PLANNING COMMISSIONPACKET

MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2021

Prepared By:Kris Vogel, MMC/MiPMC, City Clerk

Vester Davis, Jr., City Manager

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I. VIRTUAL MEETING NOTICE 1. Virtual Meeting Notice Public Notice_Springfield Planning Commission Meeting_03222021

II. CALL TO ORDER

III. ROLL CALL:Commissioners Chimner, Eib, Hall, Hollingsworth, Navarro, Mayor Burdett, and ChairmanFolkema

IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Regular Meeting Minutes - February 22, 2021 PCMIN.2.22.21

V. PUBLIC HEARING - RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS - REQUEST TO REZONE 3700 W. DICKMANROAD

VI. BUSINESS 1. Amend - 2021 Meeting Schedule– (PC04-21) PCRES.04.21 2. Approve - Petition to Rezone 3700 W. Dickman Road – (Res. PC05-21) PC Case 2021-01_REZ_3700 W Dickman Rd. Rezoning Request for 3700 W. Dickman 202103180830 PCRES.05.21

VII. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS

VIII. CITIZEN COMMENTS

IX. ADJOURNMENT

X. NEXT MEETING: April 26, 2021

NEXT RESOLUTION: 06-21

PLANNING COMMISSIONPLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2021, 6:30 PM AGENDA

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PUBLIC NOTICE

SPRINGFIELD PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Springfield Planning Commission will hold an Electronic Regular Meeting through Zoom, which is Enterprise Video Conferencing, beginning at 6:30 P.M. on Monday, March 22, 2021. The meeting will take place electronically because of the closure of City Hall and/or social distancing requirements due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and Calhoun County Health Department’s declaration of a state of emergency. At least one City staff member, classified as a critical infrastructure worker, will be physically present in City Hall to facilitate the electronic meeting, while Planning Commission Members, other staff, and members of the public will participate remotely by Zoom. The building will remain closed to the public during the time of the meeting.

Members of the public may participate in the meeting by calling in to the Zoom meeting at the following telephone number: 312-626-6799. The caller will be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number: 952 8045 8855.

The caller will be placed into a virtual “waiting room” until it is their time to speak during public comment. Members of the public may watch the entirety of the Planning Commission meeting live by one of three methods: Either Facebook Live or through AccessVision on cable or online. To watch:

Visit AccessVision: http://accessvision.tv/live-17, or click the Live 17 tab at the top of AccessVision’s home page.

Watch AccessVision on Comcast 17/917 or AT&T 99 on cable TV.

Watch on the City’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/springfieldmich/

Members of the public may also email a public comment, which is compliant with the rules of public comment to be read at the meeting to City Clerk Kris Vogel kvogel@springfieldmich.com; or by writing the question or comment on paper, placing it in an envelope addressed to the Springfield Planning Commission by 12:00 pm (noon) on March 22, 2021 into the silver freestanding Drop Box located in the parking lot to the East of City’s Hall’s main entrance. The question or comment, if compliant with the City Council meeting rules, will be read aloud at the meeting during public comment.

The City of Springfield will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as closed captioning for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered in the meeting upon notice to the City of Springfield. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the City of Springfield by writing or calling the following:

Springfield City Clerk Springfield, MI 49037 (269) 441-9272 (Voice)

Questions concerning this matter may be directed to the City Manager’s office, at 441-9271.

The meeting is being held electronically by the authority of Public Act 228 of 2020.

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MINUTES OF THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD

PLANNING COMMISSIONFEBRUARY 22, 2021

I. CALL TO ORDERChairman Folkema called the regular meeting of the Springfield Planning Commission to order at 6:38 p.m.

II. ROLL CALLPresent: Commissioners Chimner, Eib, Hall, Hollingsworth, Navarro, Commissioner/Mayor Burdett, and Chairman Folkema

Others Present: Vester Davis, Jr., City Manager.

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Regular Meeting Minutes September 28, 2020

It was moved by Commissioner Hollingsworth, seconded by Commissioner/Mayor Burdett, and unanimously approved that the minutes of the regular meeting of September 28, 2020, be approved subject to additions and corrections.

