GENOA CHARTER TOWNSHIP
Application for Site Plan Review
TO THE GENOA TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION AND TOWNSHIP BOARD:
APPLICANT NAME & ADDRESS:
If applicant is not the owner, a letter of Authorization from Property Owner is needed.
OWNER’S NAME & ADDRESS:
SITE ADDRESS: PARCEL #(s):
APPLICANT PHONE: ( ) OWNER PHONE: ( )
OWNER EMAIL:
LOCATION AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SITE:
BRIEF STATEMENT OF PROPOSED USE:
THE FOLLOWING BUILDINGS ARE PROPOSED:
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT ALL INFORMATION AND DATA ATTACHED TO AND MADE
PART OF THIS APPLICATION IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY
KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF.
BY: ________________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________________________
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Contact Information - Review Letters and Correspondence shall be forwarded to the following:
1.) of at
Name Business Affiliation E-mail Address
FEE EXCEEDANCE AGREEMENT
As stated on the site plan review fee schedule, all site plans are allocated two (2) consultant reviews and
one (1) Planning Commission meeting. If additional reviews or meetings are necessary, the applicant
will be required to pay the actual incurred costs for the additional reviews. If applicable, additional review
fee payment will be required concurrent with submittal to the Township Board. By signing below,
applicant indicates agreement and full understanding of this policy.
SIGNATURE: DATE:
PRINT NAME: PHONE:
ADDRESS:
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STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW
SUBMIT ALL MATERIALS TO: Community Development Director, Genoa Township Hall,
2911 Dorr Road, Brighton, Michigan 48116.
STEP 1: Pre-Application Meeting (Optional)
Staff and consultants are available for this introductory meeting on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month
at the request of the applicant. See Application Meeting Request Form.
STEP 2: Submit Application
The Planning Commission will consider your application during their regularly scheduled meeting after
consultant reviews. The meeting date is determined by the date you submit a complete application and
will be strictly followed. See the Planning Commission Submittal Schedule for details. The following
documents *must* go through the Township office before going to consultant review. Submittal
requirements include:
1. This Site Plan Application (one copy)
2. Site Plan (four large copies, folded)
The site plan *must* be sealed by an architect or engineer registered in the State of Michigan.
3. Environmental Impact Assessment (four copies)
4. Related Details Specification, if necessary (lighting details, renderings, etc.)
5. Reduced-File-Size pdf of all submittal materials (on disk)
6. Review Fees. These *must* be paid at time of submission. See Fee Schedule.
STEP 3: First Review of Your Application by Township Consultants
Your application is reviewed by fire, engineering, and community planning professionals.
As the applicant, you will receive their comments approximately two weeks after your submittal.
STEP 4: Submit Revised Materials
Submit the following within one week after receipt of consultant comments:
1. Cover Letter, detailing changes (one copy)
2. Site Plan (four large copies, folded). Large-scale projects or long/oversized items
may require submittal of several additional hard copies.
3. Environmental Impact Assessment and other supporting information (four copies)
4. Reduced-File-Size pdf of all submittal materials (on disk).
STEP 5: Second Review of Your Application by Township Consultants
Second Review comments from consultants will be the discussed at the scheduled Planning Commission
meeting. As the applicant, you will receive copies of their comments approximately three business days
before the meeting. Your attendance is required at the meeting.
STEP 6: Planning Commission Review at Public Hearing
Held at Genoa Township Hall, the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
STEP 7: Submit Revised Materials for Genoa Township Board of Trustees
After Planning Commission approval, your case will go before the Board. The Board meets on the 1st and
3rd Monday of each month. To allow for the preparation of Planning Commission minutes and to allow
the applicant time to address changes required by the Planning Commission, projects *will not* be
reviewed by the Township Board on the Monday immediately following a Planning Commission
meeting. (Board-agenda submittals are required the Monday before the Board meeting by 1:00 p.m.)
Submittals should reflect any changes required by the Planning Commission and include:
1. Site Plan (one copy)
2. Environmental Impact Assessment (one copy)
3. Reduced-File-Size pdf of all submittal materials (on disk)
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STEP 8: Board of Trustees’ Review at Regular Meeting
NEXT STEPS: If approved by the Township Board, a Land-Use Permit shall be obtained prior to
seeking County Building and related permits.
Apply for Land-Use Permit with Genoa Township Planning Department,
submitting the following:
1. Construction Plans and Site Plans (three copies)
All conditions of Township Board approval must be satisfied prior to issuance of the
Land-Use Permit.
