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Board of Trustees Meeting on August 2, 1999

The Genoa Township Board

Meeting type: Regular
Date: August 2, 1999
Time: 7:00pm

Agenda:

Request for approval of an impact assessment and rezoning from PRF (Public Recreation Facility) to Mixed-Use PUD as recommended by County Planning on July 21, 1999 for St. Joseph Mercy Health Systems, 78 acres, 7635 West Grand River Avenue, in Section 13: St. Joe's/ Desine Engineering as recommended by the Planning Commission on 06-28-99.

Disposition of impact assessment.

Disposition of rezoning request.

Request for approval of an impact assessment and rezoning from AG (Agricultural) to CE (Country Estates) as recommended by County Planning on July 21, 1999 and the Township Planning Commission on 6-28-99 for Jon Shermon, 13.33 acres, 2627 Chilson Road, in Section 17: Jon Shermon as recommended by the Planning Commission on 06-28-99.

Disposition of impact assessment.
Disposition of rezoning request.

Request for approval of the impact assessment corresponding to site plan for a proposed 45,500 sq. ft. industrial lease space and place of business for Plagens & Associates, located on 5.15 acres on the south side of Sterling Drive, Section 15, petitioned by Brivar Construction, as recommended by the Planning Commission on 07-20-99.

Disposition of special use permit.
Disposition of impact assessment.
Disposition of site plan.

Request for approval of the environmental impact assessment corresponding to site plan for a proposed Applebee's restaurant on the east side of Grand River at the entrance to Meijers in Section 04, petitioned by Applebee's, as recommended by the Planning Commission on 07-20-99.

Request for approval an environmental impact assessment corresponding to site plan for a proposed Bob Evans restaurant on the south west quadrant of Grand River and Latson Road in Section 04, petitioned by Bob Evans, as recommended by the Planning Commission on 07-20-99.

Request for approval of the impact assessment corresponding to site plan for a proposed 26,272 sq. ft. building known as the Chemung Office Center, located on the south side of Grand River Ave., between Gray Road and the I-96 exit ramp, petitioned by ADR Construction/BCArchitecture, as recommended by the Planning Commission on 06-28-99.

Request for approval of resolutions for blacktop overlay to Laurel Street as requested by petition.

Resolution No. 1 (to proceed with the project and directing the preparation of plans and cost estimates).
Resolution No.2 (scheduling the first hearing and directing the issuance of statutory notices).

Request for approval of resolutions for blacktop application to Long Pointe and Glen Echo.

Resolution No. 1 (to proceed with the project and directing the preparation of plans and cost estimates).
Resolution No. 2 (scheduling the first hearing and directing the issuance of statutory notices).

Review of 1999-2000 Howell Fire Department service agreement.

Request for approval of a reduction in the $ 2,500.00 fee to rezone 10 acres on Crooked Lake Road.

Administrative Business:

Correspondence.
Payment of Bills.
Approval of Minutes: Regular Meeting June 21, 1999 and July 6, 1999.
Standing Reports.

Adjournment.

Minutes:

A regular meeting of the Genoa Township Board was called to order by Supervisor Murray at 7:00 p.m. at the Genoa Township Hall. The Pledge of Allegiance was then said. The following board members were present constituting a quorum for the transaction of business: Robert Murray, Paulette Skolarus, Robin Hunt, Craig Jarvis, Jean Ledford, Gary McCririe and Kathy Robertson. Also present were Township Manager Michael Archinal, Township Attorney Rick Heikkinen and approximately 40 persons in the audience.

Moved by McCririe, supported by Ledford, to approve the Agenda with the hearing of petition #10 first. The motion carried.

Request for approval of a reduction in the $ 2,500.00 fee to rezone 10 acres on Crooked Lake Road.

Moved by Skolarus, supported by Robertson, to defer the $2500.00 fee for a rezoning request until the property is split and sold. Further, to have Heikkinen draft the necessary document related to the deferment. The motion carried unanimously.

Disposition of impact assessment.

Moved by McCririe, supported by Ledford, to approve the impact assessment dated 07-21-99 as submitted. The motion carried unanimously.

Disposition of conceptual PUD and PUD agreement.

Moved by Skolarus, supported by Jarvis, to approve the conceptual PUD and PUD agreement contingent upon the following:

