FLUSHING PLANNING COMMISSION

 

MINUTES

 

JANUARY 7, 2002

 

A Regular Meeting of the Flushing Planning Commission was called to order by Chairperson   Robert Matsko on January 7, 2002 at 7:30 P.M. at City Hall.

 

Present:        Dennis Bueche

                   George Kozan

                   John Gault

                   Ron Johnson

                   Robert Matsko

                   Walker Fesmire

                   C Neil Blackmore

                   Jack Owens

                   John Olson

 

Absent:         None

                  

Also Present: Dennis Bow, City Manager

                   Marlene C. Stone, Deputy Clerk

                  

 

Pledge of Allegiance:

 

Approval of Minutes:         December 3, 2001     (Regular Meeting)

 

          MOTION by Olson, supported by Blackmore, to approve the minutes of

                    December 3, 2001 as written.

         

          Yea: 8

          Nay: 0

          Abstain: 1

          Motion carried.

 

Meeting open for public comments:

 

          Elva Cook               Chris Common

          315 Sunnyside Dr     212 Mary St

 

Meeting closed for public comments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

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New Business:         1. PUBLIC HEARING – SPECIAL USE AMENDMENT –

                                                                   730 E MAIN ST

                                                                      SOVEREIGN AUTO

                                                                        55-26-576-008                       

 

Discussion:

• Mr. Bow advised the Commission that the Zoning Ordinance requires a site plan for any amendments to a special use approval.  The plan will need to show where the thirty cars, for sale, will be displayed.  If approval is granted without a site plan there is nothing to use to enforce any approval restrictions. (Approval is based on the site plan.)
• Mr. Fox, Sovereign Auto, asked the Commission to approve his request for a thirty car maximum sales display.
• Mr. Fox was under the impression that he did not need a new site plan for this amendment. He wanted to avoid further architectural costs but he will provide a site plan as requested.  He asked the Commission to work with him on the existing parking space problems at his site.
• A number of residents of the City and Township spoke in favor of the approval for Mr. Fox’s request:

 

Mr. Dan Fralick       Lee Wojtkowicz        Gary Nickel

812 Thomas St         607 E Main St                   5265 N McKinley Rd

                                                              (Township)

 

                   Don Liske               Susan Little

                   Downtown              Representing the

                   Business Owner        Chamber of Commerce

 

• Two residents spoke with concerns regarding the disregard for compliance on the previous approvals of this item:

 

Mr. Chris Common             Mrs. Elva Cook

212 Mary St                      315 Sunnyside Dr

 

• Mr. John Olson stated his concerns regarding the disregard of the previous approvals for this site.  He feels it is a reasonable expectation that when the Commission grants an approval that it would be followed.  Perhaps the Commission should wait for the citation (ticket issued) to be resolved before we look at this application.
• On previous site plans there is no sales parking to the west of the building.  If Mr. Fox wants to park cars for sale on the west he will need to show this on his site plan.

 

 

 

 

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• Mr. Johnson said he would like to see a 15’ greenbelt setback area on the plan and on the site.  He has no problem with the increased number of cars to be parked at the site.
• Mr. Fox stated that if they were to place the 15’ green belt area on the property the grass would come up to the building’s windows.  Possibly a compromise can be reached.
• The Commission advised Mr. Fox that the site plan could show shaded areas stating this display area could hold 8 to 10 cars.  The shaded areas could show where the display areas will be placed and not how the cars will be positioned or moved in and out.

 

MOTION by Owens, supported by Bueche, to table this item until the required site

          plan is submitted.

 

Yea: 9

Nay: 0

Motion carried.

 

Old Business:          ZONING ORDINANCE REVISIONS

 

          The Commission reviewed the list of changes dated 1/3/02 and Mr. Bow will

          incorporate these changes as discussed.

 

          MOTION by Gault, supported by Johnson, to set a public hearing for this item for

                   February 4, 2002.

 

          Yea: 9

          Nay: 0

          Motion carried.

 

Old Business:          CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

 

          No additional changes discussed.  Administration anticipates setting a joint meeting

          with the City Council, Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation/Beautification

          Committee in March.          

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Old Business:          SIDEWALK  INVENTORY

 

          Four people have returned their completed section of the sidewalk inventory showing

          existing sidewalks.  Anyone who needs any help with completing their sections can

          contact Mr. Matsko of S.A.L.T. for assistance.

         

General Discussion:           CONCEPT – SITE CONDOMINIUM – PARK PLACE

 

• Mr. Withey, developer of the proposed Park Place site condominium development off Elms Road, asked the Commission for comments on the basic concept he has presented.  Some items discussed:

 

1.      The intended home costs will be $140,000.00 to $160,000.00 (Entry level housing).

2.      Sites will be clustered to allow for the uniqueness of the site (Ponds and Wetlands).

3.      Development will include some single units and some attached condominium units.

4.      Would like approval to narrow the street width from 27 feet to 22 feet of asphalt.  Curbs and gutters are in addition to the asphalt dimension.  The condominium association will maintain and plow all streets in the development.

5.      The plan shows 32 sites on 12 acres.  The plan may be redrawn with fewer sites.

6.      Each building site would have four parking spaces, two in the garage and two on driveway in front of the garage.

7.       The developer would like to build a wooden playscape either in Eastview Park or on his property to the west of the development. 

8.      The homes will be constructed with varying facades and floor plans.

9.      The homes will have approximately 1200 square foot ranch houses and 1400 square foot two story houses.

10.  Some of the homes may not have basements and will be constructed on crawl space foundations.

11.  The wetlands will need to be identified.

12.  This development ‘s road could connect with Woodland Ponds road giving both developments a second entrance/exit.

13.  Mr. Johnson advised Mr. Withey that the sewer pump station should be looked at for capacity. (This could need to be upgraded which could add extra expense to the project development.)  Also the water main on the east side of Elms Road is not a City main and the developer would need to install a meter pit for billing purposes.

 

 

 

 

 

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Adjournment:

 

          MOTION by Johnson, supported by Gault, to adjourn.

 

          Yea: 9

          Nay: 0

          Motion carried.  Meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.

 

 

 

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