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The
Genoa Township Board
Regular Meeting
June 6, 2005
AGENDA
Approval of Consent Agenda:
1. Payment of Bills.
2. Approval of Minutes: May 16, 2005.
3. Request for approval of a $3,000.00 budget for professional
services related to the History Township Master Utility and Development
Plan as recommended by the Administrative Committee.
4. Request for approval to purchase 7 computer systems at a cost of
$13,005.38 for the Planning Commission as recommended by the
Administrative Committee.
Approval of Regular Agenda:
5. Public Hearing on the unsafe structure proceeding at 2607 E. Grand
River Ave., belonging to Lee’s Collision and Mr. Steven Lee.
A. Call to the Public.
B. Request to approve, modify or deny the recommendation of the hearing
official related to the proceeding.
6. Request for approval of an environmental impact assessment,
corresponding to site plan for a proposed retail and restaurant building
(Savannah South) located on the south side of Grand River Avenue,
between Latson Road and Lawson Drive within the Savannah Development,
Sec. 9, petitioned by Savannah Development, as discussed by the
Planning Commission May 9, 2005.
7. Request for approval of the PUD agreement amendment, final PUD
site plan and impact assessment for a proposed 21,897 sq. ft. Tractor
Supply Store with a 26,870 sq. ft. of outdoor display located on
northeast corner of E. Grand River and Lawson Drive, Sec. 9, petitioned
by Bunnell Hill Development Co., Inc., as discussed by the
Planning Commission May 9, 2005.
A. Disposition of PUD amendment (04-20-05).
B. Disposition of impact assessment (03-07-05).
C. Disposition of final PUD site plan (03-09-05).
8. Request for approval of a PUD agreement amendment, site plan and
environmental impact assessment for a proposed retail building located
on the south side of Grand River Avenue at Lawson Drive. Sec. 9,
petitioned by Boggio and Associates, as discussed by the
Planning Commission May 9, 2005.
A. Disposition of PUD amendment (04-26-05)
B. Disposition of impact assessment (04-20-05)
C. Disposition of site plan (04-19-05)
9. Request for approval of a proposed base fee adjustment of 5% for
OMI.
10. Consideration of a request for the extension of sewer and water
to property located at the corner of Brighton and Bauer Road in Genoa
Township by Brighton Christian Church.
11. Review of a revised site plan (05/28/04 with
hand written revision May 2005) for Conely Engines Expansion.
MINUTES
Supervisor McCririe called the regular meeting of the Genoa Township
Board to order at 6:30 p.m. 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, Todd Smith and Jim Mortensen. Also present were Township
Manager Michael Archinal, Township Attorney Rick Heikkinen and
approximately 15 persons in the audience.
A call to the public was made with the following response: Frank
Castle - I am here to complain about the loud music coming from J. R.’s.
I live a half mile from the facility and I could hear the music and
would like to see something done about it.
Approval of Consent Agenda:
Moved by Smith, supported by Ledford, to approve the first three
items on the consent agenda, with the moving of item 4 to discussion at
the regular meeting. The motion carried unanimously.
1. Payment of Bills.
2. Approval of Minutes: May 16, 2005.
3. Request for approval of a $3,000.00 budget for professional
services related to the History Town Master Utility and Development Plan
as recommended by the Administrative Committee.
4. Request for approval to purchase 7 computer systems at a cost of
$13,005.38 for the Planning Commission as recommended by the
Administrative Committee. (Moved to the regular agenda for review and
approval.)
Approval of Regular Agenda:
Todd Smith asked to be excused from discussion of item No. 6. He
advised the board that he had worked on item No. 7 but felt that he
could be fair and objective in the decision making process. Moved by
Ledford, supported by Mortensen, to approve the regular agenda and
excuse Smith from discussion of item No. 6. The motion carried
unanimously.
5. Public Hearing on the unsafe structure proceeding at 2607 E. Grand
River Ave., belonging to Lee’s Collision and Mr. Steven Lee.
