WINDSOR CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION

REGULAR MEETING – FEBRUARY 10, 2021

VIA VIDEO/TELECONFERENCE – GOTOMEETING – 7:00 PM

APPROVED

The regular meeting of the Windsor Charter Township Planning Commission was called to order at 7:00 pm by Chairperson Holtz.

Video/Teleconference: Holtz, Sabourin, Johnson, Pray and Bowen

Absent: Collins

Also Video/Teleconference: Asst Chief Fabijancic and Clerk Rumsey

Johnson moved and Bowen seconded to approve the agenda as written. Carried 5-0.

Johnson moved and Sabourin seconded to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as written. Carried 5-0.

Reports:

Board of Trustees: 1) Dimondale/Windsor Wastewater Treatment 2021-22 Budget was approved. 2) Resolution for Poverty Exemption Eligibility Requirements for 2021 and Resolution Authorizing a Resident Taxpayer to File a Protect before the Board of Review by Letter was approved. 3) Appointed Matt Bowen and James Fabijancic to the Planning Commission, with James starting after his completion of his academy training.

Board of Appeals: None

Board of Review: Virtual meetings scheduled for March 8^th from 3:00 – 9:00 PM and March 9^th from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Property assessments to go out in the mail end of next week.

Reports & Announcement: None

Hear Public present on agenda items: Public comment was heard.

New Business:

Johnson moved and Pray seconded to retain Brian Holtz as Chairperson. Carried 5-0. Pray moved and Sabourin seconded to appoint Fran Johnson as Vice Chairperson. Carried 5-0. Johnson moved and Sabourin seconded to appoint Sandy Pray as Secretary. Carried 5-0.

Holtz moved and Johnson seconded to set the Public Hearing on Premier Meds request for an Adult-Use Marihuana Grow Special Use Permit on March 10, 2021 during regular Planning Commission Meeting starting at 7:00 PM. Carried 5-0.

Pray moved and Sabourin seconded to set the Public Hearing on Stillwater Brands Michigan Inc. request for a Medical and Adult-Use Marihuana Processor Special Use Permit on March 10, 2021 during regular Planning Commission Meeting starting at 7:00 PM. Carried 5-0.

Discussion was held on Green Peak Industries Site Plan Review at 9410 Davis Hwy for an adult use marihuana cultivation, processing, and warehouse distribution facility. Holtz moved and Sabourin seconded to approve Green Peak Industries petitioned final site plan for a 146,191-sf adult use marijuana cultivation, processing, and warehouse distribution facility to be located on the south side of Davis Hwy. and as legally described in Section 3 of Windsor Charter Township (Parcel Tax ID#: 23-080-003-100-023-01) and adopt the recommendation in Staff Report dated 2/05/21 and Emergency Services letter dated 2/09/21 based on the following reasoning and conditions: Reasoning 1) Subject to the conditions provided below, it is found that the petitioned special land use meets the general standards as provided for in Article VIII of the Ordinance. 2) Subject to the conditions provided below, it is found that the preliminary site plan for an adult use marihuana cultivation, processing, and warehouse facility generally meets the general standards as provided for M-1 District and site development requirements set forth under Section 5.9.6 and Section 6.8.9 of the Ordinance. Conditions: 1) Provide information as noted under Section 3, 4 and 5 of this staff report as having not been provided for on the site plan or in supplemental information. 2) As outlined in Section 3.3 (b) of staff report, approved the deferment of 67 parking spaces until needed. 3) All Emergency Services conditions be met in accordance with their letter dated February 9, 2021. 4) A final site plan shall be submitted for final approval by the Zoning Administrator.

Ayes: Videoconference - Holtz, Pray, Sabourin, Johnson and Bowen

Nays: None

Absent: Collins

Green Peak Industries Site Plan Review Approval: 5-0-1

Unfinished Business:

Terry Haines Special Use Permit for 5096 Canal Road was discussed. Since there wasn’t a representative at the meeting to answer questions and there is information missing on plans it was recommended to table decision. Holtz moved and Johnson seconded to table Terry Haines Special Use Permit for 5096 Canal Road until receipt of updated plans and a representative be able to attend meeting. Carried 5-0.

Discussion was held on the updating of the zoning ordinance. Planning commissioners to receive entire updated document at next regular meeting. Possible workshops to be scheduled.

Hear Public present on any subject: None

With no further business Chairperson Holtz adjourn the meeting at 7:28 pm.

Lisa A. Rumsey, Clerk

Windsor Charter Township