IV. BUSINESS1. Elect – 2021 Officers

Chairman Folkema stated this resolution would elect Planning Commission Officers for 2021.

PC #01-21It was moved by Commissioner/Mayor Burdett and seconded by Commissioner Hollingsworth that the following resolution be adopted:

WHEREAS, THE PLANNING COMMISSION bylaws indicate the Officers of the Commission must be appointed annually at their first regular meeting in January of each year and shall take office immediately, with said term being one year or until their successors be selected and assume office.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OFSPRINGFIELD that the following Commissioners be appointed to serve in the noted capacityfor 2021:

Chair: Brent FolkemaVice Chair: Marie HallSecretary: Larry EibRecording Secretary: City Clerk

All ayes. Resolution adopted.

2. Set – 2021 Meeting ScheduleChairman Folkema stated this resolution would set the 2021 Planning Commission meeting schedule. Chairman Folkema noted that May 24, 2021, is Memorial Day and would like to change the May meeting to Tuesday, May 25, 2021.

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PC #02-21It was moved by Chairman Folkema and seconded by Commissioner Hall that the following resolution be adopted:

RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD that the following Planning Commission meetings be set for 2021 and the list be posted; said meetings to be held at 6:30 p.m. via ZOOM or at the City Municipal office located at 601 Avenue A:

March 22April 26May 25 (T)June 28July 26August 23September 27October 25November 22December NO MEETING

All ayes. Resolution adopted.

3. Recommend – 5 Year Capital Improvement PlanChairman Folkema stated this resolution would recommend the City’s 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan to the City Council.

City Manager Davis reviewed the 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan with the Commission.

Chairman Folkema noted that he didn’t notice any computer improvements listed on this plan and stated as long as he can remember there’s always been some type of upgrade. Mayor Burdett stated it seems there was almost always at least an upgrade in software, but possibly we are current. Chairman Folkema stated we might want to include something next year?

PC #03-21It was moved by Chairman Folkema and seconded by Commissioner Hollingsworth that thefollowing resolution be adopted:

WHEREAS, CITY OF SPRINGFIELD staff and Planning Commission members have reviewed and provided input for the Five (5) Year Capital Improvement Program for the period covering 2021 - 2026.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD to recommend to the City Council the attached projects for inclusion in the Five (5) Year Capital Improvement Program.

All ayes. Resolution adopted.

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V. COMMISSIONER COMMENTSCommissioner Chimner stated that some time in the next few months he will be resigning from his position from the Planning Commission as he has some other commitments that will conflict. He added that he has enjoyed his role on the Commission and would consider serving again in the future.

VI. CITIZENS COMMENTSNone.

VII. ADJOURNMENTChairman Folkema adjourned the meeting at 7:06 p.m.

Kris Vogel, MMC/MiPMCCity Clerk

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Vester Davis, Jr.CITY MANAGER

Kris Vogel, MMC/MiPMCCITY CLERK

CITY COUNCILHarry Burdett, MayorArt Hollingsworth, Mayor Pro-TemAmy EvansChristy KincaidMaxine MorganTom RileyKimberly Way

Meeting Date: March 22, 2021

Agenda Item: Amend - 2021 Meeting Schedule

Recommendation: Approve amended 2021 meeting schedule

Budget Impact: N/A

Staff Contact: Kris Vogel, City Clerk

Planning Commission

Item Cover Page

Background:The meeting calendar is set annually, with meetings held the 4th Monday of each month, unless it fallson a holiday. The May meeting was set for Tuesday, May 25th and should be Monday, May 24th, asMemorial Day falls on Monday, May 31th this year. Supporting DocumentsPCRES.04.21

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R E S O L U T I O N

March 22, 2021 PC 04-21

WHEREAS, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD set the

2021 meeting schedule at the February, 22, 2021, meeting; and

WHEREAS, the May, 2021, meeting date was inadvertently listed for a date that varies

from the typical schedule the Commission follows.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF

SPRINGFIELD to amend the 2021 meeting schedule as follows, to be consistent

with the 4th Monday of each month:

Change the Tuesday, May 25th meeting to Monday, May 24th

MOVED: _______________________

SECONDED: ___________________

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Vester Davis, Jr.CITY MANAGER

Kris Vogel, MMC/MiPMCCITY CLERK

CITY COUNCILHarry Burdett, MayorArt Hollingsworth, Mayor Pro-TemAmy EvansChristy KincaidMaxine MorganTom RileyKimberly Way

Meeting Date: March 22, 2021

Agenda Item: Approve - Petition to Rezone 3700 W. Dickman Road

Recommendation:

Budget Impact: Applicant submitted payment for the $200 petition fee.