Mr. Campbell - I have been in Florida for the last seven months. I
don’t believe that the building is not salvageable. All correspondence
was sent to the building and I never received any information. McCririe
– The building is a nightmare. Campbell – I don’t disagree with you. I
have a company who has looked at the building and they are not yet here
this evening. Moved by Skolarus, supported by Mortensen, to move this
petition to be heard at the end of the meeting. The motion carried
unanimously.
6. Request for approval of an environmental impact assessment,
corresponding to site plan for a proposed retail and restaurant building
(Savannah South) located on the south side of Grand River Avenue,
between Latson Road and Lawson Drive within the Savannah Development,
Sec. 9, petitioned by Savannah Development, as discussed by the
Planning Commission May 9, 2005.
Smith stepped down from the board to present the Savannah petition.
He advised the board that all items listed during the May 9, 2005
planning meeting had been met. Moved by Ledford, supported by Hunt, to
approve the impact assessment dated March 30, 2005 with the following
conditions:
1. Approval from the county drain commissioner to utilize the storm pipe
for detention prior to the township issuance of a land use permit.
2. The existing easement near the traffic island of Leo’s Coney Island
will remain as is.
3. The proposed architecture and materials will match Phase I and sample
materials will become the property of the Township.
4. The petitioner agrees to meet all Township ordinances, particularly
with reference to lighting.
5. Items #3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 from the Township Engineer’s letter
dated May 4, 2005 will be complied with.
6. A waiver of the ordinance regarding plantings on the west property
line is approved in order to permit the petitioner to utilize the
existing vegetation.
The motion carried unanimously.
7. Request for approval of the PUD agreement amendment, final PUD
site plan and impact assessment for a proposed 21,897 sq. ft. Tractor
Supply Store with a 26,870 sq. ft. of outdoor display located on
northeast corner of E. Grand River and Lawson Drive, Sec. 9, petitioned
by Bunnell Hill Development Co., Inc., as discussed by the
Planning Commission May 9, 2005.
A. Disposition of PUD amendment (04-20-05).
Moved by Ledford, supported by Smith, to approve the amendment to the
PUD with the following conditions:
1. Township attorney review and approval of the language in the amended
PUD, incorporating language relative to the northern driveway along
Lawson Drive.
2. The detention basin as depicted on Phase I will include sod and
maintenance will include mowing.
3. Paragraph 3.5 will eliminate the reference to the Township
constructing White Horse Drive. It is the intent that a future road be
constructed; however, the Township will not be the ones to construct
such a road.
4. Paragraph 3.5 shall read “any design and change of a road within the
PUD Site will be done at the developer’s expense”.
5. The Agreement shall be reviewed and approved by the Township
Attorney.
The motion carried unanimously.
B. Disposition of impact assessment.
Moved by Ledford, supported by hunt, to approve the revised impact
assessment dated 04/18/05 as submitted. The motion carried unanimously.
C. Disposition of final PUD site plan (03-09-05).
Moved by Smith, supported by Ledford, to approve the site plan with the
following conditions:
1. The architecture and materials reviewed this evening are acceptable
and will become the property of the Township.
2. The reduction to 101 parking spaces versus the Township ordinance is
acceptable.
3. The east/west road on the entrance portion of the property will be
temporary until all alternate solution can be developed and the improved
road will have curb and gutter and will be completed by July 1, 2007.
4. The detail for the light fixtures and a photometric study of the
lighting will be completed. Two wal-packs on the east end of the
building will be lowered to 12 feet with a maximum wattage of 400. Cut
sheets for the wal-packs will be provided and approved by the
administrative committee.
5. A 1:4 slope will be acceptable for the detention pond, provided there
is no fencing and the township engineer will review and approve the
plan.
6. With regard to the items in TTMPS’s letter dated May 4, 2005, the
petitioner should be aware that Items #3, 6, and 10 require MDOT
approval.
7. Items #4, 5, 11, 18, and 20 of the TTMPS letter dated May 4, 2005
shall be complied with.
8. No storage will be allowed above the fence line. The administrative
committee will review a minimum of three or four fence products (to be
submitted by the petitioner) to be used on the site, with final
determination to be made by the committee.
