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The petitioner was present to represent her case to the Board. She is just starting out and would like to see clients in her home so that she can build her clientele. She will use her driveway for parking (4 spaces). There will be NO signage.

H. Blecker read some of the qualifications for a Home Occupation. T. Tucker added that the Planning Commission can review this Special Land Use after 1 year (if approved), and revoke it, if there are complaints or problems at this location.

J. Washington verified with the petitioner that there would be NO outside changes to the property. The petitioner agreed.

R. Powell asked if this business was an actual “firm” and if there were employees. The petitioner stated that there are no employees. She is the only employee. She will be open from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

R. Warrier asked if this was allowed in this zoning class. L. Ford gave clarification on this issue.

D. Thompson indicated that he would not be voting in favor of Case #210.

Letters received opposing Case #210:

Ivan Carpenter – 6427 Beecher Road

Suzanne Devic – 6423 Western Way

Others:

Marvon Payne – 6431 Western Way – opposes

Larry Owens – 1527 Laurentian Pass – has some issues with it but not completely against it.

The Public Hearing opened at 7:20 p.m.

Audience:

Gwen Muldrew – 6406 Western Way – opposes

Susan Devic – opposes

Lorraine Notman – 1515 Laurentian Pass – opposes

Michel Taylor – 1495 Laurentian Pass – opposes

Abbey White – 1507 Laurentian Pass – in favor

The Public Hearing was closed at 7:34 p.m.

The concerns that the audience members had were:

a) traffic

b) parking

c) taxes

d) property values

e) speeding on Laurentian Pass currently

T. Tucker said she would talk to the FTPD in regards to the speeding problems they are having down Laurentian Pass.

MOTION BY D. ROWLEY, SECOND BY R. POWELL to deny Case #210 due to the fact that it is not for the good of the Township, or for the health, safety, and welfare of its residents. Also, it is not compatible with the condo development.

ROLL CALL:

D. ROWLEY YES

H. BLECKER NO

J. WASHINGTON NO

D. THOMPSON YES

L. FORD NO

R. WARRIER NO

R. RUHALA NO

R. POWELL YES

3 – YES, 5 – NO MOTION FAILED

MOTION BY H. BLECKER, SECOND BY J. WASHINGTON to approve Case #210 contingent upon NO parking in the street, and that the business stays 100% in compliance with the Home Occupation section of Ordinance #5500.

ROLL CALL:

H. BLECKER YES

J. WASHINGTON YES

D. THOMPSON NO

L. FORD YES

R. WARRIER YES

R. RUHALA YES

R. POWELL NO

D. ROWLEY NO

5 – YES, 3 – NO MOTION CARRIED

Review and approval of Planning Commission BI-Laws

MOTION BY D. ROWLEY, SECOND BY J. WASHINGTON to approve the Planning Commission BI-Laws. VOICE VOTE: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Chairman Ford adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m.

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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF FLINT PLANNING COMMISSION

Regular Meeting

Thursday, July 10, 2008 7:00 p.m.

1490 S. Dye Road

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MEMBERS PRESENT: L. Ford, D. Rowley, H. Blecker, D. Thompson, R. Warrier, R. Ruhala, R. Powell

MEMBERS ABSENT: J. Washington

STAFF PRESENT: T. Tucker, Economic Enhancement Director, Kathy Funk, Recorder, John Gazall, Gazall, Lewis & Associates

L. Ford called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION

No one in the audience addressed the Board.

APPROVAL / CORRECTIONS OF MINUTES:

June 12, 2008 Regular Meeting

MOTION BY R. POWELL, SECOND BY D. ROWLEY to approve the minutes of June 12, 2008, as printed. VOICE VOTE: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

PUBLIC HEARING: CASE #844 JERRY VINES

Zoning change from R-1C (Single Family Residential) to RM-1 (Multiple Family Residential)

LEGAL: 07-16-528-006

LOCATION: 1152 Gilbert Street

ZONING: R-1C (Single Family Residential)

PROPOSED: Boarding House

Public Hearing open 7:03 p.m.

Audience

James Perez, 1164 Gilbert St., Against rezoning, concerned about safety issues.

Mike Myatt, 1490 S. Dye Rd, Code Enforcement Officer, Wrote the notice of violation which spurred the application for rezoning. House is rented to a person who is in turn running a business.

Jan Goodman, 1142 Gilbert St., Against rezoning, concerned about spot zoning and safety issues.

Ernest Davis, 1129 Gilbert St., Against rezoning.

Nola Davis, 1129 Gilbert St., Against rezoning, safety concerns.

