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                                Marion Township Planning Commission

                                    Public Hearing & Regular Meeting      

                                         Agenda & Draft Minutes    

PUBLIC HEARING

March 27, 2007  

CALL TO ORDER:

APPROVAL OF AGENDA FOR:     March 27, 2007 Public Hearing

INTRODUCTION OF MEMBERS:

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM:           

OLD BUSINESS:

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

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

3)     Section 6.19 B – Lots to Have Access

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

5)      Section 3.02 – Delete definition of Private Sewage/Waste Water Treatment Facilities & add definition of Community Waste Water Utility Systems

NEW BUSINESS:

CALL TO THE PUBLIC:

ADJOURNMENT:

                                                   DRAFT MINUTES

MEMBERS PRESENT:                 JOHN LOWE, CHAIRPERSON

DAVE HAMANN, CO-CHAIRPERSON

JEAN E. ROOT, SECRETARY

JAMES L. ANDERSON

DEBRA WIEDMAN-CLAWSON                  

MEMBERS ABSENT:                   NONE                                       

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 7:20 p.m.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Dave Hamann motioned to approve the March 27, 2007 public hearing agenda.  Jean Root seconded.  Motion Carried 5-0. 

INTRODUCTION OF MEMBERS

The members of the Planning Commission introduced themselves. 

CALL TO THE PUBLIC

None heard.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

No minutes to approve.

OLD BUSINESS

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

John Lowe asked the Planning Commission members if they had any comments.

There was no response.

John Lowe opened the call to the public.  None heard.  John Lowe closed the call to the public.

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

John Lowe asked the Planning Commission members if they had any comments.

Jean Root asked that March 27, 2007 be placed in the lower left hand corner.

John Lowe opened the call to the public.  None heard.  John Lowe closed the call to the public.

Section 6.19 B – Lots to Have Access

John Lowe asked the Planning Commission members if they had any comments.

There was no response.

John Lowe opened the call to the public.  None heard.  John Lowe closed the call to the public.

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

John Lowe asked the Planning Commission members if they had any comments.

Page 3 of 3 B e vi add the work ‘known’ before the word future.

There was no response.

John Lowe opened the call to the public.  None heard.  John Lowe closed the call to the public.

Section 3.02 – Delete definition of Private Sewage/Waste Water Treatment Facilities & add definition of Community Waste Water Utility Systems

John Lowe asked the Planning Commission members if they had any comments.

There was no response.

John Lowe opened the call to the public.  None heard.  John Lowe closed the call to the public.

All of the above agenda items will be placed on the Planning Commission April 24, 2007 agenda for review and approval/denial.

NEW BUSINESS

No new business.

CALL TO THE PUBLIC

None heard.

ADJOURNMENT

Dave Hamann motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m.  Jean Root seconded.  Motion Carried 5-0.

 

 

REGULAR MEETING

March 27, 2007

7:15 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER:

APPROVAL OF AGENDA FOR:     March 27, 2007 Regular Meeting

INTRODUCTION OF MEMBERS:

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM:  February 27, 2007 Regular Meeting

                                                March 13, 2007 Special Meeting       

  OLD BUSINESS:

1)     Proposed Text Amendment – Review of Definitions relating to lots

NEW BUSINESS:

1)     Proposed Text Amendment – Article VII – Zoning Districts & Maps/Schedule of Regulations

2)     Proposed Text Amendment – Section 8.04 E #3 – ERS Yard Set Back Requirements

3)     Proposed Text Amendment – Section 8.03 D #15 – Urban Residential – Two Family Dwellings

4)     Proposed Text Amendment – Section 17.29 – Two Family Dwellings

CALL TO THE PUBLIC:

ADJOURNMENT:

                                   DRAFT MINUTES

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:                 JOHN LOWE, CHAIRPERSON

DAVE HAMANN, CO-CHAIRPERSON

JEAN ROOT, SECRETARY                       

JIM ANDERSON

                                                DEBRA WIEDMAN-CLAWSON

 

MEMBERS ABSENT:                   NONE                                       

 

OTHERS PRESENT:                    ANNETTE MCNAMARA, ZONING ADMINISTRATOR

                                                JOHN ENOS, CARLISLE/WORTMAN

                                                ROBERT W. HANVEY, SUPERVISOR

                                                PHIL WESTMORELAND, ORCHARD, HILTZ & MCCLIMENT

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CALL TO ORDER

Jack Lowe called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Add Coordinate April 12, 2007 Board of Trustees meeting for Premier Farms and Oceola Township Master Plan under New Business.  Dave Hamann motioned to approve the March 27, 2007 regular meeting agenda as amended.  Jean Root seconded.  Motion Carried 5-0. 

INTRODUCTION OF MEMBERS

The members of the Planning Commission introduced themselves. 

