Planning Commission

REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 22, 2016 THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE RICHMOND PLANNING COMMISSION WAS CALLED TO ORDER ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2016, AT 7:00 P.M., BY VICE-CHAIRMAN ZINK. ROLL CALL Present: Durkee, Frank, Moore, Rix, Weinert, Zink Absent: Kaminski, McClellan Others: City Planner Jeschke, City Clerk Stagl Visitors: John Paul Rea, John Culcasi, Jeff Schroeder and Amanda Minaudo from Macomb County Motion by Moore, seconded by Frank, to excuse Commissioner Kaminski and McClellan, due to being out of town. All yeas Motion passes APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Rix, seconded by Frank, to approve the minutes of the July 28, 2016, regular meeting as presented. All yeas Motion passes AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None. CORRESPONDENCE - City Council Meeting Minutes of July 18, 2016 - Quarterly Workshop Minutes of July 25, 2016 - City Council Meeting Minutes of August 1, 2016 - City Council Meeting Minutes of August 15, 2016 Motion by Moore, seconded by Frank, to receive and file the correspondence as presented. PCM: 09/22/2016 Page 1 of 3  All yeas Motion passes ADOPTION OF AGENDA Motion by Rix, seconded by Weinert, to adopt the Agenda as presented. All yeas Motion passes PUBLIC HEARING None scheduled. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION B-1. Presentation of sections of the master plan/Macomb County Planning and Economic Development Department staff The staff from the Macomb County Planning Department gave an overview of the information that was provided to the Commission, which included the Population and Housing Analysis, and Economy overview and a Character areas map. The Commission identified some additional character areas which will be made to the map. John Paul Rea spoke on the economic impacts on the City. The City is on par with the national rebound and the largest areas in the increase in jobs will be seen in healthcare, financial services and social services. The positive industry trends show that there is stability in the community. The Macomb County Staff will move forward with making the changes to the character map, which will help them to determine how best to engage the public. B-2. Consideration of the 2017 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Dates Motion by Rix, seconded by Frank, to adopt the 2017 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Schedule. All yeas Motion passes MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS FROM THE CITY STAFF City Manager Moore – Monday we had the official opening of the tennis courts. - Streetscape improvement continue – the new furniture was put out today, trash cans will be going out tomorrow. - The final course on Pound road will be put down on Monday. PCM: 09/22/2016 Page 2 of 3 COMMENTS FROM CHAIRMAN AND COMMISSION MEMBERS None. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Rix, seconded by Frank, to adjourn the regular Planning Commission Meeting at 8:06 p.m. All yeas Motion passes Respectfully submitted: Karen M. Stagl City Clerk PCM: 09/22/2016 Page 3 of 3