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Planning Commission Meeting
SEPTEMBER
26, 2005
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
CALL TO THE PUBLIC: (Note: The Board will not begin any new
business after 10:00 p.m.)
OPEN PUBLIC HEARING # 1… Review
of impact assessment and final site plan for a proposed 96-unit
condominium development located at the northeast intersection of Chilson
Road and the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad line. Sec. 6, petitioned by
Bayfield Homes of Howell, Inc. (05-26)
Planning
Commission disposition of petition
A.
Recommendation regarding impact assessment.
B.
Recommendation regarding site plan.
OPEN PUBLIC HEARING # 2…Review of rezoning application, special
use application, impact assessment and site plan for a request to rezone
lots 5,6,&7 (11-13-103-005,006,007) on Genoa Business Park Drive in
the Genoa One condo development. The request is to rezone from IND to
OSD and for a proposed 85,000 sq. ft. medical office building,
petitioned by Rand Construction Engineering. (05-27)
Planning
Commission disposition of petition
A.
Recommendation regarding rezoning application
B.
Recommendation regarding special use
C.
Recommendation regarding impact assessment.
D.
Recommendation regarding site plan.
OPEN
PUBLIC HEARING #3…Review of rezoning application and impact
assessment to rezone 10.01 acres from agricultural (AG) to country
estates (CE). The property is located at 401 S. Kellogg Road, parcel
11-01-100-005 and is petitioned by Patrick and Claire Wasdyke. (05-28)
Planning
Commission disposition of petition
A.
Recommendation regarding rezoning application
B.
Recommendation regarding impact assessment
OPEN PUBLIC HEARING #4…Review of impact assessment and
preliminary site plan for a proposed 16-unit single family site
condominium development located north of Cunningham Lake Road, East of
Chilson Road in Sec. 34, petitioned by Doyle Homes Inc. (05-29)
Planning Commission
disposition of petition
A. Recommendation regarding
impact assessment
B. Recommendation regarding
preliminary site plan
Administrative Business:
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Planners report presented by LSL Planners
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Approval of September 12, 2005 Planning
Commission meeting minutes
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Member Discussion
Adjournment
MINUTES
The work session of the Planning Commission was called to order by
Chairman Don Pobuda at 6:30 p.m. The following commission members were
present constituting a quorum for transaction of business: Don Pobuda,
James Mortensen, Barbara Figurski, Curt Brown and Teri Olson. Dean
Tengel and Mark Snyder were absent. Also present were Kelly Kolakowski,
Township Planner; Brian Borden from Langworthy, Strader, LeBlanc &
Associates, Inc. and Tesha Humphriss from Tetra Tech, MPS. By the end of
the work session, there were approximately 20 persons in the audience.
Items scheduled for action during the regular session of the
commission were discussed.
The regular session of the Planning Commission was called to order by
Chairman Don Pobuda at 7:10 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and a moment of silence was
observed.
Moved by Figurski, seconded by Mortensen, to approve the Agenda
as written. The Motion carried unanimously.
The call to the public was made to discuss items not on the agenda.
There was no response and the call to the public was closed at 7:15 p.m.
Chairman Pobuda noted that the Board will not begin any new business
after 10:00 p.m.
OPEN PUBLIC HEARING # 1… Review
of impact assessment and final site plan for a proposed 96-unit
condominium development located at the northeast intersection of Chilson
Road and the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad line. Sec. 6, petitioned by
Bayfield Homes of Howell, Inc. (05-26)
Planning
Commission disposition of petition
A.
Recommendation regarding impact assessment.
B.
Recommendation regarding site plan.
Mr. David Zimmerman and Mr. Paul VanDorin of Bayfield of Howell,
Inc., 54255 Foss Road, Macomb, MI 48042 were present to represent the
petitioner.
Mr. Zimmerman stated that a few minor changes were made.
Mr. Borden reviewed his
letter dated September 20, 2005.
1.
Percentage of exterior building materials must be provided meeting the
standards of Section 12.01.03.