Staff Contact: Vester Davis, Jr., City Manager/Zoning Administrator

Planning Commission

Item Cover Page

Background:The applicant has submitted the necessary documents and payment for the review of an amendmentto the City of Springfield Zoning Map to allow uses described in the IRT -Industrial/Research/Technology zoning district on a parcel located at 3700 W. Dickman Road. Supporting DocumentsPC Case 2021-01_REZ_3700 W Dickman Rd.Rezoning Request for 3700 W. Dickman202103180830PCRES.05.21

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Staff Report Staff Contact: Vester Davis, Jr.

Phone No.: 269-441-9271 PC Agenda: March 22, 2021

To: Springfield Planning Commission From: Vester Davis, Jr., City Manager/Zoning Administrator Date: March 15, 2021 Subject: Case #01-21: Review of Rezoning Request – 3700 West Dickman Rd. SUBJECT An application to rezone a 23.29-acre property on the west side of Dickman Road from B-2, General Commercial to IRT, Industrial/Research/Technology. The parcel identification number is 54-004-046-00. LEGAL DESCRIPTION SP CITY, SEC 4, T2S, R8W ALL OF SW 1/4 OF SEC 4 LYING N OF NORTH ROW LI OF DICKMAN ROAD AND THE N ROW LI OF RR; AND BOUNDED ON THE N AND E BY THE FOLLOWING LI: COM AT INTERSECTION OF E LI OF E 1/2 OF SW 1/4, SEC 4, WITH NLY ROW LI OF RR; TH N 103.18 FT; TH WLY 655 FT M/L, TO W 1/8 LI, TH S 85-07-34 W 855.97 FT; TH SWLY 458.08 FT TO A PT IN N ROW LI OF DICKMAN RD, SAID PT LYING 2425.82 FT SWLY OF NW CORNER OF E 1/2 OF SE 1/4, SEC 5. *** TIFA-C 86 SEV 53,050 *** ***TRANSFERRED TO TIFA D/2006 71,266*** EXISTING CONDITIONS Currently the parcel has a 70 ft x 200 ft. steel structure on the property. The remaining acreage is mostly undeveloped. The applicant is proposing to redevelop the existing building into business incubator spaces and develop a portion of the property with other standalone buildings including small self-storage units. Access to the property is located off the public right-of way West Dickman Road. The property is heavily wooded and overgrown with brush. There is evidence of wetland soil, but there does not appear to not be any protected wetlands on the subject parcel. The applicant has not submitted a site plan, but a proposed use narrative is attached for review by Planning Commission. STAFF REVIEW In reviewing the ordinance for the rezoning of land, factors that should be considered by the planning commission and the city council include, but are not limited to, the following:

(1) Consistency with the goals, policies, and Future Land Use Map of the Springfield Master Plan. If conditions have changes since the Master Plan was adopted, the consistency with recent development trends in the area. Staff Comment: The 2019 Springfield Master Plan and Future Land Use Map categorizes the subject site as GC, General Commercial. The plan further states that General Commercial uses would be better suited for this property due to the commercial nature of Dickman Road and the visibility it affords for commercial businesses.

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(2) Compatibility of the site’s physical, geological, hydrological and other environmental

features with the host of uses permitted in the proposed zoning district. Staff Comment: The following table provides a comparison between the existing district and the proposed district. B-2 General Commercial IRT, Industrial/

Research/ Technology Front Yard Setback 30 feet 40 feet Rear Yard Setback 20 feet 20 feet

Side Yard Setback 0 ft. interior, 75 ft. abutting residential 20 feet

Maximum Building Height (by right) 30 feet Within 60 ft. of property

line 40 ft.

