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TRAVERSE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, July 5, 2017 7:00 P.M. Commission Chambers Governmental Center, 2nd Floor 400 Boardman Avenue Traverse City, Michigan 49684 Posted: 6/29/17

AGENDA The City of Traverse City does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. Penny Hill, Assistant City Manager, 400 Boardman Avenue, Traverse City, Michigan 49684, 922-4440, T.D.D., 922-4766, has been designated to coordinate compliance with the non-discrimination requirements. If you are planning to attend and you have a disability requiring any special assistance at the meeting and/or if you have any concerns, please immediately notify the ADA Coordinator. Planning Commission c/o Russell Soyring, Planning Director 400 Boardman Avenue, Traverse City, MI 49684 231-922-4778

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CALL MEETING TO ORDER

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ROLL CALL

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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CONSENT CALENDAR The purpose of the consent calendar is to expedite business by grouping non-controversial items together to be dealt with by one Commission motion without discussion. Any member of the Commission, staff or the public may ask that any item on the consent calendar be removed therefrom and be placed elsewhere on the agenda for full discussion. Such requests will be automatically respected. If an item is not removed from the consent calendar, the action noted in parentheses on the agenda is approved by a single Commission action adopting the consent calendar. A. B.

June 6, 2017 Regular Meeting minutes and June 20, 2017 Study Session minutes (Approval recommended) Consideration of a request by Chad Miller of Gateway Condominium Association of Traverse City, located at 13919 S. West Bay Shore Drive, for a Planned Unit Development Major Amendment to 96-PUD-4 to allow an increase in the number of

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hard surface parking spaces. (For introduction and possibly scheduling a Public Hearing for August 1, 2017) Consideration of an amendment to the Traverse City Code of Ordinances Section 1332.01 Uses Allowed, Section 1332.07 Accessory buildings, Section 1334.01 Uses Allowed and Chapter 804 regarding amending Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations in the single and two-family dwelling districts and establishing a license requirement. (For introduction and possibly scheduling a Public Hearing for August 1, 2017) Consideration of a request by Jon Laureto of REI Construction to rezone the property commonly known as 340 E. State Street from C-4a (Regional Center District) to C-4b (Regional Center District) (For introduction and possibly scheduling a Public Hearing for August 1, 2017)

Items Removed from the Consent Calendar A. B. C. 5.

OLD BUSINESS A. Consideration of a conditional rezoning request initiated by Colleen Mulligan, managing member of Old Silver Maple, LLC, to rezone the property commonly known as 415 E. State Street from R-15 (Multiple Family Dwelling District) to R-29 (Multiple Family Dwelling District) with conditions (Action Requested) B. Public Hearing to consider an amendment to the Traverse City Code of Ordinances Section 1340.01 Uses Allowed regarding allowing medical equipment sales and rentals in the Office Service (C-1) District. (Action Requested) C. Public Hearing to consider an amendment to the Traverse City Code of Ordinances Section 1320.07 Definitions regarding establishing a definition for a municipal market. (Action Requested) D. Consideration of an amendment to the Traverse City Code of Ordinances Section 1328.01 Uses Allowed regarding allowing municipal markets in the Open Space District. (Action Requested)

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NEW BUSINESS A. Park Street Bridge- Project review for consistency with Master Plan (Action Requested) B. Cass Street Bridge- Project review for consistency with Master Plan (Action Requested) C. Station Street- Project review for consistency with Master Plan (Action Requested) D. Housing and Building Committee report regarding Tourist Homes (Discussion)

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CORRESPONDENCE A. City Engineering Project Update Report- June 2017

Planning Commission Agenda Page 3 8.

