VILLAGE OF SPRING LAKE
PLANNING COMMISSION
Minutes
REGULAR MEETING
September 23, 2008, 7:00 PM
Barber School Community Building
102 West Exchange Street
Spring Lake, MI 49456
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson VandenBosch called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Johnson, Kleppe, C. Miller, Unkovskoy, VandenBosch, VanStrate, and Yasenak.
Absent: Gleason and S. Miller
II. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Chairperson VandenBosch asked if the Planning Commission would like to include item B. under V. pertaining to 308 North Buchanan - - The Verplank resident - - for the purpose of considering additional information on changes to the construction plan. John Yasenak made a motion to approve the Agenda as amended. JoAnne Unkovskoy supported it. The Agenda was amended on a vote of 7 to 0.
III. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
A. Approval of the Minutes of the August 26, 2008, Regular Meeting.
On a motion by VanStrate, supported by Johnson, the Minutes were approved on a vote of 7 to 0.
V. NEW BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 606 East Savidge, Special Use Permit for a Drive-Thru Bank, Parcel #70-03-14-375-001
Macatawa Bank purchased the parcel on which a former Dollar Store was operated at the southeast corner of Savidge and Lake.
This matter was noticed as a public hearing per Section 3.18.D.1 of the Spring Lake Zoning Ordinance for special use permit to permit a 2,200 drive thru bank with two drive-thru lanes and one ATM lane.
This review is very similar to the approvals provided last fall. The difference is the building has been moved two feet to the north, although the setbacks are still met. The drive between the proposed Macatawa Bank and the new retail building to the south is wider by two feet.
When noticed, the hope was the parking agreement for three more needed spaces would be in place. Discussions remain active but have not concluded in a written agreement at this point. Agreement on the water main and sewer relocation is needed as well.
This matter was noticed in the Grand Haven Tribune and all neighbors within 300 feet were advised. Enclosed are copies of the neighborhood feedback.
Chairperson VandenBosch called the Public Hearing to order. Lisa Maycroft with GMB Architect’s explained the plans. Joel Slager, owner of the adjacent property, said he flew in from Maine and was unaware that discussions were active. Tim Bourdon indicated he was the property owner to the south and he preferred that a curb not be present. Lee Ott from Macatawa Bank and Lisa Maycroft from GMB addressed these comments. They signified that an alternative plan would be to provide three spaces on site, yet, approval to change water and sewer easement was still necessary. On a motion by Scott VanStrate, supported by Christine Miller, the public hearing was closed on a vote of 7 to 0.
Chairman VandenBosch requested each Commissioner to make comments. Questions regarding the parking dominated the discussions and feedback from the property owner and adjacent property owners. On a motion by Unkovskoy, supported by Yasenak, the Planning Commission approved the submittal from Macatawa Bank with the addition of 10 recommendations provided by Langworthy, Strader, and Lablanc and the request of the Spring Lake Township Fire Department. This motion passed on a roll call vote 7 to 0. Staff was especially instructed to not issue a building permit until all conditions were achieved by the applicant.
VI. OTHER BUSINESS (Status Report on Code Compliance and Planning Administrator’s medical leave. Kathy is due to come home this weekend.)
VII. STATEMENTS OF CITIZENS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Note: See the revised roster of Planning Commission members enclosed.
Ryan Cotton for
Kathy Staton
Code Compliance and Planning Administrator
616-842-1393
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