CALL TO THE PUBLIC

None heard.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Jean Root asked to have the header date of February 28, 2007 changed to February 27, 2007, page 2 of 3, strike the ‘n’ in the first line.  Dave Hamann motioned to approve the February 27, 2007 regular meeting minutes as amended.  Jean Root seconded.  Motion Carried 5-0. 

Jean Root asked that page 5 of 6, under definition of lots, change coping to copying.  Dave Hamann motioned to approve the March 13, 2007 special meeting minutes as amended.  Jean Root seconded.  Motion Carried 5-0.

OLD BUSINESS

Review of Definitions relating to lots

John Lowe asked John Enos if he had any comments.

John Enos, Carlisle/Wortman Associates, Inc. noted the amendments submitted tie together and clear up the definitions of lots.  He took the definitions from the Land Division Act and other sources.

Definition of tract was discussed.  The Planning Commission members asked John Enos to find definitions for Tract, and bring this back to the next meeting.

Dave Hamann noted the word tract is used in Marion Township Land Division General Ordinance and suggested we be consistent.

John Enos will review the Marion Township General Ordinance with the Zoning Ordinance to make sure they are consistent.

The phrase ‘Lot of Record’ was discussed.

Mr. Hanvey does not like the wording ‘lot of record prior to the enactment of the Zoning Ordinance.’

The Planning Commission members discussed this and did not come to a resolve.

Jean Root motioned to table revisions for definitions relating to lots for further review at the April 24, 2007 regular meeting, John Enos to submit changes.  Debra Wiedman-Clawson seconded.  Motion carried 5-0.

NEW BUSINESS

Article VII Zoning Districts and Maps/Schedule of Regulations

Annette McNamara explained to the Planning Commission this is basically housekeeping changes.

The Planning Commission members agreed with the changes and added the following.

1)      Change 200_ to 20__

2)      Mike Kehoe to review page 3 of 4 Section 7.05 E, should this be deleted?

Jean Root motioned to hold a public hearing on April 24, 2007 @ 7:15 p.m. for Article VII Zoning Districts and Maps/Schedule of Regulations as submitted on 3-27-2007.  Dave Hamann seconded.  Motion carried 5-0.

Section 8.04 E #3 Yard Set Back Requirements

Annette McNamara pointed out the last sentence of the text and thinks this is confusing.

The Planning Commission members discussed the proposed changes and would like the following changes.

1)      Add the word ‘required’ before setback in the last sentence

2)      Provide a diagram showing the requirements of Section 8.04 E 3 for Section 3.02 Definitions.

Jean Root motioned to table Section 8.04 E 3 to the April 24, 2007 regular meeting, John Enos to submit diagram and amended text.  Dave Hamann seconded.  Motion Carried 5-0.

Section 8.03 D #15 – Urban Residential – Two Family Dwellings and Section 17.29 Special Use Requirements for Two Family Dwellings

Mike Kehoe suggested the changes in March 2005; he thought they were too restrictive.

The Planning Commission members discussed the pros and cons of two family dwellings in Urban Residential as a use permitted by right and Mike Kehoe’s comments.  They agreed to make the changes Mike Kehoe proposed if the additional requirements are placed in Article VII.

The Planning Commission members asked John Enos to submit suggested language for ‘Granny Flats’ in the Rural Residential district.

The Planning Commission members would like to look at the entire Article VIII – Residential Districts at the next meeting.

Jean Root motioned to table Section 8.03 D #15 and Section 17.29 to the April 24, 2007 regular meeting.  James L. Anderson seconded.  Motion Carried 5-0.

Coordinate April 12, 2007 Board of Trustees meeting for review of Premier Farms

John Enos informed the Planning Commission they are invited to the April 12, 2007 Board of Trustees meeting where the Premier Farms Conceptual Plan will be reviewed.  John Enos went on to discuss the approval process.  There is plenty of work to be done bonding, phasing, and developer agreement.  Accepting the conceptual does not mean a green light for the developer to do as he pleases.

Mr. Hanvey told the Planning Commission the Board of Trustees want to know what items are up for negotiation. 

There was discussion on the possibility of an additional public hearing.  Four of the Planning Commission members can attend, also Annette McNamara to post at least 18 hours prior to the meeting.

Oceola Township Master Plan

John Enos informed the Planning Commission Oceola Township sent their proposed Master Plan to Marion Township for review and comment.  Oceola Township is not contiguous to Marion Township and John Enos does not think there is a need to respond.

CALL TO THE PUBLIC

Charles Musson 333 Triangle Lake Road; gave the Planning Commission members his interpretation of the Right to Farm Act and Generally Accepted Agricultural Management Practices.  He informed the Planning Commission members a farm has to register with the State of Michigan .  The plan you submit when you register is the plan you have to comply with.  Not all farms do this.

ADJOURNMENT

Dave Hamann motioned to adjourn the meeting at 9:25 p.m.  Jean Root seconded.  Motion Carried 5-0.