KIMBALL TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION
KIMBALL TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL OFFICE
2160 WADHAMS RD., KIMBALL MICHIGAN
PUBLIC HEARING/REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 22, 2025
6:30 P.M.
Orr opened the meeting at 6:30 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS: ORR, BARRETT, HOWARD, HENRY, LOKERS, MILLER, TUTTLE
ABSENT: NONE
ALSO PRESENT: Becky Wrubel, Clerk; Neil Erickson, Building inspector; Geoff Donaldson, St Clair County Metro Planning Commission.
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA: PUBLIC HEARING/REGULAR MEETING
Barrett made a motion to approve the agenda as presented supported by Howard.
Motion Carried.
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APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Regular Meeting March 24, 2025
Barrett made a motion to approve the minutes as presented supported by Howard.
Motion Carried.
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SPECIAL HEARING – MASTER PLAN 2025
Tuttle made a motion to open the Special Hearing for comments on the Master Plan at 6:31pm with an emphasis that the hearing would be open no longer than 30 mins.
Support by Barrett.
Motion Carried.
Mr. Donaldson gave an overview of the Master Plan process. He explained that the current draft of the future land use map needs an adjustment. There is a need to extend the map property to reflect the entire Development Focus Map. The difference is the development focus area was to incorporate the land that is currently held by the drain commission. The two properties in question are owned by 2 property owners. Neil has stated the owners are okay with the changes in the map to include all of their properties, whereas the previous map did not extend the boarders to the full extent of said properties.
SCCMPC also recommends through the language of the Development Focus Area, that through the zoning ordinances to develop the area, to look into using a PUD (Planned Unit Development) zoning ordinance to focus on that particular area.
Mr Barrett: I would like to see the 2 owners supply the board with a formal letter to submit a comment request to extend the boarders.
Mr. Donaldson stated that would be an appropriate request and the board could continue to approve the Master Plan tonight; however, he did not come prepared with a draft resolution. The board needs to pass the Master Plan via a resolution.
Discussion on the current zoning map and changes took place.
Mr. Donaldson explained that anytime a zoning or rezoning request comes before the township that it should be compared to the map for Future development map in the Master Plan so that there are no inconsistencies.
It was stated that the Township Board did pass a resolution to have final say for the approval of the Master Plan.
Mr. Barrett moved to close the public hearing to receive comments on the proposed Master Plan 2025 for Kimball Twp at 6:50pm.
Support from Mr. Lokers.
Motion Carried
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NEW BUSINESS
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Mr. Mueller with Bay View Engineering spoke on behalf of the Atkins Meadows project. He stated that a few things had happened since last month. There was a meeting on extending the sewer and everyone is favorable with the project. The grade work and the participation will be met.
Nothing has changed since the last meeting as a Master Deed is still needed for the township engineer to review. He feels that they have met all 8 requirements other than the Master Deed.
Mr Barrett stated his concern with the storm drain and the maintenance of the retaining pond. Mr. Meuller assured him that all will be addressed within Master Plan.
Mr. Barrett made a motion to approve the preliminary site plan with all of the final documents to be submitted at the May 27, 2025 meeting. Mr. Tuttle supported the motion
ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Barrett, Tuttle, Howard, Henry, Lokers, Orr, Miller
NO: None ABSENT: None (7-0-0) Motion Carried.
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Mr. John Monte with Project Control Engineering came to speak with Mr. Jay Folski (SSK Ground Development) to respond to the questions and concerns from the engineers.
They will be seeking a joint sanitary sewer with a special assessment and that a pump station will be necessary to extend sewer to West Water.
Fire stated that all turning radiuses were met. They did this by cutting back the back building from 16 units to 8 units which would result in shortening the drive at the end of the property. They will provide the board with drawings from the turn radius submission.
There was discussion on the previous site plan and the special exception that was granted SSK Ground Development and how the board should handle this.
Mr Barrett stated that per Ordinance 20.1307 if no movement on a site plan then it is to be brought before the board within 12 months.
Mr. Folski stated that he has a permit for soil erosion and Mr. Erickson stated that would be enough to extend this site plan.
Mr. Barrett moved to give SSK Ground Development 2025 (to designate from old site plan of 2023) a preliminary approval on their site plan with the following conditions to be met by and presented on May 27, 2025.
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Final letter from Tetra Teck
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Final letter from Fire Safety Consultant
Going forward to rescind the special exception from the 2023 site plan and place it on the SSK Ground Development 2025 site plan. Mr. Howard supported the motion.
Roll Call Vote: YES: Barrett, Howard, Tuttle, Lokers, Miller, Henry, Orr NO: none ABSENT: none (7-0-0) Motion Carried.
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CLOSE SPECIAL HEARING FOR MASTER PLAN 2025
Barrett moved to place on the May 27, 2025 Kimball Township Planning Commissions Agenda a resolution to recommend an adoption of the 2025 Master Plan for the community. He also asked for formal communication from the drain commissioner’s office and Mr. Jowett. Mr Tuttle supported the motion. Motion Carried.
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OLD BUSINESS
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Mr. Barrett discussed the new church, New Beginnings Apostolic Church (aka old Kimball School) and their lack of a special exception. It was explained that the previous church never asked for a special exception, and that they needed to remedy this situation. Discussion took place.
Mr. Barrett made a motion to ask the township board to waive special exception fees for the New Beginnings Apostolic Church up to the original cost, and to ask the church to appear before the Planning Commission. Motion supported by Mr Tuttle.
Motion Carried.
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AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION- NONE
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REPORTS
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BILL ORR, ZBA –None, no meeting this year
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Mr. Lokers stated he went to the meeting on the landfill and had concerns.
IX ADJOURNMENT
Mr Barrett made a motion to adjourn at 7:45pm
Respectfully submitted by: Michele Erdman, Deputy Clerk
