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The
Genoa Township Board
July 19, 2004
AGENDA Consent Agenda:
1. Payment of Bills.
2. Approval of Minutes of July 6, 2004.
3. Request for approval of Resolution No. 4 (acknowledging the filing
of the special assessment roll, scheduling a hearing and directing the
issuance of statutory notices) for the Genoa Grand River Avenue Sewer
Project 2004.
4. Request for approval of Resolution No. 1 (To Proceed with the
Project and Approve the Plans and Cost Estimates and Establish the First
Public Hearing) for White Pines Subdivision (AKA Brighton Estates).
Action Items for Discussion:
5. Public Hearing on the Special Assessment Roll for the Prairie View
Subdivision Road Improvement Project No. 1
A. Call to property owners.
B. Call to the public.
C. Request for approval of Resolution No. 3 (confirming the
special assessment roll) for Prairie View Road Improvement Project No.
1.
6. Request for approval of the environmental impact assessment
corresponding to site plan for a proposed 30,000 sq. ft. Cancer Center
addition to existing Woodland Health Center, located in Sec. 13, along
the north side of Grand River Ave. between Hacker and Euler Rd.,
petitioned by St. Joseph Mercy Health System as discussed by the
Planning Commission June 28, 2004.
7. Request for approval of the environmental impact assessment,
corresponding to as sketch plan for an existing 10,000 sq. ft. building
located at 895 Grand Oaks Drive, Sec. 5, to be used as an antique store
and art gallery, petitioned by Sarah M. Cross, and discussed by the
Planning Commission June 28, 2004.
8. Request for approval of the environmental impact assessment,
corresponding to site plan for a proposed 482 sq. ft. addition to the
existing building (Enterprise Rent A Car) located on the south side of
Grand River Ave. between Hubert and Euler Rd., Section 13, petitioned by
Enterprise Rent A Car, as discussed by the
Planning Commission May 10, 2004
and the
Zoning Board of Appeals June 22, 2004.
GENOA TOWNSHIP BOARD
Public Hearing and Regular Meeting
July 19, 2004
MINUTES
Supervisor McCririe called the Public Hearing and Regular Meeting of
the Genoa Township Board to order 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: Gary McCririe, Paulette Skolarus, Robin
Hunt, Jean Ledford, Jim Mortensen, Anthony Combs and Todd Smith. Also
present were Township Manager Michael Archinal and approximately 25
persons in the audience.
Moved by Smith, supported by Ledford, to approve the Agenda as
submitted. The motion carried unanimously.
A Call to the Public was made with no response.
1. Payment of Bills.
Moved by Ledford, supported by Mortensen, to approve for payment
vouchers totaling $289,055.61. The motion carried unanimously.
2. Approval of Minutes of the Election Commission and the Township
Board dated July 6, 2004.
Moved by Skolarus, supported by McCririe, to approve the Election
Commission Meeting Minutes from July 6, 2004. The motion carried with
Hunt abstaining.
Moved by Mortensen, supported by Ledford, to approve the July 6, 2004
regular minutes of the township board correcting agenda item 6 to read a
one-year agreement for $2,750.00. The motion carried unanimously.
3. Request for approval of Resolution No. 4 (acknowledging the filing
of the special assessment roll, scheduling a hearing and directing the
issuance of statutory notices) for the Genoa Grand River Avenue Sewer
Project 2004.
Moved by Skolarus, supported by Smith, to approve resolution No. 4 as
submitted. The motion carried by roll call vote as follows: Ayes
Ledford, Smith, Hunt, Combs, Mortensen, Skolarus and McCririe. Nay
None. Absent None.
4. Request for approval of Resolution No. 1 (To Proceed with the
Project and Approve the Plans and Cost Estimates and Establish the First
Public Hearing) for White Pines Subdivision (AKA Brighton Estates).
Moved by Smith, supported by Ledford, to approve Resolution No. 1 as
submitted. The motion carried by roll call vote as follows: Ayes
Ledford, Smith, Hunt, Combs, Mortensen, Skolarus and McCririe. Nay
None. Absent None.
5. Public Hearing on the Special Assessment Roll for the Prairie View
Subdivision Road Improvement Project No. 1 and approval of
Resolution No. 3 (confirming the special assessment roll).
A call to property owners and the public was made with the following
response: Rob Stirton I live to the south of Prairie View, could speed
humps be placed in our subdivision? McCririe I will raise that issue
with the L.C.R.C. Robert Spencer Where will the speed humps be placed
and will choker lanes be used? McCririe I will speak with the road
commission and let you know. Rick Marflack I am opposed to the
district. There was a new curb put in four months ago. Will they re-do
it? McCririe Only if necessary. Bob Dempsey Why wasnt our sub
included in this project. McCririe You will only need to petition this
board to have your sub done. Dempsey Can speed humps be placed on our
road to slow traffic? McCririe I will bring your question to the
attention of road commission.
Bonnie Fennell We need stop signs on Prairie View and Washakie.
Mary Ann Gardella We just want to get this road done. Thank you for
your help. Luann Loy According to Mike Craine speed humps can be
removed if they prove to be a safety issue. Walblay The traffic off
Cunningham Lake Road is a problem and there should be a three way stop
off Mountain. McCririe You might consider a contract with the County
Sheriff for additional patrol of your sub for control of speed.
Moved by Ledford, supported by Hunt, to approve Resolution No. 3
(confirming the special assessment roll) for Prairie View Road
Improvement Project No. 1. The motion carried by roll call vote as
follows: Ayes Ledford, Smith, Hunt, Ledford, Mortensen, Skolarus and
McCririe. Nay None. Absent - None.