Mark Bayless, 1169 Gilbert St., Against rezoning, definition of boarding house to broad and safety concerns.

Public Hearing Closes 7:28 pm

Trustee Powell, not in favor of spot zoning within a single family residential area. The usage should be consistent with the master plan.

MOTION BY R. POWELL, SECOND BY D. ROWLEY to deny case #844 due to the zoning being spot zoning that is not compatible nor consistent with the master plan and due to safety concerns.

ROLL CALL –

R. ROWLEY YES

H. BLECKER YES

D. THOMPSON YES

L. FORD YES

R. RUHALA YES
R. WARRIER YES

R. POWELL YES

6 – YES, 0 – NO MOTION CARRIED

SITE PLAN REVIEW: CASE #1136 HOUGEN MFG INC

LEGAL: 07-30-100-005

LOCATION: 3001 Hougen Drive

ZONING: IND (Industrial)

PROPOSED: Additional Parking

Jeff Gill, 2067 Hillsdale, Davison, Representing the petitioner.

The additional 34 parking spaces are needed for the shift overlap times.

John Gazall, discussed the plan citing that there may be a need for curb blocks on the north side of the lot. He also informed the petitioner that he may need sealed plans to make the improvement.

MOTION BY D. ROWLEY, SECOND BY D. THOMPSON to approve Case #1136 as presented contingent upon all County approvals being received and review of recommendations with the Building Department.

ROLL CALL –

R. ROWLEY YES

H. BLECKER YES

D. THOMPSON YES

L. FORD YES

R. RUHALA YES
R. WARRIER YES

R. POWELL YES

6 – YES, 0 – NO MOTION CARRIED

SITE PLAN REVIEW: CASE #1137 SUNSET HILLS ASSOCIATION

LEGAL: 07-04-200-001

LOCATION: 4413 Flushing Road

ZONING: R-1B (Single Family Residential)

PROPOSED: Expansion to Mausoleum & Cemetery

Lisa Easterwood, from Gould Engineering, representing the petitioner, introduced several representatives of the project including the Koegel’s and Mr. Lay. The proposed expansion is 40 acres. The project will be done in 2 phases, the first will include the Mausoleum, roadways and the Pasadena entry. The second phase will be the outer connection roads as noted on the submitted drawings.

Gould has been working with the Health Department on the proposed small septic tank for the mop sink.

A memorial Garden will be on the south side of the new Mausoleum with a niche wall meandering through for urn placement.

J. Gazall, asked about the detention pond.

L. Easterwood, noted that the pond being built in phase 1 will accommodate both phases.

Chairman Ford asked J. Gazall what his opinion was regarding this project. J. Gazall indicated that this was a great project. Recommended approval.

MOTION BY H. BLECKER, SECOND BY R. POWELL to approve case#1137 as presented, contingent upon the receipt of all agency approvals.

ROLL CALL –

R. ROWLEY YES

H. BLECKER YES

D. THOMPSON YES

L. FORD YES

R. RUHALA YES
R. WARRIER YES

R. POWELL YES

6 – YES, 0 – NO MOTION CARRIED

OLD BUSINESS: (Tabled from the June 12, 2008 meeting)

SITE PLAN REVIEW: CASE #1135 A COMPANY LLC

LEGAL: 07-15-200-014

LOCATION: 3222 Beecher Road

Dr. Patrick Gray, DDS

ZONING: O-1 (Office)

PROPOSED: Pole Barn

MOTION BY R. POWELL, SECOND BY D. ROWLEY to not remove from the table and to postpone Case #1135 until the next regular meeting August 14, 2008.

VOICE VOTE: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Vice-Chairman Ruhala presented the Commission with copies of the Bi-Laws from his committee for the Commission to look over. He would like the Bi-Laws placed on the August Agenda.

Justin Sprague, Rowe Engineering, Gave an update of the Master Plan Review process. Presenting the Commissioners with 3 Future Land Use maps and a detailed description of the zoning classifications. He would like to move forward with the public hearing for public comment. This will be set-up like a charette where you have different stations that will show all the options that we are considering and input is taken at each station.

Chairman Ford asked for a workshop for the Commission to meet with Justin prior to the public comment presentation charette. Chairman Ford asked T. Tucker to coordinate a meeting with all commissioners and Justin.

Chairman Ford adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m.

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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF FLINT PLANNING COMMISSION

Regular Meeting

Thursday, June 12, 2008 7:00 p.m.

1490 S. Dye Road

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MEMBERS PRESENT: D. Rowley, J. Washington, D. Thompson, R. Warrier, R. Ruhala, R. Powell

MEMBERS ABSENT: H. Blecker, L. Ford