on Thursday, September, 2015. We have the following items on the agenda: PC-2015-02 - Carl & Christine McKee/Thomas & Gaynell Tomaszewski – Parcel Split and Combination Request. A request has been received from Carl & Christine McKee and Thomas & Gaynell Tomaszewski for a Parcel Split and Combination. The McKee’s own the home at 433 Elm Street parcel 51-340-717-01 and wish to split the east 60 feet of their parcel which will then be combined with the Tomaszewski’s property at 486 Bryant Avenue parcel 51-340-717-07. PC-2015-03 - James & Anna Miller and David & Cynthia Hutton - Parcel Split and Combination Request. A request has been received from for a Parcel Split and Combination. The Miller’s own the home at 250 Freemont Street parcel 51-274-708-01 and wish to split the west 8 feet of their parcel which will then be combined with the Hutton’s property at 277 Second Avenue parcel 51- 274-708-03. 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 July 9, 2015 A meeting of the Manistee City Planning Commission was held on Thursday, July 9, 2015 at 7pm in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 70 Maple Street, Manistee, Michigan. Meeting was called to order at 7:12 pm by Chair Yoder Roll Call: Members Present: Judd Brown, Ray Fortier, Mark Wittlieff, Roger Yoder Members Absent: Maureen Barry (excused), Marlene McBride, Vacancy Others: Kenneth Mize (379 Second Street), Denise Blakeslee (Planning & Zoning Administrator) and others APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Ray Fortier, seconded by Mark Wittlieff that the agenda be approved as prepared. With a Roll Call vote this motion passed 4 to 0. Yes: Brown, Fortier, Wittlieff, Yoder No: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Ray Fortier, seconded by Mark Wittlieff that the minutes of the June 4, 2015 Planning Commission Meeting be approved as prepared. With a Roll Call vote this motion passed 4 to 0. Yes: Fortier, Brown, Wittlieff, Yoder No: None City of Manistee Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of July 9, 2015 Page 1 PUBLIC HEARING Chair Yoder opened the Public Hearing at 7:14 pm Z15-08 Keeping of Chickens or Ducks Zoning Amendment Z15-08 was drafted to allow the keeping of Chickens or Ducks in the R-1, R-2 and R- 3 Residential Zoning Districts. Denise Blakeslee, Planning & Zoning Administrator – presented the amendment to the commission. The Commission discussed and reviewed the language at their June meeting. This amendment is a result of changes in the Michigan Right to Farm Act and changes in Generally Accepted Agricultural and Management Practice (GAAMP) that impacted Section 606 Animals of the Codified Ordinance. In order to allow chickens (not roosters) and or ducks a zoning amendment was needed. Ms. Blakeslee reviewed the Section 606 Animals which was adopted by City Council on July 7, 2015. The language that is proposed is: 535 KEEPING OF CHICKENS OR DUCKS The keeping of Chickens or Ducks is permitted in the R-1, R-2, and R-3 Districts if conforming to Section 606 Animals of the General Law Ordinances of the City of Manistee. Chair Yoder opened the hearing for public comments. Kenneth Mize, 379 Second Street – Mr. Mize spoke to the Commission about his concerns which were related to the language in Section 606 Animals that places a limit of 8 chickens or ducks. Raising chickens has changed his families lives, they interact with their neighbors, the neighbor kids come over to see the chickens they share eggs with the neighbors, clean their area every two weeks, collect clippings from the neighbors, clean the coop three times a year which is used as fertilizer, and mulch four times a year. They have rescued chickens and have a sanctuary that allows them to live out their lives once they no longer produce eggs. They recommend a permit process that could address any nuisances which could be revoked if someone is irresponsible. They take precautions to keep predators away from the chickens with specialized fencing. They have not had any complaints from the neighbors. Mr. Mize understands that his concerns are related to the changes in Section 606 Animals and would need to be addressed by City Council. Chair Yoder asked if any correspondence had been received in response to the request. No correspondence was received. There were no more additional comments; the Public Hearing was closed at 7:27 pm. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA RELATED ITEMS None City of Manistee Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of July 9, 2015 Page 2 NEW BUSINESS Z15-08 Keeping of Chickens or Ducks A public hearing was held earlier for public input on zoning amendment Z15-08 which was drafted to allow the keeping of chickens or ducks in the R-1, R-2 and R-3 residential zoning districts. Motion by Mark Wittlieff, seconded by Ray Fortier that the Planning Commission recommend to City Council to approve proposed zoning amendment Z15-08 which would add Section 535 Keeping of Chickens or Ducks to the City of Manistee Zoning Ordinance. With a Roll Call vote this motion passed 4 to 0. Yes: Wittlieff, Fortier, Brown, Yoder No: None PC-2015-01 Glenn & Catherine Zaring/Gerald Hubbard Parcel Split and Combination Request A request has been received from Glenn & Catherine Zaring and Gerald Hubbard for a parcel split and combination. The Zaring’s own the home at 321 Fifth Street parcel 51-612-325-01 and wish to split the south 23 feet of their parcel, which would then be combined with the Hubbard’s property at 510 Cypress Street parcel 51-612-325-02. Denise Blakeslee noted that the split and combination results in the Hubbard property being brought into compliance with the width/area standards of the R-2 medium density residential zoning district. Motion by Ray Fortier, seconded by Mark Wittlieff that the Planning Commission recommends to City Council to approve the request from Glenn & Catherine Zaring and Gerald Hubbard for a parcel split that would transfer the south 23 feet of the Zaring’s parcel 51-612-325-01 to the Hubbard’s parcel 51-612- 325-02. With a Roll Call vote this motion passed 4 to 0. Yes: Fortier, Brown, Wittlieff, Yoder No: None OLD BUSINESS None PUBLIC COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS None City of Manistee Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of July 9, 2015 Page 3 CORRESPONDENCE Chair Yoder received a letter of resignation from Commissioner Dean who resigned due to health reasons. STAFF/SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS Denise Blakeslee, Planning & Zoning Administrator – Ms. Blakeslee reported that the County Planning Department has begun work on the maps for the master plan and that Chair Yoder gave his report to City Council on Tuesday. MEMBERS DISCUSSION Commissioner Wittlieff noted that the Council worksession was cancelled. The Commission does not have a worksession scheduled for July. The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission will be held on Thursday, August 6, 2015 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Ray Fortier, seconded by Judd Brown that the meeting be adjourned. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Meeting adjourned at 7:37 pm MANISTEE PLANNING COMMISSION ____________________________________ Denise J. Blakeslee, Recording Secretary City of Manistee Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of July 9, 2015 Page 4 Memorandum Denise Blakeslee Planning & Zoning TO: Planning Commissioners Administrator 70 Maple Street Manistee, MI 49660 FROM: Denise Blakeslee 231.398.2805 Planning & Zoning Administrator dblakeslee@manisteemi.gov www.manisteemi.gov DATE: August 28, 2015 RE: McKee/Tomaszewski Parcel Split and Combination Request Commissioners, we have received a request from Carl & Christine McKee and Thomas & Gaynell Tomaszewski for a Parcel Split and Combination. The McKee’s own the home at 433 Elm Street parcel 51-340-717-01 and wish to split the east 60 feet of their parcel which will then be combined with the Tomaszewski’s property at 486 Bryant Avenue parcel 51-340-717-07. The attached survey shows that the setback requirements of the ordinance have been met. Since the property that is being conveyed includes an accessory structure it is required to be combined with the Tomaszewski’s parcel. McKee Parcel Memorandum Denise Blakeslee Planning & Zoning TO: Planning Commissioners Administrator 70 Maple Street Manistee, MI 49660 FROM: Denise Blakeslee 231.398.2805 Planning & Zoning Administrator dblakeslee@manisteemi.gov www.manisteemi.gov DATE: August 28, 2015 RE: Miller/Hutton Parcel Split and Combination Request Commissioners, we have received a request from James & Anna Miller and David & Cynthia Hutton for a Parcel Split and Combination. The Miller’s own the home at 250 Freemont Street parcel 51-274-708-01 and wish to split the west 8 feet of their parcel which will then be combined with the Hutton’s property at 277 Second Avenue parcel 51-274-708-03. The survey shows that the setback requirements of the Zoning Ordinance have been met.