Flushing City Council
Minutes
A Regular Meeting of the Flushing City Council was called to order on Monday, April 8, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Janice L. Gensel, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Present: John C. Gault
Janice L. Gensel
Jay E. Johnson
Teresa K. Salem
Michael T. Szukhent
Absent: Richard L. Bade
Chris A. Girard
Others Present: Dennis J. Bow, City Manager
Nancy G. Parks, City Clerk/Treasurer
Edward G. Henneke, City Attorney
Excused Absences – Motion by Szukhent, seconded by Johnson, to excuse the absence of Councilperson Girard from the April 8, 2002 meeting and the absence of Councilperson Bade from the March 27, 2002 and April 8, 2002 meetings.
Yea: Gault, Johnson, Salem, Szukhent, Gensel
Nay: None
Motion Carried.
Approval of Agenda – Motion by Szukhent, seconded by Gault, to approve the April 8, 2002 agenda as presented.
Yea: Gault, Johnson, Salem, Szukhent, Gensel
Nay: None
Motion Carried.
MEETING
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:
Elva Cook, 315 Sunnyside, addressed City Council.
CONSENT AGENDA – Motion by Szukhent, seconded by Gault, to approve the consent agenda, City Council Minutes (March 25, 2002 Regular Meeting), City Council Minutes (March 25, 2002 Closed Session), City Council Minutes (March 27, 2002 Special Meeting) and April 8, 2002 Council Bills List.
Yea: Gault, Johnson, Salem, Szukhent, Gensel
Nay: None
Motion Carried.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Re-Zoning Request – 1601 Cedarwood Drive – An application was received requesting a re-zoning of 1601 Cedarwood Drive from R3-C (High Density Residential District) to an R-2 (Two-Family Residential) classification.
The applicant requested this re-zoning for the purpose of constructing “duplex single family residential” homes. The current zoning of the parcel is R3-C. Although a duplex is permitted in R3-C, the R-2 zoning would allow for smaller side yard and rear yard setbacks. The increased setback requirements for the R3-C district are typically established for larger types of multiple residential developments.
The City of Flushing Master Plan’s Future Land Use map identifies this property for Medium Density Residential use, which is consistent with this application.
The Flushing Planning Commission held a public hearing on March 4, 2002 and unanimously recommended that City Council approve this request.
The Mayor opened the public hearing to the public. Elva Cook, 315 Sunnyside, addressed City Council relative to the re-zoning request.
The Mayor closed this portion of the public hearing.
Re-zoning – 1601 Cedarwood Drive – Motion by Szukhent, seconded by Gault, to move to first reading of an ordinance change to re-zone 1601 Cedarwood Drive from R3-C to R-2 (Two-Family Residential).
Yea: Gault, Johnson, Salem, Szukhent, Gensel
Nay: None
Motion Carried.
COMMUNICATIONS:
A & W Restaurant – 2002 Cruise Nite Series – Motion by Szukhent, seconded by Gault, to approve the A & W Restaurant’s request to hold their 2002 Cruise Nite Series.
Yea: Gault, Johnson, Salem, Szukhent, Gensel
Nay: None
Motion Carried.
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REPORTS:
Building Inspector’s Contract – Motion by Szukhent, seconded by Gault, to approve a contract for construction code inspection and enforcement between the City of Flushing and Regional Inspection, LLC.
Yea: Gault, Johnson, Salem, Szukhent, Gensel
Nay: None
Motion Carried.
Building Permit Fees – Motion by Gault, seconded by Szukhent, to adopt the resolution establishing a building permit fee schedule.
$1 to $10,000 $50 plus $10 per $1,000 over $1,001
$10,001 to $100,000 $140 plus $5 per $1,000 over $10,001
$100,001 and up $590 plus $4 per $1,000 over $100,001
$1 to $10,000 $60 plus $10 per $1,000 over $1,001
$10,001 to $100,000 $150 plus $7 per $1,000 over $10,001
$100,001 and up $780 plus $5 per $1,000 over $100,001
- Residential plan review on units 3500 sq. ft. or less are included in permit fee.
- Residential plan review fee for one and two family units over 3500 sq. ft. and multiple family units………………$.0013 per $1 of value of construction
- Commercial plan review fee………$.0015 per $1 of value of construction
- Industrial plan review fee………… $.0020 per $1 of value of construction
- Special/Safety inspection………….$60
- Re-inspection……………………...$60
- Demolition………………………...$50
- Mobile Home Tie Down…………..$50
Yea: Gault, Johnson, Salem, Szukhent, Gensel
Nay: None
Motion Carried.
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ITEMS
FOR FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2002-2003 Budget – Motion by Gault, seconded by Szukhent, to set a public hearing date on the 2002-2003 budget for Monday, April 22, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall, 309 E. Main Street, Flushing, Michigan.
Yea: Gault, Johnson, Salem, Szukhent, Gensel
Nay: None
Motion Carried.
Closed Session – Motion by Szukhent, seconded by Gault, that pursuant to the Open Meetings Act compiled laws 15.268(d) to go into closed session to consider the purchase or lease of real property and to consider the option to purchase or lease real estate.
Yea: Gault, Johnson, Salem, Szukhent, Gensel
Nay: None
Motion Carried.
Adjourn: 8:02 p.m.
Reconvene: 8:47 p.m.
Purchase of Real Property – Motion by Szukhent, seconded by Gault, to authorize the Clerk and Mayor to sign a purchase agreement for property discussed in closed session.
Yea: Gault, Johnson, Salem, Szukhent, Gensel
Nay: None
Motion Carried.
Adjourn – Motion by Szukhent, seconded by Gault, to adjourn.
Yea: Gault, Johnson, Salem, Szukhent, Gensel
Nay: None
Motion Carried.
Adjourn: 8:49 p.m.
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Janice L. Gensel, Mayor Nancy G. Parks, City Clerk/Treasurer