2. Complete Land Use Permit Form
3. Fees Paid
Commercial/Industrial $150.00
New Construction Residential $75.00 (per unit)
Sewer Tap Fee to be determined by Township
Water Tap Fee to be determined by Township
Meter Fee to be determined by Township
Contact MHOG Utilities for Construction Plan Review Process (if required).
Projects involving the installation of public infrastructure will incur a construction plan review
and inspection fee. Before construction, a budget will be established and funds will be placed in
escrow.
Contact Livingston County:
Drain Commissioner
Addressing
Health Department
Building Department
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REQUIRED SITE PLAN CONTENTS
Each site plan submitted to the Township Planning Commission shall be in accordance with the provisions of the
Zoning Ordinance. No site plan shall be considered until reviewed by the Zoning Administrator. The following
information shall be included in the site plan submittal packet:
SUBMITTED NOT APPLICABLE ITEM
Application form and fee: A completed application form
and payment of a non-refundable application fee. (A
separate escrow fee may be required for administrative
charges to review the site plan submittal.)
Applicant information: The name and address of the
property owner and applicant, interest of the applicant in
the property, the name and address of the developer, and
current proof of ownership of the land to be utilized or
evidence of a contractual ability to acquire such land, such
as an option or purchase agreement.
Scale: The site plan should be drawn at an engineers scale
on sheets measuring 24x36 inches at the scale noted
below.
ACREAGE SCALE
160 or more 1” = 200’
5- 159.9 1” = 100’
2- 4.99 1” = 50’
1- 1.99 1” = 30’
0- .99 1” = 20’
COVER SHEET CONTAINING
The name and address of the project.
The name, address and professional seal of the architect,
engineer, surveyor or landscape architect responsible for
preparation of the site plan.
A complete and current legal description and size of
property in acres and square feet. Where a metes and
bound description is used, lot line angles or bearings shall
be indicated on the plan. Lot line dimensions and angles
or angles or bearings shall be based upon a boundary
survey and shall correlate with the legal description.
A small location sketch of sufficient size and scale to
locate the property within the Township.
Title block with north arrow, date of preparation and any
revisions.
EXISTING CONDITION SHEETS ILLUSTRATING
All existing lot lines and dimensions, including setback
lines and existing or proposed easements.
Existing topography (minimum contour interval of two feet)
Existing natural features such as streams, marshes, ponds;
wetlands labeled with size and type (upland, emergent, etc)
Existing woodlands shall be shown by an approximate
outline of the total canopy; individual deciduous trees of
eight inch caliper or larger and individual evergreen trees
six feet in height or higher, where not a part of a group of
trees, shall be accurately located and identified by species
and size (caliper for deciduous, height for evergreen).
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Soil characteristics of the parcel to at least the detail as
provided by the Soil Conservation Service Soil Survey of
Livingston County. A separate map or overlay at the
same scale as the site plan map may be used.
Zoning and current land use of applicant’s property and all
abutting properties and of properties across any public or
private street from the site.
Indication of existing drainage patterns, surface or water bodies.
The limits of any wetland regulated by the MDEQ, including
attachment of any MDEQ approved wetland determination
or documentation that an application for an MDEQ review
has been submitted. If an MDEQ regulated wetland is to be
impacted, an indication of the status of application for an
MDEQ wetland permit or copy of a permit including
description of any wetland migration required attached.
Aerial photograph indicating the limits of the site,
surrounding land uses and street system.
PROPOSED PROJECT INFORMATION
Base information: The location of all existing buildings,
structures, street names and existing right-of-way, utility
poles, towers, drainage ditches, culverts, pavement,
sidewalks, parking areas and driveways on the property
and within one-hundred feet of the subject property
(including driveways on the opposite side of any street).
Notes shall be provided indicating those which will
remain and those which are to be removed.
Building information: Footprints, dimensions, setbacks,
typical floor plans, and a sketch of any rooftop or ground
mounted equipment to scale.
Building elevations: Elevation drawings shall be
submitted illustrating the building design and height, and
describing construction materials for all proposed structures.
Elevations shall be provided for all sides visible from an existing
or proposed public street or visible to a residential district. The
Planning Commission may require color renderings of the
building. Proposed materials and colors shall be specified on the
plan and color chips or samples shall also be provided at the time
of site plan review. These elevations, colors, and materials shall be
considered part of the approval site plan (as amended 4/15/95).