Moved by Ledford, supported by Hunt, to direct McCririe to draft a
letter to the Livingston County Road Commission and strongly encourage
them to place stop signs where requested, to clarify the placement of
the speed humps (including the addition to the subdivision off
Cunningham Lake Road), the realignment of Cunningham Lake Road and the
signs on Brighton Road prohibiting thru truck traffic. The motion
carried unanimously.
6. Request for approval of the environmental impact assessment
corresponding to site plan for a proposed 30,000 sq. ft. Cancer Center
addition to existing Woodland Health Center, located in Sec. 13, along
the north side of Grand River Ave. between Hacker and Euler Rd.,
petitioned by St. Joseph Mercy Health System as discussed by the
Planning Commission June 28, 2004.
A. Disposition of the impact assessment (05/10/04).
Moved by Ledford, supported by Hunt, to approve the impact assessment
with the following conditions:
1. The attached Pollution Incident Prevention Plan, Tree Survey, Traffic
Study, Lighting Information and Storm Water Calculations are included in
the approval.
2. Page 5, Item F. - Police Protection is provided by the Livingston
County Sheriffs Department.
3. Page 5, Item F. - Fire Protection is provided by the Brighton Area
Fire Authority.
The motion carried unanimously.
Disposition of the site plan.
Moved by Skolarus, supported by Ledford, to approve the site plan
with the following conditions:
1. The building materials for the addition shall match those of the
existing building.
2. The sidewalk along Grand River Avenue will be constructed
concurrent with construction of the east entrance or by July 1, 2007,
whichever is earlier.
3. The cover sheet and landscape plan will have consistent sheet
numbers.
4. An updated Traffic Study will be required with the next phase of
the PUD development.
5. The northeasterly parking space in the lot south of the proposed
addition will have dimensions consistent with other parking spaces in
the lot.
6. The Township Engineer has calculated five (5) residential
equivalent users for your site.
7. Construction plan review will be required for the proposed water
main and sanitary sewer additions.
8. Dust control measures will be added to the site plan.
The motion carried unanimously.
7. Request for approval of the environmental impact assessment,
corresponding to the sketch plan for an existing 10,000 sq. ft. building
located at 895 Grand Oaks Drive, Sec. 5, to be used as an antique store
and art gallery, petitioned by Sarah M. Cross, and discussed by the
Planning Commission June 28, 2004.
Moved by Ledford, supported by Mortensen, to approve the impact
assessment received July 1, 2004 with the following conditions:
1. The hours of operation will be added (9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
everyday except 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on holidays).
2. The parking currently provided on site is sufficient. The Planning
Commission approves the banking of any additional parking.
3. One barrier free space will be provided.
4. One canopy tree will be added to the front greenbelt.
5. The light fixtures will be replaced with downward
directed fixtures.
6. All signage will conform to the ordinance.
7. All conditions of the Fire Department letter dated
June 22, 2004 shall be complied with.
The motion carried unanimously.
8. Request for approval of the environmental impact
assessment, corresponding to site plan for a proposed 505 sq. ft.
addition to the existing building (Enterprise Rent A Car) located on the
south side of Grand River Ave. between Hubert and Euler Rd., Section 13,
petitioned by Enterprise Rent A Car, as discussed by the
Planning Commission May 10, 2004
and the
Zoning Board of Appeals June 22, 2004.
Moved by Smith, supported by Hunt, to approve the
impact assessment dated April 21, 2004 with the following conditions:
1. The petitioner and/or the property owners will meet
Township Ordinance and past special use permits granted with regard to
outdoor storage, car sales, etc.
2. Drain water containing salt cannot be accepted at the sanitary sewer
system. The petitioner shall not discharge fluids from the wash bay to
the sewer system and shall get approval from the township engineers to
make sure that the process is correct with a redesign of the effluent
coming from the wash bay.
3. Fifteen trees or 60 shrubs native to the region will be added to the
east lot line, an additional 15 trees or 60 shrubs will be added to the
west property line, and three canopy trees will be added to the front
property line.
4. All landscaping will be irrigated.
5. The waste receptacle enclosure will be constructed of brick to match
the building and shall have a 12-foot-wide opening.
6. All wall-mounted lighting shall be shoebox style and downward
directed.
7. A five-foot-wide concrete sidewalk will be constructed along Grand
River.
8. The requirements of the Brighton Area Fire Departments letter dated
May 6, 2004 shall be met.
9. Residue from the car wash will be handled in accordance with Federal,
State, County, and local ordinances and/or rules and regulations of the
Township Engineer.
10. One REU will be assigned to this property.
11. The water service lateral should be relocated so it is not under the
existing building.
12. A detail for the sanitary sewer lead, including the proposed slope,
the proposed size, and the proposed invert of the lead should be added
to the plans.
13. Detail for the sanitary lead cleanouts should be provided.
14. The material of the proposed water lateral should be specified on
the plans.
15. Detail for the water service lateral should be shown on the plans.
16. Trench details should be added to the plans.
17. An underground pipe large enough to store additional runoff from the
addition shall be installed and meet all requirements of the Livingston
County Drain Commission.
18. Dust control measures shall be added.
19. Hours of operation shall be included.
20. Number of employees shall be included.
21. Item F should be changed to note sewer and water connection.
The motion carried unanimously.
McCririe advised the board that the Oak Pointe and
MHOG water towers would be repainted. The contract went to the low
bidder (V.T. Painting) at a cost of $80,075.00.
The regular meeting of the Township Board was
adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
Paulette A. Skolarus
Genoa Township Clerk
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