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Memo FROM THE DESK OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR

To: Planning Commission

Date: November 14, 2013

Re: 11/19 Meeting Notes

NOTE WELL: We will meet again at Jameson Hall. The board room is not quite ready, and I did not want to cut it too close. The change of venue has been posted on the web site and continues to be posted at the entrance.

We have two items on the agenda, a Site Plan Amendment and Sign Ordinance Kick Off.

Furgeson Plumbing at 4688 E Pickard Rd is adding storage space for products they sell. MP Fire has reviewed the plan, with an additional fire Hydrant required, and notation that a turnaround for fire trucks needs to be maintained in the back asphalt area. They have submitted a Storm Plan, and I do not have the approval letter at this time. I recommend approval pending Strom Plan letter and following the MPFD requirements.

There is not a lot to prepare for our kick off meeting. I have included a cut from ROWEs proposal that indicates the goals for this meeting. Bring your opinions and thinking caps for this.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF UNION Planning Commission

Regular Meeting Agenda

Date: November 19, 2013

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Place: Jameson Hall

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Approval of minutes for the October 15, 2013 regular meeting

Correspondence

Approval of Agenda

Public Comment: Restricted to three (3) minutes regarding issues not on this agenda

NEW BUSINESS

1.) SPA - 1737: Site Plan Review for 90’ x 85’ Addition, Furgeson Plumbing

Supply

2.) COM - 1556: Sign Ordinance Consultant Kick Off

OTHER BUSINESS

None

Extended Public Comment

Adjournment

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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF UNION Planning Commission

Regular Meeting

A regular meeting of the Charter Township of Union Planning Commission was held on

October 15, 2013.

Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.

Roll Call

Squattrito, Fuller, Primeau, Wagner, Shingles, Jankens, Mielke present

McGuirk late, Henley absent.

Others Present

Woody Woodruff

Approval of Minutes

Shingles moved and Jankens supported to approve the September 17, 2013 meeting

minutes. Ayes: All. Motion carried.

Correspondence

None.

Approval of Agenda

Mielke moved and Jankens supported to approve the agenda. Ayes: All. Motion

carried.

Public Comment

No Public Comment was offered.

NEW BUSINESS

1.) REZ 1730: Public Hearing; Rezoning of Property at 1525 Airway Drive from

L1 (Light Industrial) to AG (Agriculture) Requested by Maranatha Baptist

Church on Behalf of the Harlan Hall Family Revocable Trust.

Mr. Jerry Sill, Maranatha Baptist board member explained the proposed use for the above

mentioned property as part of their youth center.

Woody Woodruff stated that they would not be entitled to relief from any noise, smell

nuisance in the future.

The commission discussed the public notice given for the meeting, stated that sufficient notice was given for the change in meeting location to Jamison Hall.

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Public Comment

No Public Comment was offered.

Shingles moved and Mielke supported tabling the motion until the end of the meeting to

give ample time for people to participate in public comment on the issue. Ayes: All.

Motion carried.

OTHER BUSINESS

1.) COM 1733: Sign Committee Discussion and Recommendation to Select Sign

Consultant.

Woody Woodruff explained that all four bids were included in the commissioners’ packets for

review/discussion, and final recommendation to the Board of Trustees.

Discussion was held on bidders’ price, qualifications.

Fuller moved and Mielke supported the selection of Rowe Professional Services

Company of Mount Pleasant as the sign ordinance consultant, to include performing the

sign inventory. Ayes: All. Motion carried.

Shingles moved and Primeau supported removing REZ 1730 from the table for further

discussion. Ayes: All. Motion carried.

Public Comment

No Public Comment was offered.

Mr. Fuller asked for clarification on Public/Institutional use, and the need for a Special

Use Permit.

Fuller moved and Shingles supported to recommend approval of REZ 1730 as presented

to the Board of Trustees. Ayes: All. Motion carried.

Extended Public Comment

No Extended Public Comment was offered.

Woody Woodruff announced the Joint Meeting scheduled for October 30, 2013 is

cancelled.

Adjournment

The Chair adjourned the meeting at 7:37 p.m.