Additional Height Permitted

*Where the lot abuts a residential district, the setback to said district shall be equal to or greater Greater than 60 ft. from property line: 75 feet

Maximum Building Coverage None None

Maximum Ground Coverage None None

Uses Permitted by Right

Retail, Personal Service, Dry Cleaning,

Professional offices, Medical offices, Banks, etc., Restaurants, Post office, Governmental

office, Place of worship, Hospitals, Assembly halls, etc., Education facilities,

Private clubs, and Accessory buildings

Professional offices, Hotel and Motels, Medical office, General hospital, Extended care hospitals, Conversion

of existing dwellings, Convalescent and rest

homes, Automobile wash, Bus passenger station,

Banks, Personal Service establishments, Off-street

parking lots, Places of Worship, Trade or

industrial school, Light Manufacturing, Tasting rooms, Technological Innovative Businesses,

Computer services, Start-up incubators, Maker

spaces, Artisan manufacturing, Colleges, universities or technical

facilities, Warehouses and wholesale operations,

Truck facilities, Laboratories, Dry-cleaning

plants or laundromats,

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Mini-warehouse/self-storage units, Outdoor

sales spaces for vehicles, motorcycles, snowmobiles,

mobile homes, manufactured homes and modular, warehouses for

electric or gas service buildings,, Public utility

buildings, Indoor storage facility, Auto engine and body repair, Municipal buildings, Commercial

kennels and animal shelters, Greenhouse, Freestanding signs,

Additional uses for the convenience of the

industrial district, Other uses determined by the Planning Commission,

Accessory buildings and uses

Uses Permitted with a Special Use Permit

Publicly owned buildings, public utility buildings, Hotel or Motel, Store,

Veterinary hospitals, Car salesroom, Greenhouse,

Auto repair, Outdoor sales spaces

Outdoor Storage, Storage of Hazardous materials, Outdoor product tasting,

Lumber and planning mills, Recycling Collection Facilities and Junkyards,

Metal plating, Heating and electric power generating plants, Medium to heavy manufacturing, Storage, distribution, and sale of

liquified petroleum, Vehicle impound yards,

Other similar uses determined by the Planning

Commission Table 1 Comparison between the existing and proposed district.

(3) Evidence from the applicant that it cannot receive a reasonable return on investment

through developing the property with the uses permitted under the current zoning. Staff Comment: The applicant has provided a narrative explaining how rezoning may increase their ability to achieve a reasonable return on investment. Both zoning districts allow for several property uses.

(4) The compatibility of all the potential uses allowed in the proposed zoning district with

surrounding uses and zoning in terms of land suitability, impacts on the environment,

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density, nature of use, traffic impacts, aesthetics, infrastructure, and potential influence on property values. See Table 1

(5) The capacity of utilities and services sufficient to accommodate the uses permitted in the

requested district without compromising the health, safety and welfare of the city.

Staff Comment: Utilities to the parcel are limited. Currently, there are no sanitary or water utilities running to the site. Stormwater sewer is running laterally to drain stormwater runoff on Dickman Road. The applicant may be required to install a sanitary septic and water well to adequately provide the necessary utilities prior to occupancy being granted.

(6) The capability of the street system to safely and efficiently accommodate the expected traffic generated by uses permitted in the requested zoning district. Staff Comment: The immediate roadway that will provide access to the site is Dickman Road. Dickman is a major thoroughfare that is well-suited to safely and efficiently accommodate the expected traffic generated by uses allowed in both zoning districts.

(7) The apparent demand for the types of uses permitted in the requested zoning district relative to the amount of land in the city currently zoned and available to accommodate the demand. Staff Comment: The demand for the types of uses permitted in the requested zoning district is relatively unknown at this time due to the lack of recent development in the area.

(8) The boundaries of the requested rezoning district are reasonable in relationship to surroundings and construction on the site will be able to meet the dimensional regulations for the zoning district.

Staff Comment: It appears that there is enough space on the site to accommodate almost any use shown on the permitted use list for both zoning districts.

(9) The requested rezoning is to the most appropriate district. Staff Comment: For the proposed uses, the IRT zoning district is the most appropriate district. The vacant property to the east is industrial in nature and vacant.

