REGULAR MEETING -
MEETING ROOM -
Meeting was called to order by Chairperson Inge Kyler.
Present: Kyler,
Absent: Burnett
Also present: Jim Foulds and Vern
Fountain from CPS, Ralph Reznick, Dimondale Village Planning Commission
CAREM LLC
REZONING PUBLIC HEARING:
The public hearing for Carem Equities LLC was called
to order. This
is to rezone from B-1 to B-2 at
By changing the zoning to
B-2 Mr. Covell explained that his modular home sales would also now be conforming
to zoning ordinance changes. He understands that he will also need to get
a Special Use Permit for the storage buildings.
Hall asked for exact location on the map and asked
acreage, which is 4.2 acres.
There were no public comments.
Foulds reported that this is within the master plan
and he understands the need for a SUP in the future.
Don Ellison 6518 Lansing Rd. expressed concerns over a
new business being added in the area and that major planning needs to be done
on
Public hearing closed at
COUNTRY CREEK
REZONING PUBLIC HEARING:
Tommy Smith of
Clerk reported that the use information on the back
page of application was for the banquet hall not the church.
They are currently located
at 3015
No public comments.
Foulds stated that the plan shows for non-residential
in the area and that the B-2 zoning is appropriate for churches. They will need to
do a site plan review for parking and public safety.
Public hearing closed at
ANGST REZONING
REQUEST PUBLIC HEARING:
Leroy Angst was present and explained that he is trying
to get something going on his land off of
He also stated that the price will be down to sell
and he has a firm prepared to manage the area (Mid West Management Co).
Hall asked if this type of project would help or hinder
to get the other lots, which are stalemated, going. Angst feels it will help.
Kyler asked which lot had the house on it and when
was it built? Lot
3 and was built over 2 years ago.
Don Ellison 6518 Lansing Road asked to look at the drawing.
Ellison expressed concerns over the use of
Angst stated that waster is okay with this density
and the test range was ok. He does have a documented study but not with him
tonight. He
also stated that he has sufficient hook ups for sewers. The health department
will have to give the approval for water not township.
Blair stated that sufficient sewer hook ups does not
guarantee adequate water supply. Blair asked Ellison about the MDOT. He stated that 2-year
engineering study about the highway problems and it is a 3-6 month plan for
access.
Angst stated that all drives would go onto Strobel
and then
Gary Rutherford 6125 Brooks Landing stated that he owns the property
across the street and he plans to move his dealership out there at some point.
He will need to spend a minimum of $300,000 to fix
Angst stated that residential is already there and
the same density. He
also stated that there are no answers here tonight about the water and his
location is better off for water than Ellison. He stated that he talked to Art about
roads and he had no concerns.
Ellison stated that Art has no say about roads and
the county would deal with Strobel and
Angst stated that he has approval for 53-acre plat
and this will be a top notched project geared to empty nesters. Area D will have 1-2
bedrooms and B larger homes. He has had a hard time getting this project
off the ground and this is a good way to blend in to different types of homes.
This will be a class act.
Kyler asked about the lake? It is 35' deep and stocked. Will be a park area
that one could use a canoe, paddle or rowboat on. It will be owned by the association.
Marsh stated that the density is different,
as you could not put 43 single family homes on 6 acres.
Angst stated that he has the same number of sewers
for the same number of people for the entire project.
Terry Baker, designer of project from Kater Engineering,
stated that the ECRC did the layout to the east line and they have density
of 100 homes for 53 acres. This is like cluster zoning where the
homes are more dense per acre. The
Foulds stated that additional information has been
presented tonight but multiple is non-conforming to the master plan. The applicant could
perhaps get different zoning as once you place RIM it is there to stay.
After looking at the master plan map it was determined
that this land is in the suburban not agricultural residential and therefore
the density range does fit and is supported. Traffic and water and drainage would
be addressed during the site plan review.
Hall stated that most of the concerns he is hearing
tonight deal with issues that are part of the site plan review.
Kyler read the definition of suburban and Foulds stated
that this would not be inconsistent.
Jim Fish of Lansing stated that there would not
be a road connecting to their development as the stub is at a home. So there will not be an exit to Canal. He also is concerned
about the water as their wells are at a minimum of 450' deep. Will this cause
a future problem? Property
to the east is M-1 - what will the buffers be?
Hall stated that we have a Landscape/Buffer Ordinance
and that would be covered at site plan review.
Closed hearing at
Kyler called the regular meeting to order.
No public comments.
Minutes approved as amended.
Blair gave report from Township Board.
Kubicek gave report from Board of Appeals.
Hall gave report from Village Planning Commission and
stated he will report on his training class at the next meeting.
HARRINGTON
REZONING REQUEST:
Marsh moved and Blair seconded to untable the Harrington
rezoning request. Carried
unanimously.
Kyler stated that this is for the remaining 2.86 acres
at the NW corner of Vermontville and
Harrington stated that the corner has been commercial
in the past with fuel sales and hardware store. It is not farm ground and it would take
3 sump pumps to put a home there.
Kern Slucter 6635 Creyts Rd stated that he is a former
planning commission member and here tonight as a resident. He was on the master plan committee and
they discussed the M-99 corridor in length and he would encourage the commission
to grant this rezoning. This land is part of another commercial
zoning with same ownership and he does not know Mr. Harrington but he feels
that property rights are important.