APPROVED BY: _______________________________________

Alex Fuller - Secretary (Recorded by Angela Schofield)

Union Township Site Plan Review Application

FILL OUT THE FOLLOW[NG

This application is for (circle one) Preliminary Site Plan Review dcal Site Plan Review

II. Applicant Name Joe Claybaugh - JES Contracting, Inc.

Ill. ApplicantAddress 1680 Gover Parkway, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858

IV. Applicant Phone 989—773—0770 Owner_____________

V. Applicant is (circlOther

Contractor Architect/En2ineer Developer Land Owner(skip 5& 6)

VI. Land Owner Name

VII. Land Owner Address

VIII. Project/Business Name Ferguson

IX. Fill out check list that follows. You must check off that each item has been included in the drawing. If anitem is not going to be included in the construction, note that in the comment area (for example, undersidewalks write “none” in the comment area if you are not installing any sidewalks). For the first threeitems, check off if you have made the required submittals to other reviewing agencies.

SUBMITTALS TO OTHER AGENCIESOff

Storm water management plan approval prior to Copy of Union Township Storm Water Management Planapplication. Reviewed by the County Engineer available upon request. Submit (2) copies of plan andCalculations completed - existing detention meets calculations directly to the Isabella County Engineer,ordinance requirements - in process of submitting contact Bruce Rohrer at (989) 772 091 I, ext. 231. Anyto Drain Office rcview fees are additional.

All curb cuts, acceleration/deceleration lanes, MDOT (M 20. BR 127 sites) at (989) 773 7756. Contactadditional drives, and other matters pertaining to Isabella County Road Commission (all other county roads)roads to be approved by MDOT or Isabella at (989) 773 7131. Submit (3) copies.County Road Commission prior to application. No changes to drives

Mt. Pleasant Fire Dept. Sgt Rick Beltnick (989) 779-5122, (2) copiesPlans submitted to M.P. Fire DepartmentIsabella Co Transportation Commission (1CTC) N/A Denny Adams (989) 773 2913 Ext 106, (2) copies

SITE PLAN REQUIREMENTS ‘4 Comments - (also indicate any features which will notOff be included in the development or are not applicable)

Name and addresses of Property Owner Three F S Investments LLCName and Address of Applicant 3400 E Blanchard RD

L. Shepherd, MI 48883

Provide Construction Type (per Mi Building Code) and Construction Type 3Bif sprinkled, (assume Type IVb, un-sprinkled if not ~ Building will be sprinkledprovided)

The date, north arrow and scale. The scale shall benot less than 1” 20’ for property under three (3) ,, Scale 1=40’ to fit on one sheetacres and not more than 1” 40’ for property greater Vthan three acres.

Union Township Site Plan Review Application

All lot and/or property lines are to be shown anddimensioned, See topographic surveyincluding_building_setback_lines

The location and dimensions of all existing andproposed:fire hydrants (within 400 feet of building) -

drives,sidewalks, (required) - - ~ - -

curb openings, ~acceleration/deceleration lanes, - - -

gg~s,---Pié~exierior lighting on buildings and parking lots, - -

parking areas (Including handicapped parkingspaces, barrier-free building access, unloadingareas),recreation areas,common use areas,areas to be conveyed for public use and purpose. -

Elevation of building front, side, and back.Include Sign size, height, and design. Canopy ~1 See JBS plan for building elevationsheights extending over driveways accommodatePublic Transportation

Source of utilities. Public water and sewer approval Note: Union Township policy is to issue sewer and waterby Union Township Utility Coordinator prior to permits after application for a building permit. Applicantapplication, is advised to contact the utility department for availability

~ j~,, ~‘ prior to site plan review. The township does not coordinateUtilizing existing utilities V V other utility matters. Applicant to assure himself that site

is suitable for septic systems, contact Central MichiganDistrict Health Department (773 5921)

All dumpsters shall be screened from public viewwith an opaque fence or wall no less than six feet inheight. Show location. (Note most refuse \/ No dumpster proposedcontractors require concrete pad to place dumpstersupon)

The location and right-of-way width of all abutting /roads, streets, alleys and easements. V o

A locational sketch drawn to scale giving the section ~/ See location mapnumber and the nearest crossroads.

The zoning of the subject property and the abuttingproperties.

The location, height and type of fences and walls. Chain link fence with privacy slats proposed

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Union Township Site Plan Review Application

The location and detailed description of landscaping. j y~7’~ Landscape requirements and proposed number of

For nitiltiple family and mobile home parks, contour plantings shown on planintervals shall be shon n (no toot intervals foraverage slopes ten percent and tinder and ti~ e footintervals for slopes over tell percent). Topography, See topographic surv yhowever, is encouraged to be shown on all site Liplans.

