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MARION TOWNSHIP

PLANNING COMMISSION

AGENDA and DRAFT MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING

JANUARY 30, 2007

7:30 p.m.

 

CALL TO ORDER:

APPROVAL OF AGENDA FOR:               January 30, 2007 Regular Meeting

INTRODUCTION OF MEMBERS:

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM:           December 19, 2006 Public Hearing

                                                          December 19, 2006 Regular Meeting

OLD BUSINESS:

1)     Marion Retail Center Final Site Plan Review – 1600 Pinckney Road – Tax ID# 4710-02-400-013 – Current use is Lansing Community College

2)     Section 6.20 A – New Private Roads Serving Single-Family, Multiple-Family and Commercial Developments

3)     Section 3.02 – Figure 3-8 Cul-de-sac Front Yard Set Back Diagram

4)     Proposed amendment to Section 3.02 Figure 3-2 delete Flat & Mansard roofs from diagram & Figure 3-6 Show Utility Easement on diagram

5)     Proposed amendment to Section 4.03 E add final inspection to receive Certificate of Compliance

6)     Section 6.08 One Building to a Lot

7)     Section 17.31 - Community Waste Water Utility System – Proposed Text Amendments

NEW BUSINESS:

CALL TO THE PUBLIC:

ADJOURNMENT:

                                                   DRAFT MINUTES       

        

MEMBERS PRESENT:                 JOHN LOWE, CHAIRPERSON

DAVE HAMANN, CO-CHAIRPERSON

JEAN ROOT, SECRETARY                       

MEMBERS ABSENT:                   JIM ANDERSON

                                                DEBRA WIEDMAN-CLAWSON                                          

OTHERS PRESENT:                    ANNETTE MCNAMARA, ZONING ADMINISTRATOR

                                                PHIL WESTMORELAND, ORCHARD, HILTZ & MCCLIMENT

                                                JOHN ENOS, CARLISLE/WORTMAN

                                                ROBERT W. HANVEY, SUPERVISOR                                             

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CALL TO ORDER

Jack Lowe called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Dave Hamann motioned to approve the January 30, 2007 regular meeting agenda as amended.  Jean Root seconded.  Motion Carried 3-0. 

INTRODUCTION OF MEMBERS

The members of the Planning Commission introduced themselves. 

CALL TO THE PUBLIC

None heard.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Jean Root was absent for the December 19, 2006 meeting and this makes a lack of quorum tonight to approve the December 19, 2006 public hearing and regular meeting minutes.  The Planning Commission members agreed to table the minutes to the February 13, 2007 meeting.

Dave Hamann motioned to table the December 19, 2006 public hearing minutes.  Jean Root seconded.  Motion Carried 3-0. 

Dave Hamann motioned to table the December 19, 2006 regular meeting minutes.  Jean Root seconded.  Motion Carried 3-0.

OLD BUSINESS

Marion Retail Center – Final Site Plan Review

Joe Moore, Boss Engineering summarized the proposed project and asked the Planning Commission if they had any questions.

John Enos summarized his review letter and is recommending approval.  He is satisfied with sidewalks within the development and an easement for sidewalks along D-19 in the future.  He would like to see the additional parking land banked for future use.

Phil Westmoreland summarized his review letter and is recommending approval.  Any outstanding items can be addressed during construction plan review.

Jean Root motioned to recommend conditional approval and send Marion Retail Center Tax ID #4710-02-400-013 to the Board of Trustees for final site plan review and approval/denial.  Conditional approval is based on the following.

1)      Applicant to provide an approval letter from the Livingston County Drain Commissioners Office

2)      Applicant to provide an approval letter from the Livingston County Road Commission

3)      Remove the loading area behind phase I building and replace with patio feature

4)      Remove additional handicap parking spaces and replace with landscaping

5)      Howell Area Fire Authority letter dated 9-11-06

6)      Lighting will be reduced to a minimum and no halogen lighting for signage

7)      Applicant to submit revised site plans to Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment, Inc. & Carlisle/Wortman Associates, Inc. for review prior to Board of Trustees meeting

8)      Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment, Inc. & Carlisle/Wortman Associates, Inc. to provide Board of Trustees with letters of approval

9)      Phase II will require an additional final site plan approval by the Marion Township Planning Commission and Board of Trustees.

Dave Hamann seconded.  Motion Carried 3-0.

