ROLL CALL

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Motion to approve the June 13, 2012 Planning Commission agenda. Motion carried 5-0.

In the matter of the request of The Kroger Company of Michigan for Seasonal Outdoor Sales, ZCM 12-12, motion to approve the Special Land Use Permit, subject to the following:

a. Planning Commission finding under section 2516.2.c for the Special Land Use permit:

• The proposed use will not cause any detrimental impact on existing thoroughfares due to the relatively minor expansion of an existing business to allow for outside sales of plants and produce, much of which is already available for sale at the Kroger grocery store;
• The proposed use is compatible with adjacent uses of land in terms of location, size, character, and impact on adjacent property or the surrounding neighborhood due to the location of the outdoor sales which are proposed to be on the existing sidewalk directly adjacent to the retail store;
• The proposed use is consistent with the goals, objectives and recommendations of the City’s Master Plan for Land Use;
• The proposed use will promote the use of land in a socially and economically desirable manner as it is an enhancement to an existing business; and
• The proposed use is in harmony with the purposes and conforms to the applicable site design regulations of the zoning district in which it is located as noted in the staff and consultant’s review letters;

b. Combustible materials shall not be stored under the canopy; and

c. Compliance with all conditions and requirements listed in the staff and consultant review letters because it is otherwise in compliance with Article 14, Article 24 and Article 25 and all other applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance.

 Motion carried 5-0.

In the matter of The Kroger Company of Michigan for Seasonal Outdoor Sales, ZCM 12-12, motion to approve the Preliminary Site Plan, subject to the following:

1. Applicant should maintain a minimum level pathway width of 6 feet along the sidewalk;
2. Applicant should limit outdoor sales to produce and plant material only;
3. Determination by the Building Official and the Fire Marshal of the types and quantities of seasonal plant materials to be permitted under the existing building canopy; and
4. The conditions and items in the staff and consultant review letters being addressed on the Stamping Set

because it is otherwise in compliance with Article 14, Article 24 and Article 25 of the Zoning Ordinance and all other applicable provisions of the ordinance. Motion carried 5-0.

ADJOURNMENT