WINDSOR CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION

REGULAR MEETING

 MAY 10, 2023 – MEETING ROOM

PROPOSED

 

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

 

Present:  Johnson, Pray, Fabijancic and Barnhart-Smith

Absent: Holtz, Sabourin and Bowen

Also Present:  Asst Chief Fabijancic and Clerk Rumsey

 

Fabijancic moved and Barnhart-Smith seconded to approve the agenda as written.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Pray moved and Barnhart-Smith seconded to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as written.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Reports:

      Township Board:  At last night’s meeting, approved the sale of the 2007 Ambulance, Renewed three Marijuana Facility Permits and the Community Cleanup day was successful.

 

      Board of Appeals:  A hearing was held on May 4, 2023 at 6:30 pm, the board upheld zoning administrator’s decision without prejudice, allowing applicant to resubmit.

 

      Board of Review:  None

 

      Reports & Announcements:  There was a 28% voter turnout for the May 2nd Election on the Library Millage Proposal.

 

Hear Public present on agenda items:  None

 

Unfinished Business:

 

New Business:

A review was conducted on Premier Meds LLC Special Use Permit Renewal.  Motion by Pray and supported by Barnhart-Smith to recommend to the Township Board to approve the renewal of Premier Meds LLC Marijuana Cultivation Facility Special use Permit at 5103 Lansing Rd.

Roll Call:

Ayes: Barnhart-Smith, Johnson, Pray and Fabijancic

Nays:  None

Absent: Holtz, Sabourin and Bowen

Motion Carried.

 

Discussion was held on Transcend DVentures Special Use Permit renewal.  Motion by Pray and supported by Barnhart-Smith to recommend to the Township Board to approve the renewal of Transcend DVentures LLC Marijuana Cultivation and Processing Facility Special use Permit at 10310 Harvest Park.

Roll Call:

Ayes: Barnhart-Smith, Johnson, Pray and Fabijancic

Nays:  None

Absent: Holtz, Sabourin and Bowen

Motion Carried.

 

The new owners of Lot #7 in Harvest Park, NRF Enterprises has signed the Acknowledgement and Consent to be Bound by Special Use Permit.  Pray moved and Barnhart-Smith seconded to recommend to the Township Board to approve the renewal of the Medical Marijuana Cultivation and Processing Facility Special Use Permit for NRF Enterprises at Lot #7 in Harvest Park.

Roll Call:

Ayes: Barnhart-Smith, Johnson, Pray and Fabijancic

Nays:  None

Absent: Holtz, Sabourin and Bowen

Motion Carried.

 

Discussion was held on SPTP Ventures Special Use Permit at Lot 5 in Harvest Park.  The new owners Forever Home Grown, LLC has signed the Acknowledgement and Consent to be Bound by Special Use Permit.  They will be occupying suites B, C & D.  Pray moved and Barnhart-Smith seconded to recommend to the Township Board to approve the renewal of the Marijuana Cultivation Facility Special Use Permit for Forever Home Grown, LLC at 10260 Harvest Park.

Roll Call:

Ayes: Barnhart-Smith, Johnson, Pray and Fabijancic

Nays:  None

Absent: Holtz, Sabourin and Bowen

Motion Carried.

 

Motion by Pray and supported by Fabijancic to recommend to the Township Board to approve the renewal of the Marijuana Cultivation Facility Special Use Permit for Marley Crops LLC at 6482 Lansing Rd.

Roll Call:

Ayes: Barnhart-Smith, Johnson, Pray and Fabijancic

Nays:  None

Absent: Holtz, Sabourin and Bowen

Motion Carried.

 

Pray moved and Johnson seconded to approve the petitioned Site Plan Review, submitted by TransDevelopment, for a 1992 space expansion of an existing storage and distribution facility associated with GM and the Canadian Railroad on the south side of Davis Hwy., and as legally described in Section 5 of Windsor Charter Township (Tax ID #23-080-005-200-081-01) based on the following reasoning and conditions:  Reasoning: 1) Subject to the conditions provided below, it is found that the petitioned site plan for a manufacturing and processing establishment for retail sale meets the general standards as provided for M-1, Light Industrial District and site development requirements set forth under Section 5.8.  Conditions:  1) The property owner or designated representative is responsible for ensuring the general contractor received and reviews the approved Final Site Plans and conditions.  2) The property owner or designated representative understands the fire department access road (FDAR) will need to encompass the outer perimeter of the existing and expansion parking lot.  3) The property owner or designated representative understands the FDAR is to be marked with “Fire Lane – No Parking” signs.  4) Provide full size copies of the plans to be stamped with Township Department approvals.  5) The Emergency Services Department will be provided a complete set of final construction plans prior to occupancy to assist in fire preplanning.  Motion Carried.

 

Pray moved and Barnhart-Smith seconded to approve the petitioned Final Site Plan Review, submitted by PEL Industries, LLC, for an 11,400-sf cultivation and processing facility to be located on Lot 8 of harvest Park, as legally described in Section 2 of Windsor charter township (Parcel Tax ID #23-080-002-100-022-09) based on the following reasoning and conditions:  Reasoning: 1) Subject to the conditions provided below, it is found that the petitioned site plan for a light manufacturing facility meets the general standards as provided for under Section 6.8 of the Ordinance.  Conditions: 1) Compliance with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance shall be determined by the Zoning Administrator prior to the issuing of permits or authorization of construction of the petitioned use. 2) The property owner or designated representative is responsible for coordinating fire inspections between Bureau of Fire Services (BFS) Cannabis Unit and Windsor Township Emergency Services (WTES).   3) 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.  4)  The property owner or designated representative is responsible for ensuring the general contractor received and reviews the approved Final Site Plans.  5)  The property owner or designated representative understands the temporary fire department access road (FDAR) will need to be paved if construction on phase 2 has not stared within 2 years.  6) The property owner or designated representative understands if an issue is identified affecting emergency responder communication, they will be required to install an emergency communications enhancement system per the Fire code to NFPA 72.  7) The building cannot be occupied until the WTES inspections have been completed.  8) The facility is made available for a tour by the Emergency Services Department Personnel.  9)  The Emergency Services Department will be provided a complete set of final construction plans prior to occupancy to assist in fire preplanning.  Motion Carried.

 

Pray moved and Barnhart-Smith seconded to set Public Hearing for Special Use Permit at the next Planning Commission regular meeting on June 14, 2023 starting at 7:00 pm, for a Day Care in the home located at 7894 Nixon Rd.  Motion Carried.

 

Hear Public present on any subject:  Public comment heard

 

With no further business Vice Chairperson Johnson adjourned the meeting at 7:25 pm.

 

                                                                                    Lisa A. Rumsey, Clerk

                                                                                    Windsor Charter Township