The assisted living portion of the development shall be limited to 90 units and an approximately 94,000 sq. ft. building, with a 75' buffer on the north and east sides with landscaping plantings equivalent to buffer zone A as contained in the Township zoning ordinance; and further, a 6-8' sculptured berm shall be constructed interspersed amongst the existing trees on which landscaping shall be planted.
All drawings presented this evening shall be attached to and become part of the PUD Agreement as examples.
All buildings, with the exception of the ambulatory and office building, fronting Grand River shall meet all conditions of the Township zoning ordinance.
The ambulatory and office building facing Grand River shall be allowed the following deviations to height requirements:
a. 37' maximum on physicians' offices side

b. 42' maximum on surgery side

c. The tower maximum will be 46'1" in height
The health care center shall be designated as an allowable use for the purposes of this PUD.
The petitioner shall provide an updated traffic study at each phase of development, and at such time, if it is the determination by the Township and Livingston County Road Commission a traffic signal is warranted and needed, the developer shall fund the installation of said signal and other traffic mitigation measures.
Petitioner shall supply a natural features plan to be included with each individual site plan.
A pedestrian circulation plan shall be submitted connecting the various users with each individual site plan.
The PUD shall provide for banked parking to be constructed when determined necessary by the Township Manager.
Signage within the development shall be limited to 72-sq. ft. in area per phase.
PUD Agreement changes as defined in the Planning Commission Minutes of 06-28-99, which shall be subject to a final review by Attorney Heikkinen.

The motion carried unanimously.

Disposition of rezoning request.

Moved by McCririe, supported by Ledford, to approve the rezoning since the petitioner has demonstrated that the six points (as contained in the Township Zoning Ordinance) necessary to grant a variance have been established. The motion carried unanimously.

Disposition of impact assessment.

Moved by Hunt, supported by Robertson, to approve the impact assessment dated 06-15-99 as submitted. The motion carriedas follows: Ayes - Skolarus, Hunt, McCririe, Jarvis,Robertson and Ledford. Nay - Murry.

Disposition of rezoning request.

Moved by McCririe, supported by Jarvis, to approve the rezoning since the petitioner has demonstrated that the six points (as contained in the Township Zoning Ordinance) necessary to grant a variance have been established. The motion carried as follows: Ayes - Skolarus, Hunt, Jarvis, McCririe and Ledford. Nay - Murray and Robertson.

Disposition of special use permit.

Moved by McCririe, supported by Robertson, to approve the Special Use Permit for a building that exceeds 20,000-sq. ft. in area. The motion carried unanimously.

Disposition of impact assessment.

Moved by Robertson, supported by Jarvis, to approve the impact assessment dated 07-27-99 as submitted. The motion carried unanimously.

Disposition of site plan.

Moved by Ledford, supported by Skolarus, to approve the site plan dated 07-26-99 contingent upon the following:

Township engineer review and approval of all plans and specifications.
The colors and materials, as presented, are acceptable and shall be present at the time of submittal to the Township Board, and become the property of the township.
The legal description shall be attached to the plans prior to submission to the Township Board.
The tree line on the rear and south side of the site, depicted on page 2/3 as being preserved, shall have a note added that there shall be no clearing or disturbance of the vegetation whatsoever; and, the petitioner shall add buffer zone "C" landscaping treatments on the south and east corner of the parcel surrounding the detention pond, excluding from the zone any shrubs.
Petitioner shall pave the parking and driveway areas up to the right-of-way line.
Petitioner shall provide inclined approaches for the barrier-free parking.
Three (3) canopy trees shall be added on the east property line adjacent to the parking area and depicted on the plan prior to submission to the Township Board.
The wooden dumpster enclosure, as presented, is acceptable.
Petitioner shall maintain 1-ft. candle maximum at the property line and that shall be noted on the plans.
Petitioner shall receive the approvals of the Livingston County Road Commission, Livingston County Drain Commission and the Livingston County Health Department.

The motion carried unanimously.

Request for approval of the environmental impact assessment corresponding to site plan for a proposed Applebee's restaurant on the eastside of Grand River at the entrance to Meijers in Section 04, petitioned by Applebee's, as recommended by the Planning Commission on 07-20-99.

Moved by McCririe, supported by Robertson, to approve the impact assessment for construction of an Applebees with a square footage of 4518, contingent upon the following:

Township engineer review and approval of all plans and specifications.
Materials and colors, as presented, are acceptable and shall be present at the time of presentation to the Township Board and become the property of the township, including one color photo presented this evening.
Petitioner shall provide an access agreement for the driveway between their development and the Shell Oil station satisfactory to the township engineer with final review and approval from the Township Attorney.
Petitioner acknowledges and accepts the REU calculations for sewer and water as presented in the township engineer's letter dated August 2, 1999.
Petitioner shall maintain a 1-foot candle at the property line.
All signage on the site shall conform to the township ordinance and PUD Agreement Section 7.2.
Subject to the final dispensation of the Fire Marshall's recommendations for placement of additional hydrants.
All landscaping within the site shall be native species.
Petitioner/property owner shall cause a 5' sidewalk to be constructed in front of the development and parallel to Grand River Avenue with the requisite landscaping lights as called for in the PUD Agreement.
Note #17 on sheet C2.1 shall include language that dust control measures will be maintained during construction.
All rooftop equipment shall be screened so as not be visible from the site or adjacent properties.
Potassium chloride will be used if a water softener is installed at the facility. Discharge from the unit will not be run into the sewer system.
The sewer and water tap fees have been calculated at $54,300.00 for water and $56,100.00 for sewer.
The glass signage on the building will require a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals.
An addendum for the road maintenance agreement for the road north of the Shell station will be provided to Heikkinen for review and approval.

