WINDSOR CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION
PUBLIC HEARING – MARLEY CROPS LLC CHANGE OF ZONING
PUBLIC HEARING – MARLEY CROPS LLC SPECIAL USE PERMIT
PUBLIC HEARING – SPTP VENTURES SPECIAL USE PERMIT
AND REGULAR MEETING
May 11, 2022 – MEETING ROOM
APPROVED
The regular meeting of the Windsor Charter Township Planning Commission was called to order at 7:00 pm by Chairperson Holtz.
Present: Holtz, Johnson, Pray, Bowen and Barnhart-Smith
Absent: Fabijancic and Sabourin
Also Present: Supervisor Slucter, Asst Chief Fabijancic and Clerk Rumsey
Johnson
moved and Barnhart-Smith seconded to approve the agenda as written. Motion Carried.
Bowen
moved and Barnhart-Smith seconded to approve the minutes of the previous
meeting as written. Motion Carried.
The
Public Hearing for Marley Crops Change of Zoning request was called to order by
Chairperson Holtz at 7:01 pm.
Almer
Alame, from Marley Crops gave a presentation, showing color coded maps of the
surrounding areas of the proposed rezoning request. Discussed the property on either side of
proposed rezoning as being zoned M-1 or B2.
Frank
Rappe, 8565 Ironstone Dr – Questioned
the use of the existing driveway through the proposed property to be
rezoned. Response was given by Almer
Alame, there will be no business use through existing drive out to Ironstone
Dr., ingress and egress will be on Lansing Road.
Chairperson
Holtz read portion of letter that pertained to the Change of Zoning request
from nearby landowner, Elizabeth Angst – She objects since there is residential
all around this area.
Supervisor
Slucter spoke briefly on zoning in the area.
With
no more comments or questions from the public, Chairperson Holtz closed the
public hearing for Marley Crops Change of Zoning request at 7:07 pm.
The
Public Hearing for Marley Crops LLC Special Use Permit request was called to
order by Chairperson Holtz at 7:07 pm.
Almer
Alame, from Marley Crops presented a layout of the proposed site plan. Plans are to build a 52,141 sq ft cannabis cultivation
facility. The building and parking lot
to be constructed closer to Lansing Road and the existing B-2 and M-1
properties. The parcel is large enough
to allow for space and buffers between the building and the residential areas
to the West and South.
Frank
Rappe, 8565 Ironstone Dr – Asked
about Security. Almer Alame responded, the
building itself will be of sturdy construction, there will be 24-hour security
onsite, keycard access and strongly considering installing fencing.
Chairperson
Holtz read the balance of letter from nearby landowner, Elizabeth Angst – She
objects to constructing a large building near a residential area. How will this effect the two (2) lakes from
any residue, etc. Also, she has 22.09 acres Southwest of the proposed area that
she will be developing in the near future, building 30-35 residential
homes. The proposed project will
certainly lower the value of her property.
With no more comments or questions from the
public, Chairperson Holtz closed the public hearing for Marley Crops Special
Use request at 7:14 pm.
The Public Hearing for SPTP Ventures LLC
Special Use Permit request was called to order by Chairperson Holtz at 7:14 pm.
David Laux, general contractor for SPTP
Ventures LLC stated they will be renovating suites B, C & D, approximately
35,000 sq ft, of an existing marihuana building on Lot #5 Harvest Park for a
cannabis cultivation facility.
With no comments or questions from the
public, Chairperson Holtz closed the public hearing for Marley Crops Special
Use Permit at 7:15 pm.
Reports:
Board of Trustees: 1) Adopted Ordinance 48, an amendment to Ordinance No. 45. 2) Renewed Special Use Permits. 3) Approved cannabis licensing permits. 4) Amended Fees for 2022, adding fees for zoning compliance letters. 5) Approved an appropriation to the Library to help fund ADA doors for the Library and Township office.
Board of Appeals: Held public hearing and approved variance on front and side setbacks along with lot widths for two properties on Davis Hwy.
Board of Review: None
Reports & Announcement: None
Hear Public present on agenda
items: None
New Business:
A review was conducted on Premier
Meds Special Use Permit. Holtz moved
and Johnson seconded to recommend approval to the Township Board on Premier
Meds Special Use Permit for another year, as they have met requirements.
Ayes: Barnhart-Smith, Johnson, Holtz,
Pray and Bowen
Nays: None
Absent: Fabijancic and Sabourin
Motion Carried.
Lot 4 in Harvest Park is under
new ownership, Transcend DVentures. The
new owners have signed an Acknowledgement and Consent to be Bound by Special
Use Permit. Violations and false fire
alarms under previous ownership was discussed and have since been cleared
up. Everything seems to be going well
under new ownership. Bowen moved and
Johnson seconded to recommend approval to the Township Board on Transcend
DVentures Special Use Permit for another year, as they are meeting
requirements.
