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AGENDA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2016 AT 7:00 P.M. HELD AT THE GOVERNMENTAL CENTER, 315 BRIDGE ST. ELK RAPIDS, MICHIGAN 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. ROLL CALL: 3. MINUTES: a. Approval of Minutes Regular Planning Commission meeting November 24, 2015. 4. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Any Commission member who believes that he or she has a conflict of interest regarding any item on this agenda, shall so state that conflict at this time. Does any member believe they have a conflict of interest regarding any item on this agenda? 5. CITIZEN COMMENTS: Any Citizen who wishes to address the Planning Commission on a matter not listed on this agenda may speak at this time. The Planning Commission Chair should recognize the citizen before speaking. A five minute limitation applies unless extended by the Chair. Citizens wishing to speak on matters listed on the agenda will be permitted, under the same limitations, to speak when the matter is brought before the Commission. Does any citizen wish to address the Planning Commission on a matter not listed on this Agenda? 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: a. Request of Northern Homes Community Development Corporation for a Site Plan Review for a Planned Unit Development consisting of 56 townhouse type dwelling units to be located on the Elk Rapids Bible Church property, 400 E. Third St., Parcel #05-43-021-059-18. 7. OLD BUSINESS: a. Village of Elk Rapids Zoning Code, Section 528, Landscaping – Final review and discussion of possible amendments to the Ordinance. Schedule Public Hearing. 8. NEW BUSINESS: a. Request of NGL Ventures LLC for a Zoning Compliance Permit to allow for an artisan distillery and tasting room to be located at 127 Ames St. Planning and Zoning Administrator to provide information and requesting comment from the Commission.

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9. CORRESPONDENCE: a. None. 10. REPORTS: a. Planning and Zoning Administrator, Steven Ravezzani – November, December, 2015 Monthly Reports. b. Council Representative – D. Bronkema c. ZBA Representative – L. Dake 11. CALENDER REVIEW: a. Next Planning Commission Meeting – February 23, 2016. 12. AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING a. As noted. 13. ADJOURNMENT PUBLIC NOTICE ANNOUNCEMENT VILLAGE OF ELK RAPIDS NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE ADA AT PUBLIC MEETINGS The Village of Elk Rapids shall provide reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and individuals with disabilities at meetings/hearings upon five (5) days’ notice to the Village. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Village of Elk Rapids by writing or calling the following: Marcia Price, ADA Coordinator 315 Bridge Street, P.O. Box 398, Elk Rapids, MI 49629 (231)-2649274.

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LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY NOTICE With seven days advance notice, accommodations can be made for persons with disabilities and/or limited English speaking ability, and persons needing auxiliary aids of services of interpreters, signers, readers or large print. Con siete días de anticipación, el alojamiento se pueden hacer las personas con discapacidad y / o capacidad limitada de habla Inglés, y las personas que necesitan ayudas auxiliares de servicios de intérpretes, los firmantes, lectores o en letra grande. Với bảy ngày thông báo trước, phòng có thể được thực hiện cho người khuyết tật và / hoặc hạn chế khả năng nói tiếng Anh, và những người cần hỗ trợ các dịch vụ phụ trợ của thông dịch viên, những người ký tên, người đọc hoặc in lớn. Nrog xya hnub ua ntej daim ntawv ceeb toom, kev kho kom haum yuav ua rau cov neeg muaj kev tsis taus thiab / los yog tsis tau lus Askiv hais lus muaj peev xwm, thiab cov neeg hu ua deductible lwm yam kev pab ntawm cov kev pab cuam ntawm cov neeg txhais lus, signers, txawj nyeem ntawv los yog sau loj loj. 與7天前通知，住宿可以為殘疾人和/或有限的英語口語能力，並需要口譯，簽名，讀者或大型印刷 服務的輔助器材的人的人進行。 ‫ وا‬,‫ نيئراق‬,‫ نيصتخم ةغلب ةراشالا‬,‫ نكمي ريفوت نيمجرتم‬,‫عم دوجو راعشا قبسم نم ةعبس مايا‬ .‫ ءالؤهو نيذلاال نوملكتي ةغللا ةيزيلجنالا ةقالطب‬,‫فورح ةريبك مجحلا يوذل تاجايتحالا ةصاخلا‬