Motion unanimously carried.

Moved by Ledford, supported by Jarvis, to approve the impact assessment dated June 1999 as related to the site plan with the following conditions:

The REU calculation for sewer is $40,300.00 and for water is $39,000.00.
Potassium chloride will be used if a water softener is installed at the facility. Discharge from the unit will not be run into the sewer system.
Township engineer review and approval of all plans and specifications.
Petitioner shall add light fixture cut sheet to the plans prior to submission to the Township Board.
Petitioner shall maintain a 1 foot candle light level at the property lines.
Awnings shall not be backlit.
The landscaping as depicted on the plan is acceptable, but the mound shall be three feet.
Petitioner acknowledges and accepts the REU calculations in the township engineer's letter of June 16, 1999.
All rooftop equipment shall be screened as to not be visible from this site or other sites.
Monument sign along Grand River shall be placed at the same grade as the top of the curb of Grand River and meet the conditions of the PUD Agreement.
The materials and colors, as presented, are acceptable and shall be present at the time of submission to the Township Board and become the property of the township.

The motion carried unanimously

Request for approval of the impact assessment corresponding to site plan for a proposed 16,272 sq. ft. building known as the Chemung Office Center, located on the south side of Grand River Ave., between Gray Road and the I-96 exit ramp, (across from the Log Cabin) petitioned by ADR Construction/BCArchitecture, as recommended by the Planning Commission on 06-28-99.

Moved by McCririe, supported by Ledford, to approve the impact assessment dated 07-26-99 with the following conditions:

Township engineer review and approval of all plans and specifications.
Building materials, as presented, are acceptable and shall become the property of the Township.
Petitioner shall transplant any and all trees possible from the disturbed areas of the site to non-disturbed areas of the site. Further, all trees to be preserved will be flagged and reviewed by the township engineer in an effort to preserve as many as possible. This will be reviewed and approved prior to any earth moving by the petitioner.
The sedimentation pond shall be designed in as much of a natural manner as possible.
Site lighting shall be constructed as to maintain 1-ft. candle at property lines.
Petitioner shall provide wetland delineation prior to issuance of a Land Use Permit, which will be reviewed and approved by the Township engineer.
Subject to the approval of the Livingston County Road Commission, Livingston County Health Department and Livingston County Drain Commissioner.
Any signage on the site shall be a maximum of 4', be of monument-type design, and utilize the same materials as the building.
Petitioner is aware and accepts the Township's calculations for REU's equating to approximately $18,600 for sewer to site, subject to final audit by the Township and Township engineer.
Potassium chloride will be used if a water softener is installed at the facility. Discharge from the unit will not be run into the sewer system. Further, that requirement will be provided in any leases.

The motion carried as follows: Ayes - Ledford, McCririe, Hunt, Murray, Skolarus and Jarvis. Nay - Robertson.

Request for approval of resolutions for blacktop overlay to Laurel Street as requested by petition.

Resolution No. 1 (to proceed with the project and directing the preparation of plans and cost estimates).

Moved by Ledford, supported by Robertson, to approve the resolution as submitted. The motion carried by roll call vote as follows: Ayes - Ledford, McCririe, Hunt, Robertson, Jarvis, Skolarus and Murray. Nay - None.

Resolution No.2 (scheduling the first hearing and directing the issuance of statutory notices).

Moved by McCririe supported by Robertson, to schedule the first public hearing for 7:00 p.m. on August 16, 1999. The motion carried as follows: Ayes - Ledford, McCririe, Hunt, Robertson, Jarvis, Skolarus and Murray. Nay - None.

Request for approval of resolutions for blacktop application to Long Pointe and Glen Echo.

Moved by Skolarus, supported by Robertson, to table until additional information can be received from the Livingston County Road Commission. The motion carried.

Review of 1999-2000 Howell Fire Department service agreement.

Moved by McCririe, supported by Robertson, to authorize the Clerk and Supervisor to execute the fire service agreement as presented at a cost of $136,371.00 for fiscal 1999-2000. The motion carried unanimously.

Administrative Business:

Moved by Robertson, supported by Hunt, to approve for payment vouchers totaling $139,204.21. The motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Hunt, supported by Jarvis, to approve the Minutes of the 06-21-99 regular meeting of the board as presented. The motion carried.

Moved by Ledford, supported by McCririe, to approve the Minutes of the 07-06-99 regular meeting of the board as presented. The motion carried.

Moved by Jarvis, supported by McCririe, to authorize a budget of $2,000.00 to investigate the establishment of a future fire district or authority between the City of Brighton, Brighton Township and Genoa Township. The motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Jarvis, supported by Hunt, to approve an expenditure of $900.00 to allow the clerk to attend a Leadership Livingston series at Cleary College. The motion carried unanimously.

The regular meeting of the Genoa Township Board was adjourned at 9:20 p.m.

Paulette A. Skolarus

Genoa Township Clerk

(BA, LCP 08-11-99)