REGULAR MEETING

January 15, 2013

7:30 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

APPROVAL OF AGENDA FOR: January 15, 2013 Regular Meeting

INTRODUCTION OF MEMBERS:

CALL TO THE PUBLIC: Agenda Items only – 3 minute limit

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM: November 27, 2012 Regular Meeting

NEW BUSINESS:

1)   Eat to the Beat – amendment to existing site plan for Best Western Restaurant, 1500 Pinckney Road , 4710-02-400-011  

     Links to Documents:

          Application

          Site Plan

          Menu

OLD BUSINESS:

CALL TO THE PUBLIC:

ADJOURNMENT:

MINUTES

MEMBERS PRESENT:                 JERRY SIDLAR, VICE-CHAIR

JEAN ROOT, SECRETARY

BOB HANVEY

MEMBERS ABSENT:                   JOHN LOWE, CHAIRPERSON

CHARLIE MUSSON

OTHERS PRESENT:                    ANNETTE MCNAMARA, ZONING ADMINISTRATOR

                                                JOHN L. ENOS, CARLISLE/WORTMAN

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CALL TO ORDER

Jerry Sidlar called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Jean Root motioned to approve the January 15, 2013 regular meeting agenda.  Bob Hanvey seconded.  Motion Carried 3-0.

INTRODUCTION OF MEMBERS

The members of the Planning Commission introduced themselves.  John Lowe and Charles Musson were not present.

CALL TO THE PUBLIC

Jerry Sidler opened the call to the public.

No response.

Jerry Sidler closed the call to the public.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

November 27, 2012 Regular meeting minutes

Jean Root motioned to approve the November 27, 2012 regular meeting minutes as submitted. Bob Hanvey seconded.  Motion carried 3-0. 

NEW BUSINESS

Eat to the Beat – Amendment to existing Best Western Site Plan

Mark Roman presented on behalf of UM Saloon Concepts.  Proposing Eat to the Beat Restaurant in the existing space and adding approximately 1,000 square feet along with a patio.  Liquor license has been approved by the Marion Township Board of Trustees and State of Michigan .  He is here tonight to answer any questions the Planning Commission members may have.

John Enos noted this plan was reviewed in 2010 and the applicant is back and requesting a recommendation of approval.  An amendment to an existing use is reviewed differently than a new use as everything is pretty much in place.  Parking should be safe and easy access and he is recommending parking bumpers be installed, conflict with hotel parking should be avoided.  The existing restaurant pole sign will be used.  Carlisle/Wortman Associates, Inc. is recommending approval of the amended site plan.

Mark Roman stated his responsibility with the liquor license and keeping patrons within the bar area.  He wants to be a good neighbor and will send fliers to surrounding residential neighbors with a direct phone number for the manager.

Jean Root asked if the asphalt millings drain better than asphalt.

John Enos answered yes.  There should have been an initial review by the Livingston County Drain Commissioners office when the hotel was built.  He believes the property drains into a nearby wetland.

Jean Root asked if the Livingston County Road Commission and Howell Area Fire Authority have given any review and comments.

Mark Roman provided the Commissioners with an email from Kim Hiller, Livingston County Road Commission stating no further upgrades are necessary.  The Howell Area Fire Authority will have to give a final approval prior to opening.

Jean Root asked about signage.

John Enos and Annette McNamara both said it will meet the Zoning Ordinance requirements.

Bob Hanvey asked if the sign was either on or off and if there were any flashing components.

Mark Roman answered; yes either on or off and no flashing components.

Jerry Sidlar asked when the grand opening will take place.

Mark Roman said May 15, 2013.

Jean Root asked if there were comments from John Lowe and Charles Musson.

Annette McNamara responded; John Lowe’s questions have been answered with the exception of the site plan layout not matching up with the restaurant layout.

Mark Roman said that this will be corrected prior to Board of Trustees review.

Jean Root motioned to recommend approval to the Board of Trustees for Wooly Bully, Eat to the Beat; Tax ID#4710-02-400-011 with the following information/conditions.

• Carlisle/Wortman Associates, Inc. review letter dated January 11, 2013
• Applicant’s response to review letter dated January 15, 2013
• Memo from Kim Hiller, Livingston County Road Commission provided by applicant and dated May 2010 noting approval of access from D-19

Bob Hanvey seconded.  Motion carried 3-0.

OLD BUSINESS

No Old Business

CALL TO THE PUBLIC

Jerry Sidler opened the call to the public.

Jean Root asked when the next meeting will be held.  Annette McNamara said possibility February 26, 2013

Jerry Sidler closed the call to the public.

ADJOURNMENT

Jean Root motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:53 p.m.  Bob Hanvey seconded.  Motion carried 3-0.