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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 P.M. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2015 THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M BY CHAIR, WALLY HIBBARD. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: CHAIR, WALLY HIBBARD; COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE, DOUG BRONKEMA; PLANNING MEMBERS: ROYCE RAGLAND; BECKY LANCASTER; LAUREN DAKE. EXCUSED ABSENCE: MEMBERS RICHARD SMITH AND JIM OKONSKI, P.C. SECRETARY, ELAINE GLOWICKI, PLANNING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATOR, STEVEN RAVEZZANI. ALSO PRESENT: VILLAGE MANAGER, MARCIA PRICE, BOB AND JAN BASSETT, JANE MACKENZIE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NORTHERN HOMES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, AND OTHER INTERESTED CITIZENS. MOTION by BRONKEMA second by RAGLAND to approve the Planning Commission Minutes dated October 27, 2015 as presented. All members voting yes. MOTION CARRIED CONFLICT OF INTEREST: NONE CITIZEN COMMENTS: NONE PUBLIC HEARING: NONE OLD BUSINESS: VILLAGE OF ELK RAPIDS ZONING CODE, SECTION 528, LANDSCAPING – CONTINUE REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENTS TO THE ORDINANCE, CHAIR, WALLY HIBBARD. Chair Hibbard presented to the Commission the final draft of the proposed amendment to the Village of Elk Rapids Zoning Code, Section 528., Landscaping, for further comments. There being none, a Motion by RAGLAND, Second by LANCASTER, to recommend to the Village Council the proposed amendment be Adopted. Roll Call Vote: 5-YES, 0-NO. Motion Carried. NEW BUSINESS: PRELIMINARY PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED P.U.D. BY NORTHERN HOMES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. Jan Bassett introduced Jane Mackenzie, Executive Director, Northern Homes Community Development Corporation, a non-profit corporation, who presented to the Commission a preliminary presentation of a proposed Planned Unit Development project to be located on the Elk Rapids Bible Church property on E. Third St. The project will consist of 56 affordable workplace dwelling units of two-story townhome style,

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with possible single-story end units providing for more ADA accessibility. The project is being proposed for development in two phases. Ms. Mackenzie informed the Commission that the application filing to MSHDA is required to be submitted by April 1, 2016. After further questioning by the Commission, it was Moved by BRONKEMA, Second by DAKE, that a Public Hearing on the proposed project be scheduled for the Planning Commission regular meeting on January 2, 2016. All members present voting YES. Motion Carried. CORESPONDENCE: NONE. REPORTS: Chair Hibbard stated that in the past the December meeting of the Commission was usually cancelled because of the Christmas holiday. All members agreed that the December 22nd regular meeting will be cancelled. Planning & Zoning Administrator, Steven Ravezzani, Activity Report for the month of October, 2015 was included in the packet. Council Representative, Doug Bronkema submitted his written report on Village Council proceedings at their November 2nd and 16th regular meetings. Planning Representative to ZBA, Lauren Dake - Zoning Board of Appeals November regular meeting was cancelled due to no request for Appeal being received. The next Planning Commission Meeting – January 26, 2015, 7:00 P.M. The meeting was adjourned by Chair Hibbard at 7:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Steven J. Ravezzani, Planning and Zoning Administrator Village of Elk Rapids

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PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF ELK RAPIDS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Village of Elk Rapids Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing at their regular meeting on Tuesday, January 26, 2016, at the Governmental Center, 315 Bridge Street, at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider, and receive citizen input on, the request of Northern Homes Community Development Corporation, a non-profit corporation, for a proposed Planned Unit Development project to be located on the Elk Rapids Bible Church property on E. Third St., Parcel #05-43-021-059-18. The project will consist of 56 affordable workplace dwelling units of two-story townhome style, with possible single-story end units providing for more ADA accessibility. Citizens are invited to attend this hearing to speak either pro or con on this matter. Written comments can be directed to the Village of Elk Rapids, 315 Bridge Street, P.O. Box 398, Elk Rapids, MI 49629. Tammie Viglione, Deputy Clerk Village of Elk Rapids

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315 BRIDGE STREET P.O. BOX 398 ELK RAPIDS, MI 49629-0398

PHONE: 231-264-9274 FAX: 231-264-6337

COMMERCIAL ZONING APPROVAL PERMIT APPLICATION FILE NUMBER:

2016-001 APPLICATION FEE: $

VILLAGE OF ELK RAPIDS PLANNING/ZONING DEPT.