2.
Building Architecture and materials must be presented to the Planning
Commission for approval.
3. We
recommend that sidewalk connections be provided along the west side of
Maple Point Lane and the south side of Oak Terrace Way.
4. The
amount of park area provided has been reduced from that shown on the
preliminary plan. Many of the park areas are small and fragmented and
do not provide quality areas for recreation activities.
5.
Agency approvals are required prior to final site plan approval.
Mr. Van Doren commented on the following:
The brick on the exterior of the building is about 90%. The side
gables and front gable will be vinyl siding. Therefore approximately 10%
of the building will be vinyl. They plan to comply with all of the other
items noted.
Chairman Mortensen inquired about the Southwest Gas Storage letter
dated September 15, 2005. Mr. Zimmerman stated that they are beginning
preparation of the Amendment to the previously recorded Agreements that
will modify the easement description of their access roadway, the
wellhead and associated pipeline.
Ms.
Humphriss reviewed her letter dated August 25, 2005.
1. The
site is currently undergoing construction plan reviews with our office
for the proposed water main, sanitary sewer, and private roads. The
construction plans are in conformance with the August 17 final site
plan drawings. The Livingston County Drain Commissioner’s Office is
completing a drainage review of the construction plans.
2. The
petitioner should provide finalized easement documents for the
proposed utilities and road system, Exhibit B drawings should be
submitted for our review and approval.
Mr. Zimmerman stated that these issues will be addressed.
The call to the public was made at 7:25 p.m. with no response.
Moved by Mortensen,
seconded by Figurski to approve the review of impact assessment and
final site plan for a proposed 96-unit condominium development located
at the northeast intersection of Chilson Road and the Chesapeake &
Ohio Railroad line. Sec. 6, petitioned by Bayfield Homes of Howell, Inc.
(05-26) subject to the following:
1.
Appropriate easement needs to be obtained from Gas Company prior to
land use permit.
2. The
petitioner should provide finalized easement documents for the
proposed utilities and road system, Exhibit B drawings should be
submitted for review and approval.
3. The
conditions for site plan approval in February 28, 2005 Planning
Commission minutes should be complied with.
The motion carried
unanimously.
OPEN PUBLIC HEARING # 2…Review of rezoning application, special
use application, impact assessment and site plan for a request to rezone
lots 5,6,&7 (11-13-103-005,006,007) on Genoa Business Park Drive in
the Genoa One condo development. The request is to rezone from IND to
OSD and for a proposed 85,000 sq. ft. medical office building,
petitioned by Rand Construction Engineering. (05-27)
Planning Commission
disposition of petition
A. Recommendation regarding
rezoning application
B. Recommendation regarding
special use
C. Recommendation regarding
impact assessment.
D. Recommendation regarding
site plan
John Eckstein, Architect, Lindhout Associates architects aia pc,
10465 Citation Drive, Brighton, MI 48116, Wayne M. Perry of Desine,
Inc., 2183 Pless Drive, Brighton, MI, Dan Deter of Rand Construction
Engineering 1270 Rickett Road, Brighton, MI 48116 Dianna Huckestein,
Director of Group Development, Genoa Medical Development/Integrated
Health Associates, 2100 Commonwealth, Suite 202 Ann Arbor, MI 48105 were
present to represent the petitioner.
Mr. Eckstein went over a proposal for a 2 story medical facility
which would house multiple medical tenants including Advanced
Orthopedics, Brighton Internal Medicine, a Laboratory and Radiology
Suite as well as other leased space.
Chairman Don Pobuda asked who the owners will be. Mr. Eckstein stated
Advanced Orthopedic Associates, Integrated Health Associates, and
Brighton Internal Medicine all of whom are individual, independent
owners. Dan Deter stated that they formed a Limited Liability Company (LLC).
Commissioner Curt Brown asked if Mr. Deter owned the property now and
Mr. Deter stated yes, he owns 90 percent.
Mr. John Eckstein presented a digital animation of the proposed site
and Mr. Wayne Perry gave a site plan description.