Building and lot coverage: Percentage of building
coverage and impervious surface ratio (all paved areas
and building v. total lot area) compared to the percentages
specified in the Table of Dimensional Standards Article 4.
For residential developments: Number of units
for each project phase divided by acreage exclusive of any
public right-of-way or private road access easement; lot area for
each lot; and a description of the number of each unit by size and
number of bedrooms; if a multi-phase development is proposed,
identification of the areas included in each phase.
For commercial and office uses: The Gross Floor Area
and Useable Floor Area of each use or lease space. For
industrial uses: The floor area devoted to industrial uses
and the area intended for accessory office use.
Streets, driveways, and circulation: The layout and
dimensions of proposed lots, streets and drives (including
grades, existing or proposed right-of-way or easement and
pavement width, number of lanes and typical cross section
showing surface and sub base materials and dimensions,
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grades of all entrances and exits, location and typical
detail of curbs, intersection radii), access points (including
deceleration or passing lanes, distance from adjacent driveways
or street intersection), sidewalks (width, pavement type and
distance from street) and recreation areas. Written verification of
any access easements or agreements for shared access or driveway
curb return extending beyond the property line shall be required.
Utilities: Existing and proposed locations of utility
services (with sizes), degrees of slope of sides of
retention/detention ponds; calculations for size of storm
drainage facilities; location of electricity and telephone
poles and wires; location and size of surface mounted equipment
for electricity and telephone services; location and size of
underground tanks where applicable; location and size of outdoor
incinerators; location and size of wells, septic tanks and drain
fields; location of manholes, catch basins and fire hydrants;
location, size, and inverts for storm and sanitary sewers, any public
or private easements; notes shall be provided clearly indicating
which existing services will remain and which will be removed.
Grading and drainage: A site grading plan for all
developments where grading will occur, with existing and
proposed topography at a minimum of two (2) foot contour
intervals and with topography extending a minimum of
twenty (20) feet beyond the site in all directions and a general
description of grades within fifty (50) feet, and further where
required to indicate stormwater runoff into an approved drain or
detention/retention pond so as to clearly indicate cut and fill
required. All finished contour lines are to be connected to
existing contour lines at or before the property lines. A general
description and location of the stormwater management system
shall be shown on the grading plan. The Township Engineer may
require detailed design information for any retention/detention
ponds and stormwater outfall structures or basins. If MDEQ
regulated wetlands are to be used, status of MDEQ permit
application or copy of permit with attached conditions shall be
provided.
Landscape and screening: A landscape plan indicating
proposed ground cover and plant locations and with
common plant name, number, and size at installation. For
any trees over eight (8) inch caliper to be preserved. A
detail shall be provided to illustrate protection around the tree’s
drip line. Berms, retaining walls or fences shall be shown with
elevations or cross section from the surrounding average grade.
The location, type and height of proposed fences shall be described.
Waste receptacles: Location of proposed outdoor trash
container enclosures; size, typical elevation, and vertical
section of enclosures; showing materials and dimensions
in compliance with Zoning Ordinance Standards.
Signs: Locations of all signs including location, size, area
type, height, and method of lighting. Note that all regulatory signs
shall meet the standards from the Michigan Manual of Uniform
Traffic Control Devices (MMUTCD).
Lighting: Details of exterior lighting including location,
height, method of shielding and style of fixtures.
Parking: Parking, storage and loading/unloading areas,
including the dimensions of typical space, aisle, and angle
of spaces. The total number of parking and loading/unloading
spaces to be provided and the method by which the required
parking was calculated shall be noted.
The applicant shall erect flagged stakes at the perimeter points
of the property to assist Township officials and staff in reviewing
the site.
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SUBMITTING THE IMPACT ASSESSMENT
To complete the Impact Assessment, place the following categories on a separate sheet of paper and
describe each section as it relates to your project. Rather than re-typing the sections below, you may copy
and paste from the available pdf at: http://genoa.org/departments/planning or request a MicrosoftWord
file at (810) 227-5225.
For Special Land Use and Site Plans, information should be detailed.
For a Re-Zoning request inconsistent with the Township Master Plan, the impact assessment should
demonstrate how conditions have changed to warrant deviation from the Master Plan.