110.00

E-MAIL: [email protected] THE USE MADE OF PROPERTY MAY NOT BE CHANGED; NO CLEARING, GRADING, EXCAVATION OR FILL FOR ANY LAND DEVELOPMENT MAY BE STARTED; NO STRUCTURES MAY BE CONSTRUCTED, ERECTED, MOVED OR ALTERED, EXCEPT ACCORDING TO THE REGULATIONS OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK RAPIDS ZONING CODE AND WITH THE ISSUANCE OF A LAND USE PERMIT ISSUED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATOR. PLEASE COMPLETE THIS FORM AND SUBMIT TO THE VILLAGE OF ELK RAPIDS PLANNING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

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COMPLETED COMMERCIAL ZONING APPROVAL REQUEST APPLICATION.

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APPLICATION FEE.

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PLOT PLAN DRAWN TO SCALE SHOWING ALL EXISTING STRUCTURES AND PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR USES WITH DIMENSIONS FROM LOT LINES. ANTRIM COUNTY SOILS EROSION PERMIT, IF REQUIRED.

PARCEL NUMBER:

05-43-275-002-10

PROPERTY ADDRESS:

LOT NUMBER: 127 AMES ST.

PROPERTY OWNER(S) NAME, ADDRESS, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER: EAST OAKLAND INSPECTIONS LLC 6642 HARBOR DR. ELK RAPIDS, MI 49629 231-633-4677

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315 BRIDGE STREET P.O. BOX 398 ELK RAPIDS, MI 49629-0398

PHONE: 231-264-9274 FAX: 231-264-6337

APPLICANT(S) NAME, ADDRESS, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER: NGL VENTURES LLC 9543 WESTERN RD. RAPID CITY, MI 49676 231-675-8981

DESCRIPTION OF CURRENT AND PROPOSED LAND USE AND/OR PROPOSED STURCTURAL CHANGES/ IMPROVEMENTS: ETHANOLOGY WILL BE AN AGRICULTURALLY BASED ARTISAN DISTILLERY, FOCUSING ON CONVERTIN LOCALLY SOURCED GRAIN, FRUIT & BOTANICALS INTO UNIQUE SPIRITS. OUR VISION IS TO CONSTRUCT AN INTIMATE AND INVITING TASTING ROOM FOR PATRONS TO ENJOY SPIRITS THT ARE HAND CRAFTED ON SITE/ AFFIDAVIT: THE UNDERSIGNED AFFIRMS THAT THE FORGOING ANSWERS, STATEMENTS, AND INFORMATION, ARE IN ALL RESPECTS TRUE, AND, TO THE BEST OF THEIR KNOWLEDGE, CORRECT. BY MAKING THIS APPLICATION, THE UNDERSIGNED GRANTS ALL OFFICIALS, STAFF, AND CONSULTANTS OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK RAPIDS ACCESS TO THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AS REQUIRED AND APPROPRIATE TO ASSESS SITE CONDITIONS IN SUPPORT OF A DETERMINATION AS THE ZONING CODE COMPLIANCE. SIGNATURE OF PROPERTY OWNER(S):

DATE: 12-15-2015

ORIGINAL SIGNATURE ON FILE SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT:

DATE: 12-15-2015

VILLAGE USE ONLY FILE NUMBER: PERMIT:

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2016-001 APPROVED

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE:

Steven J. Ravezzani Planning and Zoning Administrator

FEE TENDERED: $ DENIED

CASH CHECK # DATE: January 26, 2016

110.00 600017

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PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION CHECKLIST THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE REQUIRED FOR A COMPLETE APPLICATION SUBMITAL:

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COMPLETED VILLAGE OF ELK RAPIDS P.U.D. PERMIT APPLICATION FORM

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PAYMENT OF REQUIRED FEE

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COMPLETED IMPACT ASSESSMENT STATEMENT (SEE PAGE # 6)

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COMPLETED GENERAL REQUIREMENTS STATEMENT (SEE PAGE # 9)

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PROJECT SITE PLAN DRAWINGS PER SITE PLAN REVIEW CHECKLIST (SEE PAGE # 15)

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ELECTRONIC VERSION OF ENTIRE P.U.D. APPLICATION DOCUMENTS AND SITE PLAN DRAWINGS (PDF FORMAT)

ALL HARD COPY DRAWINGS SHALL BE SEALED AND SIGNED BY A STATE OF MICHIGAN PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER, REGISTERED ARCHITECT, REGISTERED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT OR PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY PLANNER.