Chairman Pobuda asked if there was enough turning space in the
loading area and Mr. Perry stated yes, it is a large loading area with
two truck wells. Ms. Humphriss states that it appears to be sufficient.
Chairman asked if the dumpster area would be completely covered and Mr.
Borden stated that it would be covered with materials that would match
the building. Chairman Pobuda asked if the tenants would be storing
oxygen tanks or any hazardous material in the basement or storage areas.
Mr. Dan Deter stated that all material will be low hazard in the
basement, mostly medical records, and there would be 100% sprinklers
throughout. Chairman Pobuda inquired whether or not there would be any
ambulances coming to this building on a regular basis. Mr. Deter stated
no, not on a regular basis but the need may arise at some point and
time.
Commissioner Brown asked why the retention slope proposed was 1:3
instead of 1:4. Mr. Perry stated to make it fit and to take care of
future needs. He also stated that it is a space issue. Commissioner
Brown asked if the retention slope was 1:4 how much more room would it
take. Mr. Perry stated 7 ft maximum depth of pond based on grading, 1:4
would be an additional 14 feet north and 14 feet west.
Commission Brown asked why the parking seemed to be in excess. Mr.
Perry stated that yes the parking is in excess to allow for growth. Mr.
Eckstein stated that a similar Medical Center in Canton had a land lock
issue and that is why we planned more parking.
Chairman Pobuda inquired about the fence surrounding the retention
pond, whether it would be a black wrought iron fence, and asked if this
would be a manicured area. Mr. Dan Deter stated that it will be as
manicured as possible and that they would have an aluminum fence that
looked like wrought iron due to the excessive cost of wrought iron.
Commissioner Figurski addressed the lighting issue stating that 32
lights seemed like a lot. Mr. Deter stated that the building hours would
be from 7am-9pm and the lights would be programmed to come on at dusk
and be turned off at midnight or 1:00 a.m. Commissioner Figurski asked
about any proposed signed and MR. Eckstein stated that the signage has
not yet been created.
Chairman Pobuda asked if there were any problems with the setback and
Mr. Perry stated there were none. Chairman Pobuda then addressed the
landscaping plan and asked if additional shrubbery could be planned due
to the massive space and also asked whether or not they landscaping was
irrigated. Mr. Perry stated that they have exceeded the ordinance and
yes the landscaping is irrigated.
A call to the public was made at 8:00 p.m.
Mr. John Schniders, property owner stated that he was concerned about
the retention pond itself. The drawing shows a fence going along my
property lone with no barrier between the fence and my property. The
retention pond location negatively impacts the view of my property.
Commissioner Mortensen suggested to the petitioner to move the fence
5 feet to the west. M. Perry stated that we could accommodate this. Mr.
Schniders asked if additional trees or evergreens could be placed in
that space. Chairman Pobuda asked if he would rather have the fence
right up to his property line and plant trees on the inside of the fence
or have 5 ft between property line and fence and have the petitioner
plant some trees in that area or grass with nothing on the other side.
Mr. Schniders stated that he would prefer that the fence be moved 5 ft
and then trees planted in the 5 ft barrier. Mr. Deter suggested a 2 ft
berm with cobblestone/mulch and trees so this lessens the maintenance.
The call to the public was closed at 8:17 p.m.
Mr. Borden reviewed his
letter dated August 26, 2005.
1. OSD is not a major
deviation from the Master Plan designation of Neighborhood Commercial
and is more compatible than the current IND zoning.
2. Uses permitted in OSD
are compatible with adjacent land uses and zoning.
3. A traffic impact study
is needed to determine the potential impacts of the rezoning.
4. There is a limited
amount of property zoned OSD within the Township.
5. Rezoning is reasonable
and OSD is an appropriate designation.
Mr. Borden then reviewed the
Summary of Issues #1-8 in letter dated September 20, 2005.
1. The traffic impact study
needs to be provided.
