07-17-2023 Planning Commission MinutesMINUTES OF OTSEGO PLANNING COMMISSION
July 17, 2023
OTSEGO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
July 17, 2023
7:00 PM
Call to Order:
Chair Offerman called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Roll Call: Chair Alan Offerman, Vice Chair Aaron Stritesky; Commissioners, Charles Foster, Laurie
Jones, Vern Heidner, Pam Black, and Tracy Kincanon
Present City Council: Mayor Jessica Stockamp, Councilmember Ryan Dunlap, and
Councilmember Tina Goede (via Zoom)
Staff: City Planner Daniel Licht and Deputy Clerk Katie Kalland
1. Announcements
City Planner Daniel Licht welcomed Deputy Clerk Katie Kalland to her first meeting.
2. Consider the Following Minutes
2.1 June 5, 2023 Planning Commission Meeting
Commissioner Black motioned to approve the June 5, 2023 minutes as written. Seconded by
Commissioner Jones. All in favor. Motion carried. 7-0.
3. Public Hearing Item:
3.1 ISG Daycare Conditional Use Permit
City Planner Licht gave the planning report.
Daniel Harris, 814 Services LLC. (applicant) at 1695 Twelve Mile Road Berkley, Michigan, was
present. He spoke on proposed trees to the north of the property. He stated the playground
would be turf and is concerned about debris from canopy trees. He said he would prefer a bush
variety for easier upkeep.
Chair Offerman opened the Public Hearing at 7:11 p.m.
No comments from the public.
Chair Offerman closed the Public Hearing at 7:11 p.m.
Commissioner Stritesky asked City Planner Licht for clarification on the bush/trees stipulations
in the conditions. City Planner Licht stated that the City would work with the applicant to find
appropriate plantings and landscaping would be subject to review from the Zoning
Administrator. Commissioner Heidner asked about the parking stalls if the building changed
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into different business. City Planner Licht stated if the business turned in to an office use it
would need 10 additional spaces which the property could accommodate. Commissioner Jones
asked the applicant about the proposed fence. She suggested a metal/decorated fence at
minimum on the Parrish Avenue side. Chairman Offerman and Vice Chair Stritesky agreed with
Commissioner Jones on having a metal/decorated fence.
City Planner Licht asked the Commission if they would like to change condition of Item 6 to
read- the proposed fence should be metal rod fence in accordance with section 11-19-4.H.3.a
of the Zoning Ordinance. All were in agreement.
Commissioner Foster asked about the 160 children capacity of the building. Applicant stated
that state licensing allows that many children.
Vice Chair Stritesky asked about construction schedule. Applicant is hopeful to start before the
end of the year.
Commissioner Jones asked about contractors and if they are local. Applicant stated that
contractors are located within the Midwest.
Commissioner Jones asked about signage for the building. Applicant stated the proposed
building only has one sign in the front of the building.
Commissioner Striesky motioned to recommend approval of Conditional Use Permit, Site and
Building Plans at Lot 2, Block 1, Parkview Retail 3rd Addition for ISG Daycare subject to 11
conditions, with Item 6 amended to read as follows:
6. The proposed fence shall be constructed using metal rod and comply with Section 11-19-4.H of
the Zoning Ordinance.
Seconded by Commissioner Heidner. All in favor. Motion carried. 7-0.
5. Updates
5.1 Updates on City Council actions
Mayor Stockamp updated the Planning Commission on recent City Council actions.
5.2 Updates on future Planning Commission Items
City Planner Licht updated the Planning Commission on future Planning Commission Items. The
next scheduled meeting is August 7, 2023. Commissioner Black stated she would be absent.
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6. Adjourn.
Vice Chair Stritesky motioned to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Jones. All in favor.
Motion carried. 7-0.
Adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Katie Kalland, Deputy Clerk