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MARION TOWNSHIP

PLANNING COMMISSION

AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING

February 24, 2009

7:30 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER:

APPROVAL OF AGENDA FOR:       February 24, 2009 Regular Meeting

INTRODUCTION OF MEMBERS:

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM:   January 20, 2009 Public Hearing

                                             January 20, 2009 Regular meeting                                                                                       

OLD BUSINESS:

1.  Proposed General Ordinance – Litter Ordinance

2.  Proposed Text Amendment – Section 6.07 size requirements for Accessory Structures

3.  Proposed Rezoning RZN# 08-08 Tax ID # 4710-02-101-021 – .35 acre vacant parcel on north side of Foxfire

The proposal is to rezone from Existing Residential Subdivision 1 to Public Land

4.         Proposed Rezoning RZN# 09-08

  • Tax ID # 4710-09-401-018 – 1.37 acre vacant parcel on west side of Jewell Road
  • Tax ID # 4710-09-401-019 – 1.38 acre vacant parcel on west side of Jewell Road

The proposal is to rezone the above property from Existing Residential Subdivision 2 to Public Land

 

5.         Proposed Rezoning RZN# 10-08, 11-08, 12-08 & 13-08

  • Tax ID # 4710-15-300-006 - .38 acre County Farm Infirmary within Blossom Farms
  • Tax ID # 4710-19-300-027 – 2.08 acre Green Cemetery on corner of Pingree & Vines
  • Tax ID # 4710-23-400-023 – 1.37 acres Harger Cemetery on west side of D-19
  • Tax ID # 4710-27-200-031 – 9.3 acres Marion Township Park #1 on east side of Triangle Lake Road

The proposal is to rezone the above properties from Rural Residential to Public Land

6.         Proposed Rezoning RZN# 14-08

  • Tax ID # 4710-13-100-002 – 118.61 acres – Howell Public Schools – on south side of Wright Road
  • Tax ID # 4710-13-100-003 – 1 acre – Howell Public Schools on south side of Wright Road     
  • Tax ID # 4710-13-100-022 – 3 acres – Howell Public Schools on east side of D-19

The proposal is to rezone the above properties from Rural Residential to Public Land

7.  Proposed Text Amendment – Section 11.01 B #7 Municipal Cemeteries/Mausoleums

8.  Proposed Text Amendment – Section 7.10 Schedule of Regulations footnote e (Corner Lot Frontage requirements)

9.  Proposed Text Amendment – Section 3.02 Definition of Yard, Front yard (Corner Lot Frontage requirements)

NEW BUSINESS:

1.  Lucy Road , LLC easement/maintenance condition on site plan approval

CALL TO THE PUBLIC:

ADJOURNMENT:

                                            DRAFT MINUTES

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:                 JOHN LOWE, CHAIRPERSON

                                                JEAN ROOT, SECRETARY

BOB HANVEY

JIM MURRAY

JERRY SIDLAR

 

MEMBERS ABSENT:                   NONE

                       

OTHERS PRESENT:                    ANNETTE MCNAMARA, ZONING ADMINISTRATOR

                                                JOHN ENOS, CARLISLE/WORTMAN

LES ANDERSEN, TRUSTEE

SCOTT LLOYD, TRUSTEE

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CALL TO ORDER

John Lowe called the meeting to order at 7:51 p.m.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

John Lowe would like to add under new business, update on Marion Township Park #2 and walking trails.  Jean Root motioned to approve the February 24, 2009 regular meeting agenda as amended.  Jim Murray seconded.  Motion Carried 5-0.

INTRODUCTION OF MEMBERS

The members of the Planning Commission introduced themselves.  All were present.

CALL TO THE PUBLIC

John Lowe opened the call to the public.

Karl Bohn, 376 Triangle Lake Road - Mr. Bohn question the depth of the pond in Marion Township Park #2.

John Lowe let him know that the pond is 5’ deep in the middle and that is has a 5:1 slope and no fence is required.  This also serves as a stormwater detention pond which is required on any project.

John Lowe closed the call to the public.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

January 20, 2009 Public Hearing minutes

Jean Root motioned to approve the January 20, 2009 public hearing minutes.  Jim Murray seconded.  Motion carried 5-0.

January 20, 2009 Regular meeting minutes

Jean Root motioned to approve the January 20, 2009 regular meeting minutes.  Jim Murray seconded.  Motion carried 5-0. 

NEW BUSINESS

Proposed General Ordinance – Litter Ordinance

Bob told the Planning Commission members that representatives from the paper are unable to attend, they had a prior engagement.  They did provide documentation on clean up and fines given to delivery people if the address is on the do not deliver list.  Mary Scott told Bob the City of Howell has an ordinance that works well.

Jim Murray said he called the Community News to be put on the do not deliver list and they were polite and responsive.

Jean Root said she has done an informal survey and found majority of the people wanted to receive the Green Sheet publication.  She has also seen a clean up since the snow has melted.

The Planning Commission agreed that rewriting the language can be timely and costly.  They asked John Enos to provide them with the language used by the City of Howell for the next meeting.

Jean Root motioned to table the language for Litter General Ordinance to the March 24, 2009 meeting as per the discussion John Enos will provide City of Howell language.  Jim Murray seconded.  Motion carried 5-0.

