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CITY OF MUSKEGON
PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
DATE OF MEETING: Thursday, May 13, 2010
TIME OF MEETING: 4:00 p.m.
PLACE OF MEETING: Commission Chambers, First Floor, Muskegon City Hall
AGENDA
Roll Call
Approval of minutes of the regular meeting of April 15, 2010.
III. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Hearing; Case 2010-16: Request to rezone the portion of the property located at 1700
Messler St., currently known as 460 W Laketon Ave, from I-2, General Industrial District
to B-4, General Business District, by Brunswick Bowling Products.
B. Hearing; Case 2010-12: Staff-initiated request to amend Section 2313 of Article XXIII,
General Provisions, to add provisions for Community Gardens (tabled from April
meeting).
OLD BUSINESS
Zoning overlay discussions
V. NEW BUSINESS
VI. OTHER
VII. Adjourn
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CITY OF MUSKEGON
PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
April 15, 2010
Vice Chairman B. Turnquist called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m. and roll was taken.
MEMBERS PRESENT: L. Spataro, B. Larson, W. Parker, T. Harryman, B. Turnquist
MEMBERS ABSENT: Excused: S. Warmington, B. Mazade, T. Michalski, B. Smith
STAFF PRESENT: M. Franzak, M. Cameron, D. Leafers
OTHERS PRESENT: E. Pierce, EMC Group, M. Pierce, EMC Group, G. Scott, Pioneer
Resources
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion that the minutes of the regular meeting of March 11, 2010 be approved, was made by
L. Spataro, supported by B. Larson and unanimously approved.
B. Turnquist asked if the final motion on the first case of the March meeting should be clarified
to show that the original motion was approved. The March minutes were revised to show that
the original motion was included in the unanimous approval.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Hearing; Case 2010-10: Request to rezone the property located at 1144 Third St. from B-2,
Convenience and Comparison Business District to B-4, General Business District, by Edward
Pierce, EMC Group. M. Franzak presented the staff report. The parcel contains three separate
buildings, all of which are known as 1144 3rd Street. The section of Monroe Street which
separates two of the buildings has been vacated. The property was previously zoned B-4, but
was rezoned to the current B-2 district in 2002. The applicant is requesting to rezone the
property back to B-4 so they may open a used car lot. They are currently working with an
engineer to develop a site plan for a special use permit for a car dealership, should the rezoning
be granted. Betten Automotive used this property as a car dealership until 2007. After it was
rezoned in 2002, they continued to operate as a car dealership under grandfathered rights. The
EMC Group has grandfathered rights to operate as a heavy car repair and body shop because
they established the uses within two years after Betten ceased these operations, which is a
requirement of the Zoning Ordinance. However, cars have not been sold on the property in over
two years so that use has lost its grandfathered rights. Two of the three buildings on the parcel
are typical of those used for heavy automotive repair, B-4 type businesses. Any B-2 type
business wishing to utilize these two buildings would be required to make major renovations to
the buildings to bring them up to code. Staff received one comment regarding this request from
Planning Commissioner B. Smith, who was not able to attend the meeting due to a scheduling
conflict. She was opposed to the rezoning. Staff would have to recommend denial of the request
to rezone the subject property from B-2, Convenience and Comparison Business district to B-4,
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General Business district, because the request does not conform to the goals and
recommendation of the City’s 1997 Master Plan. The 1997 Master Plan recommends to
“implement, through zoning, buffer requirements to mitigate compatibility impacts between
residential and non-residential uses.” Also, the preamble to the B-4, General Business district
states that placement of these districts along presently developed major traffic arteries prevents
conflict of traffic and pedestrian movement since the General Business District is characterized
by a minimum of pedestrian flow.
T. Harryman asked if a car lot would require a special use permit, if the property was rezoned to
a B-4 district. M. Franzak stated that it would. L. Spataro suggested the possibility of allowing
car sales in other districts than just B-4. He asked about the uses in the different buildings on the
property. M. Franzak provided background information on that and reports by the City
Inspection Department. L. Spataro stated that he was not opposed to having car sales at this
location, but he was not in favor of a B-4 zoning there due to the physical requirements of that
district, such as the setbacks, and the proximity to residential neighborhoods. L. Spataro asked if
rezoning this area would be considered a “spot zone”. M. Franzak stated that the area was large
enough that it would not be. E. Pierce was one of the owners of the property. He stated that
there are 3 buildings on the property and they would like to make better use of the building that
formerly housed the car sales. M. Pierce was one of the managing partners of EMC. He stated
that the building that used to house the car sales is a large and unique building which would be
difficult and expensive to remodel and bring up to code for other uses. He felt that a car lot
would be a good fit for the building and the area.
