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PLANNING
COMMISSION AGENDA
and DRAFT MINUTES REGULAR
MEETING March
28, 2006 7:30
p.m. APPROVAL OF AGENDA FOR:
March 28, 2006 Regular Meeting INTRODUCTION OF MEMBERS: CALL TO THE PUBLIC:
Agenda Items only – 3 minute limit APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM:
February 28, 2006 Regular Meeting OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
CALL TO THE PUBLIC: ADJOURNMENT: DRAFT MINUTES MEMBERS
PRESENT:
John Lowe,
Debra
Wiedman-Clawson OTHERS
PRESENT:
David Schroeder, OHM John Enos, Carlisle/Wortman *********************************************************************************************************************************** CALL TO ORDER
John Lowe called the meeting to order at APPROVAL OF AGENDAINTRODUCTION OF MEMBERSThe members of the Planning Commission introduced themselves. CALL TO THE PUBLICNone. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FRANKLIN KNOLL OF John Enos said that he just received a new plan on Monday.
John Lowe asked Pat Keough from Advantage Civil Engineering if it is
substantially different from what the Planning Commission members have seen.
Mr. Keough brought revised copies and was hoping for approval with
conditions. Most of the changes
are relatively minor. Mr. Keough
said he has approval from the Livingston County Health Department, Road
Commission, and the fire department. The
limits of grading have been added to pages 2, 3, 4 and 6.
Mr. Enos asked to have the silt fence coincide with the limits of
grading. Mr. Enos asked for a
copy of the wetlands report, and that a list of the permit approval be shown
on the cover sheet. The USCS
soil information has been put on the cover sheet.
Eleven additional trees have been added around the detention pond for
better screening. Mr. Enos provided the Planning Commission with a site plan
review letter, and his concerns have been addressed.
However, it’s a matter of process, and the new site plan was just
received. The zoning ordinance
also requires Township Board approval. Mr.
Westmoreland said he did receive the new plan, but he hasn’t reviewed it
yet because he wanted to look at the same thing the Planning Commission
looks at. It sounds like most
issues have been addressed. The
issue of the drainage swale on lots 8 and 9 can be resolved during
engineering, as long as Mr. Keough agrees.
Mr. Enos said the applicant has put pedestrian access easements as
requested; however, between units 20 and 21, the township may want to
require some type of hard surface or gravel so that the residents know that
its an easement. Mr.
Westmoreland also noted that the number of lots decreased from 25 to 24
between preliminary site plan review and final.
Mr. Lowe said he’s concerned about the issue of the changes and how they might affect the township attorney’s review. Debra Wiedman-Clawson said that page 19 of the Exhibit A still reads 25 lots instead of 24. Mr. Lowe said there are several items that need to be discussed. He also said he doesn’t want to set a precedent by granting approval with the last-minute changes. Ms. Root said she agrees. Mr. Hamann said he also agrees. Mr. Lowe told the applicants that the township attorney
hasn’t received all of the documents for review.
Greg Petru from Kebs, Inc. was contacted and he said he would have
their attorney contact the township attorney.
Karl Forell said he thought all of the documents had been received.
Priscilla Watts said she spoke with the zoning administrator on March
6 and she was told that everything was in that she needed.
MUSSON HILLS SOUTH PRELIMINARY PLAT REVIEW Debra Wiedman-Clawson excused herself from discussion on this
item. Jim Barnwell from Desine,
Inc. was present on behalf of this project.
The property is located south of As a platted subdivision, the project would be subject to the Subdivision Control Rules & Regulations, as well as the rules of the township. The project would have public roads and the drainage system would be dedicated to the Livingston County Drain Commission. The procedure requires approval of a tentative preliminary plat. Once tentative preliminary approval is granted, the applicant would obtains all the necessary permits and then come back to the Planning Commission for approval of the final preliminary plat. Mr. Barnwell has received comments from the township engineer and township planner, and he feels most are technical in nature and will be addressed as the project progresses. Mr. Enos reviewed his comments with the Planning Commission,
and felt his concerns could be easily addressed.
Mr. Westmoreland from OHM said most of their concerns are pretty
minor. Mr. Lowe asked the LCRC
representatives if the issues in their review letter have been addressed.
Mike Crane from the LCRC said they were mostly grading and drainage
concerns, which can be resolved. One
comment was made about a protected left-turn lane on D-19; Mike Goral
reviewed it and doesn’t feel that a turn lane is necessary.
Mr. Barnwell said one issue he wanted to clarify is they will
probably be requesting that sidewalks be placed within the road
right-of-way. Mr. Enos asked if
they planned on streetlights. Mr.
Barnwell said probably not internal, just the entrance.
Ms. Root asked about the emergency access to Mr. Lowe asked when the public hearing should be scheduled.
Mr. Enos said it could be done the same night as the preliminary plat
approval. SUBDIVISION CONTROL ORDINANCE Mr. Enos reviewed the changes that were made.
Mr. Enos said they took the MTA model and combined it with the
township’s existing language to make it more user-friendly.
Mr. Kehoe has reviewed the draft.
COMMUNITY WASTEWATER UTILITY SYSTEMS Mr. Enos said his partner is going to be a speaker
at the OHM workshop on April 4. The
document is still going through revisions.
Mr. Hanvey’s comments have been incorporated into the draft.
PROPOSED Mr. Enos said the language was approved at a public hearing.
The county approved the language with some suggestions.
The township board had some concerns and returned it to the Planning
Commission. He will discuss with
the township supervisor what the specific concerns were.
Mr. Enos said he would provide a revised draft at the next meeting.
ARTICLE XX—SECTION 20.03 2006 PLANNING COMMISSION PRIORITIES PLANNING COMMISSION BUDGET DISCUSSION No discussion on this item. CITY OF John Enos said that Paul Streng would contact John Lowe early in May to schedule a meeting. TEXT AMENDMENT REQUEST FORM The Planning Commission reviewed the form CALL TO THE PUBLIC Charlie Musson, ADJOURNMENT
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