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PUBLIC HEARING

August 28, 2007

AGENDA and DRAFT MINUTES

 

CALL TO ORDER:

APPROVAL OF AGENDA FOR:   August 28, 2007 Public Hearing

INTRODUCTION OF MEMBERS:

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM: None                                                                      

OLD BUSINESS:  

1)     Proposed Amendment – Section 17.10 Wireless Communication Facilities

2)     Proposed Amendment – Section 3.02 Definition of Wireless Communication Facilities

3)     Proposed Amendment – Section 3.02 Definition of Family/Accessory Apartment

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

5)     Proposed Amendment – Section 8.03 B#5 & D#15 & Section 17.29 – Two Family Dwelling

6)     Proposed Amendment – Section 6.31 – Family/Accessory Apartment

7)     Proposed Amendment – Section 3.02 Definition of Easement

NEW BUSINESS:

CALL TO THE PUBLIC:

ADJOURNMENT:

REGULAR MEETING - August 28, 2007

 

CALL TO ORDER:

APPROVAL OF AGENDA FOR:    August 28, 2007 Regular Meeting

INTRODUCTION OF MEMBERS:

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM:  

                    July 24, 2007 Regular Meeting                                                                      

OLD BUSINESS:

1)     Proposed Amendment – Review of Definitions relating to lots

2)     Proposed Amendment – Section 8.01 D 2 – Rural Residential Private Stables

3)     Proposed Amendment – Section 8.02 D 1 – Suburban Residential Private Stables

4)     Proposed Amendment – Section 3.02 Definition of Pens, Corrals & Pasture & Fence discussion

5)     Review Board of Trustees response definition of Nuisance – Section 3.02

NEW BUSINESS:

1)     Lucy Road, LLC Site Plan Review – located in the Highway Service District on the west side of Lucy Road – Tax ID# 4710-01-200-024 – Proposed Use; Contractor Storage Yard

2)     Marion Pines Court/Terry Way Private Road Review – located on the south side of Mason Road – Tax ID# 4710-04-200-013 – 3025 Mason Road

CALL TO THE PUBLIC:

ADJOURNMENT:

PUBLIC HEARING - DRAFT MINUTES

AUGUST 28, 2007

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

                                                JOHN ENOS, CARLISLE/WORTMAN

                                                ROBERT W. HANVEY, SUPERVISOR

                                                LES ANDERSON, TRUSTEE                                             

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CALL TO ORDER

Jack Lowe called the meeting to order at 7:20 p.m.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Jean Root asked to have the agenda items arranged so the definitions are discussed with the corresponding Sections.  Jean Root motioned to approve the August 28, 2007 public hearing agenda as amended.  Dave Hamann seconded.  Motion Carried 5-0. 

INTRODUCTION OF MEMBERS

The members of the Planning Commission introduced themselves. 

CALL TO THE PUBLIC

John Lowe opened the call to the public.

No response.

Jack Lowe closed the call to the public.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

No minutes to approve.

OLD BUSINESS

Proposed Amendment – Section 17.10 Wireless Communication Facilities

John Enos summarized the amendments.  The setback requirements were increased along with the distance between towers.  Collocations will be approved administratively.

Jack Lowe asked John Enos to summarize the amendments.

John Lowe opened the call to the public.

Steve Merline 91 Cranbrook; asked if the questions regarding the T-Mobile application had been answered.

John Enos responded; the applicant cannot be denied due to lack of information submitted if applicant is aware of what information Marion Township is requesting.

John Lowe closed the call to the public.

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

Jean Root asked to have the dates on the definitions updated.

James L. Anderson asked if T-Mobile would have to meet the requirements of the new language.

John Enos answered; yes, they do not have a vested right until construction starts.  If they return they will have to follow the new language.

Jean Root motioned to place this on the September 25, 2007 regular meeting agenda.  James L. Anderson seconded.  Motion carried 5-0.

Proposed Amendment – Section 3.02 Definition of Wireless Communication Facilities

John Lowe opened the call to the public.

No response.

John Lowe closed the call to the public.

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

There was no response.

Jean Root motioned to place this on the September 25, 2007 regular meeting agenda.  James L. Anderson seconded.  Motion carried 5-0.

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

John Lowe opened the call to the public.

No response.

John Lowe closed the call to the public.

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

There was no response.

Jean Root motioned to place this on the September 25, 2007 regular meeting agenda.  Debra Wiedman-Clawson seconded.  Motion carried 5-0.

Proposed Amendment – Section 8.03 B#5 & D#15 & Section 17.29 – Two Family Dwelling

John Lowe asked John Enos to summarize the changes.

John Enos said this use was taken out of the special use category and will be a use permitted by right.

John Lowe opened the call to the public.

No response.

