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MANISTEE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION Meeting of Thursday, July 6, 2017 – Corrected Date 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 July 6, 2017 Agenda. IV Approval of Minutes At this time Planning Commission can take action to approve the June 1, 2017 meeting Minutes. V Public Hearing VI Public Comment on Agenda Related items VII New Business PC-2017-10 – Manistee Golf Country Club II, 500 Cherry Street – Parcel Split A request has been received from Manistee Golf and Country Club, 500 Cherry Street for a Parcel Split to sell surplus land for potential building sites. At this time the Planning Commission could take action to recommend to City Council to approve/deny the request from Manistee Golf and Country Club II, for a parcel split to sell surplus land for potential building sites as submitted with application PC-2017-10. Joe Hayes – Mini/Self Storage Facility On February 2, 2017 the Planning Commission approved a request from Joe Hayes for a Mini/Self Storage Facility. A condition was placed on the permit that “A gate with a keypad is required to be installed before the facility opens. The key pad will provide a code for customers to access their units only during hours of operation. The Police and Fire Department will be provided an override that allows the gate to be opened in the event of an emergency.” Mr. Hayes is to allow the rental of units until the gate can be installed At this time the Planning Commission will approve/deny the request from Joe Hayes to allow the rental of units for first building of his Mini/Self Storage Facility. Page 1 of 2  Vacant City Owned Property Staff has compiled a list of vacant city owned property for determination by the Planning Commission if the property should be offered for sale. At this time the Planning Commission will determine if any vacant city owned property should be offered for sale. 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 Reports At this time the Chair will ask Staff for their 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 To: Planning Commissioners Administrator 70 Maple Street FROM: Denise Blakeslee Manistee, MI 49660 Planning & Zoning Administrator 231.398.2805 dblakeslee@manisteemi.gov www.manisteemi.gov DATE: June 23, 2017 RE: July 6, 2017 Planning Commission Meeting Commissioners, the next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on Thursday, July 6, 2017. We have the following items on the agenda: NEW BUSINESS: PC-2017-10 – Manistee Golf Country Club II, 500 Cherry Street – Parcel Split - A request has been received from Manistee Golf and Country Club, 500 Cherry Street for a Parcel Split to sell surplus land for potential building sites. Joe Hayes – Mini/Self Storage Facility - On February 2, 2017 the Planning Commission approved a request from Joe Hayes for a Mini/Self Storage Facility. A condition was placed on the permit that “A gate with a keypad is required to be installed before the facility opens. The key pad will provide a code for customers to access their units only during hours of operation. The Police and Fire Department will be provided an override that allows the gate to be opened in the event of an emergency.” Mr. Hayes is to allow the rental of units until the gate can be installed Vacant City Owned Property - Staff has compiled a list of vacant city owned property for determination by the Planning Commission if the property should be offered for sale. Packets are being mailed early; I will be out of the office next week. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please leave a message at 398.2805. Have a wonderful holiday!  CITY OF MANISTEE PLANNING COMMISSION 70 Maple Street Manistee, MI 49660 MEETING MINUTES June 1, 2017 A meeting of the Manistee City Planning Commission was held on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at 7pm in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 70 Maple Street, Manistee, Michigan. Meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Chair Wittlieff ROLL CALL Members Present: Maureen Barry, Ray Fortier, Marlene McBride, Bob Slawinski, Mark Wittlieff, Roger Yoder Members Absent: Aaron Bennett (excused) Others: Barry Lind (532 Fourth Street), Denise Blakeslee (Planning & Zoning Administrator) and others APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Ray Fortier, seconded by Roger Yoder that the agenda be amended by adding Site Plan Review for Bayview Condominiums under New Business. With a Roll Call vote this motion passed 6 to 0. Yes: Barry, Bennett, Slawinski, Yoder Fortier, McBride, Wittlieff No: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Bob Slawinski, seconded by Ray Fortier that the minutes of