REPORTS A. City Commission - Commissioners Haas and Howe B. Board of Zoning Appeals – Commissioner Koebert C. Grand Traverse Commons Joint Planning Commission - Commissioners Serratelli and Grant D. Arts Commission- Commissioner Koebert E. Planning Commission Committees: 1. Traffic Calming Review Committee- Commissioner Weatherholt 2. Housing and Building Committee- Commissioner Fleshman F. Planning Department—Mr. Soyring G. Planning Department/Staff-led Committees: 1. Public Engagement Plan Committee- Mr. Soyring 2. Community Development/Economic Development- Mr. Soyring 3. Capital Improvement Program- Mrs. Luick 4. Tree Committee (Watershed Center Committee)- Commissioners Grant and Fleshman 5. Safe Routes to School- Mrs. Luick 6. East Front Street Planning- Mrs. Luick

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PUBLIC COMMENT

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ADJOURNMENT

MINUTES TRAVERSE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION Regular Meeting TUESDAY, June 6, 2017 7:00 P.M. Commission Chambers Governmental Center, 2nd Floor 400 Boardman Avenue Traverse City, Michigan 49684 1.

CALL MEETING TO ORDER- Chairperson Serratelli called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

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ROLL CALL- Mrs. Luick called roll for the Planning Commission. PRESENT: Commissioners Janet Fleshman, Mike Grant, Brian Haas, Vice-Chairperson Linda Koebert, Brian McGillivary and Chairperson John Serratelli, Jim Tuller and Camille Weatherholt. ABSENT: Commissioner Gary Howe. STAFF: Russ Soyring, Planning Director; Missy Luick, Planning and Engineering Assistant

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ANNOUNCEMENTS- Mr. Soyring announced because Traverse City won the Strongest Town Contest, we will be hosting a Curbside Chat by Charles Marohn, President of Strong Towns on June 7 at 7:00 p.m. at the Bijou by the Bay. Mrs. Luick announced that it is staff’s intent to cancel the July 18, 2017 and August 15, 2017 study session meetings.

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CONSENT CALENDAR The purpose of the consent calendar is to expedite business by grouping non-controversial items together to be dealt with by one Commission motion without discussion. Any member of the Commission, staff or the public may ask that any item on the consent calendar be removed therefrom and be placed elsewhere on the agenda for full discussion. Such requests will be automatically respected. If an item is not removed from the consent calendar, the action noted in parentheses on the agenda is approved by a single Commission action adopting the consent calendar. A. B.

May 2, 2017 Regular Meeting minutes and May 16, 2017 Special Meeting minutes (Approval recommended) Resolution of Support for an amendment to the Traverse City Master Plan as recommended by the Master Plan Review Committee (Action requested)

Motion by Commissioner Koebert, second by Commissioner Weatherholt, that the Consent Calendar be approved. Motion carried 8-0 (Commissioner Howe absent.)

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OLD BUSINESS A. Public Hearing to consider a conditional rezoning request initiated by Colleen Mulligan, managing member of Old Silver Maple, LLC, to rezone the property commonly known as 415 E. State Street from R-15 (Multiple Family Dwelling District) to R-29 (Multiple Family Dwelling District) with conditions (Action Requested) Commissioner Grant recused himself at 7:04 p.m. due to a conflict or appearance of a conflict. Mr. Soyring summarized his June 1, 2017 communication to the Planning Commission. He went through the staff analysis of the conditional rezoning guidelines and indicated that staff is recommending denial of the request. Mr. Soyring also stated that he received a phone call at 5:00 p.m. today from John Wheton of 410 E. State Street who could not attend the meeting tonight, but asked that his opposition of the request be communicated to the Planning Commission. The following individuals presented the request to the Commission: • Colleen Mulligan, city resident and applicant • Chris Bzdok, city resident and applicant Commission discussion. A Public Hearing was opened. The following addressed the Commission: • Laurie Jean Hunt, 427 E. State Street • Tara Ward, 435 E. State Street • Deni Scrudato, 422 E. State Street • John Michael Haney, PO Box 796 The Public Hearing was closed. Commission discussion. Motion by Commissioner Koebert, second by Commissioner McGillivary, that the request initiated by Colleen Mulligan, managing member of Old Silver Maple, LLC, to rezone the property commonly known as 415 E. State Street from R-15

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JUNE 6, 2017 Page 3 (Multiple Family Dwelling District) to R-29 (Multiple Family Dwelling District) with conditions be recommended for denial to the City Commission. Commission discussion. Motion carried 7-0 (Commissioner Howe absent, Commissioner Grant recused.) Commissioner Grant rejoined the meeting at 8:20 p.m. B.