NOTICE TO APPLICANT

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICES REGARDING REQUESTS FOR PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPROVAL WILL BE SENT TO RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN 300 FEET OF THE SITE INVOLVED IN THE REQUEST AND NOTICES WILL BE POSTED ON THE VILLAGE OF ELK RAPIDS WEBSITE AND PUBLISHED IN THE NEWSPAPER OF RECORD. THE OPINIONS AND CONCERNS OF RESIDENTS AND ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS ARE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND VILLAGE COUNCIL IN THE COURSE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING.

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VILLAGE OF ELK RAPIDS IMPACT ASSESSMENT STATEMENT Applicants for all Special Use, Planned Unit Development or Commercial Site Plan Review Permits are required to complete the following written Impact Assessment information as applicable:

1. A written description of the environmental characteristics of the site prior to development, such as topography, soil conditions, plant materials, drainage, streams, creeks, or ponds: The site has a church and parking lot on the north 1/3 of the property. The topography is open and relatively flat in the middle 1/2 of the property then slopes down to an existing large storm water retention area (=/- 1.5 acres) located at the south 1/4 of the property. There is a row of spruce trees along the east side of the property and woods line along the west side. The soils consist of group A, group B, and group B/D classifications. 2.

Types of uses and other man-made facilities: The site is currently used by a church. This proposal is for the construction of 56 two-bedroom apartment units on the middle 1/2 of the property.

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The number of people to be housed, employed, visitors or patrons, and vehicular and pedestrian traffic to be generated: Estimated population for the apartments is 112 persons at full occupancy. There will be an estimated 112 round trips made from/to the new development daily. There will be one fulltime and one part-time employee and private contractors for landscaping and other maintenance duties.

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Phasing of the project, including ultimate development proposals: The project will be built in 2 phases with 28 units in each phase. The ultimate development proposal is for 56 two-bedroom apartments and an office/community room.

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Natural features which will be retained, removed, and/or modified, including vegetation, drainage hillsides, streams, wetlands, woodlands, and water. The description of the areas to be altered shall include their effect on the site and adjacent properties: The row of spruce trees on the east side and most of the woods on the west side will be retained. Wetlands will not be disturbed. See the site plan and/or grading plan for site modifications. VILLAGE OF ELK RAPIDS IMPACT ASSESSMENT STATEMENT

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6. The method to be used to serve the development with water and sanitary sewer facilities: Village water main and sanitary sewer will be extended to the development. 7. The method to be used to control drainage on the site and from the site. This shall include runoff control during periods of construction: Drainage will be controlled with storm sewer and grassed swales. The existing retention area will be utilized for this development.

8. If public sewers are not available to the site, provide a current approval from the Antrim County Health Department or other responsible public agency indicating approval of plans for sewer treatment: Not Applicable 9. The method to be used to control any increase in effluent discharge to the air or any increase in noise level emanating from the site, and consideration of any nuisance that would be created within the site or external to the site whether by reason of dust, noise, fumes, vibration, smoke or lights: Not Applicable 10. An indication of how the proposed use conforms with existing and potential development patterns and any adverse effects: The proposed residential project is in a residential and school area. There is no indication that there will be adverse impacts. 11. Description of measures to control soil erosion and sedimentation during grading and construction operations and until a permanent ground cover is established. A copy of Antrim County Soils and Erosion Control Permit is required prior to start of construction: Silt fence and temporary sediment basins will be placed to control soil erosion and sedimentation during construction.