A motion to close the public hearing was made by T. Harryman, supported by B. Larson and
unanimously approved.
T. Harryman stated that the property had historically been used for car sales, but he was
concerned with a B-4 zoning in this area. He stated that the property was not currently seeing its
best use, as designed. He stated that he would like to come up with a solution to allow car sales
on the property. L. Spataro concurred. He stated that he wasn’t opposed to car sales either, but
he preferred a change to the B-3 zoning district requirements to allow car sales with a special use
permit, or possibly a PUD overlay for this area. B. Larson suggested that the board postpone a
decision until staff could look into those other possibilities.
A motion that the request to rezone the property located at 1144 3rd St from B-2, Convenience
and Comparison Business District to B-4, General Business District, as described in the public
notice, be tabled until the next meeting to allow staff to look into the possibilities mentioned
above, was made by B. Larson, supported by L. Spataro and unanimously approved.
Board members advised the applicant that they were not opposed to the car lot, but wanted to
explore other alternatives to a B-4 rezoning. L. Spataro requested that staff look into two
options: 1) an overlay district, and 2) amending B-3 zoning to allow car lots with a special use
permit.
Hearing; Case 2010-11: Staff-initiated request to amend Section 700, #9 of Article VII to allow
assisted living facilities as a principal use permitted in RM-1, Low Density Multiple-Family
Residential Districts. M. Franzak presented the staff report. “Assisted living facilities” are
defined in the Zoning Ordinance under Article II – Definitions. Although this type of use is
defined in the zoning ordinance, it is currently not allowed in any of the zoning districts. Staff is
proposing to allow assisted living facilities as a principal use permitted in RM-1, Low Density
Multiple-Family Residential districts. Proposed new language was provided in the staff report.
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It would allow no more than six residents per building and require that there be no similar
facilities within 1500 feet.
M. Franzak stated that Planning staff was working with someone interested in this use, but there
is no zoning district where it is permitted. B. Turnquist asked what type of facility would be
allowed. M. Franzak gave an example of condominium units where residents were mostly
capable of living on their own, but required specialized medical care. G. Scott of Pioneer
Resources stated that they were considering a facility four single-room occupancy units. The
residents would not require direct supervision, just some physical assistance.
A motion to close the public hearing was made by T. Harryman, supported by B. Larson and
unanimously approved.
A motion that the amendment to Section 700, #9 of Article VII of the City of Muskegon Zoning
Ordinance, be recommended to the City Commission for approval, was made by L. Spataro,
supported by T. Harryman and unanimously approved.
Hearing; Case 2010-12: Staff-initiated request to amend Section 2313 of Article XXIII to add
provisions for Community Gardens. M. Franzak stated that staff wished to table this request
until the next meeting. L. Spataro suggested that item #5 on the list in the staff report should say
“may” instead of “shall”.
A motion to table the request was made by T. Harryman, supported by L. Spataro and
unanimously approved.
NEW BUSINESS:
None
OLD BUSINESS
Banners – This issue was discussed at the last meeting and staff was asked to come up with
proposed regulations. M. Cameron distributed a list of current and proposed language for the
banner ordinance. Staff and board members discussed the banner ordinance and proposed
changes. T. Harryman suggested that the Frauenthal Theater be added to the sporting venue
section. M. Franzak stated that he would bring the proposed ordinance revisions to the next
Planning Commission meeting for a public hearing.
OTHER
None
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:58 p.m.
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Staff Report
CITY OF MUSKEGON
PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
May 13, 2010
Hearing; Case 2010-16: Request to rezone the portion of the property located at 1700 Messler
St., currently known as 460 W Laketon Ave, from I-2, General Industrial District to B-4, General
Business District, by Brunswick Bowling Products.
BACKGROUND
Applicant: Brunswick
Property Address/Location: The portion of 1700 Messler St. known as 460 W Laketon
Zoning: I-2
Request: Rezoning to B-4
Present Land Use: Credit Union
STAFF OBSERVATIONS
1. Brunswick would like to split the parcel at 1700 Messler St., but doing so would
create an illegal lot split. The minimum lot size for an I-2 lot is one acre (43,560
feet). This lot split will leave the credit union’s lot with just over 34,000 square feet.