Public Hearing to consider an amendment to the Traverse City Code of Ordinances Section 1346.04 Setbacks, Section 1346.09 Special Requirements, and Section 1366.03 Site Plan Requirements regarding eliminating the rear-yard setback and establishing regulations for dumpster placement in the Regional Center District. (Action Requested) Mr. Soyring summarized his June 1, 2017 communication to the Planning Commission. Staff is recommending approval of the amendment. Commission discussion. A Public Hearing was opened. The following addressed the Commission: • John Michael Haney, PO Box 796 The Public Hearing was closed. Commission discussion. Motion by Commissioner Haas, second by Commissioner Koebert, that an amendment to the Traverse City Code of Ordinances, Setbacks Section 1346.04 and Special Requirements Section 1346.09 in the C-4 (Regional Center) District and the Site Plan requirements Section 1366.03 regarding eliminating the rear yard building setback; add screening requirements for dumpsters; require utility meters and HVAC units be placed in the rear third of the property; and require the dumpster and HVAC locations be shown on the site plan be recommended for approval to the City Commission. Commission discussion.

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JUNE 6, 2017 Page 4 Motion carried 6-2 (Commissioner Howe absent, Commissioners Grant and McGillivary opposed). C.

Public Hearing to consider an amendment to the Traverse City Code of Ordinances Section 1328.01 Uses Allowed regarding allowing municipal markets in the Open Space District. Mrs. Luick summarized her June 1, 2017 communication to the Planning Commission. After the Planning Commission scheduled the Public Hearing last month, staff decided that an amendment to the Definitions section of the zoning code would be appropriate. Staff recommends holding a Public Hearing on the topic but deferring action until the July 5, 2017 meeting, so the amendment to the Definitions can be considered at the same time. A Public Hearing was opened. The Public Hearing was closed. No action was taken.

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Public Hearing to consider an amendment to the City of Traverse City Six-Year Capital Improvement Program 2017/18-2022/23. The Capital Improvement Program is a multi-year schedule for capital expenditures that includes costs, priorities, and identified funding for the next six years (Action Requested). Mrs. Luick summarized her June 1, 2017 communication to the Planning Commission. A Public Hearing was opened. The following addressed the Commission: • John Michael Haney, PO Box 796 The Public Hearing was closed. Motion by Commissioner Haas, second by Commissioner Weatherholt, that the Planning Commission adopts the amended 2017/18-2022/23 Capital Improvement Program and that the action be communicated to the City Commission. Motion carried 8-0 (Commissioner Howe absent).

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NEW BUSINESS A. Consideration of a request by Kyle Scholten of Regency Midwest Ventures LP for Site Plan Review (17-SPR-02) for a conference center, pool and exercise room located at 300 E. State Street (Action requested) Mr. Soyring summarized his June 1, 2017 communication to the Planning Commission and outlined the eight (8) conditions outlined in the Site Plan Review staff report. The request was presented to the Commission by: • Chris DeGood, AECOM, representative for the applicant Commission discussion. Motion by Commissioner Koebert, second by Commissioner Haas, that the request by Kyle Scholten of Regency Midwest Ventures Limited Partnership for Site Plan Review 17-SPR-02 for development of a conference center and swimming pool/exercise room located at 300 East State Street be approved provided that the conditions listed in the Staff Report 17-SPR-02 are met. There were no comments from the public. Commission discussion. Motion carried 8-0 (Commissioner Howe absent). B.

Consideration of an amendment to the Traverse City Code of Ordinances Section 1340.01 Uses Allowed regarding allowing medical equipment sales and rentals in the Office Service (C-1) District. (For introduction and possibly scheduling a Public Hearing for July 5, 2017) Commissioner Weatherholt recused herself at 8:58 p.m. due to a conflict or an appearance of a conflict. Mr. Soyring summarized his June 1, 2017 communication to the Planning Commission. Commission discussion.