the May 4, 2017 Planning Commission Meeting be approved as prepared. With a Roll Call vote this motion passed 6 to 0. Yes: Yoder, Fortier, Barry, Slawinski, McBride, Wittlieff No: None PUBLIC HEARING None City of Manistee Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of June 1, 2017 Page 1 PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA RELATED ITEMS Barry Lind, 532 Fourth Street – spoke in response to the request from River Parc Place II LLC, Zoning Amendment Request. He wanted to update the commission on the item that was tabled at the May meeting for amendments relating to the C-3 Central Business. The DDA discussed the proposed changes at their meeting in May and are fine with the changes as proposed. He thanked the Commission for tabling the request for DDA involvement. NEW BUSINESS Site Plan Review – Tracey Lindeman, 308 River Street (PC-2017-08) Staff received a request from Tracey Lindeman for a wood deck to be constructed on the rear of the building at 308 River Street. The applicant lives out of state and staff reviewed the site plan with the Commission and answered questions. MOTION by Roger Yoder, seconded by Bob Slawinski that the Planning Commission approve the request from Tracey Lindeman for a wood deck to be constructed on the rear of the building at 308 River Street as submitted with application PC-2017-08 With a Roll Call vote this motion passed 6 to 0. Yes: Barry, Slawinski, Yoder Fortier, McBride, Wittlieff No: None Site Plan Review – Bayview Condominiums, Arthur Street Staff received a request from Bayview Condominiums to relocate the 10 x 12 storage barn that was approved by the Site Plan Review Committee on March 9, 2017 from the north side of their property to the south side of their property. MOTION by Ray Fortier, seconded by Marlene McBride that the Planning Commission approve the request from Bayview Condominiums to relocate the 10 x 12 storage barn that was approved by the Site Plan Review Committee on March 9, 2017 from the north side of their property to the south side of their property. With a Roll Call vote this motion passed 6 to 0. Yes: McBride, Slawinski, Fortier, Barry, Yoder, Wittlieff No: None OLD BUSINESS PC-2017-07 - River Parc Place II LLC, Zoning Amendment Request (Z17-07) A public hearing was held on May 4, 2017 in response to a request from River Parc Place II LLC for a Zoning Amendment that would amend Section 514 Vehicular Parking Space, Access, Bike Parking and City of Manistee Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of June 1, 2017 Page 2 Sidewalks, Item H and Section 1832 Dwelling Multiple Unit, Item B.3 of the City of Manistee Zoning Ordinance. The Planning Commission tabled the request until the June 1, 2017 meeting for the applicant to be present to discuss their request. The applicant was unable to attend the meeting but sent a letter that was given to the Commissioners. Staff answered questions from the commissioners. MOTION by Roger Yoder, seconded by Ray Fortier that the Planning Commission recommends to City Council approval of a the request from River Parc Place II LLC for a Zoning Amendment that would amend Section 514 Vehicular Parking Space, Access, Bike Parking and Sidewalks, Item H and Section 1832 Dwelling Multiple Unit, Item B.3 of the City of Manistee Zoning Ordinance (Z17-07). With a Roll Call vote this motion passed 6 to 0. Yes: Slawinski, Fortier, Barry, Yoder, McBride, Wittlieff No: None PUBLIC COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS None CORRESPONDENCE Commissioners received a copy of Senate Bill No. 329. STAFF REPORTS Denise Blakeslee, Planning & Zoning Administrator – Congratulated Commissioner Slawinski on completing the online Citizen Planner Program. ZBA Alternate Glenn Zaring was in the audience and was also congratulated on completing the course. Staff is looking into Webinars that can be used to earn needed CEU’s to maintain Master Citizen Planner Certification. MEMBERS DISCUSSION Chair Wittlieff thanked staff for the work for the meeting. The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission will be held on Thursday, July 6, 2017 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Ray Fortier, seconded by Roger Yoder that the meeting be adjourned. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Meeting adjourned at 7:35 pm MANISTEE PLANNING COMMISSION ____________________________________ Denise J. Blakeslee, Recording Secretary City of Manistee Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of June 1, 2017 Page 3 Memorandum Denise Blakeslee Planning & Zoning To: Planning Commissioners Administrator 70 Maple Street FROM: Denise Blakeslee, Planning & Zoning Administrator Manistee, MI 49660 231.398.2805 DATE: June 23, 2017 dblakeslee@manisteemi.gov www.manisteemi.gov RE: Manistee Golf & Country Club - Parcel Split Commissioners, a request has been received from Manistee Golf and Country Club, 500 Cherry Street for a Parcel Split to sell surplus land for potential building sites. This property is located in the G-C Golf Course District and the proposed split meets the parcel area requirement for a buildable lot. The parcel split includes language for an ingress-egress easement 75’ x 208.34’ to the property from the dead end of Harbor Drive as required under Section 510 Access to Public Streets. SECTION 510 ACCESS TO PUBLIC STREETS In every Zoning District, every use, building or structure established after the effective date of this Ordinance shall be located on a parcel which abuts a public road or a private road or easement which provides access to a public road, such private road or easement being at least sixty-six (66) feet in width, unless a lesser width was duly established of record prior to the effective date of this Ordinance or as part of a Planned Unit Development, provided that private easements in all cases shall be at least twenty (20) feet in width. Memorandum Denise Blakeslee Planning & Zoning To: Planning Commissioners Administrator 70 Maple Street FROM: Denise Blakeslee, Planning & Zoning Administrator Manistee, MI 49660 231.398.2805 DATE: June 23, 2017 dblakeslee@manisteemi.gov www.manisteemi.gov RE: Joe Hayes – Mini/Self Storage Facility Commissioners, on February 2, 2017 the Planning Commission approved a request from Joe Hayes for a Mini/Self Storage Facility. A condition was placed on the permit that “A gate with a keypad is required to be installed before the facility opens. The key pad will provide a code for customers to access their units only during hours of operation. The Police and Fire Department will be provided an override that allows the gate to be opened in the event of an emergency.” Mr. Hayes sent an email asking to allow the rental of units until the gate can be installed (attached). This has been placed on the agenda for your consideration. EXCERPT FROM MEETING MINUTES: PUBLIC HEARING Chair Wittlieff opened the Public Hearing at 7:03 pm PC-2017-01 – Joe Hayes, vacant property NE corner of Cypress and Twelfth Street (behind Goodwill). A request has been received from Joe Hayes to construct a Mini/Self Storage Facility on the vacant property on the NE corner of Cypress and Twelfth Street (Behind Goodwill). Trent Kidder and Joe Hayes – reviewed their request to construct a Mini/Self Storage Facility on the vacant property on the NE corner of Cypress and Twelfth Street (Behind Goodwill) with the Commission. They currently have a facility in Ludington and have several people from Manistee who rent from them; they have about 90% occupancy at that facility. They are using the same design, steel storage buildings, concreate foundations, paved access lanes; no electricity in the buildings, no lighting is shown on the current plan, and no office on site. Customers call the number posted onsite and they meet them at the site, the lease states no hazardous materials are permitted. They did not show fencing or a gate on the plan but would like the option to add them later. They are planning to add fencing and a gate with a key pad at their facility in Ludington. Denise Blakeslee, Planning and Zoning Administrator presented her report to the commission. Review by the Fire Department showed no concerns with the request. The City Engineer and DPW Director had some concerns relating to the request and staff drafted them as conditions for the consideration of the commission. The conditions are as follows:  The detention pond is designed without an emergency spillway. The City Engineer is requiring the pond to be sized for two 100 year 24 hour storm events or utilize the storm sewer along Cypress St as an emergency outlet. The ditch along the north edge of the project could be used  for conveyance and pipe the overflow to Cypress St. A new site plan is to be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer showing the management of stormwater before the Special Use Permit can be issued.  The plan shows the sidewalk constructed along the right of way. The sidewalk is to be placed one foot inside the outer edge of the right of way.  Phase 2 sidewalks are to be extended to the east property line.  