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VILLAGE OF ELK RAPIDS IMPACT ASSESSMENT STATEMENT 12. Type, direction and intensity of outside lighting: There is no exterior lighting proposed except for typical building mounted residential type lights. 13. General description of deed restrictions, if any: There will be no deed restrictions. MSHDA will require a Regulatory Agreement be recorded that will set income, rent and use restrictions for 45 years. 14. Name(s) and address(s) of person(s) responsible for preparation of this statement: Bryan Nolan, PE Benchmark Engineering 607 E. Lake Street Harbor Springs, MI. 49740

Jane S. MacKenzie, AICP Northern Homes CDC 1048 E Main Street Boyne City, MI. 49712

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VILLAGE OF ELK RAPIDS GENERAL REQUIREMENTS STATEMENT Applicants for all Special Use, Planned Unit Development or Commercial Site Plan Review Permits are required to comment on the following General Requirements information as applicable to show that the proposed project/use:

1. Be compatible with adjacent land use, the natural environment and the capacities of public services and facilities affected by the land use, and the use shall be consistent with the public health, safety and welfare of the Village residents: The development is a residential development in a residential neighborhood. It will be built on relatively flat open land. It is able to be served by public services and facilities. The use is consistent with the public health, safety and welfare of the Village residents. 2. Be designed to protect natural resources the health, safety, and welfare as well as the social and economic well-being of those who will use the land or activity under consideration, of residents and land owners immediately adjacent to the proposed land use or activity, and of the community as a whole: The development is designed to meet the above criteria. 3. Be related to the valid exercise of the police power and purposes which are affected by the proposed use or activity: The development meets this criteria through compliance with the PUD ordinance. 4. Meet the standards established in the Village of Elk Rapids Zoning Code: The proposed development meets the Village of Elk Rapids standards. 5. Be requested by an applicant who may legally apply for the permit requested and has submitted all required information: The application for the PUD permit has been submitted. 6. Be a development, exclusive of Planned Unit Developments, which conforms to all regulations of the Zoning District in which it is located: The development is a proposed PUD development.

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VILLAGE OF ELK RAPIDS GENERAL REQUIREMENTS STATEMENT 7. Meet the requirements of the Village for fire and police protection, water supply, sewage disposal or treatment, storm drainage, and other public facilities: The requirements are met as shown on the submitted plans. 8. Meet the standards of other governmental agencies, where applicable: The standards for other governmental agencies will be met prior to a building permit being issued. 9. Be designed such that natural resources will be preserved to a maximum feasible extent and that areas to be left undisturbed during construction shall be so indicated on the site plan and at the site per se: 10. Respect floodways and flood plains on or in the vicinity of the subject property: Not applicable. The site is not within a regulated flood plain. 11. Be constructed where soil conditions are suitable for excavation and site preparation. Organic, wet or other soils which are not suitable for development will either be undisturbed or modified in an acceptable manner: The development will not disturb regulated wetland areas. 12. Not cause soil erosion, sedimentation, or ground water pollution problems: The development will receive an erosion control permit prior to the start of construction and will use erosion control measures during construction. The development will have no measurable effect on ground water. 13. Be designed to handle anticipated storm water runoff and to prevent runoff onto neighboring property or overloading of water courses in the area: Drainage will be controlled with storm sewer and grassed swales. The existing retention area will be utilized for this development

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VILLAGE OF ELK RAPIDS GENERAL REQUIREMENTS STATEMENT 14. Not destroy the character of the property or the surrounding area or adversely affect the adjacent or neighboring properties: The property that will be developed is mostly an open field in a residential and school area. There will be no adverse impacts on adjacent or neighboring properties. 15. Not disturb air drainage systems necessary for agricultural uses: Not Applicable 16. Be designed such that phases of development are in a logical sequence, so that any one phase will not depend upon a subsequent phase for adequate access, public utility services, drainage or erosion control: The phases are shown on the plan. 17. Be designed such that the plan provides for the proper expansion of existing facilities such as public streets, drainage systems and water and sewage facilities and will not create excessive additional requirements at public cost for public facilities and services: The public facilities have capacity for this project. 18. Provide for landscaping, fences or walls if required by the Village Council, Planning Commission or Zoning Administrator in pursuance of the objectives of the Village of Elk Rapids Zoning Code: We will provide what is required. 19. Provide that parking layout will not adversely affect the flow of traffic within the site or to and from the adjacent streets: The parking layout is provided and does not affect traffic flow. 20. Provide that vehicular and pedestrian traffic within the site and in relation to streets and sidewalks serving the site shall be safe and convenient: Sidewalks are provided.

