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Planning Commission tables special land use request for proposed fueling station at 23968 E. McGillen pending traffic study
Summary
The Village of Mattawan Planning Commission voted unanimously to table a special land use request for an automotive fueling station and convenience store at 23968 E. McGillen, citing the need for a traffic study and legal clarification of zoning ordinance section 10.3 about building-size limits.
The Village of Mattawan Planning Commission voted on Feb. 19 to table a special land use request from the Edward and Florance Kucinich Trust for a proposed automotive fueling station and convenience store at 23968 E. McGillen.
Chair Fournier opened the public hearing on the application. Clerk Storm-Artis read written letters of opposition into the record from residents including Kip and Stacy Davison; Diana Boop; Clay and Jessica Whitfield; Natalie J. Kelley; and Michael Kranak. Lindsey Caprathe spoke in opposition during the public-comment portion, expressing community concerns about the proposal.
Robert Matke, speaking on behalf of developer CESO, addressed the commission in support of the project. Scott Brooks, Chief of the Mattawan Fire District, advised the commission that both drive entrances should be limited to right-in/right-out to avoid left-turn backups that could delay emergency access to the nearby fire station.
Chair Fournier said the commission was awaiting clarification from the village attorney about zoning ordinance section 10.3, which the chair described as the provision that governs the 1,000-square-foot building-size threshold for automotive fueling stations that include convenience stores. Fournier also said the commission would require a developer-provided traffic study before conducting a full review of the special land use and site plan.
Motion by Chair Fournier, supported by Planning Commission member Lamb, to table the special land use request until the developer submits a traffic study and the village attorney provides clarification on ordinance section 10.3. By roll call, members Daniel, Fournier, Lamb and Stuut voted yes and the motion carried.
The tabling leaves the application pending. The commission did not vote on approval or denial; the matter will return to the commission for further consideration after the requested traffic analysis and legal guidance are provided.