Tile location ol all existing and proposed structureson and with ill OflC hundred flet of the stibjectproperty’s boundan.

For apanments. pro’ ide a count of bedrooms perhui kling and total count of bedrooms for theproject.

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COMMENTS

I submit the site plan and this apphcation as a true representation of existing and proposed conditions. Iagree to iiistali all Features as shown and to abide by conditions placed upon approval of ihis plan by tIleUnion Township Planning Commission . Pulse or inaccurate information placed upon this plan may hecause br revocation of any permits issued pursuant to ~iLe plan approval and or removal of workinstalled. Any changes to the Site Plan now or in the litture must be appro; at by the Union TownshipPlanning Commission or Zoning Administrator Approval of this plan shall not constitute tile right toviolate any rvisiot*s of tile/Union Township Zoning Ordinance 1991—5. or other applicable building orstate code~aiitl or ihws. /

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Signature of Owner (if other than applicant)

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PLEASE PLACE OUR REVIEW ON TFIE Aug. 19th, 2013 .~ (INSERT DATE)PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING An owners representative~ILLj*iLL NOT attend. You~viiI not receive a reminder of the scheduled meeting.

Mount Pleasant Fire Department804 E. High Street

Mount Pleasant, Mi 48858E T

Union Township Site Plan Review

Tuesday November 12, 2013

Ferguson Enterprise

4688 E Pickard RDMt. Pleasant, MI 48858

A Site Plan Review was conducted on Tuesday November 12, 2013 and revealed thefollowing requirements listed below.

ORDER TO COMPLY Since these conditions are contrary to code, you must correctthem upon receipt of this notice. Please provide our department the documentation thatverifies compliance with the code.

This list shall not be considered all—inclusive, as other requirements may be neccessary,additional requirements are located in Chapter 5 and appendixes B, C, and D of the2003 Edition of the International Fire Code.

If you have any questions regarding this matter, please feel free to contact meat (989) 779—5122.

Violation Code

1 PROPERTY Identification

Site Plan Review / 4688 E Pickard Rd

ACCESS ROAD 150 FT Buildings within 150ff of Access Road

All portions of a building are required to be within 150 feet of an approved Fire

Department access road, in accordance with Chapter 5, Section 503.1.1 of the 2003

Edition of the International Fire Code.

ACCESS ROAD OBSTRUCTED Dimensions and Clearances

All fire apparatus access roads, including parking lots, shall have anunobstructed width of not less than 24 feet and an unobstructed verticalclearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches in accordance with Chapter 5,Sections 503.2.1, 503.2.2, 503.3 and 503.4 of the 2003 Edition of theInternational Fire Code.

ACCESS ROAD W/HYDRANT Width of Road with a Fire Hydrant

Where a fire hydrant is located on a fire department apparatus access road, theminimum road width shall be 26 feet, in accordance with Appendix D, SectionD103.1 of the 2003 Edition of the International Fire Code.

ACCESS ROAD TURN AROUND Turn Around Required when Road in

Provide an approved turn around for dead end fire apparatus access roads inexcess of 150’ in Length in accordance with Chapter 5, Section 503.2.5 andappendix D, Section D103.4 of the 2003 Edition of the International Fire Cod

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WATER SUPPLY (GPM) Capable of Supplying the Required Fire

Provide fire hydrants capable of supplying the required fire flow in accordancewith Chapter 5, Section 508 of the 2006 Edition of the International Fire Code.The number and spacing of fire hydrants is based on the construction type andsquare footage of the building in accordance with Appendix B and C and tables8105.1 and 105.1 of the 2003 Edition of the International Fire Code. (ContactFire Department to verify locations.)

WATER SUPPLY (SPACING) Number and Spacing of Hydrants

Provide fire hydrant locations in accordance with Chapter 5, Section 508.5.1 ofthe 2006 Edition of the International Fire Code. The number and spacing of firehydrants is based on the construction type and square footage of the building inaccordance with Appendix B and C and tables B105.l and Cl05.1 of the 2003 Editionof the International Fire Code.

FDC LOCATION FDC Location and Distance

All Fire Department connections on sprinkled buildings shall be located visiblyon the street front of the building, the fire department connection shall belocated within 150 feet of a fire hydrant and within 50 feet of a minimum 24 footpaved driveway or street, in accordance with Chapter 9, Section 912.2.1 of the2003 Edition of the International Fire Code. Provide a 5” Storz Fire DepartmentConnection with a 30 degree downturn.