2. Favorable action on the
special land use and site plan is dependent upon the approval of the
rezoning petition for the site.
3. Planning Commission
approval is required for the proposed architecture, including
materials and colors.
4. The Planning Commission
may substitute evergreen trees for up to 50% of the required greenbelt
plantings.
5. The parking lot
landscaping is short by 4 canopy trees; however, additional
evergreens, ornamentals and shrubs are provided.
6. The south retention pond
is short by 25 shrubs; however, 6 additional evergreen trees are
provided.
7. The landscape plan and
table are inconsistent in terms of the number of shrubs provided.
8. The lighting plan cannot
exceed 1.0 foot-candles at a nonresidential property line.
Ms. Humphriss stated that the traffic study should be reviewed in
detail and then recommendations to the board will be made. Signage needs
to be provided to direct all east bound traffic for people taking a left
hand turn onto Grand River.
Commissioner Mortensen wanted to note that he is a member of the
Board of St. Joseph Medical Center but he has no financial interests so
he is not excluding himself.
Chairman Pobuda had a concern regarding the rooftop units and what
type of screening would be attached to the rooftop units. Mr. Deter
stated that they will try to place the units in the center of the roof
and place aluminum screening that will be attached. Chairman Pobuda
stated the better screening needs to be provided. Mr. Deter asked if
they would consider eifs. Chairman Pobuda stated that this would be
acceptable and needed to be placed in the design and submitted.
Chairman Pobuda asked whether the gate on the dumpster was going to
be substantial and Mr. Eckstein stated that yes it would be. Chairman
Pobuda wanted to know if there were any plans for an outdoor PA sound
system. Mr. Deter states that there will be a building alarm and a fire
alarm but nothing else outside.
Chairman Pobuda stated that the issue of contention is the retention
pond and asked petitioner whether or not they would consider eliminating
south retention pond if we could get approval from the Condominium
Association to expand existing retention pond farther south, connect a
storm sewer pipe, and make the necessary piping changes. Ms. Humphriss
stated that she thought this was an excellent idea to eliminate the
retention pond in the front.
Commissioner Mortensen asked if we go ahead like this is not going to
happen then what would be the process in order this amend it. Kelly
Kolakowski stated that there would be a fee after the original fee and
basically you go through the whole process again.
Moved by Mortensen,
supported by Figurski to approve rezoning of lots 5,6,&7
(11-13-103-005,006,007) on Genoa Business Park Drive in the Genoa One
condo development. The request is to rezone from IND to OSD. petitioned
by Rand Construction Engineering. (05-27). This recommendation is made
because of a finding that it is consistent with township ordinance
#22.04, further this rezoning from IND to OSD is compatible with
adjacent uses and a natural transition from industrial.
The motion carried
unanimously.
Moved by Mortensen,
supported by Olson to approve special use application
(11-13-103-005,006,007) on Genoa Business Park Drive in the Genoa One
condo development. for a proposed 85,000 sq. ft. medical office
building, petitioned by Rand Construction Engineering. (05-27).
Commissioner Mortensen would recommend to township board approval of
Special Use Permit to allow for a medical center to be constructed in
the Genoa Business Park subject to the following:
1) Approval of the rezoning
to OSD by Township Board and further approval of Site Plan and
Environmental Impact Assessment by Township Board.
The motion carried
unanimously.
Moved by Figurski,
seconded by Olson to recommend approval of the Impact Assessment for the
Genoa Medical Center dated August 16, 2005 with attached PIP plan and
Traffic Impact Study.
The motion carried
unanimously.
Moved by Mortensen, supported by Figurski to make recommendation
to the Township Board for approval of Site Plan dated September 6, 2005
subject to the following:
1. Approval by the Township
Board for the Rezoning, Special Use Permit, and Environmental Impact
Assessment.
2. Easements for access to
the neighboring property to the east and for the retention pond to the
south will be obtained, presented by township staff and reviewed by
township attorney prior to issuance of a Land Use Permit.