John Lowe closed the call to the public.

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

There was no response.

Jean Root motioned to place this on the September 25, 2007 regular meeting agenda.  James L. Anderson seconded.  Motion carried 5-0.

Proposed Amendment – Section 6.30 – Family/Accessory Apartment

John Lowe asked John Enos to summarize the changes.

John Enos commended the Planning Commission on this language; he believes we are the first in the county to adopt this type of zoning ordinance.

John Lowe opened the call to the public.

No response.

John Lowe closed the call to the public.

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

Jean Root asked to have the section number changed to Section 6.31.

Jean Root motioned to place this on the September 25, 2007 regular meeting agenda.  James L. Anderson seconded.  Motion carried 5-0.

Proposed Amendment – Section 3.02 Definition of Family/Accessory Apartment

John Lowe opened the call to the public.

No response.

John Lowe closed the call to the public.

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

There was no response.

Jean Root motioned to place this on the September 25, 2007 regular meeting agenda.  Dave Hamann seconded.  Motion carried 5-0.

Proposed Amendment – Section 3.02 Definition of Easement

John Lowe asked John Enos to summarize the changes.

John Enos said this is to clarify a easement verses a utility easement.

John Lowe opened the call to the public.

No response.

John Lowe closed the call to the public.

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

There was no response.

Jean Root motioned to place this on the September 25, 2007 regular meeting agenda.  James L. Anderson seconded.  Motion carried 5-0.

NEW BUSINESS

No new business.

CALL TO THE PUBLIC

No response.

ADJOURNMENT

Dave Hamann motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:37 p.m.  James L. Anderson seconded.  Motion Carried 5-0.

MARION TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION

REGULAR MEETING  AUGUST 28, 2007

DRAFT MINUTES

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:                 JOHN LOWE, CHAIRPERSON

DAVE HAMANN, CO-CHAIRPERSON

JEAN ROOT, SECRETARY

JAMES A. ANDERSON

DEBRA WIEDMAN-CLAWSON                  

 

MEMBERS ABSENT:                   NONE                                       

 

OTHERS PRESENT:                    ANNETTE MCNAMARA, ZONING ADMINISTRATOR

                                                JOHN ENOS, CARLISLE/WORTMAN

                                                ROBERT W. HANVEY, SUPERVISOR

                                                LES ANDERSEN, TRUSTEE

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CALL TO ORDER

John Lowe called the meeting to order at 7:38 p.m.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Annette McNamara asked to have new business discussed first to accommodate the applicants that are here for site plan review and the nuisance discussion to accommodate Mr. McClure.  Jean Root motioned to approve the August 28, 2007 regular meeting agenda as amended.  Dave Hamann seconded.  Motion Carried 5-0.

INTRODUCTION OF MEMBERS

The members of the Planning Commission introduced themselves. 

CALL TO THE PUBLIC

John Lowe opened the call to the public.

No response.

John Lowe closed the call to the public.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

July 24, 2007 Regular Meeting minutes

Debra Wiedman-Clawson asked to have Chris Grzemkowicz’s last name corrected to read ‘Grzenkowicz’.  Dave Hamann motioned to approve the July 24, 2007 regular meeting minutes as amended.  Jean Root seconded.  Motion Carried 3-0.  Debra Wiedman-Clawson and James L. Anderson abstained.

NEW BUSINESS

Lucy Road , LLC Site Plan Review

John Lowe informed the applicant this can not be reviewed by the Planning Commission tonight due to lack of information.  Phil Westmoreland, Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment, Inc. has reviewed the revised plan and there was not enough time to include the revised plan along with the review and comment in the Planning Commissioners packages.

Jean Root motioned to table the site plan for Lucy Road , LLC tax ID#4710-01-200-024 to the September 25, 2007 meeting.  James L. Anderson seconded.  Motion carried 5-0.

Marion Pines Court Private Road Site Plan Review

Mark Hiller, Livingston Engineering summarized the project.  This will be a gravel private road with a paved approach.  The approach has been approved by the Livingston County Road Commission and the name was approved and reserved.  The private road will serve five lots ranging from 3 to 11 acres.  The lots will be served by well and individual septic systems; he understands this is in the sewer and water district, yet he is hoping the Planning Commission will agree with this decision.  He addressed the concerns in the Carlisle/Wortman Associates, Inc. review letter.  They will increase the 67’ setback along Mason Road to 70’ and provide topography for the entire site.  For marketability they will preserve all the trees they possibly can.  The existing house on lot #4 will remain and can be used for a craft/workshop, if the buyer wants it removed then it will be removed.

Debra Wiedman-Clawson asked if the house on lot #4 is connected to a well and septic system.