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VILLAGE OF ELK RAPIDS GENERAL REQUIREMENTS STATEMENT 21. Provide that outdoor storage of garbage and refuse is contained, screened from view, and located so as not to be a nuisance to the subject property or neighboring properties: Two enclosed garbage storage areas are noted on the plans. 22. Not be hazardous or disturbing to existing or future uses in the same general vicinity but will rather be a substantial improvement to the property: Cornerstone Court Townhomes will make good use of vacant land in the Village of Elk Rapids and is designed for low impact on surrounding properties. 23. Not involve uses, activities, processes, materials and equipment or conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons, property, or the general welfare by noise, smoke, fumes, glare or odors: Not Applicable. 24. Provide that the proposed development is in accord with the spirit and purpose of the Village of Elk Rapids Zoning Code and not inconsistent with, or contrary to, the objectives sought to be accomplished by the Zoning Code and the principles of sound planning: The proposed development meets this standard. 25. Be designed to ensure that all exterior lighting shall be so arranged that it is deflected away from adjacent properties and so that it does not impede the vision of traffic along adjacent streets. Flashing or intermittent lights shall not be permitted: Exterior lighting will be residential type attached to the buildings.

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OLD BUSINESS Village of Elk Rapids Zoning Code, Section 528, Landscaping – Continue review and discussion SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE

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4. Landscape Plant Material. a. Plant Materials: It is the intent of this Section to encourage thoughtful, environmentally sensitive, and bio-diverse nature of the mixture of plantings, including those plantings native to the northwest Michigan region, and to discourage the use of invasive plant materials during the landscape design process. In order to meet this intent, the Village of Elk Rapids will utilize the “Recommended Planting Guidelines for Municipalities”, as published by the Northwest Michigan Invasive Species Network, as may be amended from time to time, to determine what plant materials shall be considered “native species” from “invasive species”. b. Plant Quality: All plant materials shall be of nursery quality, obtained from a licensed grower, hardy to the climate of northern Michigan, and free of disease and insects. c. Plant Mixture: The overall landscape plan should promote a mixture of native species plant materials as described below. d.

Approved “Native Species” planting materials: The following “native species” plant materials, may be used for landscape purposes. Additional selections of “native species” planting materials may be found under “Recommended Plants for Ornamental Landscapes” within the “Recommended Planting Guidelines for Municipalities”, noted above: •

Trees: Balsam fir, Sugar Maple, Shadlow Serviceberry, River Birch, Musclewood, Eastern Larch Tamarack, Ironwood, Horizontal Dogwood, Red Pine, White Pine, Black Cherry, White Oak, Northern Pin Oak, Northern Red Oak, Northern White Cedar, Eastern Hemlock, and Pear.

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Shrubbery: Round-leaved Serviceberry, Black Chokecherry, New Jersey Tea, Buttonbush, Alternate-leaf Dogwood, Silky Dogwood, Red-osier Dogwood, Michigan Holly, Meadowsweet, and Nine Bark.

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Ground Cover: Spreading Juniper, Wild Strawberry, Little Blue Stem Grass.

e. Prohibited Plant Materials: “Invasive species” planting materials listed under “Commercial Guidelines”, as Class 1 and Class 2 Plants, within the “Recommended Planting Guidelines for Municipalities”, noted above, shall not be used for landscaping purposes under any circumstances.

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NEW BUSINESS Request of NGL Ventures LLC for a Zoning Compliance Permit to allow for an artisan distillery and tasting room to be located at 127 Ames St. Planning and Zoning Administrator to provide information and requesting comment from the Commission.

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VILLAGE OF ELK RAPIDS

315 BRIDGE STREET P.O. BOX 398 ELK RAPIDS, MI 49629-0398

PHONE: 231-264-9274 FAX: 231-264-6337

COMMERCIAL ZONING APPROVAL PERMIT APPLICATION 2016-001

FILE NUMBER:

APPLICATION FEE: $

VILLAGE OF ELK RAPIDS PLANNING/ZONING DEPT.