The motion carried unanimously.
8. Request for approval of a PUD agreement amendment, site plan and
environmental impact assessment for a proposed retail building located
on the south side of Grand River Avenue at Lawson Drive. Sec. 9,
petitioned by Boggio and Associates, as discussed by the
Planning Commission May 9, 2005.
A. Disposition of PUD amendment (04-26-05)
Moved by Skolarus, supported by Smith, to approve the amendment with the
following conditions: 1. Deleting Item R from Page 12. 2. Review of the
corrected document by the township attorney. The motion carried
unanimously.
B. Disposition of impact assessment (04-20-05)
Moved by Skolarus, supported by Ledford, to approve the impact
assessment as submitted. The motion carried unanimously.
C. Disposition of site plan (04-19-05)
Moved by Ledford, supported by Smith, to approve the site plan with the
following conditions:
1. The architecture and materials are acceptable and the samples will
become the property of the Township.
2. The lighting plan will be reviewed administratively by Township staff
to ensure that it is consistent with the last review, making sure that
foot candles do not exceed the limit at the northeast corner of the site
(east of the proposed sign).
3. Ornamental lighting consistent with that used in the surrounding area
will be installed on the site along Grand River.
4. Signage will be consistent with the amendment to the PUD Agreement
made by recommending motion this evening.
5. The recommendations of the Township Engineer set out in their letter
dated May 3, 2005 will be complied with; however, with respect to Item
#1 referencing traffic studies, the Planning Commission will determine
on a case-by-case basis if required.
The motion carried unanimously.
9. Request for approval of a proposed base fee adjustment of 5% for
OMI.
Mortensen advised the petitioner the efficiencies in operation should
be in place next year. Moved by Hunt, supported by Mortensen, to approve
the 5% adjustment, retroactive
to the contact date of 03/01/05. The motion carried unanimously.
10. Consideration of a request for the extension of sewer and water
to property located at the corner of Brighton and Bauer Road in Genoa
Township by Brighton Christian Church.
Dennis Dimhoff addressed the board with the request for municipal
sewer and water. He advised the board that a $300,000.00 bladder tank
would be needed for the sprinkler system for fire suppression. After
further discussion concerning the proper procedure and time for making
the request, the petition was withdrawn. Moved by Ledford, supported by
Skolarus, to take no further action this evening. The motion carried
unanimously.
11. Review of a revised site plan (05/28/04 with hand written
revision May 2005) for Conely Engines Expansion.
The proposal was discussed and it was the opinion of the board that
the new location of the trucks was appropriate. The petitioner should
submit a new site plan. The board took no formal action.
12. Request for approval to purchase seven computer systems at a cost
of $13,005.38 for the Planning Commission as recommended by the
Administrative Committee.
Moved by Smith, supported by Skolarus, to approve the purchase as
recommended. The motion carried unanimously.
13. Public Hearing on the unsafe structure proceeding at 2607 E.
Grand River Ave., belonging to Lee’s Collision and Mr. Steven Lee.
Mr. Rick Morrow of Edgewater Construction addressed the board on
behalf of Mr. Campbell. He advised the board that the building could be
saved and that he would prepare bids addressing the violations. Smith
established a list of contingencies to be provided for the next regular
meeting of the board. Moved by Skolarus, supported by Mortensen, to
table the petition until the next regular meeting of the township board,
contingent upon the following:
1. A letter from a licensed structural engineer determining safety of
the existing structure.
2. A time-frame report for the completion of all items included in the
correspondence supplied by Smith to Mr. Morrow.
3. A full set of bids for the project.
4. A time schedule for the completion of the work.
5. A signed contract with Mr. Campbell and Mr. Lee for completion of the
work.
6. All environmental issues will be addressed.
7. The fire issues will be addressed.
8. An irrevocable letter of credit for completion of the work
The motion carried unanimously.
The regular meeting of the Genoa Township Board was adjourned at 9:35
p.m.
Paulette A. Skolarus
Genoa Township Clerk
(Press/Argus 06/15/05)
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