OLD BUSINESS

Proposed Text Amendment – Section 6.07 size requirements for Accessory Structures

Bob came up with a determination table and explained it to the Planning Commissioners.

Jim Murray was not satisfied with the 653 s.f. for a parcel that is 1 acre or less.  What does a resident do if they want a bigger accessory structure than what is allowed?

The Planning Commission discussed the possibility of doing a review procedure for structures larger than what the table allows and decided that the Zoning Board of Appeals is the only body that has that ability to deviate from the Zoning Ordinance.  They decided this is a starting point and still needs work; John Enos will work with Annette McNamara.  They will work the determination table into Section 6.07 and provide drawings to show the Planning Commission members how the structures will look on the parcel.

Jean Root motioned to table Section 6.07 Accessory Uses and Structures to the March 24, 2009 meeting as per tonight’s discussion John Enos will provide additional numbers, language and drawings.  Jim Murray seconded.  Motion carried 5-0.

Proposed Rezoning RZN# 08-08 Tax ID # 4710-02-101-021 – .35 acre vacant parcel on east side of Foxfire - The proposal is to rezone from Existing Residential Subdivision 1 to Public Land

Jean Root motioned to send RZN# 08-08 to the Board of Trustees for review and comment.  Jim Murray seconded.  Motion carried 5-0.

Proposed Rezoning RZN# 09-08 Tax ID # 4710-09-401-018 – 1.37 acre vacant parcel on west side of Jewell Road; Tax ID # 4710-09-401-019 – 1.38 acre vacant parcel on west side of Jewell Road - The proposal is to rezone the above property from Existing Residential Subdivision 2 to Public Land

Jean Root motioned to send RZN# 09-08 to the Board of Trustees for review and comment.  Jim Murray seconded.  Motion carried 5-0.

Proposed Rezoning RZN# 10-08, 11-08, 12-08 & 13-08 Tax ID # 4710-15-300-006 - .38 acre County Farm Infirmary Cemetery within Blossom Farms; Tax ID # 4710-19-300-027 – 2.08 acre Green Cemetery on corner of Pingree & Vines; Tax ID # 4710-23-400-023 – 1.37 acres Harger Cemetery on west side of D-19; Tax ID # 4710-27-200-031 – 9.3 acres Marion Township Park #1 on east side of Triangle Lake Road - The proposal is to rezone the above properties from Rural Residential to Public Land

Jean Root motioned to send RZN# 10-08, 11-08, 12-08 and 13-08 to the Board of Trustees for review and comment.  Jim Murray seconded.  Motion carried 5-0.

Proposed Rezoning RZN# 14-08 Tax ID # 4710-13-100-002 – 118.61 acres – Howell Public Schools – on south side of Wright Road; Tax ID # 4710-13-100-003 – 1 acre – Howell Public Schools on south side of Wright Road; Tax ID # 4710-13-100-022 – 3 acres – Howell Public Schools on east side of D-19; The proposal is to rezone the above properties from Rural Residential to Public Land

Jean Root motioned to send RZN# 14-08 to the Board of Trustees for review and comment.  Jim Murray seconded.  Motion carried 5-0.

Proposed Text Amendment – Section 11.01 B Municipal Cemeteries/Mausoleums

The Planning Commission is satisfied with the proposed text.

Jean Root motioned to send Section 6.17 Municipal Cemeteries/Mausoleums to the Board of Trustees for review and comment.  Jim Murray seconded.  Motion carried 5-0.

Proposed Text Amendment – Section 7.10 Schedule of Regulations footnote e (Corner Lot Frontage requirements)

The Planning Commission is satisfied with the proposed text.

Jean Root motioned to send Section 7.10 Schedule of Regulations footnote e (Corner Lot Frontage requirements) to the Board of Trustees for review and comment.  Jim Murray seconded.  Motion carried 5-0.

Proposed Text Amendment – Section 3.02 Definition of Yard, Front yard (Corner Lot Frontage requirements)

The Planning Commission is satisfied with the proposed text.

Jean Root motioned to send Section 3.02 Definition of Yard, Front yard (Corner Lot Frontage requirements) to the Board of Trustees for review and comment.  Jim Murray seconded.  Motion carried 5-0.

NEW BUSINESS:

Lucy Road , LLC

Jean Root motioned to have Annette McNamara send a letter to the Hansen’s to let them know if they do not sign and return the agreement they will be responsible for the maintenance.  Jim Murray seconded.  Motion carried 5-0.

Marion Township Park #2 & Community Walking Path/Greenways

John Lowe gave a summary of the proposed park and informed the Planning Commissioners of grants that will help with the cost.

John Enos asked if the park committee would like one of his associates to attend the next meeting.

CALL TO THE PUBLIC

John Lowe opened the call to the public.

Karl Bohn, 376 Triangle Lake Road – he is grateful to be a Marion Township resident.

Charles Musson, 333 Triangle Lake Road – asked if anyone went to hear the Governor at the City of Howell today.  Bob said he called and it was invitation only.

John Lowe gave the Planning Commissioners an update on the last meeting of the Joint Advisory Committee.

John Lowe closed the call to the public.

ADJOURNMENT

Jean Root motioned to adjourn the meeting at 9:35 p.m.  Jim Murray seconded.  Motion Carried 5-0.