Mark Hiller answered no.  He then addressed Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment, Inc. review and comment letter.  There is substantial screening along Mason Road and they shouldn’t be required to add more.  A private road maintenance agreement will be submitted for final review.  He will correct the reference to different municipalities on the plans, again the client requesting the sites be served by individual well and septic systems.  The water from the site will outlet onto the east side of the site.

John Lowe asked about overflow from a 17’ drop.

Mark Hiller answered they will piggyback overflow to outlet pipe; the soil type is prone to erosion.

John Lowe asked the applicant to have the site perked before they come for final review and amend the plans accordingly.

Debra Wiedman-Clawson asked to have the remainder of the shared driveway abandoned.

John Lowe is concerned with revisions to the detention basin and overall site plan; he wants to make sure the Livingston County Road Commission and Livingston County Drain Commissioners Office are satisfied and the Planning Commission wants to see the with an easement agreement for the drainage district.

Jean Root motioned to grant preliminary approval for Marion Pines Court Private Road tax ID# 4710-04-200-013 & 4710-03-100-064 with the following conditions.

1)      Carlisle/Wortman Associates, Inc. review letter dated 8-16-07

2)      Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment, Inc. review letter dated 8-20-07

3)      Livingston County Road Commission review letter dated 8-10-07

4)      Howell Area Fire Authority review letter dated 8-16-07

5)      Applicant agrees to abandon shared driveway

6)      Clarify detention easement & provide paperwork at final review

Debra Wiedman-Clawson seconded.  Roll Call; Jean Root yes; Dave Hamann yes; John Lowe yes; James L. Anderson yes; Debra Wiedman-Clawson yes.  Motion Carried 5-0.

Review Board of Trustees response definition of Nuisance – Section 3.02

John Lowe read memo from the Board of Trustees and asked John Enos if he had any comments.

John Enos said nuisance ordinances are not successful in rural communities.  A motocross track that is a commercial use or if they are using the track after dark are issues that can be addressed.

Les Andersen is willing to mediate along with Mr. Hanvey if Mr. McClure continues to have problems.

Mr. McClure said thing have been better.

Kelly Hansen, 100 Lucy Road ; Mr. Lover has been working at night can that be taken care of?

John Enos answered Mr. Lover is running a commercial operation and that is different.

Discussion ensued.  Mr. McClure thanked the Planning Commission members and the Marion Township staff for all their help.

Proposed Amendment – Review of Definitions relating to lots

John Lowe asked John Enos to summarize the amendments.

John Enos said these definitions are an attempt to tie the Land Division General Ordinance and Zoning Ordinance definitions together.

Jean Root motioned to hold a public hearing on September 25, 2007 @ 7:15 for Section 3.02 Definition of Lots.  Dave Hamann seconded.  Motion carried 5-0.

Proposed Amendment – Section 8.01 D 2 – Rural Residential Private Stables

Proposed Amendment – Section 8.02 D 1 – Suburban Residential Private Stables

Proposed Amendment – Section 3.02 Definition of Pens, Corrals & Pasture & Fence discussion

John Enos informed the Planning Commissioners the language submitted is for discussion purposes, the number of horses allowed in Suburban Residential will be limited to six.

Debra Wiedman-Clawson noted in Suburban Residential there are a limited number of lots with enough acreage to accommodate six horses.  She would like to see a limit of four.

John Lowe wants the set back from the lot line increased from 35’, the Livingston County Health Departments requires more than 75’ from a house.

Planning Commission wants to know why there is a limit on the number of horses if the property owner has the acreage.

Discussion ensued and the Planning Commission members agreed to three acres for the first horse and then go by the animal units per acre in the Rural Residential District.  Annette McNamara and John Enos will research the Michigan State University website and the State of Michigan Department of Agriculture website for information to incorporate into the language.

Dave Hamann motioned to table this agenda item to the September 25, 2007 meeting.  James L. Anderson seconded.  Motion carried 5-0.

CALL TO THE PUBLIC

John Lowe opened the call to the public.

Chestnut Lawsuit

Mr. Hanvey gave the Planning Commission an update on the Chestnut Lawsuit.

Premier Farms

Annette McNamara told the Planning Commissioners that Mark Janeck will come to Marion Township for a meeting on Wednesday, September 5, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. and she would like Dave Hamann and John Lowe to attend.  John Enos, Carlisle/Wortman Associates, Inc. and Phil Westmoreland, Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment, Inc. will attend the meeting along with a few Board of Trustees at this time it is not a formal meeting as there will not be a quorum of either boards.  This is for informational purposes only, no decisions will be made.

Jack Lowe closed the call to the public.

ADJOURNMENT

Dave Hamann motioned to adjourn the meeting at 9:40 p.m.  Jean Root seconded.  Motion Carried 5-0.