3. Building materials and
renderings presented this evening are acceptable and will become
property of the township with regard to landscaping and shrubberies
will be added around the two entrances of the facility which will be
approved administratively by the Township Board.
4. All landscaping will be
irrigated.
5. Lighting plan will be
revised so the illumination does not exceed 1.0 foot-candles at the
property line.
6. Lighting will turn on
photo metrically at dusk and will be turned off by timer at midnight.
7. With regard to the
retention ponds at the south of the site the fence will be moved 5 ft
to the west and a berm plus trees and mulch will be added in the 5
feet of space. The details of which will be approved by the Township
Staff.
8. An aluminum fence of
wrought iron appearance will be placed south of the retention pond to
the south.
9. Signage will meet the
township ordinance.
10. The off-site will be
added through the condo through an amendment process. The details will
be reviewed by the township attorney when completed.
11. Rooftop equipment will
be screened in a method of which will be approved administratively by
Township Staff.
12. All of the requirements
with the Township engineer as spelled out in a letter dated 9/21/2005
will be complied with subject to the following modifications:
§ Item #5 in that
letter may become obsolete if the petitioner is successful in
directing the water to the retention pond at the north of the site.
Should this become possible the revised site plan will be reviewed
with the Township Planning Commission prior to the submission to the
Township Board.
§ Item #7
concerning reu’s with regard to approval and payment can be made
as occupancy occurs in the facility subject to the approval of the
township staff and township engineer.
§ With regard to
items 13 and 14 having to do with traffic the petitioner will
request the township engineer to review the traffic study and
formalize recommendations with regard to the signal at the Woodland
Health Center.
§ The pavement
marking plan will be provided through the township engineer and the
township engineer will provide the Township Board with
recommendations regarding traffic prior to Township Board approval.
Ayes – Mortensen, Figurski,
Pobuda, Olson
Nays - Curt Brown
A short break was taken and the meeting was called back to order at
9:20 p.m.
OPEN PUBLIC HEARING #3…Review of rezoning application and
impact assessment to rezone 10.01 acres from agricultural (AG) to
country estates (CE). The property is located at 401 S. Kellogg Road,
parcel 11-01-100-005 and is petitioned by Patrick and Claire Wasdyke.
(05-28)
Planning Commission
disposition of petition
A. Recommendation regarding
rezoning application
B. Recommendation regarding
impact assessment
Mr. Wayne Perry of Desine, Inc. , 2183 Pless Drive, Brighton, MI
48114 was present to represent the petitioner.
Mr. Perry stated that the petitioner is requesting rezoning of 10
acres located on the east side of Kellogg road. He presented the
drawings showing a 10 acre parcel which goes from Kellogg Road back
about 900 feet and approximately 480’ wide. The petitioner is
requesting rezoning to country estates
Chairman Pobuda asked why the owners anticipate dividing this into
two 5 acre parcels and Commissioner Brown asked why the second easement
was required. Mr. Perry stated that they are still discussing this and
if feasible it would be an option to divide this into 5 acre parcels.
Commissioner Brown asked who would grant the easement. Mr. Perry stated
that if parcel A has the right to use this drive it could be granted by
the land division. Ms. Kolakowski stated that the easement
creation/approval/requirements fall under the jurisdiction of the
Assessing Department and the Planning Commission doesn’t have any
discretion on easements for rezoning. Ms. Kolakowski stated that split
approval would be contingent upon upgrading that road (the width for a
private road is 22 feet and the existing road is approx 16 ft wide and
needs to be upgraded to 22 feet and the base would also have to be
changed.
Mr. Borden reviewed his letter dated September 20, 2005.
1. The focus is on rezoning. The application as requested complies
with ordinance north AG, east CE, and the properties South and west
are currently zoned.
Ms. Humphriss reviewed her letter dated September 15, 2005.
The call to the public was made at 9:35 p.m. with no response.
Moved by Mortensen,
supported by Brown to recommend to the Township Board approval of the
rezoning from AG to CE of the property at 401 South Kellogg. The
Planning Commission finds that this rezoning is consistent with the
Master Plan and surrounding uses as required by section 22.04 of the
township ordinance.