6.20 A – New Private Roads Serving Single-Family, Multiple-Family and Commercial Developments

The Planning Commission members requested the following changes.  John Enos will submit the changes for the February 13, 2007 special meeting.

1)      Page 3 of 5 Sub-section E -  

2)      Page 4 of 5 Sub-section G - move 3rd section to 1st Section

3)      Page 4 of 5 Sub-section H - #1 add construction between road and permit

4)      Page 4 of 5 Sub-section I - #5 remove 1st sentence

5)      Page 5 of 5 Sub-section J - remove last Sentence

6)      Page 5 of 5 Sub-section K - reference the Subdivision plat Act

Jean Root motioned to table this agenda item to the February 13, 2007 special meeting.  Dave Hamann seconded.  Motion Carried 3-0.

6.19 B – Lots to Have Access

Jean Root motioned to table this agenda item to the February 13, 2007 special meeting.  Dave Hamann seconded.  Motion Carried 3-0.

Section 3.02 – Figure 3-8 Front Set Back measurements on a Cul-de-Sac

Jean Root motioned to table this agenda item to the February 13, 2007 special meeting.  Dave Hamann seconded.  Motion Carried 3-0.

Proposed amendment to Section 3.02 Figure 3-2 delete Flat & Mansard roofs from diagram & Figure 3-6 Show Utility Easements on diagram

A public hearing was held on December 19, 2006 and no public comments were heard.  The Planning Commission members are satisfied with the proposed amendments.

Jean Root motioned to send Section 3.02 Figure 3-2 & 3-6 to the Board of Trustees for their review and comment.  Dave Hamann seconded.  Motion Carried 3-0.

Proposed amendment to Section 4.03 E add final inspection to receive Certificate of Compliance

A public hearing was held on December 19, 2006 and no public comments were heard.  The Planning Commission members are satisfied with the proposed amendments.

Jean Root motioned to send Section 3.02 Figure 3-2 & 3-6 to the Board of Trustees for their review and comment.  Dave Hamann seconded.  Motion Carried 3-0.

Section 6.08 One Building to a Lot

A public hearing was held on December 19, 2006 and no public comments were heard.  The Planning Commission members are satisfied with the proposed amendments.

Jean Root motioned to send Section 3.02 Figure 3-2 & 3-6 to the Board of Trustees for their review and comment.  Dave Hamann seconded.  Motion Carried 3-0.

Community Waste Water Utility Systems – Proposed Text Amendments

The Planning Commission members reviewed the January 30, 2007 memo from Mr. Hanvey regarding proposed text amendments.  The Planning Commission requested the following changes.

1)      Page 3 of 6 Sub section B #1 - e iv - #4 change utility building to Treatment Facility

2)      Page 6 of 6 Sub section G #3 - remove system and insert treatment Facility

3)      Page 6 of 6 Sub section H #4 - remove system and insert treatment Facility

4)      Page 6 of 6 Sub section H #5 - remove system and insert treatment Facility

5)      Page 4 of 6 Sub section C #9 - to read; if a reserve field is required, it shall be fully prepared by the developer during the initial installation process

6)      Page 5 of 6 Sub section D #4 a - remove ‘approved’ and replace with discharge point

7)      Page 5 of 6 Sub section D #4 b - delete

8)      Page 5 of 6 Sub section D - add a new #8 to read ‘Within an established public wellhead protection area and renumber list’

9)      Page 5 of 6 Sub section D #5 b - remove

10)   Page 5 of 6 Sub section D #5 a - remove ‘residential dwelling or’

11)   Page 5 of 6 Sub section D #6 - add ‘private’ before easements

12)   Page 3 of 6 Sub section B #1 e vi - keep the word wells

13)   Page 3 of 6 Sub section B #1 e xii - remove the word public

Jean Root not comfortable with commercial or non-residential uses, how is usage and fees determined.

Phil Westmoreland explained how the usage and fees are determined.

Jean Root motioned to table this agenda item to the February 13, 2007 special meeting, John Enos to make amendments and provide a clean copy.  Dave Hamann seconded.  Motion Carried 3-0.

NEW BUSINESS

No new business.

CALL TO THE PUBLIC

John Enos informed the Planning Commission members of the Livingston County Department of Planning review and comments procedure on proposed text amendments.  The county is considering allowing municipalities to opt out of the review and comment process.

ADJOURNMENT

Dave Hamann motioned to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 p.m.  Jean Root seconded.  Motion Carried 3-0.