B-4 districts only require 10,890 square feet of lot space.
2. The credit union is currently operating as a legal-non conforming use in an I-2
district. Rezoning this portion of the lot to B-4 would bring the use to conformity.
3. The lot will be split once the rezoning is approved.
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Property survey, including split
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Zoning Ordinance excerpts:
ARTICLE XIII - B-4 GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICTS
PREAMBLE
The B-4 General Business District is designed to provide for a wide variety of business activities
including automotive services and goods, and is generally incompatible with the uses in the B-1, B-2, and
B-3 Business Districts. Placement along presently developed major traffic arteries prevents the conflict
of traffic and pedestrian movement since the General Business District is characterized by a minimum of
pedestrian flow. The B-4 General Business Districts have been located in areas designated on the
adopted Land Use Plan.
SECTION 1300: PRINCIPAL USES PERMITTED
In the B-4 General Business District, no building or land shall be used and no building shall be erected,
structurally altered, or occupied except for one (1) or more of the following specified uses, unless
otherwise providing in this Ordinance:
1. Veterinarian clinics, without outdoor kennels.
2. Bus passenger stations.
3. Stores selling second hand merchandise.
4. Funeral homes.
5. Automobile car wash, when completely enclosed in a building.
6. Auto service stations for the sale of gasoline, oil, and accessories, subject to the following:
a. The curb for ingress and egress to a service station shall not be permitted at such location
that will tend to create traffic hazards in the streets immediately adjacent thereto.
Entrances shall be no less than twenty-five (25) feet from a street intersection (measured
from the road right-of-way) or from adjacent residential districts.
b. The minimum lot area shall be ten thousand (10,000) square feet, and so arranged that
ample space is available for motor vehicles which are required to wait.
c. Major automobile repair, engine and body repair, steam cleaning and undercoating may
be allowed when conducted on the site, and said uses shall be within a completely
enclosed building. The storage of wrecked automobiles on the site shall be obscured
from public view. No automobile or vehicle of any kind shall be stored in the open for a
period exceeding one (1) week.
d. All rest rooms doors shall be shielded from adjacent streets and residential districts.
e. Dispensing pumps shall be set back twenty (20) feet from the right-of-way line.
7. Self service laundry and dry cleaning establishments.
8. Amusement, entertainment, and recreational, including bowling alleys and skating rinks.
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9. Storage of non-hazardous and non-toxic materials or goods provided such storage is within a
building or is enclosed as not to be visible to the public from any abutting residential district or
public street.
10. Theaters, when completely enclosed.
11. Banks, with or without drive-in facilities.
12. Restaurants and cocktails lounges.
13. Motels and hotels.
14. Residential uses as part of a building in this business zone shall be allowed upon issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy from the Department of Inspections, but provided that the minimum lot
area requirements of the RM-3 District are met.
15. Assembly of small parts provided that there shall be no machining, painting, cutting, grinding, or
welding of parts.
16. Business schools, or private schools operated for profit. Examples of private schools permitted
herein include, but are not limited to, the following: dance schools, music and voice schools, and
art studios: [amended 5/02]
a. Parking is required to be provided on the same site as the building. Shared parking will
be allowed, if it is irrevocable, and if it will not consume any parking needed for a
separate use.
17. Principal Uses as permitted in B-2 Districts.
18. Accessory buildings and accessory uses customarily incidental to the above Principal Uses
Permitted.
19. Uses similar to the above Principal Uses Permitted.
SECTION 1301: SPECIAL LAND USES PERMITTED
The following uses, and their accessory buildings and accessory uses, shall be permitted under the
purview of Section 2332 after review and approval of the use (and a site plan, if required) by the Planning
Commission, after Public Hearing, subject to the applicable conditions, and any other reasonable
conditions imposed by the Planning Commission. A site plan shall not be required when there is no
change to buildings or existing facilities.
1. Sales space for the sale of new and used automobiles, house trailers, travel trailers, and
recreational vehicles, subject to the following.
a. Ingress and egress to the outdoor sales area shall be at least sixty (60) feet from the
intersection of any two (2) streets:
b. No major repair or major refinishing shall be done on the lot, such use of land being only
permitted in the I-1 or I-2 Industrial Districts.
2. Flea markets and auctions.
3. Business in the character of a drive-in restaurant or open front store, subject to the following:
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a. A setback of at least sixty (60) feet from the street right-of-way line of any existing or
proposed major thoroughfare shall be maintained.
b. Ingress and egress points shall be located at least sixty (60) feet from the intersection of
any two (2) streets.