110.00

E-MAIL: [email protected] THE USE MADE OF PROPERTY MAY NOT BE CHANGED; NO CLEARING, GRADING, EXCAVATION OR FILL FOR ANY LAND DEVELOPMENT MAY BE STARTED; NO STRUCTURES MAY BE CONSTRUCTED, ERECTED, MOVED OR ALTERED, EXCEPT ACCORDING TO THE REGULATIONS OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK RAPIDS ZONING CODE AND WITH THE ISSUANCE OF A LAND USE PERMIT ISSUED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATOR. PLEASE COMPLETE THIS FORM AND SUBMIT TO THE VILLAGE OF ELK RAPIDS PLANNING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

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COMPLETED COMMERCIAL ZONING APPROVAL REQUEST APPLICATION.

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APPLICATION FEE.

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PLOT PLAN DRAWN TO SCALE SHOWING ALL EXISTING STRUCTURES AND PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR USES WITH DIMENSIONS FROM LOT LINES. ANTRIM COUNTY SOILS EROSION PERMIT, IF REQUIRED.

PARCEL NUMBER:

05-43-275-002-10

LOT NUMBER: 127 AMES ST.

PROPERTY ADDRESS:

PROPERTY OWNER(S) NAME, ADDRESS, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER: EAST OAKLAND INSPECTIONS LLC 6642 HARBOR DR. ELK RAPIDS, MI 49629 231-633-4677

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APPLICANT(S) NAME, ADDRESS, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER: NGL VENTURES LLC 9543 WESTERN RD. RAPID CITY, MI 49676 231-675-8981 DESCRIPTION OF CURRENT AND PROPOSED LAND USE AND/OR PROPOSED STURCTURAL CHANGES/ IMPROVEMENTS: ETHANOLOGY WILL BE AN AGRICULTURALLY BASED ARTISAN DISTILLERY, FOCUSING ON CONVERTIN LOCALLY SOURCED GRAIN, FRUIT & BOTANICALS INTO UNIQUE SPIRITS. OUR VISION IS TO CONSTRUCT AN INTIMATE AND INVITING TASTING ROOM FOR PATRONS TO ENJOY SPIRITS THT ARE HAND CRAFTED ON SITE/ AFFIDAVIT: THE UNDERSIGNED AFFIRMS THAT THE FORGOING ANSWERS, STATEMENTS, AND INFORMATION, ARE IN ALL RESPECTS TRUE, AND, TO THE BEST OF THEIR KNOWLEDGE, CORRECT. BY MAKING THIS APPLICATION, THE UNDERSIGNED GRANTS ALL OFFICIALS, STAFF, AND CONSULTANTS OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK RAPIDS ACCESS TO THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AS REQUIRED AND APPROPRIATE TO ASSESS SITE CONDITIONS IN SUPPORT OF A DETERMINATION AS THE ZONING CODE COMPLIANCE. SIGNATURE OF PROPERTY OWNER(S):

DATE: 12-15-2015

ORIGINAL SIGNATURE ON FILE SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT:

DATE: 12-15-2015

VILLAGE USE ONLY FILE NUMBER: PERMIT:

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2016-001 APPROVED

FEE TENDERED: $ DENIED

CASH CHECK #

110.00 600017

DATE: January 26, 2016

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE:

Steven J. Ravezzani Planning and Zoning Administrator

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PLANNING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MONTHLY ACTIVITIES REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDING: NOVEMBER 30, 2015 PERMIT INQUIRIES, CONSULTATIONS & REVIEWS The Planning and Zoning Administrator processed a total of 134 zoning permit inquiries, consultations, and reviews during the month of November, 2015. PERMITS REQUESTED: 1. ZCP #2015-057 – Request of Daniel Reszka for a ZCP to allow for the preparation of the lot and construction of a 20’x28’ attached garage to the existing building located at 131 Ames St. Permit Approved. 2. ZCP #2015-058 – Request of Kathy Wittbrodt for the remodeling of the interior of existing apartments located on her property at 144 River St. Permit Approved. PERMIT COMPLIANCE MONITORING VISITS The Planning and Zoning Administrator conducted site visits to ensure Code compliance at the following properties: 1. Dan Reszka – 131 Ames St. – Zoning Compliance Site Visit for ZCP #2015-057. ZONING CLASSIFICATION CHANGE REQUESTS: 1. None. LOT SPLITS: 1. None. CODE AMENDMENT REVIEW: 1. Ord. #463, Proposed Amendment to the Village of Elk Rapids Code of Ordinances, Chapter 1, General Provisions.

