Planning Commission
Regular MeetingRichmond, MI · July 11, 2019
Minutes
APPROVED 08/08/2019
REGULAR MEETING
PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
JULY 11, 2019
THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE RICHMOND PLANNING COMMISSION WAS
CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:05 P.M., ON THURSDAY, JULY 11, 2019, BY DEPUTY
CLERK FOCHT.
ROLL CALL
Present: Kaminski, Moore, Prior, Rix, Weinert
Absent: Frank, Majchrzak, McClellan, Zink (arrv’d 7:26 pm)
Others: Deputy Clerk Focht, City Planner Jeschke
Visitors: Endrit Cali
Motion by Moore, seconded by Rix, to excuse Commissioner’s Frank and Majchrzak
for being out of town.
All yeas Motion carried
Motion by Moore, seconded by Kaminski, to appoint Mayor Rix as temporary chair for
tonight’s meeting.
All yeas Motion carried
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Weinert, seconded by Kaminski, to approve the minutes of the May 9, 2019,
regular meeting as amended.
All yeas Motion carried
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None
CORRESPONDENCE
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Motion by Kaminski, seconded by Weinert, to receive and file correspondence as
presented.
All yeas Motion carried
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion by Prior, seconded by Kaminski, to adopt the agenda as presented.
All yeas Motion carried
PUBLIC HEARING
None
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
B-1. SPR-03-2019 – RICHMOND NORTH LLC
Motion by Moore, seconded by Kaminski, to postpone indefinitely the requested Site
Plan Review for a proposed 16-unit addition to an existing multiple-family residential
development (Richmond North Apartments) on 2.94 acres of property located at 67746
Main Street, until such time that the additional requested information has been
submitted.
All yeas Motion carried
Chairman Rix wants to clarify that this motion does not restrict the applicant to 16 units.
It was agreed that no, it does not.
City Manager Moore stated that the plans were lacking too much information to approve
them as presented.
The applicant understand and will bring a new plan back to the Planning Commission.
He wants a full time person to live on site to help with maintenance issues. He will
comply with the requests that were made.
Commissioner Prior asked how many people would be in each apartment. Petitioner
stated 2 people, they are going to be 1 bedroom.
Commissioner Weinert asked if there will be sidewalks connecting the buildings. City
Planner Jeschke said that the can utilize the existing sidewalk and attach them.
Commissioner Kaminski asked where the security lighting will be located. City Planner
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Jeschke said it should be located on the east side of the existing building, or in front of
the new 12 – unit building.
Commissioner Zink apologized for showing up late to the meeting. Due to his absence
he missed the information but asked if the maintenance person will be living on site.
Petitioner said yes in the front unit with the garage attached and there will also be 3
other rentals located in that proposed building.
Chairman Rix suggested that the petitioner come in and sit down with the City Planner
and work out a solution to some of the site issues. He is also not opposed to the
petitioner put 20 units in the back building if it fits the requirements. He would also like
to see the original site plan for that site.
Commissioner Kaminski asked if public notices need to be sent out for this item.
Administration stated no they do not. That is only for a rezoning which this is not.
MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS FROM THE CITY STAFF
City Manager reminded the Commissioners of the invitation to the ribbon cutting at
Hamlin Pub.
CHAIRMAN AND COMMISSION MEMBERS
Weinert – The RAHGS event was very nice.
Kaminski – Lake Angela has a road being developed in the area off of 32 Mile Road.
City Administration said they will contact the proper person.
Zink – Sorry for being late. Drove through the new subdivision and it’s coming along
nicely.
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ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Kaminski, supported by Zink, to adjourn the Planning Commission Regular
Meeting at 8:05 p.m.
All yeas Motion carried
Respectfully submitted:
Rebecca L. Focht
Deputy Clerk
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Agenda
REGULAR MEETING
RICHMOND PLANNING COMMISSION
36725 DIVISION ROAD
RICHMOND, MI 48062
THURSDAY, JULY 11, 2019
7:00 PM
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- Regular Meeting of May 9, 2019
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION (non-agenda items)
CORRESPONDENCE
- City Council Meeting Minutes of April 15, 2019
- City Council Meeting Minutes of May 6, 2019
- City Council Meeting Minutes of May 20, 2019
- City Council Meeting Minutes of June 3, 2019
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
A. PUBLIC HEARING
None on this agenda.
B. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
B-1. SPR-03-2019 – RICHMOND NORTH LLC. - Request for a Site Plan Review for a
proposed 16-unit addition to an existing multiple-family residential development
(Richmond North Apartments) on 2.94 acres of property located at 67746 Main Street
(APN: 50-07-06-01-326-015).
MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS FROM THE CITY STAFF
COMMENTS FROM CHAIRMAN AND COMMISSION MEMBERS
ADJOURNMENT
Please contact the City Clerk’s office at (586)727-7571 if you are unable to attend this
meeting. Thank You!
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