Regular Meeting
3/26/2014 Planning Commission Meeting
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF GARFIELD
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Wednesday, March 26, 2014 7:00 pm
Garfield Township Hall
3848 Veterans Drive
Traverse City, MI 49684
Ph: (231) 941-1620
A G E N D A
Call Meeting to Order
Roll Call of Commission Members
1. Review and Approval of the Agenda - Conflict of Interest
2. Minutes
a. March 12, 2014
3. Correspondence
a. None
4. Reports
a. Township Board
b. Planning/Zoning Department
c. Planning Commissioners
5. Business to Come Before the Commission
a. PD Report #2014-22 - Sam’s Club PUD Sign Request (Harbor Freight)
b. PD Report #2014-23 – Assisted Living discussion
c. PD Report #2014-24 - Master Plan Overview
6. Public Comment
7. Items for Next Agenda – April 9, 2014
a. Sheffer Farms PUD
b. Buffalo Ridge Center PUD
c. Culver Meadows
8. Adjournment
Joe Robertson, Secretary
Garfield Township Planning Commission
3848 Veterans Drive
Traverse City, MI 49684
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF GARFIELD
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
March 26, 2014
Call Meeting to Order: Vice Chair Nelson called the meeting to order at 7:00pm at the Garfield Township Hall, 3848 Veterans Drive, Traverse City, MI 49684.
Roll Call of Commission Members:
Present: Terry Clark, Gil Uithol, Kit Wilson, John Nelson, and Joe Robertson
Absent and Excused: John Racine
In Chair Racine’s absence, Vice Chair Nelson presided over the meeting.
Staff Present: Rob Larrea
1. Review and Approval of the Agenda – Conflict of Interest (7:00)
Clark moved and Robertson seconded to approve the agenda as presented.
Ayes: Clark, Robertson, Wilson, Uithol, Nelson
Nays: None
2. Minutes (7:00)
a. March 12, 2014 Minutes
Clark moved and Wilson seconded to approve the minutes of March 12, 2014 as presented.
Ayes: Clark, Wilson, Uithol, Robertson, Nelson
Nays: None
3. Correspondence (7:00)
a. None
4. Reports (7:01)
Township Board Report
Wilson informed the Planning Commission of her discussion with the Township Board regarding the potential acceptance of neighborhood parks within new developments. She also spoke with Supervisor Korn about the vacancy on the Planning Commission.
Planning/Zoning Department
No report
Planning Commissioners
No reports
5. Business to Come Before the Commission
a. PD Report 2014-22 – Sam’s Club PUD Sign Request (Harbor Freight) (7:02)
The application requests approval of a new sign package for a commercial site within the Sam’s Club planned unit development. The property is currently occupied by Phillips Lifestyle however the new tenant and subject of the sign application is Harbor Freight. The C-3 District allows up to 100 square feet of total sign area per wall and one 80 square foot freestanding sign per parcel.
The applicant proposes (2) 98.25 square feet in area on two walls, another sign measuring 40.9 square feet, and a fourth freestanding sign replacement of 80 square feet. Larrea said that the actual square footage of the signage can be approved and the applicant can work out the small details with the staff.
Patty Day of Day Signs said the proposed signs will have a non-illuminated aluminum background with channel letters attached to the background.
Uithol moved and Robertson seconded THAT Application #PUD-92-1-L submitted by H.M. Day Signs for approval of two 98.25 signs (North and East walls), a 40.9 Square foot sign (south wall), and an 80 Square foot freestanding replacement panel as illustrated by the Urban Neon sign company and attached to PD 2014-22 BE APPROVED subject to the following conditions:
1. The illustrations will be adjusted to be measured to comply with the Garfield Township Zoning Ordinance.
2. The signs measured per the Zoning Ordinance will not exceed the stated square feet when adjusted.
3. The applicant shall provide updated illustrations to the Zoning Department at the time of application and payment of fees.
Yeas: Uithol, Robertson, Clark, Wilson, Nelson
Nays: None
b. PD Report 2014-23 – Assisted Living Discussion (7:10)
Due to recent discussions regarding assisted living and the definition of such, Larrea asked Commissioners to discuss the intent of the Adult Foster Care facilities and similar uses in the residential and agricultural districts. Larrea provided new language and definitions more in line with state law for both Adult Foster Care Facilities and Child Care facilities. Clark commented that Adult Foster Care Large Group 13-20 person could be considered as a use in the commercial/ industrial and Agriculture zoning districts. Commissioners discussed the 13-20 Large Group Home designation and agreed it should be placed into commercial/industrial and agricultural zoning districts by way of Special Use Permit review. Child care facilities were also discussed and would be treated similarly to Adult Foster Care facilities. Commissioners agreed that any facility housing 21 or more children should be located in the commercial/industrial zoning areas.
c. PD Report 2014-24 – Master Plan Overview (7:33)
Commissioners discussed the draft “Overview” section provided by staff for consideration and comment. Commissioners also discussed adding a mission statement and guiding principles that identifies where we are and where we want to head in the future. Larrea stated that each element of the plan will have its own statement and guiding principles as well as discuss challenges and potential solutions for the future. The overview is intended to describe our community in general and go more in depth with each element. Discussion on potential language regarding traffic, water storage, storm water management and Kids Creek were also discussed. Commissioners also touched on the Future Land Use Map.
6. Public Comment (7:53)
None
7. Items for Next Agenda – April 9, 2014 (7:53)
a. Sheffer Farms PUD
b. Buffalo Ridge Center PUD
c. Culver Meadows
8. Adjournment
Uithol moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:56pm.