The motion carried
unanimously
Moved by Figurski,
seconded by Mortensen to recommend approval of the environmental impact
assessment for the Wasdyke split, and that the second paragraph on page
3 will be stricken.
The motion carried
unanimously
OPEN PUBLIC HEARING #4…Review
of impact assessment and preliminary site plan for a proposed 16-unit
single family site condominium development located north of Cunningham
Lake Road, East of Chilson Road in Sec. 34, petitioned by Doyle Homes,
Inc. (05-29)
Planning Commission
disposition of petition
A. Disposition of impact
assessment
B. Disposition of preliminary
site plan
Robert R. Doyle and Jeff Doyle were present to represent Doyle Homes,
Inc.,
5923 Cunningham Lake Road, Howell, MI 48843, 810-229-7505.
Mr. Robert Doyle stated that I am proposing one acre in size minimum
lots consistent with the current zoning and master plan both current and
the one under consideration. Mr. Robert Doyle presented his plan.
Commissioner Brown stated that this was a challenging site. Chairman
Pobuda inquired about the road entrance to the property asking if at the
highest point out of your site what type of road distance is there. Mr.
Doyle stated there is approximately 600 ft. Chairman Pobuda states his
concerns regarding accidents and site distances. Mr. Robert Doyle stated
that the lower parts of the road are not as dramatic, so from the
highpoint you can see the entire road. The Site Distance Report from the
Road Commission states you have 550 ft to the east and 725 ft to the
west. Ms. Humphriss stated that this meets the requirements.
Commissioner Mortensen questioned lot #1 and #15. Is it not possible
to have lot #1 access Cunningham Lake Road? Mr. Doyle stated that it
would be a site distance issue. Commissioner Mortensen asked how you
would get out of lot #15. Mr. Doyle stated that currently we show this
strip of land as general common area, storm plan and a driveway back
into lot 15 but Ms. Humphriss pointed out that this lot has no direct
access to the subdivision road.
Chairman Pobuda inquired about the common areas. Mr. Doyle stated
that one has a detention pond and roadway easement. If there is a 50 ft
wide strip of land which is common area and makes up part of lot 15 then
it would be classified as a flag lot. The retaining wall would be on lot
15 and would be approximately 6-10 ft long. Commissioner Mortensen
stated that he thinks the lot owners should own retaining wall and move
lot 14 down to the Hamburg Township side of the retaining wall. Both
Robert and Jeff Doyle stated that this would work fine. Mr. Borden
stated that they would need to maintain 40 ft at the street front. Mr.
Jeff Doyle stated that we can make that work.
Commissioner Mortensen asked about the existing outbuilding. Ms.
Kolakowski stated that lot 15 accessory structures are not allowed to
have outbuildings without a principle building attached to it and that
is why it will need to go to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Mr. Borden reviewed his letter dated September 20, 2005.
1. The proposed private
road has a 50-foot right-of-way, which is permitted with Planning
Commission approval.
2. The cul-de-sac is over
1,300 feet long, exceeding the 1,000 foot maximum length allowed.
3. Lot 1 is a flag lot and
lot 15 does not have road frontage.
4. The applicant requests
that the Planning Commission allow existing vegetation in place of
greenbelt tree and detention pond shrub plantings.
5. Location for tree
protection fencing needs to be clearly shown on the grading plan.
6. We recommend that the
grading of lot 16 be kept to the minimum necessary for development.
Ms. Kolakowski stated that it is appropriate for the Planning
Commission to reduce the right-of-way and that any trees we can preserve
we should. Chairman Pobuda stated that some of these lots have dense
woods and asked how the builder will approach building on these sites.
Mr. Robert Doyle stated that each lot will be looked at individually and
may involve staking out at least 2 or 3 times to preserve trees. Our
process would be to save as many trees as we can.