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VILLAGE OF ELK RAPIDS – PLANNING COMMISSION VIOLATION NOTICES: 1. None.

MEETINGS:

1. The Planning and Zoning Administrator attended and provided Staff input at the following meetings: •

Village Council, Staff and Commission meetings as required.

ZONING ADMINISTRATOR - OTHER ACITIVITIES: 1. Planning and Zoning Administrator delivered daily bank deposits for the Village. 2. Planning and Zoning Administrator continues the review of the Village of Elk Rapids Code of Ordinances, to recommend changes that would update current code in accordance with state statute and provide a more user friendly document. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIVITIES: 1. The Planning Commission held their regular meeting on November 24, 2015. 2. Planning Commission completed its review of the village Landscaping Ordinance to encourage the use of native plantings and discourage the use of invasive species in landscaping plans. The Commission requested the Planning and Zoning Administrator schedule a Public Hearing on the proposed amendment at their regular meeting January 26, 2016. VILLAGE COUNCIL ACTIVITIES RELATED TO PLANNING: 1. Village Council conducted a First Reading of Ord. #463, proposed amendment to the Village of Elk Rapids Code of Ordinances, Chapter 1, General Provisions. After review of the proposed amendment, Council requested some changes be made relative to Food Trucks and then be brought back to Council for further review at their regular meeting on December 7, 2015. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS ACTIVITIES: 1. The November meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals was cancelled due to no request for variance or other appeal being received. SEMINARS/EDUCATIONAL TRAINING: 1. Attended webinar training on Village Web Site postings. - 24 -

VILLAGE OF ELK RAPIDS – PLANNING COMMISSION

PLANNING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MONTHLY ACTIVITIES REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDING: DECEMBER 31, 2015 PERMIT INQUIRIES, CONSULTATIONS & REVIEWS The Planning and Zoning Administrator processed a total of 118 zoning permit inquiries, consultations, and reviews during the month of December, 2015. PERMITS REQUESTED: 3. ZCP #2015-059 – Request of Dick Gotts for a ZCP to allow for the construction of a 14’x 20’ addition to the existing dwelling located on his property at 501 Pine St. Permit Approved. 4. ZCP #2015-060 – Request of Short’s Brewery for a ZCP to allow for the erection of 4, 10’ Dia. X 35’ Tall accessory product storage tanks on their property located at 211 Loomis Dr. in the Industrial Park. Permit Approved. PERMIT COMPLIANCE MONITORING VISITS The Planning and Zoning Administrator conducted site visits to ensure Code compliance at the following properties: 2. Dick Gotts – 501 Pine St. – Zoning Compliance Site Visit for ZCP #2015-059. 3. Short’s Brewery – 211 Loomis Dr. – Zoning Compliance Site Visit for ZCP #2015-060. ZONING CLASSIFICATION CHANGE REQUESTS: 2. None. LOT SPLITS: 2. None. CODE AMENDMENT REVIEW: 1. Ord. #463, Proposed Amendment to the Village of Elk Rapids Code of Ordinances, Chapter 1, General Provisions. - 25 -

VILLAGE OF ELK RAPIDS – PLANNING COMMISSION

VIOLATION NOTICES: 2. None.

MEETINGS:

2. The Planning and Zoning Administrator attended and provided Staff input at the following meetings: •

Village Council, Staff and Commission meetings as required.

ZONING ADMINISTRATOR - OTHER ACITIVITIES: 3. Planning and Zoning Administrator delivered daily bank deposits for the Village. 4. Planning and Zoning Administrator continues the review of the Village of Elk Rapids Code of Ordinances, to recommend changes that would update current code in accordance with state statute and provide a more user friendly document. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIVITIES: 3. The December regular meeting of the Planning Commission was cancelled due to lack of a quorum being able to attend the meeting. VILLAGE COUNCIL ACTIVITIES RELATED TO PLANNING: 2. Village Council continued their review of Ord. #463, proposed amendment to the Village of Elk Rapids Code of Ordinances, Chapter 1, General Provisions. After review of the proposed amendment, Council set a public hearing on the proposed amendment at their regular meeting on January 4, 2016. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS ACTIVITIES: 2. The December meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals was cancelled due to no request for variance or other appeal being received. SEMINARS/EDUCATIONAL TRAINING: 2. None.

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