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RICHLAND TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 5, 2010 MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: CALL TO ORDER: The Richland Township Planning Commission meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman Clark with the Pledge to the Flag. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Motion by Bernard
Neuenfeldt, INSPECTION REPORT: Motion by Bernard Neuenfeldt, second by Brian Frederick, to receive and file the Inspection Report for the month of April 2010. Unanimous vote. Motion carried. ZONING ADMINISTRATORS REPORT: Zoning Administrator Rames stated letters have been sent regarding outside storage of tires on South Hemlock Road; unlicensed vehicles on North Raucholz Road; telephone conversations regarding greenhouses with Tom Polick; zoning questions regarding the Bob Bishop property, Watson Road; and multiple telephone conversations and a meeting with ITC Representative, Daryl Poprave regarding a Phase II expansion to the Murphy Station. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. OLD BUSINESS: FUTURE LAND USE MAP: Revised Future Land Use Maps were
provided with the "legend" to reflect the same as the Zoning Map.
Discussion held. Motion by Matt Bray, second by Bernard Neuenfeldt, to table for
further information to be presented at the June 2nd Planning
Commission meeting. Unanimous vote. Motion carried. SITE PLAN REVIEW-MEDICAL FACILITY: A site plan was submitted for a new medical facility by Jay Wheeler with William A. Kibbe & Associates, Inc. The proposed medical facility is to be located on parcel 22-12-2-28-1004-004 in the 16000 Block of Gratiot Road. The proposed building is a one story, total of 11,707 square feet, with areas for a family medical practice, ready-med facility, physical rehabilitation along with a blood lab, x-ray services. Proposed hours of operation are Monday through Saturday, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sundays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Holidays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The parking meets Ordinance requirements. The property is zoned C-1. The site plan was reviewed along with questions answered regarding deceleration lane, water service, screenings, and lighting. Construction is to begin late summer. Motion by Bernard Neuenfeldt, second by Matt Bray, to approve the site plan for the new medical facility submitted by William A. Kibbe & Associates, Inc. with the following conditions: agreement and approval by MDOT concerning the deceleration lane on Gratiot; a separate permit for the proposed sign; description of trees provided as proposed in the front of the building; description of screening on east side of property facing the existing duplex; description of planting on the remainder of the parcel; provide sealed prints; developer to provide steps to insure and prevent pooling of surface water on adjacent parcels; developer to seek easement and extend water service from the northeast side of property where current water service ends at Thomas Street, extending the service to the west end of the proposed facility property. Unanimous vote. Motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENT: John Rivette, representing Isabella Bank, stated they are pleased with the site plan and the location for the proposed medical facility. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Brian Frederick, second by Matt Bray, to adjourn. Unanimous vote. Meeting adjourned – 8:25 P.M. Respectfully submitted by: Bernard Neuenfeldt, Secretary
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