March 24, 2009 Agenda

VILLAGE OF SPRING LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA REGULAR MEETING March 24, 2009, 7:00 PM Barber School Community Building 102 West Exchange Street Spring Lake, MI 49456 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL Gleason, Johnson, Kleppe, C. Miller, S. Miller, Unkovskoy, VandenBosch, VanStrate, and Yasenak. III. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA IV. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES A. Approval of the Minutes of the February 24, 2009, Regular Meeting. V. NEW BUSINESS VI. OLD BUSINESS PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Proposed Sign Ordinance Amendments The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss proposed zoning ordinance amendments to Chapter 17 - Signs. The proposed amendments affect numerous sections of the Chapter including height and setback for monument signs, new definitions and requirements for construction signs and developments signs, new provisions for roof signs, new language to help eliminate nonconforming signs and provisions for deviations from some sign requirements.   B. Proposed Ordinance Amendment – Eastern Entryway District Design Standards The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss a proposed amendment to Chapter 11.A, Section 11.5A(D)2.a. The proposed amendment would change the required roof pitch for new structures in the Eastern Entryway District from a 5:12 pitch to a 6:12 pitch. The amendment is intended to make it easier to comply with the requirement using standard building materials. DISCUSSION C. Proposed Ordinance Amendment – Exterior Site Lighting Regulations The Planning Commission will continue discussion of a proposed ordinance amendment establishing regulations for exterior site lighting. D. West End Development – Zoning Ordinance Amendments The Planning Commission will begin discussions for the process of reviewing and updating zoning regulations for the west end of the Village as recommended in the 2006 Master Plan and the Downtown Development Plan. E. Adult Day Care Facilities – Possible Ordinance Amendment The Planning Commission will discuss the possibility of drafting an ordinance amendment to permit adult day care facilities in the Village. VII. OTHER BUSINESS A. Election of Officers The Planning Commission will hold elections for the offices of Chair and Vice-Chair for 2009. VIII. STATEMENTS OF CITIZENS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA IX. ADJOURNMENT Kathy Staton Code Compliance and Planning Administrator 616-842-1393