4. Outdoor recreational space for amusement parks, miniature golf courses, and other outdoor
recreation activities subject to the following: [amended 2/02]
a. Amusement parks or amusement facilities must be fenced on all sides with a four foot six
inch (4'-6") high wall or fence.
5. Outdoor theaters subject to the following conditions:
a. Points of ingress and egress for the outdoor theater shall be on major thoroughfares and
shall not be accessible from any residential street.
b. All vehicles waiting or standing to enter the facility shall be provided off-street waiting
space. No vehicle shall be permitted to wait or stand within a dedicated road right-of
way.
6. Private clubs, lodges, social and similar facilities.
7. Churches and other facilities normally incidental thereto subject to the following conditions:
a. The site shall be so located as to provide for ingress and egress from said site directly
onto a major or secondary thoroughfare.
b. The principal buildings on the site shall be set back from abutting properties zoned for
residential use not less than thirty (30) feet.
c. Buildings of greater than the maximum height allowed in Section 2100 may be allowed
provided front, side, and rear yards are increased above the minimum requirements by
one (1) foot for each foot of building that exceeds the maximum height allowed.
8. Commercial Kennels.
9. Mini Storage (warehouse facilities); (amended 10/98)
a. The parcel shall have direct access to a major thoroughfare.
b. One (1) parking space shall be provided for each twenty (20) rental units within
the buildings, and one (1) parking space shall be provided for each employee on
site.
c. Between warehouses, there shall be a minimum of twenty five (25') feet for
internal access drives. Traffic direction and parking shall be designated by
signaling or painting.
d. The lot area used for parking and access shall be provided with a permanent,
durable, dustless surface and shall be graded and drained so as to dispose of all
surface water.
e. All lighting shall conform to section 2319 of this ordinance.
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f. A ten foot landscaped berm shall be required in the front setback of areas
adjacent to any residential zone or use.
g. Retail, wholesale, fabrication, manufacturing, or service activities may not be
conducted from the storage units by the lessees.
h. Storage of goods shall be limited to personal property with no commercial
distribution allowed and no operation which requires the regular delivery or pick-
up of goods in truck in excess of one and one-half (1.5) ton rated capacity shall
be permitted.
i. All storage shall be within the enclosed building area. There shall be no outside
storage or stockpiling.
j. No storage of hazardous, toxic, or explosive materials shall be permitted at the
facility. Signs shall be posted at the facility describing such limitations.
10. Live music concert halls, under the following conditions: [amended 8/02]
a. The business will operate in such a manner as to comply with the Noise Ordinance
enacted by the City of Muskegon. No music (either live or piped) will be permitted
outside the building.
b. The business will maintain security staff, both inside and outside the building, at all times
when open to customers. Loitering will not be permitted on or around the site.
c. The business will not operate between the hours of 3:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. No person of
16 years of age or younger will be permitted within the business after midnight and must
directly exit the premises after that time.
d. The site and general vicinity will be maintained and litter-free, and will be checked for
litter every day before opening.
e. Security lighting will be provided for the site.
11. Taxi/Limousine Services [amended 5/04]
12. Craft Shops [amended 5/08]
13. Wind Turbine Facilities [amended 10/09].
14. Accessory uses and accessory buildings customarily incidental to the above Special Land Uses
Permitted.
15. Uses similar to the above Special Land Uses Permitted.
SECTION 1302: PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS
Planned Developments may be allowed by the Planning Commission under the procedural guidelines of
Section 2101. The intent of Planned Unit Developments in the B-4 General Business Districts is to allow
mixed land uses, which are compatible to each other, while prohibiting nonresidential uses which would
not be compatible or harmonious with residential dwellings or permitted commercial uses.
SECTION 1303: AREA AND BULK REQUIREMENTS [amended 4/00]
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1. Minimum lot size: 10,890 sq. feet.
2. Maximum lot coverage:
Buildings: 70 %
Pavement: 25 %
3. Lot width: 100 feet (shall be measured at road frontage unless a cul-de-sac, then measured from
setback).
4. Width to depth ratios: The depth of any lot(s) or parcel(s) shall not be more than three (3) times
longer its width.
5. Height Limit:
Maximum height: 2 stories or 35 feet
Minimum height: 2 stories or 35 feet.
Minimum heights are in the form of an "overlay district" on the following street
corridors:
Western Avenue; from Ninth Street to Pine Street.
