Planning Commission
Regular MeetingRichmond, MI · October 13, 2022
Minutes
Approved 11/10/22
REGULAR MEETING
PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
October 13, 2022
THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE RICHMOND PLANNING COMMISSION WAS
CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00P.M., ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2022, BY VICE-
CHAIRMAN ZINK
ROLL CALL
Present: Frank, Misch, Moore, Rix, Weinert, Zink
Absent: Kaminski, Misko
Others: City Clerk McCallister
Visitors: Kate Bond, Grant Krasemann, Scott Riddle
Motion by Moore, seconded by Frank, to excuse Commissioners Kaminski (due to
health issues) and Misko (due to a scheduling conflict) from tonight’s meeting.
All yeas Motion passes
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Rix, seconded by Frank, to approve the minutes of the September 15, 2022,
regular meeting as presented
All yeas Motion passes
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None.
CORRESPONDENCE
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City Council Meeting Minutes of August 15, 2022
City Council Special Meeting Minutes of August 30, 2022
City Council Meeting Minutes of September 6, 2022
City Council Meeting Minutes of September 19, 2022
Motion by Frank, seconded by Weinert, to receive and file correspondence as
presented.
All yeas Motion passes
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion by Frank, seconded by Weinert, to adopt the agenda as presented:
All yeas Motion passes
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
B-1. SPR-03-2022 – DICK HUVAERE LAND INC – Request for a Site Plan Review
for a proposed change in scope of the project and a new event park in
conjunction with an existing Auto Dealership (Dick Huvaere’s Chrysler Dodge
Jeep and Ram) on 22.7 acres of property located at 67567 Main Street (APN’s:
50-07-06-01-451-058).
Scott Riddle provided hand-outs to commissioners representing the same details as
displayed on presentation board/plans. He indicated the proposed hedge row exceeds
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the ordinance requirements. He further explained the need to retain curb appeal as well
as be conducive for the sightline of the dealership.
Kate Bond, landscape architect, described the reasoning for the landscaping scheme
that incorporates limestone ledge rock and plantings to provide a layered effect. This
25ft long scheme is replicated for the entire length of the property.
Rix questioned the irrigation for this area. Riddle assured commissioners that the
sidewalks will not be affected by the watering of this area.
Motion by Rix, seconded by Frank to approve the requested Site Plan Review for a
proposed change in scope of the project and a new event park in conjunction with an
existing Auto Dealership (Dick Huvaere’s Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram) on 22.7 acres
of property located at 67567 Main Street (APN’s: 50-07-06-01-451-058) subject to the
three conditions listed:
1. The landscape plan shall be amended to reflect the addition of nineteen
(19) trees within the perimeter landscape planters and within the areas
around the storm water detention basins in lieu of having street trees
along the Main Street frontage.
2. The parking lot landscaping standards required in Article 11
(Landscaping, screening, and buffering) shall be modified to allow the
proposed parking lot layout.
3. The building composition standards required in Article 12 (Building
Composition) shall be modified to allow the building to have continuity
from the older façade to the new façade.
All yeas Motion passes
B-2. Adoption of the Planning Commission 2023 Regular Meeting Schedule
Motion by Rix, seconded by Frank to adopt the 2023 Planning Commission Regular
Meeting schedule as presented.
All yeas Motion passes
B-3. Election of Officers for the Planning Commission.
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Motion by Frank, seconded by Weinert, to nominate Mark Zink as chairperson of the
Planning Commission for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
All yeas Motion passes
Mark Zink is the Chairperson for FY2022-2023.
Motion by Moore, seconded by Frank, to nominate Tim Rix as vice chairperson of the
Planning Commission for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
All yeas Motion passes
Tim Rix is the Vice Chairperson for FY2022-2023.
Motion by Moore, seconded by Frank to close the nominations.
All yeas Motion passes
MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS FROM THE CITY STAFF
Moore provided a brief introduction of the newest member of the Planning Commission,
Kevin Misch, whom was appointed by Mayor Rix with the consent of City Council at the
October 3, 2022 City Council Meeting.
All Commissions agree that Misch will be a valuable member to the Commission.
Fire Dept. will have their annual Open House on October 16th, 8am-3pm with a pancake
breakfast in the morning and hotdogs/chips in the afternoon as well as fun activities for
everyone.
Repair work continues at the AUD with hopes of reopening in the beginning of
November.
City Clerk McCallister gave an update on upcoming election and indicated non-partisan
voter guides are available at City Hall.
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CHAIRMAN AND COMMISSION MEMBERS
Frank – Expressed his pleasure with the appearance of the City and the fall colors.
Weinert- Historic Windmill repairs are still in the works but making progress.
Rix – Made a correction to prior motion regarding the excused commissioners.
Misch- Thankful to be on the Planning Commission; has a great love and commitment
to the City of Richmond.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Frank, supported by Rix, to adjourn the Planning Commission Regular
Meeting at 7:36 p.m.
All yeas Motion passes
Respectfully submitted:
Heather L. McCallister
City Clerk
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Agenda
REGULAR MEETING
RICHMOND PLANNING COMMISSION
36725 DIVISION ROAD
RICHMOND, MI 48062
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2022
7:00 PM
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- Regular Meeting of September 15, 2022
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION (non-agenda items)
CORRESPONDENCE
- City Council Meeting Minutes of August 15, 2022
- City Council Special Meeting Minutes of August 30, 2022
- City Council Meeting Minutes of September 6, 2022
- City Council Meeting Minutes of September 19, 2022
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
A. PUBLIC HEARING
None on this agenda.
B. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
B-1. SPR-03-2022 - DICK HUVAERE LAND INC. - Request for a Site Plan Review for a proposed
change in scope of the project and a new event park in conjunction with an existing Auto
Dealership (Dick Huvaere's Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram) on 22.7 acres of property located at
67567 Main Street (APN’s: 50-07-06-01-451-058).
B-2. Adoption of the Planning Commission 2023 Regular Meeting Schedule.
B-3. Election of Officers for the Planning Commission.
MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS FROM THE CITY STAFF
COMMENTS FROM CHAIRMAN AND COMMISSION MEMBERS
ADJOURNMENT
Those members of the Planning Commission wishing to speak shall first be recognized by the Chair to speak, and each
person who speaks shall address the chair. Other persons in attendance at the meeting shall not speak unless
recognized by the Chair (Roberts’ Rules). Prior to the discussion by the Planning Commission each item to be
considered, the Chair shall first ask for a motion from the Planning Commission on the item to be discussed. Once a
motion is made and seconded, the Planning Commission may discuss the matter at hand. Once the Planning
Commission has finished its discussion on the matter, the Chair shall open discussion on the matter to the public. The
Chair, at their sole discretion may establish a time limit for individual public comments on any business item if the
Chair determines that time limits are necessary to provide for the orderly conduct of the meeting (PA267 of 1976, as
amended). When the Chair determines that there are no other public comments on the business item, discussion on
the item will be closed to the public and only the Planning Commission shall then engage in any final discussion on
the matter and act on the business item without interruption from the public.
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