Twelfth St will is planned for reconstruction within the next 2-3 years. The developer shall work with the City to have a sidewalk constructed in conjunction with the reconstruction of Twelfth Street. Cost of construction of the sidewalk shall be the Developers, and the payment shall be a condition of the Special Use Permit. Funds for the sidewalk construction shall be either escrowed with the City by Developer, secured through a bond acceptable to the City or payment secured by some other method acceptable to the City. The Commission could add a condition to the allow the applicant the option to add a gate and fencing at a future date as a minor non-substantive change that could be approved by the Site Plan Review Committee. Chair Wittlieff opened the hearing for public comments Kathy Grabowski, 1235 Cornell Street – expressed concerns about the hours, would like to have security now not later. Intent is intent and she would like that requirement in place before construction, she lives within 100 feet of the project. Jim Grabowski, 1235 Cornell Street – he patrolled the City for over 30 years, and the housing project across the street was supposed to be seniors. This project does not add anything to the neighborhood, there has to be a better place for the project and it is not acceptable. Chair Wittlieff asked if any correspondence had been received in response to the request. No correspondence was received There being no additional comments from the public in attendance, Chair Wittlieff closed the public hearing at 7:35 pm Public Hearing opened at 7:36 pm PC-2017-01 – Joe Hayes, vacant property NE corner of Cypress and Twelfth Street (behind Goodwill). A public hearing was held earlier in response to the request from Joe Hayes to construct a Mini/Self Storage Facility on the vacant property on the NE corner of Cypress and Twelfth Street (Behind Goodwill). The commissioners discussed the concerns from the neighbors about security, hours of operation, fencing, the reconstruction of Twelfth Street and landscaping. Resulting in the following conditions being drafted:  Hours of operation are limited to 7 am – 10 pm  A gate with a keypad is required to be installed before the facility opens. The key pad will provide a code for customers to access their units only during hours of operation. The Police and Fire Department will be provided an override that allows the gate to be opened in the event of an emergency.   The installation of fencing around the facility will be considered a minor non substantive change which can be approved by the Site Plan Review Committee.  In conjunction with the reconstruction of Twelfth Street the applicant is to provide four boulevard trees. MOTION by Aaron Bennett, seconded by Maureen Barry to adopt a resolution to approve with conditions the request from Joe Hayes for a Special Use Permit for a Mini/Self Storage Facility on the vacant property on the NE corner of Cypress and Twelfth Street (behind Goodwill) as shown on Site Plan prepared by Nordlund and Associates, Inc., Job Number 1319-3, Dated January 9, 2017. The conditions on the permit are as follows:  The detention pond is designed without an emergency spillway. The City Engineer is requiring the pond to be sized for two 100 year 24 hour storm events or utilize the storm sewer along Cypress St as an emergency outlet. The ditch along the north edge of the project could be used for conveyance and pipe the overflow to Cypress St. A new site plan is to be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer showing the management of stormwater before the Special Use Permit can be issued.  The plan shows the sidewalk constructed along the right of way. The sidewalk is to be placed one foot inside the outer edge of the right of way.  Phase 2 sidewalks are to be extended to the east property line.  Twelfth St will is planned for reconstruction within the next 2-3 years. The developer shall work with the City to have a sidewalk constructed in conjunction with the reconstruction of Twelfth Street. Cost of construction of the sidewalk shall be the Developers, and the payment shall be a condition of the Special Use Permit. Funds for the sidewalk construction shall be either escrowed with the City by Developer, secured through a bond acceptable to the City or payment secured by some other method acceptable to the City.  Hours of operation are limited to 7 am – 10 pm  A gate with a keypad is required to be installed before the facility opens. The key pad will provide a code for customers to access their units only during hours of operation. The Police and Fire Department will be provided an override that allows the gate to be opened in the event of an emergency.  The installation of fencing around the facility will be considered a minor non substantive change which can be approved by the Site Plan Review Committee.  