Clay Avenue; from Seventh Street to Fourth Street.
Pine Street; from Western Ave. to Apple Avenue.
Height measurement: In the case of a principal building, the vertical distance measured from the
average finished grade to the highest point of the roof surface where the building line abuts the
front yard, except as follows: to the deck line of mansard roofs, and the average height between
eaves and the ridge of gable, hip, and gambrel roofs (see Figure 2-2). If the ground is not entirely
level, the grade shall be determined by averaging the elevation of the ground for each face of the
building (see Figure 2-4).
6. Front Setbacks: [amended 1/05]
Minimum:
Expressway or Arterial Street: 30 feet
Collector or Major Street: 20 feet
Minor Street: 10 feet
Maximum:
Expressway, Arterial Street or Major Street: 50 feet
Collector Street: 40 feet
Minor Street: 30 feet
7. Rear setback: 10 feet
8. Setback from the ordinary high water mark or wetland: 75 feet (principal structures only).
9. Side setbacks:
1-story: 8 feet and 12 feet
2-story: 10 feet and 14 feet
Note, setback measurement: All required setbacks shall be measured from the right-of-way line
to the nearest point of the determined drip line of buildings. [amended 10/02]
10. Zero lot line option: New principal buildings may be erected on the rear lot line and/or one side
lot line provided: [amended 10/02]
a. The building has an approved fire rating for zero-lot line development under the building
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code.
b. The building has adequate fire access preserved pursuant to fire code requirements.
c. The zero lot line side is not adjacent to a street.
d. A maintenance access easement is granted by the adjacent property owner and recorded
with the County Register of Deeds and provided to the zoning administrator with the site
plan or plot plan.
e. It is not adjacent to wetlands, or waterfront.
11. All required side and rear setbacks shall be landscaped, greenbelt buffers, unless zero-lot-line is
employed for a structure or fire access. At least fifty percent of all required front setbacks shall
be landscaped and adjacent to the road right-of-way. An average minimum greenbelt of 10 feet
shall be maintained along each street frontage. [amended 12/01, amended 10/02]
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the rezoning.
DELIBERATION
Criteria-based questions typically asked during a rezoning include:
1. What, if any, identifiable conditions related to the petition have changed which justify
the petitioned change in zoning.
2. What are the precedents and the possible effects of precedent that might result from the
approval or denial of the petition?
3. What is the impact of the amendment on the ability of the city to provide adequate
public services and facilities and/or programs that might reasonably be required in the
future if the petition is approved?
4. Does the petitioned zoning change adversely affect the environmental conditions or value
of the surrounding property?
5. Does the petitioned zoning change generally comply with the adopted Future Land
Use Plan of the City?
6. Are there any significant negative environmental impacts which would reasonably
occur if the petitioned zoning change and resulting allowed structures were built such as:
a. Surface water drainage problems
b. Waste water disposal problems
c. Adverse effect on surface or subsurface water quality
d. The loss of valuable natural resources such as forest, wetland, historic sites,
or wildlife areas.
7. Is the proposed zoning change a “Spot Zone”?
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a. Is the parcel small in size relative to its surroundings?
b. Would the zoning change allow uses that are inconsistent with those allowed in
the vicinity?
c. Would the zoning change confer a benefit to the property owner that is not
generally available to other properties in the area?
d. A spot zone is appropriate if it complies with the Master Plan.
The following motion is offered for consideration:
I move that the request to rezone the portion of the property located at 1700 Messler St.,
currently known as 460 W Laketon Ave, from I-2, General Industrial District to B-4, General
Business District, as described in the public notice, be recommended for (approval/denial) to
the City Commission pursuant to the City of Muskegon Zoning Ordinance, and the determination
of (compliance/lack of compliance) with the intent of the City Master Land Use and zoning
district intent.
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Hearing; Case 2010-12 (tabled): Staff initiated request to amend Section 2313 of Article XXIII
to add provisions for Community Gardens.
BACKGROUND
There are several community gardens in the City; however, there currently is no set ordinance to
regulate this type of use. Staff is proposing add Section 2313 of Article XXIII to regulate
Community Gardens.
NEW LANGUAGE
Proposed Section 2313: Community Gardens
Community gardens shall consist of public or private vacant parcels used for cultivation of fruits,
vegetables, plants, flowers, or herbs by recognized neighborhood groups, 501 C non-profit
organizations or multiple users residing in the immediate area of the Community Garden.
