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Commission approves special land use and site plan for Huron Pointe Excavating with stormwater follow-up
Summary
Huron Pointe Excavating received Planning Commission approval to operate a contractor yard and office at 42470 Executive Dr., with waivers for minor screening and direction to address runoff management and other planner/engineer comments.
The Harrison Township Planning Commission on May 21 approved a special land use and site plan allowing Huron Pointe Excavating to use an existing industrial building at 42470 Executive Drive for a contractor office and outdoor storage yard, with conditions to address stormwater and site details.
Planner Adam Young explained the request and confirmed that outdoor storage requires special land use approval in the Industrial district. Township Engineer Paul Kammer said the primary technical concern was that converting the rear yard from grass to gravel could increase runoff and asked how excess runoff would be managed; he recommended the applicant coordinate with engineering on mitigation. Fire Marshal Larry Shackett reported the property met federal and state Firefighter Right to Know requirements after a recent occupancy inspection and confirmed that standard spill and leak procedures apply.
Applicant Krystal Rausch said Huron Pointe Excavating plans to use the site for indoor storage and garage work plus some outdoor storage of larger items; she confirmed there will be no fuel tanks stored on site and that barge access will be used for material loading and unloading. The commission opened and closed the public hearing with no public comments.
Commissioners reviewed the eight special land use standards and found the proposed use compatible with surrounding industrial properties, noting proposed improvements such as upgraded fencing with screening slats and additional front landscaping. The commission waived certain site-plan information that is not pertinent to an existing developed site and waived the minor screening requirement in front because the applicant is planting additional trees. The commission conditioned approval on the applicant addressing planner and engineer comments and working with engineering on stormwater management.
Motion to approve the special land use and the site plan carried. The approval includes a requirement that the applicant add a note to the site plan confirming maintenance of landscaping and that engineering and township administration will review stormwater measures and other checklist items before permits are issued.