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JUNE 6, 2017 Page 6 Motion by Commissioner Haas, second by Commissioner McGillivary, that a Public Hearing be scheduled for July 5, 2017 to consider an amendment to the Traverse City Code of Ordinances, Uses Allowed Section 1340.01 in the C-1 (Office Service) District regarding adding medical equipment sales and rentals as an allowed use. Motion carried 7-0 (Commissioner Howe absent, Commissioner Weatherholt recused.) Commissioner Weatherholt rejoined the meeting at 9:06 p.m. C.

Consideration of an amendment to the Traverse City Code of Ordinances Section 1320.07 Definitions regarding establishing a definition for a municipal market. (For introduction and possibly scheduling a Public Hearing for July 5, 2017) Mrs. Luick explained that this item accompanies item 5C. Motion by Commissioner Weatherholt, second by Commissioner Haas, that a Public Hearing be scheduled for July 5, 2017 to consider an amendment to the Traverse City Code of Ordinances Section 1320.07 Definitions regarding establishing a definition for a municipal market. Motion carried 8-0 (Commissioner Howe absent).

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CORRESPONDENCE

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REPORTS A. City Commission - Commissioner Haas reported. B. Board of Zoning Appeals – Commissioner Koebert reported. C. Grand Traverse Commons Joint Planning Commission – No report. D. Arts Commission- Commissioner Koebert reported. E. Planning Commission Committees: 1. Traffic Calming Review Committee- No report. 2. Housing and Building Committee- Commissioner Fleshman reported. F. Planning Department—No report. G. Planning Department/Staff-led Committees: 1. Public Engagement Plan Committee- Mr. Soyring reported. 2. Community Development/Economic Development- No report. 3. Capital Improvement Program- No report. 4. Tree Committee (Watershed Center Committee)- Commissioner Grant reported.

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PUBLIC COMMENT • John Micheal Haney, PO Box 796 • Mr. Soyring again announced the Curbside Chat event on June 7, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Bijou by the Bay • Linda Koebert announced that some of the privately funded blue chairs at Clinch Park/Open Space are missing and expressed disappointment.

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ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Serratelli adjourned the meeting at 9:19 p.m. Respectfully submitted,

Date: __________________________

___________________________________ Janet Fleshman, Secretary

MINUTES TRAVERSE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION STUDY SESSION TUESDAY, June 20, 2017 7:00 P.M. COMMISSION CHAMBERS Governmental Center, 2nd Floor 400 Boardman Avenue Traverse City, Michigan 49684 1.

CALL MEETING TO ORDER- Chairperson Serratelli called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

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ROLL CALL- Mrs. Luick called roll for the Planning Commission. PRESENT: Commissioners Janet Fleshman, Mike Grant, Brian Haas, Gary Howe, Jim Tuller, Brian McGillivary, Chairperson John Serratelli and Camille Weatherholt. ABSENT: Vice-Chairperson Linda Koebert. STAFF: Russ Soyring, Planning Director; Missy Luick, Planning and Engineering Assistant

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ANNOUNCEMENTS- Mr. Soyring announced that it is staff’s intent to cancel the July 18, 2017 and August 15, 2017 study session meetings.

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Mobile Food Vendor Courts- Consideration of an amendment to the Traverse City Code of Ordinances Sections 1320.07 Definitions and Section 1342.01 Uses Allowed regarding allowing Mobile Food Vendor Courts in the Neighborhood Center (C-2) District with conditions. (Discussion) The following staff members addressed the Commission: • Lauren Trible-Laucht, City Attorney • Tim Lodge, City Engineer Commission discussion. Staff will do more research and the matter will be placed on a future Planning Commission agenda.

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Accessory Dwelling Unit- recommendation by the Housing and Building Committee (Discussion) Mrs. Luick summarized her communication to the Planning Commission dated June 16, 2017 regarding the draft Accessory Dwelling Unit amendment. Commissioner Grant disclosed that he owns a property with an accessory dwelling unit but does not feel that it is a conflict of interest.

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JUNE 20, 2017 Page 2 Commission discussion. The following made comment on the subject: • Deni Scrudato, 422 E. State Street • Adrienne Rossi, 312 W. 7th Street Commission discussion. 6.

