A Joint Special Meeting of the
Charter Township of Oxford Planning Commission and the Village of Oxford
Planning Commission held Tuesday, April 18, 2006 in the Oxford Village
Community Room, 20 W. Burdick, Oxford, MI
48371
Members Present:
Members Absent: None.
Also Present: Village
Planning Commission (Duval, Stiles, Donovan, Cervenak, Sands, Ziegelbaur,
Schultz), Township Planner Lopatin, Village Planner McKenna, Planning &
Zoning Coordinator Walkaus, Cable TV Cameraman, and approximately 11 visitors.
The meeting was called to order
by Chairman Silvester at
RESPECTS TO THE FLAG
NOTING OF ROLL
APPROVAL
OF AGENDA
Black moved, Roesner
seconded to approve the
Ayes: 9 Nays: 0 Absent:
0 Motion
Carried
Note: Cassette tape of
PUBLIC
COMMENTS
None.
COMMISSIONERS’ COMMENTS AND INFORMATION
FROM ZONING COORDINATOR
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BUSINESS
Joint Workshop between Oxford Township
Planning Commission and Oxford Village Planning Commission regarding the
proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD) rezoning of a total of 22.18 acres
consisting of 15.19 acres in the Township – Parcel # 04-23-301-003, currently
zoned CAD (Central Area Development) and 6.99 acres in the Village consisting
of parcels # 04-23-351-001 and 04-23-351-002, currently zoned LI (Light
Industrial), to be known as LAKESHORE VILLAGE, consisting of 90 multi-family
residential units. The property is
located east of
Jim
Eppink of J Eppink Partners made the presentation, seeking direction from both
the Oxford Township Planning Commission and the Oxford Village Planning
Commission on concerns related to their proposed multi family project, located
in both the Township and Village. A
revised 8½ x 11 size plan was handed out for reference. Mr. Eppink addressed concerns and suggestions
from previous Township and Village Planning Commission meetings.
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He explained how they have met Township PUD
eligibility and how those items would also benefit the Village. The abandoned factory will be removed and the
area cleaned up, which would comply with items #3 and #6 of the Township
Ordinance (although the factory is in the Village, it would benefit the entire
community). He showed improvements to
the aesthetic qualities of the development specifically along
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An overriding concern was the backs of the
buildings facing
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The original proposed right-of-way width has
been revised to 60 feet with 27 feet of pavement throughout the development
which meets County standards, and that the roads will be designated as public. With this revision, they will be able to
incorporate sidewalks on both sides of the street. The internal sidewalks will have connections
to the trail system, the lakefront, and to another lookout point to the north.
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The homes along the water’s edge have been
shifted away from the slope inward approximately 40 to 60 feet and moved the
homes along the southern edge an additional 15 to 20 feet away from the Polly
Ann Trail as suggested, and increased the landscaping in this area. These changes have decreased the number of
home sites from 90 to 85.
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In regards to management of the community, they are
recommending a centralized mailbox location, PUD documents will indicate that
garbage and snow removal will be contracted by the homeowners association for
the entire development, paid for by association dues and suggested separate
water and sewer systems unless otherwise directed.
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They are proposing to continue the sidewalk from
the development’s southern exit to the
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In terms of usable park space (which does not
include the utility easement), they are providing 2.9 acres of open space consisting
of parks etc. throughout the entire neighborhood. The center area space is approximately 3 to 4
times the size of
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There was concern expressed about the homes
blending with the existing neighborhood.
Mr. Eppink noted that 40 to 50% of the homes are old traditional with
rear loading garages and 50 to 60% are newer with front loading garages. He feels their product will blend in. To enhance the livability of the home, the
garage needs to be out in front and their builder will try to break that up by
using Burdick Woods as an example and proposing an additional decorative garage
door. Lastly, due to the homes being
shifted back and using a 20 foot setback, they will be able to achieve two
parking spaces in the driveways of each unit without interrupting the sidewalk.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS:
Township Commissioner Berger inquired about
the length of the driveways. Mr. Eppink responded, from the right-of-way
line to the face of the garage would be 20 feet which would allow for 2 cars side
by side. He reminded Mr. Eppink that
the safety path has to be shown on plans and if it is decided that it does not
need to be put in, the cost would need to be put into the Safety Path
Fund. He also asked for some clarification
on the open space and later inquired about decks on the backs of units. Mr.
Eppink replied that internal units will probably have patios, the units along the
lake could possibly have decks and patios, size would be addressed in the
Master Deed.
Township Commissioner Bell commented that he noticed
a third entrance on
Village Commissioner Schultz asked about
police and fire jurisdiction. Mr. Eppink stated they had not had that
discussion yet but will follow-up on this issue.
Village Commissioner Stiles asked if the garbage
and snow removal arrangements would be stated in the by-laws and if they had
any information on potential fertilizer runoff into the lake. Mr. Eppink
responded yes to her first question and that he would get back to her on the
runoff issue. She then asked about
the remediation of the factory. Mr. Eppink said they plan on removing the
building and cleaning up the area, he doesn’t believe there is any soil contamination
beyond what would typically be anticipated.
Township Commissioner Black commented that
currently runoff from
Township Commissioner Roesner recommended that
the sidewalk/safety path outside the development be put in all the way to the
northern property line. Mr. Eppink stated they will do whatever they
are directed to do. She also noted
that the cul-de-sac open space area does not meet Township Ordinance specifications
and suggested they put some sort of playscape and fencing.
Village Commissioner Ziegelbaur was concerned
about the limited space between the end units where the front entrances are face
to face with the building next to it. He
recommends they try to separate the side yard setback beyond what is required
in those instances.
Township Commissioner Lepping asked if the landscape
irrigation water would be coming from the lake.
Mr. Eppink said, at this point, it
will not.
Township Commissioner Fitchena commented that
the applicant has made a vast improvement over what was originally presented
and that Village and Township’s comments were very similar.
Village Commissioner Duval noted that with a
development like this being proposed, the speed limit on
Township Planning Chairman Silvester asked how
both Planning Commissions would like to proceed from here. It was decided to continue the process with
joint meetings, with the next one to be during a regular Township Planning
Commission meeting at the Vets Hall.
Kimberly Armstrong, a member of the public, commented
that she feels a sidewalk along
John
Jackson, Mckenna & Associates (Village Planner), encouraged the applicant
to explore the architecture of the units a little more. It is the Village’s objective that new
residential developments respect and continue the architectural quality of a
small town. He suggested that with increased
setbacks, they could possibly recess some of the garages and bring the porches
up closer to the sidewalk to create a more walkable environment or possibly
incorporate another type of product into this.
Mr. Eppink responded they will
continue to look for other attached product designs but as of yet, for the
square footage; price point; and useable floor plan; they have not been able to
find a successful plan.
ADJOURNMENT
8:13 pm
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Donald
T. Silvester, Chairman Tom
Lepping, Secretary
Date approved: 05/25/2006
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