Community Gardens are a permitted accessory use in all Zoning Districts and require prior
approval of the Zoning Administrator. These regulations do not apply to individual gardens
maintained by property owners or occupants.
1. Community Gardens must have an established and posted set of hours of operation.
2. Each Community Garden shall have a garden coordinator to act as a liaison between
the city and city departments. The garden coordinator shall submit their contact
information, with a site plan, to ensure compliance with city ordinances for approval
by the Zoning Administrator. The site plan must show the garden location and any
proposed improvements to the vacant parcel. It is also the garden coordinators
responsibility to keep this information up to date with the Zoning Administrator,
should there be any additions or changes.
3. The site must be designed and maintained so that water and fertilizer will not drain
into the streets, alleys or adjacent properties.
4. Planting beds, compost or waste bins, picnic tables, garden art, rain barrel systems
and children’s play areas shall be permitted as long as they are not located in a
required front yard, they are not an obstruction to clear vision at drives or
intersections and they do not create an odor or other nuisance for neighboring
properties.
5. Each garden may have a sign indicating the group or garden name and the hours of
operation. The signs must conform to all applicable sign regulations and require a
permit prior to erection of the sign.
6. Any fencing used for the Community Garden requires a Development Permit and
must comply with existing fencing rules and regulations.
7. No water or irrigation wells may be installed for a Community Garden, unless
installed by a state licensed well drilling firm. If the Community Garden is located on
a city owned parcel, the city must first grant approval of the well. All groundwater
wells located on city property must be removed by the responsible group, at their
expense, when the garden is no longer being used.
8. Any use of pesticides or fertilizers must comply with applicable state or federal
regulations.
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DELIBERATION
I move that the amendment to Section 2313 of Article XXIII, of the City of Muskegon Zoning
Ordinance, be recommended to the City Commission for (approval/denial).
OLD BUSINESS
At the April Planning Commission meeting, the request to rezone the property at 1144 3rd St
from B-2, Convenience and Comparison Business District to B-4, General Business District was
denied. However, staff was asked to explore other ideas that would allow vehicle sales at this
location. Staff has drafted language for an overlay district for 3rd St., focusing on vehicle sales
and other suggestions that have been made for 3rd St over the past couple of years. The
following are the initial ideas of the overlay district. A more complete version will be presented
at the meeting.
Boundaries
Any parcel located in the 3rd St overlay district will be granted the rights of B-2 Convenience and
Comparison Business Districts as well as the rights listed below:
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Additional Principal Uses Permitted:
1. Automobile car wash, when completely enclosed in a building. (currently, only self serve
car washes are allowed in B-2 Districts)
2. Craft Shops (currently defined as: any business establishment which produces articles for
sale on the premises of artistic quality or effect, or handmade workmanship. Examples
include candle making, glass blowing, weaving, pottery making, woodworking,
sculpting, painting, and other associated activities).
3. Amusement Center (currently defined as: any establishment providing recreation or
entertainment games for pay including, but not limited to, pinball, video games, bowling,
bingo, miniature golf, and other like activities involving active participation by the
customer).
4. Art Galleries.
Additional Special Land Uses Permitted:
1. Sales space for the sale of new and used automobiles, house trailers, travel trailers, and
recreational vehicles, subject to the following.
a. The parcel must be at least 43,560 square feet.
b. Ingress and egress to the outdoor sales area shall be at least sixty (60) feet from
the intersection of any two (2) streets:
c. No major repair or major refinishing shall be done on the lot, such use of land
being only permitted in the I-1 or I-2 Industrial Districts.
2. Flea markets and auctions, subject to the following
a. The facility shall be at least one thousand five hundred (1,500) feet from any
other similar facility.
b. Flea markets shall consist of multiple vendors selling their own items. Vendors
must have their own vending space and items must be sold by the owner of the
items.
Parking
3rd St is currently located in the downtown parking overlay district, however, this plan would
take this portion of 3rd St off of that overlay district and the parking requirements would be set
forth here.
1. In the 3rd St overlay district only, all land uses, except residential, may use on-street
parking for up to fifty percent (50%) of their required parking. (30% in downtown
parking overlay district)
2. Shared parking agreements are encouraged. Parking areas may be located up to 1,000
feet from the building they are intended to serve and may be provided in any zoning
district except the R-1 district.
3. The required number of residential parking spaces shall be 1 per dwelling unit. (1.5 in
downtown parking overlay district)
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