HYDRANT CLEARANCE 3 ft Space Around Hydrants

A 3 foot clear space shall be maintained around the circumference of firehydrants except as otherwise required or approved, in accordance with Chapter 5,Section 508.5.5 of the 2003 Edition of the International Fire Code.

FDC HORN STROBE Horn Strobe Above FDc

Provide a horn strobe above the Fire Department Connection.

BUILDING IDENTIFICATION Buildings Shall Have Address

Provide building identification numbers in accordance with Chapter 5, Sections505.1 and 505.2 of the 2003 Edition of the International Fire Code.

DUMPSTERS Dumpster Locations

Dumpster’s and containers with a capacity of 1.5 cubic yards or more shall not bestored in buildings or placed within 5 feet of combustible walls, openings orcombustible roof eave lines in accordance with Chapter 3, Section 304, and304.3.3 of the 2003 Edition of the International Fire Code.

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KNOX BOX Knox Box Requirements and Location

Provide a Knox Key Box near the front entrance of building in accordance withChapter 5, Section 506.1, 506.1.1 and 506.2 of the 2003 Edition of theInternational Fire Code. (Contact Fire Department for Knox Box Application andmounting location.)

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LieutenantMount Pleasant Fire Department

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atROWEROWE’s proposed project approach assumes thatwhile the primary concern of the township is withregulation of Electronic Message Center signs, thatthe project is also intended to address any otheridentifiable issues with the current ordinance,particularly with regards to administration andenforcement. Through its decision to have theselected consultant work with a subcommittee thatwill include citizens as well as staff, planningcommission members, and township boardmembers, the township has demonstrated acommitment to open up the planning process whichwill help ensure the resulting regulations take intoaccount the concerns of a range of stakeholders inthe community.

Sign InventoryROWE proposes to conduct a sign inventory todetermine the current type, size (approximate), andlocation of signs in the township’s commercial areas.The inventory would be conducted using staff fromROWE’s Mt Pleasant office. The data would berecorded into a report classifying existing signsbased on zoning, use, and street type.

Technical AnalysisROWE staff will prepare a technical analysis ofpotential issues based on:• The data from the sign inventory• A review of the current sign regulations

• A review of surrounding jurisdiction signregulations

• A review of master plan recommendationsregarding signage

Project Approach• Preliminary comments regarding current signage

regulations from city staff and the subcommittee

ROWE will review the technical analysis with thesign subcommittee to identi& key issues that need tobe addressed and will provide a recommendation onformat. The issue of whether the sign regulationsshould remain in the zoning ordinance or be adoptedas a separate police powers ordinance will also bereviewed. ROWE will present the recommendationsof the sign subcommittee to the planningcommission for a determination of the issues to beaddressed in the update.

Draft Ordinance LanguageROWE will draft ordinance language based on thedirection provided by the planning commission andpresent it to the sign subcommittee for comments.The drafting process will concentrate on keepingregulations as clear and simple as possible with theuse of tables and illustrations wherever appropriate.Draft language will be presented to the planningcommission along with the advisory committeecomments and will be revised based on planningcommission suggestions.

Public Review ProcessIf the revised sign provisions are intended to remainpart of the zoning ordinance, the planningcommission will be responsible for conducting thepublic hearing on the proposed regulations. If thedecision is made to adopt the sign regulations as astand-alone ordinance, the township board shouldhold a public hearing on the ordinance beforeadoption. In either case, ROWE will attend the

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ROWE Project Approachpublic hearing to answer any questions regarding theproposed changes.

Final ProductROWE will provide the city with one photo-readycopy of the ordinance as well as a digital copy inboth MS Word and .pdf formats.

Schedule for CompletionROWE anticipates the project will take eight months and include three meetings with the sign subcommittee, fourmeetings with the planning commission, and one public hearing.

MonthSteps

Kick-off meeting with planning commission / sign subcommittee

Initial meeting with advisory committeePre .aration.of.technicalanal sisReview of technical analysis with sign subcommitteeReview of advisory committee recommendations with planning commissionDraft ordinance languageReview draft language with sign subcommitteeReview draft language with planning commissionPreparation of public hearing draftPublic hearingAdoptionFinal product

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