Mr. Robert Doyle states that the detention basin is to the north, is
heavily wooded and on a 4/1 slope. We will preserve trees adjacent to
the storm water pond.
Commissioner Brown asked if there would be landscaping to the north
or if the neighbors be staring at it from their window. Mr. Doyle stated
that there are 6 evergreens proposed. Mr. Doyle stated yes they are 16
ft apart in a staggered row.
Ms. Kolakowski asked if it will be difficult to preserve trees if you
get a new grade. MR. Doyle stated that with a small enough piece of
equipment you should be able to do it. Mr. Doyle also stated that they
will minimize the grading as much as possible on lot 16.
Ms. Humphriss reviewed her letter of September 16, 2005.
1. There are just a few
clean up items.
2. Strike the second item.
3. Proposed detention pond.
4. Clean up item.
5. Valley curbs are being
proposed.
6. Clean up item.
Mr. Doyle stated that topography prohibits us from doing this. The
above detention is 3:1 in existing configuration. The pond sits in an
existing low area right now. The existing grade starting at back of lot
1.
Chairman Pobuda asked if it were left as is (3:1) who would go there.
Mr. Doyle stated I am not sure but it is along a public road but we plan
to fence detention pond and plant shrubs. A 3:1 slope was agreed upon.
Chairman Pobuda addressed item #5 and asked why valley curbs are
being used. Mr. Doyle stated that we think the valley curb gives a
character that is more consistent with this one acre lot as we looked at
Copperleaf and surrounding areas.
Ms. Humphriss asked about the soil borings and Mr. Doyle stated that
it is our intent is to get it done with the storm drain commissioner.
Ms. Humphriss requested a letter from Road Commissioner for her
files.
Chairman Pobuda asked if there was water and adequate drainage. Mr.
Doyle stated yes, course sand.
Ms. Humphriss stated that the Fire Commissioner did not approve the
island and the island will need to be removed and paved.
Ms. Kolakowski inquired about the top soil storage area asking if
this is needed and will you have to remove all the trees for that. Mr.
Doyle states that the site soils are so sandy and it is unlikely that
anything will grow on this. Ms. Kolakowski asked them to take a look at
this and see if another location would be better.
Call to the public closed at 10:25 pm
Chairman Pobuda asked if Mr. Doyle’s company owned this property
now and Mr. Doyle said no we do not own this property.
Commissioner Brown asked how much grading will be done and was
concerned because there are some spots where they are taking out close
to 20 ft to get the road in. Mr. Doyle stated that this was necessary in
order to make site distance.
Moved by Figurski, supported by Mortensen to recommend approval
of environmental impact assessment dated September 7, 2005.
Moved by Mortensen, supported by Figurski to recommend to the
Township Board approval of site plan for Mountain Top Estates dated
September 7, 2005 subject to the following:
1) Limits of grading for
the roadway will be shown on the final site plan and construction
plans.
2) The Master Deed and
Bylaws will restrict the removal of trees outside of the building
envelopes by individual owners
3) Lot 15 will become a
flag lot with at least 40 ft of width at the roadway. The flag lots
will be designed in such a manner as to rest ownership for the
retaining wall with lot #14 and #15 .
4) The outbuilding on lot
15 exceeds the ordinance and will require ZBA review and approval for
removal.
5) The requirements of the
township engineer as spelled out in the letter dated September 15,
2005 will be complied with except for the following:
§ the point in
item 3 will be limited to the requirement that additional soil
stabilization efforts should be provided where the slopes exceed
1:4.
§ #2 will be
eliminated.
§ 4,5,6,7,8 stays
in.
§ eliminate #9
and 10
§ leave 11 and 12
§ The
requirements of the Brighton Area Fire Authority will be met in the
letter provided by them to that effect which we understand involves
the removal of the roadway island and replacing it with blacktop.
§ Dust control
measures will be added to the site plan.
Moved by Figurski,
supported by Olson to approve the minutes of September 12, 2005.
The motion carried
unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 10:49 p.m.
Submitted by: Kelli Schwab, Recording Secretary
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