Planning Commission

REGULAR MEETING PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JUNE 9, 2016 THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE RICHMOND PLANNING COMMISSION WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M., ON THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2016, BY ACTING CHAIRMAN RIX. ROLL CALL Present: Durkee, Frank, Moore, Rix, Weinert, Zink Absent: Kaminski, McClellan Others: Deputy Clerk Focht, City Planner Jeschke Visitors: Scott Monchnik, Kristine Scheid, Bev DeVriendt Motion by Zink, seconded by Durkee, to appoint Mayor Rix to chair tonight’s meeting. All yeas Motion carried Motion by Zink, seconded by Durkee, to excuse Commissioner’s Kaminski and McClellan for being out of town. All yeas Motion carried Moment of silence was held in memory of Commissioner Pentzien. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Zink, seconded by Frank, to approve the minutes of the April 10, 2016, regular meeting as amended. Motion made to excuse Commissioner Pentzien due to illness. All yeas Motion carried AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None Page 1 of 4 CORRESPONDENCE Motion by Moore, seconded by Frank, to receive and file correspondence as presented. All yeas Motion carried ADOPTION OF AGENDA Motion by Weinert, seconded by Zink, to adopt the agenda as presented. All yeas Motion carried PUBLIC HEARING A-1. SPR-01-2016 – ERNEST KREGER on behalf of KRISTEN SCHEID-FOX Motion by Zink, seconded by Moore, to open the public hearing at 7:04 p.m. Motion by Moore, seconded by Frank, to close the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION B-1. SPR-01-2016 – ERNEST KREGER on behalf of KRISTIN SCHEID-FOX Motion by Moore, seconded by Frank, to Approve the requested Special Condition Use for a proposed body art tattoo business (Cooper Town Studio) within an existing building located at 68834 Main Street (APN: 50-07-06-02-229-004), based on substantial compliance with the standards listed in Section 6.301 (Body Art Parlors and Body Piercing Studios) of the Richmond Zoning Ordinance. All yeas Motion carried Commissioner Zink asked if they will be doing piercings. Applicant said they will not be. Mayor Rix asked how many tattoo stations they will have. Applicant said just one. City Manager Moore stated that from an administration standpoint this is a good use for the building. Commissioner Durkee thanked the applicant for choosing Richmond for her business. Page 2 of 4 B-2. SPR-04-2016 – 46061 VAN DYKE, LLC Motion by Zink, seconded by Moore, to Approve the requested Site Plan Review for a proposed 79,392 square foot addition to an existing 137,220 square foot warehouse facility (Power Equipment Distributors) on 12.0 acres of property located at 69250 Burke Drive (APN: 50-07-03-36376-013), subject to the following condition(s): 1. The site plan shall be amended to indicate parking lot trees spaced 30 feet adjacent to the north and south sides of the new parking lot on the east end of the loading bays. Additionally, one tree shall be placed within the planter islands on the south side of the parking lot and the northeast planter of the parking lot. 2. The Planning and Economic Development Director is requesting that the Planning Commission waive the strict enforcement of Article 12 (Building Design and Composition) of the zoning ordinance. The proposed building addition is compatible with the remainder of the existing building of the property as well as compatible with the style and composition of the adjacent industrial buildings to the south and east. 3. Prior to the issuance of any building permits, the applicant shall submit a revised photometric plan for the entire site that conforms to Article 14 of the zoning ordinance. Furthermore, the specifications for the wall pack and lighting shall be included with the photometric plan. 4. Prior to the issuance of any building permits, the applicant shall comply with all conditions as required by the city engineering consultant, Tetra Tech including the provision of a detention basin that is sized appropriately for the building addition and other non-pervious surface areas. All yeas Motion carried Mayor Rix stated that this is a big plus for the community. Commissioner Weinert asked if one fire hydrant is sufficient. City Planner Jeschke said yes, because the building has a fire suppression system. Also, the plans were reviewed by the Fire Department and they didn’t have any comments. MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS FROM THE CITY STAFF City Planner Jeschke met with the new Macomb County Planning Director to discuss assisting the City in finishing our Master Plan. City Planner Jeschke suggested since there are no set items for the July meeting that possibly the Commission could meet with the Macomb County Planning Department. Motion by Moore, seconded by Frank, to move the July meeting to July 28, 2016, at an Page 3 of 4 earlier time to be determined. All yeas Motion carried City Manager Moore stated that the Pound Road reconstruction has started. The bump out project is starting next week at Monroe and Main. The demolition contract for the houses on Park Street is being awarded at the next City Council meeting. CHAIRMAN AND COMMISSION MEMBERS Weinert – Brought up an article that he read on Airbnb. Zink – Nice job on the railroad tracks. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Frank, supported by Weinert, to adjourn the Planning Commission Regular Meeting at 7:50 p.m. All yeas Motion carried Respectfully submitted: Rebecca L. Focht Deputy Clerk Page 4 of 4