Any Impact Assessment previously submitted relative to the site and proposed development which fulfills
the below requirements (and contains accurate information of the site) may be submitted as
the required Impact Assessment.
a. Name(s) and address(es) of person(s) responsible for preparation of the impact assessment and a
brief statement of their qualifications.
b. Map(s) and written description/analysis of the project site including all existing structures,
manmade facilities, and natural features. The analysis shall also included information for areas within
10 feet of the property. An aerial photograph or drawing may be used to delineate these areas.
c. Impact on natural features: A written description of the environmental characteristics of the site
prior to development and following development, i.e., topography, soils, wildlife, woodlands, mature
trees (eight-inch caliper or greater), wetlands, drainage, lakes, streams, creeks or ponds.
Documentation by a qualified wetland specialist shall be required wherever the Township determines
that there is a potential regulated wetland. Reduced copies of the Existing Conditions Map(s) or aerial
photographs may accompany written material.
d. Impact on stormwater management: Description of measures to control soil erosion and
sedimentation during grading and construction operations and until a permanent ground cover is
established. Recommendations for such measures may be obtained from the Livingston County
Drain Commission at (517) 546-0040.
e. Impact on surrounding land used: Description of the types of proposed uses and other man-made
facilities, including any project phasing, and an indication of how the proposed use conforms or
conflicts with existing and potential development patterns. A description shall be provided of any
increases of light, noise or air pollution which could negatively impact adjacent properties.
f. Impact on public facilities and services: Describe the number of expected residents, employees,
visitors, or patrons, and the anticipated impact on public schools, police protection and fire protection.
Letters from the appropriate agencies may be provided, as appropriate.
g. Impact on public utilities: Describe the method to be used to service the development with water
and sanitary sewer facilities, the method to be used to control drainage on the site and from the site,
including runoff control during periods of construction. For sites serviced with sanitary sewer,
calculations for pre- and post development flows shall be provided in comparison with sewer line
capacity. Expected sewage rates shall be provided in equivalents to a single family home. Where
septic systems are proposed, documentation or permits from the Livingston County Health
Department shall be provided.
h. Storage and handling of any hazardous materials: A description of any hazardous substances
expected to be used, stored or disposed of on the site. The information shall describe the type of
materials, location within the site and method of containment. Documentation of compliance with
federal and state requirements, and a Pollution Incident Prevention Plan (PIPP) shall be submitted,
as appropriate.
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i. Impact on Traffic and Pedestrians: A description of the traffic volumes to be generated based on
national reference documents, such as the most recent edition of the Institute of Transportation
Engineers Trip Generation Manual, other published studies or actual counts of similar uses in
Michigan. A detailed traffic impact study shall be submitted for any site over ten (10) acres in size
which would be expected to generate 100 directional vehicle trips (i.e. 100 inbound or 100 outbound
trips) during the peak hour of traffic of the generator or on the adjacent streets. The contents of the
detailed study shall include:
□ Description of existing daily and peak hour traffic on adjacent street(s) and a description of any
sight distance limitations along the right-of-way frontage of the site.
□ Forecasted trip generation of the proposed use for the a.m. and p.m. peak hour and average
daily traffic generated.
□ For any project with a completion date beyond one year at the time of site plan approval, the
analysis shall also include a scenario analyzing forecasted traffic at date of completion along
the adjacent street network using a forecast based either on historic annual percentage increases
and/or on expected development in the area.
□ Projected traffic generated shall be distributed (inbound v. outbound, left turn v. right turn) onto
the existing street network to project turning movements at site driveways and nearby
intersections. Rationale for the distribution shall be provided.
□ Capacity analysis at the proposed driveway(s) using the procedures outlined in the most recent
edition of the Highway Capacity Manual published by the Transportation Research Board.
Capacity analyses shall be provided for all street intersections where the excepted traffic will
comprise at least five-percent (5%) of the existing intersection capacity.
□ Accident data for the previous three (3) years for roadway sections and intersections
experiencing congestion or a relatively high accident rate, as determined by the township or
staff from the Livingston County Road Commission or Michigan Department of
Transportation.
□ Analysis of any mitigation measures warranted by the anticipated traffic impacts. Where
appropriate, documentation shall be provided from the appropriate road agency regarding time
schedule for improvements and method of funding.
□ A map illustrating the location and design of proposed access, including any sight distance
limitations, dimensions from adjacent driveways and intersections within 250 feet of the edge
of the property frontage, and other data to demonstrate that the driveway(s) will provide safe
and efficient traffic operation and be in accordance with Article 15.
j. Special Provisions: General description of any deed restrictions, protective covenants, master deed
or association bylaws.
k. A list of all sources shall be provided.
Revised 02/03/2014, kasp
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