Ayes: Barnhart-Smith, Johnson, Holtz,
Pray and Bowen
Nays: None
Absent: Fabijancic and Sabourin
Motion Carried.
Lot 7 in Harvest Park is under new ownership, NRF Enterprises,
previous owner Bay County Holdings. NRF
Enterprises have signed an Acknowledgement and Consent to be Bound by Special
Use Permit. Holtz moved and Pray seconded to recommend approval to the Township Board on
NRF Enterprises Special Use Permit for another year.
Ayes: Barnhart-Smith, Johnson, Holtz, Pray and
Bowen
Nays: None
Absent: Fabijancic and Sabourin
Motion Carried.
Unfinished Business:
Marley Crops LLC is requesting to change the proposed Parcel No.
080-009-300-094-01 zoning from R1C (One-Family Medium Density Residential) to
M-1 (Industrial). The current zoning for
properties in the area of the proposed rezoning was discussed. Consideration was given to the residential
areas. Pray moved and Johnson seconded to recommend to the Township Board to approve
the Change of Zoning request for Parcel No. 080-009-300-094-01 from R1C to M-1
based on the following reasoning: 1) The
Planning Commission finds the rezoning to be appropriate as it is consistent
with the zoning in the area and the Master Plan.
Ayes: Barnhart-Smith, Johnson, Holtz, Pray and
Bowen
Nays: None
Absent: Fabijancic and Sabourin
Motion Carried.
A Special Use Permit is being requested by Marley Crops LLC for 6482
Lansing Road (Parcel 080-009-300-062-00) to construct a 52,141 sq foot cannabis
cultivation facility. Attention was
given to location of the facility on the property, as being closer to Lansing Road
and properties zoned B-2 and M-1. The
advancements in technology concerning new state of the art HVAC systems for
mitigating odor was discussed. Bowen
moved and Pray seconded to recommend to the Township Board approval of Marley
Crops LLC Special Use Permit at 6482 Lansing Road for a cannabis cultivation
facility based on the following 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 a light manufacturing facility generally meets the general standards
as provided for M-1 District and site development requirements set for under Section
5.8-A.3. Conditions: 1) A final site
plan shall be submitted for final approval by the Planning Commission.
Ayes: Barnhart-Smith, Johnson, Holtz, Pray and
Bowen
Nays: None
Absent: Fabijancic and Sabourin
Motion Carried.
Discussion was held on SPTP Ventures Special Use Permit request for a
cannabis cultivation facility in an existing structure, 10260 Harvest Park, Suites
B, C & D. Holtz moved and Bowen
seconded to recommend to the Township Board approval of SPTP Ventures Special
Use Permit for a cannabis cultivation facility at 10260 Harvest Park, Suites B,
C & D (Parcel 080-002-100-022-06) based on the following 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) It is found that the preliminary site plan for
a light manufacturing facility generally meets the general standards as
provided for M-1 District and site development requirements set for under
Section 5.8-A.3 and Sections 6.8.9 of the Ordinance.
Ayes: Barnhart-Smith, Johnson, Holtz, Pray and
Bowen
Nays: None
Absent: Fabijancic and Sabourin
Motion Carried.
Final Site Plan review was
conducted on Suites B, C & D of 10260 Harvest Park (Parcel
080-002-100-022-06). Holtz moved and
Johnson seconded to approve SPTP Ventures final Site Plan for a cannabis
cultivation facility in an existing structure at 10260 Harvest Park, Suite B, C
& D (Parcel 080-002-100-022-06) based on the following 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 a light manufacturing
facility generally meets the general standards as provided for M-1 District and
site development requirements set forth under Section 5.8-A.3. Conditions:
1) The property owner or designated representative is responsible for
coordinating fire inspections between Bureau of Fire Services (BFS) Marijuana
Unit and Windsor Township Emergency Services (WTES). 2) The property owner or designated
representative is responsible for coordinating Sprinkler system and Fire Alarm
System inspections between Eaton County Construction Codes Department (ECCCD)
and WTES. 3) The building cannot be
occupied until the WTES inspections have been completed. 4) The
facility be made available for a tour by the Emergency Services Department
personnel. 5) The Emergency Services
Department will be provided a complete set of final construction plans and a
fire inspection be completed prior to occupancy and to assist in fire
preplanning. 6) They will be following
Fire Codes: NFPA 1, 2015 Edition for the Township and the applicable NFPA 1
Edition for the State of Michigan. 7)
Provide completion date.
Ayes: Barnhart-Smith, Johnson, Holtz,
Pray and Bowen
Nays: None
Absent: Fabijancic and Sabourin
Motion Carried.
Pray moved and
Bowen seconded to set Public Hearing for the Master Plan and Zoning Ordinance during
the regular Planning Commission meeting on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at 7:00 pm.
Motion Carried.
Hear Public present on any subject: Public comment heard.
With no further business Chairperson Holtz adjourned the meeting at 7:56 pm.
Lisa A. Rumsey, Clerk
Windsor Charter Township