WINDSOR CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION

REGULAR MEETING - AUGUST 13, 2003

MEETING ROOM - 7:00 P.M.

Public hearing for Amerihost Hotel was called to order by Chairperson Inge Kyler.

Present: Kyler, Martinez, Blair, Hall, Burnett, Marsh, Kubicek

Also present: Jim Foulds & Vern Fountain of CPS.

Paul McCarty was present representing Arlington Hospitality Development, Inc.

Chair Kyler read the proposal for the Special Use Permit.

Foulds reported that they have reviewed the proposal and it meets the standards of 8.1.3.(1). 

Hall shared pictures he had taken of the Amerihost Hotel in Dewitt.

No public comments.

Hall asked what would be visible from Lansing Road?  The back side of the hotel and they replied they did not expect 18-wheelers to be parked there. They expect their guests to be from the State of Michigan/Travelers/GM/Summit/Aim High.

James Salkiewicz stated that a hotel would be support for the fast food restaurants and the sports complex in the area.

Kubicek asked if the sign plan was complete yet? No they are working on them.

The public hearing was closed at 7:10 PM.

Regular meeting was called to order.

No public comments.

Hall moved and Martinez seconded to approve the minutes of July 9, 2003 as amended.

Carried unanimously.

Martinez moved and Kubicek seconded to approve the minutes of July 14, 2003 as printed.  Carried unanimously.

Blair gave a report from township board and MTA Legislative Conference that he attended.

Hall gave a report from village recreation committee and village planning commission.

Kyler reported that she and Denise Parisian gave a program to the Eaton County Democrats.

AMERIHOST HOTEL SPECIAL USE PERMIT:

Martinez stated that he also visited the Dewitt hotel and that he is familiar with the chain.  In his opinion they fit into the areas where they choose to build them.

Martinez moved and Marsh seconded to recommend to the township board to grant the Special Use Permit for Amerihost Hotel on Woodland Drive subject to final site plan approval. Carried unanimously.

Discussion held prior to the vote was about sidewalks.  At this time they are not appropriate as many lots are not developed nor plans for them.

AMERIHOST SITE PLAN REVIEW:

Foulds reported that they have a complete set of plans and that when the sign plan is done they will need to return for sign review.  They will need to submit copies of other county agency approvals and the fire department.

Hall moved and Martinez seconded to grant final site plan review to Arlington Hospitality for the Amerihost Hotel on Woodland Drive with the recommendations given by CPS. Carried unanimously.

LABARE SITE PLAN REVIEW:

Mr. LaBare presented an update that tried to answer some of the questions raised by CPS in their review.  Foulds stated that the applicant has presented new information but this is not the time to do a new review.  Therefore can not make a recommendation at this time.

Hall asked what they would be doing in the new building?  Repairing tractors and trailers. There is a building currently on the site that they are using for offices.  Martinez stated the importance of the review.  Mr. LaBare stated that he feels this is more complicated than it needs to be.  Kyler stated that all the information needs to be reviewed by Foulds and that they should meet.

Martinez moved and Burnett seconded to table the site plan review for Keith LaBare until the September 10, 2003 meeting when all the information would be available and that we can do a preliminary and final site plan approval at the same time, if all the information is there.  Carried unanimously.

HARRINGTON SITE PLAN REVIEW:

Harrington stated that he met with the Supervisor and that the county will not give him a driveway permit without a transmittal and how can he give completion date without a start date.

Foulds stated that it is not their job to design the site but he would be happy to work with Mr. Harrington as not enough information was given with the application.

Hall stated that we should treat this application the same way as the previous application.

Hall moved and Martinez seconded to table the Harrington site plan until the September 10, 2003 meeting and give preliminary and final site plan review at the same time.  Carried unanimously.

ANGST SITE PLAN REVIEW:

Angst asked where the 20' came between buildings as they thought they had to have 10'.  This is not a PUD so treated as multi family housing.  The 20' is found in 5.6.6(4). 

Martinez is concerned over the traffic on Lansing Road and that it needs to be addressed.  Terry Baker stated that they have talked to ECRC and they are not concerned about the outlet onto Strobel.  The concern on Lansing Road deals with industrial developments that could be built along that stretch of Lansing Road.

Blair moved and Marsh seconded to table the Angst Site Plan Review until the September 10, 2003 meeting and give preliminary and final site plan review at the same time. They also need a letter of approval from the ECRC.  Carried unanimously.

NORTHERN CONCRETE PIPE SITE PLAN REVIEW:

Bob Washabaugh stated that he will save the commission time and asked for his site plan review to be tabled until he can meet with Jim Foulds and have all the needed information.

Martinez moved and Kubicek seconded to table the Northern Concrete Pipe site plan review until the September 10, 2003 meeting and give preliminary and final site plan review at the same time. Carried unanimously.

DEADLINES FOR ACCEPTING PLANS FOR MEETINGS:

With the occurrence of so many site plans and the time that it takes for CPS to review them.

Kubicek moved and Martinez seconded that completed application for site plans must be submitted to the township office one-month prior to the meeting where they will be reviewed.  They will also need to have all necessary support documents and completion of the checklist that will be created before it will go on the agenda.  Carried unanimously.

Five-minute recess was taken.

OTHER DISCUSSION ITEMS:

Kyler stated that with all of the other items that have come up she feels that the commission needs to set a special workshop meeting.  It was decided to set this meeting for Monday, September 29, 2003 at 7:00 PM. 

The items to be discussed are: 1) Enforcement 2) Cell Tower Administrative change 3) Signs 4) Adult Entertainment 5) Site Condo 6) Home Occupations 7) Setbacks 8) Subdivision Act

Discussed Lisa Bartlett's Special Use Permit and what was meant by fencing of storage.

Discussed location of any properties that may have dual zonings.

Recreation plan review can probably be finished up this fall.

With no further business Martinez moved and Blair seconded to adjourn the meeting. Carried unanimously.  Adjourned at 9:12 PM

Linda Towsley, Clerk