8th Street Form Based Code- Review of the 3 context zones (including building heights) and the 7 building types (Discussion) Due to the length of the presentation and anticipated discussion on the matter, this topic not discussed and will be placed on a future meeting agenda.

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PUBLIC COMMENT- None.

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ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Serratelli adjourned the meeting at 9:14 p.m. Respectfully submitted,

Date: __________________________

___________________________________ Janet Fleshman, Secretary

Agenda Item No. 4B

Communication to the Planning Commission FOR THE MEETING OF: FROM: SUBJECT: DATE:

July 5, 2017 Russ Soyring, Planning Director 96-PUD-4 Major Amendment to Expand Hard Surface Parking at 13919 S. West Bay Shore Drive June 29, 2017

A request has been made by Chad Miller representing Gateway Condominium Association for a major amendment to allow for an increase in the number of hard surface parking spaces for a property located on the bayfront on M-22, just a short distance north of M-72. The property was developed as a Planned Unit Development in 1997 with a number of conditions. One of the conditions stated that the number of hard surface parking spaces could not exceed 65 spaces unless a major amendment is authorized by the City. Currently, there are 60 hard surface spaces on the site. Mr. Miller has indicated that the new businesses in the mixed use building have generated higher parking demands. The parking lot is also used for boaters using 14 boat moorings nearby. The condominium association would like to add 19 hard surface spaces. The PUD Order Granting would allow 20 additional spaces if they were constructed with a grass pavement system. Due to the cost of grass pavement versus asphalt pavement, the applicant would like to add hard surface parking spaces that will put the total number of hard surface parking spaces to 79 or 14 more hard surface spaces allowed by the PUD. A major amendment requires the Planning Commission to review the request and make a recommendation to the City Commission. A public hearing before the Planning Commission is optional. The City Commission must hold a public hearing and will make the decision. When the PUD was approved the property was zoned C-1 Office Service where buildings could not be more than two stories tall. By granting the Planned Unit Development, the building was allowed to be three stories tall. In return, the public was assured additional green space and more open views of the bay. The PUD also allowed the parking areas to encroach into the front yard 25-foot setback for parking areas. Today, the zoning ordinance would also have a 50 foot setback for parking along the bay. Some of the proposed parking appears to be within 15 feet of the shoreline. Based on today’s parking number requirements found in zoning code, 66 parking spaces would be required, plus 3 bike racks. Should the hard surface parking be allowed to expand by 19 spaces, the impervious surface would increase for the building and parking areas would increase from 38% to approximately 43%. The PUD limits the impervious surface for buildings and parking areas to not exceed 56%. Staff visited the site three different times and found 15 to 20 empty parking spaces. The aerial taken on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 shows 11 empty spaces.

13919 West Bayshore Drive on Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Staff Recommendation: Staff does not feel holding a public hearing for this request for a major amendment at the Planning Commission level is warranted. Since all the parking spaces proposed would encroach either in the bayfront or front yard required setback, staff would support the expansion of the parking spaces provided the hard surface pavement is constructed of a porous hard surface and three bike racks are installed. If these conditions are met, I would interpret this change to be a minor amendment. If you agree with staff’s recommendation, the following motion would be appropriate: I move that the request from Chad Miller, representing Gateway Condominium Association to expand the hard surface parking by 19 spaces as shown in the submittal be approved provided the hard surface for this parking is constructed using a porous hard surface and three bike racks are installed. With these conditions being met, the Planning Commission concurs with staff that these changesState areStreet considered to be a minor amendment to the Planned Unit Development. Attachments:

Application and supporting documents

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Parking Summary 1. The Gateway Condo Association is home to nine different business and two separate residences. 2. Daily, there are 75 employees and 25+ guests who use the onsite parking. 3. Currently there are 60 Parking Spaces available for employees and guests (see breakdown below). a. 4 handicap b. 8 visitor c. 48 tenants 4. The property is also the launch for 14 different boat moorings. 5. The allowed impermeable percentage is 56%, currently the amount used is 40.3%. If the Association added all of the allowable parking as an impermeable surface the percentage would increase to 45.1%.

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