In conjunction with the reconstruction of Twelfth Street the applicant is to provide four boulevard trees. With a Roll Call vote this motion passed 7 to 0. Yes: McBride, Slawinski, Fortier, Barry, Bennett, Yoder, Wittlieff No: None From: Joe Hayes To: Denise Blakeslee Subject: Mini storage temporary occupancy request Date: Thursday, June 22, 2017 8:44:31 AM Hello Denise, We are almost complete with the first building and would like to ask for a temporary use authorization while we complete the project and get the gate installed. We have had several people stop by while we are working and ask to rent space. It would also help us out financially. I recognize that there might be concerns about us never finishing the gate so I would propose that it only be valid for the first building and expire by September 1. (To get the gate operational will take a little longer while we wait for electrical service to be installed and the outside vendors who supply the gate.) Thank you for considering this request. Joe Joe Hayes Maplewood Homes www.MaplewoodHomes.com (616) 499-5054 Memorandum Denise Blakeslee Planning & Zoning To: Planning Commissioners Administrator 70 Maple Street FROM: Denise Blakeslee, Planning & Zoning Administrator Manistee, MI 49660 231.398.2805 DATE: June 23, 2017 dblakeslee@manisteemi.gov www.manisteemi.gov RE: Vacant City owned Property Commissioners, we will be reviewing vacant city owned property to see if there are any parcels there is any surplus property that should be considered for sale. I have included the Policy and Procedure for the Sale of City Owned Property along with the properties that have been identified by staff. The Planning Commission previously approved the sale of Lot 12 and 13 in the Industrial Park. Under the policy the Planning Commission involvement is not required for property outside of the City Limits.  CITY OWNED PROPERTY Located in the City of Manistee Parcel #51-146-707-12 ½ Lot (30 x 120 aprox.) Undeveloped Street Adjoining Property Owners Vacant adjacent Parcel Owner: Irene Olson If combined with Mrs. Olson’s parcel would 507 Ninth Street create a buildable lot Manistee, MI 49660 180 Quincy Street Owner: Rhonda Willett 180 Quincy Street Manistee, MI 49660 1055 Maple Street Owner: Clark Johnson 184 Quincy Street Manistee, MI 49660 Parcel #51-155-006-00 Current site of Recycling Center Industrial Park Lot 6 Potential to split into two parcels 2.2 Acres +/- Parcel #51-211-105-01 Part of South Washington Area Development Plan (BRA) Zoned R-3 5.6 acres +/- Parcel #51-260-703-15 Zoned R-1 .384 acres +/- Parcel #51-260-703-17 Zoned R-1 .399 acres +/- Parcel #349-712-02 Appears that retaining wall form adjoining property owner encroaches Zone R-2 34’ x 64’ +/- onto property Parcel #51-364-712-01 East of Frederick & Linda Graunstadt (501 Second Street) Zoned R-2 64 x 64 +/- Non-conforming Lot Parcel #51-448-731-10 Parking Area in front of 298, 300, 302 and 304 River Street 20 x 153 +/- Adjacent Property Owner 298, 300, 302 & 304 River Street Owner: Rick Jach 1198 Dracka Road Traverse City, MI 49685 Parcel #51-612-375-15 Zoned R-2 66 x 131 +/- Adjacent Property Owners: 255 Eighth Street Owner: Richard & Louise Nadjowski 255 Eighth Street Manistee, MI 49660 274 Ninth Street Owner: Patrick Patterson 1612 W. Chillberg Road Scottville, MI 49454 Parcel 51-764-711-01 No road to site/topography may be an issue Zoned R-3 60 X 120 +/-  vacant industrial park property Industrial Park Lot 12 & 13 Two lots in the City Industrial Park ready for light industrial Parcel Number 51-155-012-00 – LOT 12 development. 51-155-013-00 – LOT 13 Current Owner City of Manistee 70 Maple Street Manistee, MI 49660 Lot 12 Sale Information Not available Current Zoning L-I Light Industrial 2016 S.E.V. Lot 13 Tax Exempt 2016 Taxable Value Tax Exempt Potential Incentives Brownfield MEDC – Community Development and Assistance Programs LOT DIMENSION (Lot 12) LOT DIMENSION (Lot 13) Size 2.7 Acres +/- Size 2.7 acres +/- Contact the City Manager if interested in development of these Frontage 432 feet – N. Glocheski Dr Frontage 272 feet – Washington St parcels 272 feet – Washington St Depth 432 feet Fo r a d d i t i o n a l i n f o r m a t i o n In 1972 the City of Manistee received a Federal EPA grant for the construction p le a s e c o n t a c t of an Industrial Park on approximately 60 acres of property on the west side of Washington Street. This property is zoned Light Industrial for industries which traditionally do not cause excessive noise, vibration, odors, visual blight, pollution, use hazardous processes; and to be compatible with the City ‘s 70 Maple Street Master Plan. Manistee, MI 49660 These two vacant parcels are located in the City’s Industrial Park. They are for Thad Taylor City Manager sale and can be purchase together or individually. 231.398.2801 ttaylor@manisteemi.gov Tax Roll Description: MANISTEE INDUSTRIAL PARK LOT 12. Denise Blakeslee Planning & Zoning Administrator Tax Roll Description: MANISTEE INDUSTRIAL PARK LOT 13. 231.398.2805 dblakeslee@manisteemi.gov