Marsh stated that this is the only logical use of the
land as it is not good for housing or farming. There is also a pond on the
site.
Hall shared a photo of the area. It is complicated, as this is one piece
of land with 2 zonings and should not be. It should
be the same zoning.
Kubicek restated the former uses of commercial and
stated that to the south is marsh and farm.
Marsh stated that Harrington is paying taxes on the
land and needs to be able to use it.
Harrington stated that the "new" plan took
away his use of the land and that is a taking.
Blair stated that it is one parcel and it should have
been all rezoned before.
This is a unique situation. He asked Foulds if it is possible to
have two zonings?
Foulds stated that he advises that the changes should
be consistent with the plan and that it is not unusual for a parcel to have
2 zonings. There
is no easy way out and the world won't end but in the future it could be a
problem. If
you do choose to rezone it you need to revisit other parcels like this and
correct any errors, if they exist.
Will it set a trend for the area? If want this area to be commercial perhaps
the commission needs to hold a public hearing and change the master plan.
Hall stated that if we change to B-2 it would still
have 2 different zonings. Foulds stated that it is
not a problem. Hall
also stated that the old plan showed that area, as Agricultural so no changes
this year.
Marsh stated that the government is taking the uses
of taxpayers and that is not good for the community.
Blair moved and Marsh seconded to recommend to the
township board to rezone the 2.86 acres of Leonard Harrington from A-1 to
B-2 for the following reason: One parcel with two different types of zoning
and this will make it proper and in line. Also that we review the plan in regards to other
parcels to make sure this is not a problem elsewhere.
Carried 4-2 (Nays: Martinez & Hall)
Hall restated that we would review areas later? Yes parcel by parcel? Yes In
that area the SLDC and Vet clinic are under SUP. He asked the chair how she voted and why?
Kyler replied she voted aye because the two zonings
should not have been done and we will look at other parcels in the area.
CAREM EQUITIES
LLC REZONING:
This is to rezone from B-1 to B-2 at
No discussion held.
COUNTRY CREEK
REZONING:
This is rezone from B-1 to B-2 at
No discussion held.
Marsh moved and
ANGST REZONING
REQUEST:
This is to rezone 3 parcels
along
Blair stated that they have the sewer RE's and he has
a plat for 56 lots. Parcels
A/B/D are
additional. The concerns of MDOT, ECRC, Health department are not ours to decide and they will need
proper approvals for site plans to be approved.
Kubicek stated that he rents his office space from
Mr. Angst and asked if he should be excused? No as he has no financial gain from the
outcome of this vote.
Hall restated that traffic and utilities are not for
the township to decide.
Hall moved and Blair seconded to recommend to the township
board that all 3 requests for rezoning be approved.
(B-1 to RIM for Parcel D/RIC to RIM for Parcels A&B)
Carried unanimously.
Discussion prior to the vote: Kyler stated that it
is now commercial in suburban residential plan. Also if
townhouses and duplexes are not built what else can go in there in the future.
NORTHERN CONCRETE
SITE PLAN REVIEW:
Bob Washabaugh from NCP presented a proposed site plan
with measurements. They are looking to make some changes to more functional
and have a better flow of the workspace. They are working with MSU and the building
fits county codes and is one story.
Fountain stated that the site plan page should be given
to NCP.
They will get the plans drawn up and to the township
for review by consultant.
Five-minute recess was taken at
Meeting was reconvened at
STOVER SPECIAL
USE PERMIT REQUEST:
Chris Stover was present with representatives from
Ocenasek, Inc, who will be doing the project. They wish to excavate 22-23 acres for
325,000 cubic yards of sand and gravel, which will leave about a 12-acre pond. The depth of the pond
will depend on the amount of sand they find.
Ocenasek operates the pond on M-100 and they have a
clean operation.
Stover stated that McLeod has started pumping to grow
sod and there is no shortage of water in the area. The mining will probably
go 25' as deeper is more expensive and this would be a 3-5 year project.
They operate from
They stated they would not have any buildings except
maybe an 8x8-storage shed with grader and front loaders on site. They will haul max
of 3000 yds. per day. Trucks
will be trains when possible. Winter work depends upon the weather. They would like to
start right away.
There is a natural fencerow.
STEVENS REZONING
REQUEST:
This is a request to rezone property located at
Mr. Stevens, the prospective buyer, stated that he
would like to purchase this parcel across from his marina. The current owners bought it for taxes
and it has 8 Sewer RE's on it although there is only one building site. Much of the land is
in the flood plain and you can not build there. It would be a very expensive lot for
one home. Grand
Pointe homes are located to the north and in the $100-300,000 range. Del Wagner has a carpet
business contiguous to this parcel. Stevens stated he has operated the marina
there for over 35 years. It is a recreational area and he would
keep it that way. It
takes time and permits and money to develop.
If he gets the rezoning it will be a long process with
DNR to get a breakwall and other permits. He was told that a copy of the offer
is needed in the township office. He wants to be a good neighbor and will keep
the area clean. This is the next logical expansion for them. This land
would be used for docks and not a storage building. It will be partially paved and he needs
the correct zoning to do this. He also lives in that area.
Blair moved and
CELL TOWER
CHANGE:
Copy of cell tower change for administrative approvals
was presented. Will be reviewed in the future.
CIVIL INFRACTIONS:
With no further business
Linda Towsley, Clerk