(10) If the request is for a special use, is rezoning the land more appropriate than amending the list of permitted or special land uses in the current zoning district to allow the use?

(11) The requested rezoning will not create an isolated and unplanned spot zone.

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Staff Comment: The subject parcel is surrounded by the following land uses/zoning classifications: Existing Land Use & Zoning Districts: To the North: Multiple-Family Residential (RM-1 Zoning District) To the East: Vacant however future planning and zoning calls for Mixed Use (MIX) To the West: Commercial Concrete Processing, General Commercial (B-2) To the South: Battle Creek Airport, Heavy Industrial (I-2; City of Battle Creek)

(12) The request has not previously been submitted within the past one (1) year, unless

conditions have changed or new information has been provided. Staff Comment: Not applicable.

(13) An offer of conditions submitted as part of a conditional rezoning request shall bear a reasonable and rational relationship to the property for which rezoning is requested. Staff Comment: Not applicable.

(14) Other factors as appropriate. PUBLIC NOTICE AND INPUT Notifications of an application in process were mailed to property owners abutting the project area within 300 feet. At the writing of the staff report, staff had not received any objections from adjoining property owners. NEXT STEPS Staff has evaluated the rezoning request in accordance with the 2019 Springfield Master Plan and Chapter 50 Zoning Ordinance. Should the Planning Commission find that the approval standards have been met, it may approve a recommendation to City Council for final approval. Following the public hearing on this application, the applicant and/or staff will respond to concerns and questions in a final report.

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PHOTOS

Figure 1 Overhead view of 3700 W Dickman

Figure 2 Topographical Map

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Figure 3 South Elevation

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Figure 4 West Elevation

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PUBLIC NOTICECITY OF SPRINGFIELD

PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON REQUEST FOR REZONING

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of a public hearing held by the City of Springfield Planning Commission on Monday, March 22, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. This meeting is scheduled to occur electronically via Zoom due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. Please visit www. Springfieldmich.com for information on how to participate.

The purpose of this public hearing is to consider the following changes to the zoning map: Petition by Henry A. Valkema to amend the official zoning map of the City of Springfield by rezoning approximately 23.29 acres at 3700 West Dickman Road to Industrial/Research/Technology (IRT). Tax parcel 54-004-046-00. The current zoning is General Commercial (B-2).

Following the public hearing, the Planning Commission may consider a recommendation to the City Council for the rezoning request.

All interested persons may attend the public hearing and comment on the request for rezoning. Written comments may be submitted to the City office, to the attention of the City Clerk or City Manager, at 601 Avenue A, Springfield, Michigan 49037. Pertinent information relative to this rezoning request is on file at the City Manager’s Office and may be examined at anytime during regular business hours 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday – Thursday. Alternatively, questions or comments can be responded to by contacting City Manager/Zoning Administrator Vester Davis, Jr. at (269) 441-9271 or vdavis@springfieldmich.com.

This notice is published pursuant to the requirements of Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006, as amended.Kris Vogel, MMC/MiPMC, City Clerk

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R E S O L U T I O N

March 22, 2021 PC 05-21

RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD to

recommend approval to rezone 3700 W. Dickman Road from B-2 (General

Commercial), to IRT (Industrial/Research/Technology).

LEGAL: SP CITY, SEC 4, T2S, R8W ALL OF SW 1/4 OF SEC 4 LYING N OF NORTH ROW LI OF DICKMAN ROAD AND THE N ROW LI OF RR; AND BOUNDED ON THE N AND E BY THE FOLLOWING LI: COM AT INTERSECTION OF E LI OF E 1/2 OF SW 1/4, SEC 4, WITH NLY ROW LI OF RR; TH N 103.18 FT; TH WLY 655 FT M/L, TO W 1/8 LI, TH S 85-07-34 W 855.97 FT; TH SWLY 458.08 FT TO A PT IN N ROW LI OF DICKMAN RD, SAID PT LYING 2425.82 FT SWLY OF NW CORNER OF E 1/2 OF SE 1/4, SEC 5. *** TIFA-C 86 SEV 53,050 *** ***TRANSFERRED TO TIFA D/2006 71,266***

MOVED: _______________________

SECONDED: ___________________

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