Planning Commission Meeting

A Regular Meeting of the Otsego Planning Commission was held Monday, June 28, 2021. Chairman Tom Gilmer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Robert Alway, Ric Saucedo, Paul Mitchell, Brent Milhiem, Cyndi Trobeck, Jason Bohl and City Manager Mitchell. Absent: Jayson Ennis. Member Milhiem made a motion to excuse Member Ennis, seconded by Member Trobeck. CARRIED. At this time, Member/Mayor Trobeck asked that the agenda be amended to include a presentation to Chairman Gilmer. There being no concerns, Mayor Trobeck presented Chairman Gilmer with the following Proclamation. PROCLAMATION NO. 2021-02 THE CITY COMMISSION & PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO, MICHIGAN DESIRES TO CONVEY TO MR. TOM GILMER RECOGNITION OF HIS SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO FOR OVER 30 YEARS. HE HAS SERVED ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR OVER 20 YEARS. HE HAS SERVED THE OTSEGO COMMUNITY AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF REVIEW, PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY COMMISSION, AND VARIOUS CITY APPOINTED COMMISSION’S AS MAYOR. THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION TO THE CITIZEN’S OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO. FURTHER, LET IT BE KNOWN THAT THIS PROCLAMATION WILL BE SPREAD UPON THE PERMANENT RECORD OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE OTSEGO CITY PLANNING COMMISSION HELD JUNE 28, 2021 On a motion by Member Alway, and seconded by Member Paul Mitchell the minutes of the April 26, 2021, meeting was approved. I. PRESENTATIONS: II. PUBLIC HEARINGS: III. CONSIDERATIONS: A. CONSIDERATION OF A SITE PLAN AMENDMENT AT 610 S. PLATT STREET – PRIME SOLUTIONS LLC Member Aaron Mitchell gave a brief overview of the site plan amendment as outlined in the site plan provided. He introduced Joe and Kelly Dendel of Prime Solutions. Ms. Dendel gave an overview of the site plan, explaining that it included an extension of their outside storage space. She also gave a brief overview of what Prime Solutions does and handed out a brochure. Member Trobeck asked if this amendment was just for the fencing and asphalt. Member Alway voiced his concern over the life span of the plastic sheeting. Mr. Dendel answered his questions. Member Aaron Mitchell commented that all of the conditions per the Zoning Ordinance were met. Ms. Dendel commented that they frequently have customers and visitors and they want to make the building look as attractive as possible. Member Milhiem asked about the retention runoff going towards the road instead of the building. Mr. Dendel stated that the engineers designed it that way. At this time, the audience asked questions regarding the fenced in area for the cars that was discussed at the last meeting. Chairman Gilmer commented that the site plan meets all of the requirements and this is a separate request than the one last month. Member Bohl also asked if this request had anything to do with the Special Land Use Permit. Member Aaron Mitchell stated that this request is an amendment to the site plan that was previously in place when the property was purchased. The Dendels were thanked for the clarification and for explaining what Prime Solutions does. Member Trobeck moved to recommend to the City Commission the site plan amendment for approval for 610 S Platt Street – Prime Solutions, seconded by Member Milhiem. CARRIED. Member Milhiem thanked the Dendel’s and acknowledged that some of the comments were harsh at the last meeting. He commented that he appreciates the Dendels for showing appreciation to their employees (grilling outside). Prime Solutions currently has fifteen employees. The Dendel’s commented that they had recently hosted a Chamber meeting and are looking forward to becoming more involved and a part of the community. IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS: PUBLIC COMMENT: None. MEMBER COMMENTS: Chairman Gilmer – he stated that he has enjoyed serving on City Boards for thirty-six years consecutively: Board of Review; Planning Commission, City Commission, Mayor, and again on the Planning Commission. He stated that this is one of the hardest parts about leaving Otsego. He commented that he moved to Otsego forty-eight years ago and knew it was where he wanted to live. He stated that he has seen progress in the last fifteen years, As we believe in ourselves as a City. He concluded that it has been a wonderful experience and “at the age I am – I accept that”. The meeting was adjourned on motion by Member Milhiem, seconded by Member Alway. CARRIED –9:09 p.m. Angela M. Cronen, MMC City Clerk