Members Present: Dave Hamann, John Lowe, Jean Root, Jim Anderson

Members Absent: Debra Wiedman-Clawson,

Others Present: Annette McNamara, Zoning Administrator

Bob Hanvey, Township Supervisor,

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m.

Approval of Agenda

John Lowe presented the agenda. Ms. Root suggested tabling the following Proposed Text Amendments:

Section 6.14 - Home Occupation, Section 8.01 – Private Stables in Rural Residential, Section 8.02 D 1–

Commercial Stables she also suggested adding review of additional zoning concept and deleting setting a date for

the next special meeting (Ordinance Amendments). Mr. Hamann moved to approve the agenda as amended.

Jim Anderson supported the motion. Motion carried. 4 - 0

The Planning Commission introduced its self to the audience

Call to the Public

Mr. Lowe made a call to the public. There was no response.

Approval of Minutes

John Lowe presented the minutes of the August 09, 2004 special meeting. Ms. Root indicated that the minutes

needed some minor corrections. Ms. Root moved to approve the minutes as amended. Mr. Anderson supported the

motion. Motion carried. 4 – 0

Mr. Lowe presented the minutes of the August 24, 2004 regular meeting. Ms. Root moved to approve the minutes

as presented. Mr. Anderson supported the motion. Motion carried. 4 – 0

Mr. Lowe presented the minutes of the August 24, 2004 Public Hearing. Ms. Root moved to approve minutes as

presented. Mr. Anderson supported the motion. Motion carried. 4 – 0

Old Business

Mr. Lowe presented a letter dated September 21, 2004 from Mr. Kehoe regarding the verbiage regarding a quorum.

The latest changes to the proposed Planning Commission Rules and Procedures of 1996 were discussed.

Mr. Hamann moved to adopt the Planning Commission Rules and Procedures of 1996 as updated on

September 29, 2004. Ms. Root supported the motion. Motion carried. 4 – 0

Mr. Lowe presented the proposed text amendment Section 19.02 – Non Conforming Lots. Mr. Hamann expressed

concerns with the proposed text amendment in regards to restricting the sale of lots, as it would relate to ERS 1 and 2

This issue was discussed at length. It was decided that this text amendment would affect a very small amount of lots.

The Planning Commission decided to have Mr. Kehoe and Mr. Westmoreland look at ERS 1 and 2 to determine the

impact on the proposed ordinance. Mr. Hamann suggested having Mr. Enos examine this issue also.

Mr. Lowe presented the proposed text amendment Section 6.24 –Landscape Buffers. Ms. Root wanted to make

sure everyone was satisfied with the proposed amendment as presented. The need for consistency was discussed.

The issue of physically taking the landscape buffer was discussed. It was decided that the restrictions put on the

landscape buffer would be spelled out in the association by laws and or master deed. The Planning Commission

decided to send the proposed ordinance with the minor changes to the township attorney for his review and

comment.

New Business

Mr. Lowe suggested obtaining Proposed Definition – Vegetation and Visual Buffer from Mr. Enos.

Ms. Lundeen of OHM presented a rough draft of the proposed Woodland Ordinance. The Planning Commission

discussed the rough draft. Mr. Lowe stated that it was a good start and the Planning Commission would send the

proposed ordinance to the township attorney for his review and comment.

Mr. Lowe asked Ms. McNamara if she could get the Planning Commission a copy of the three-bill

package HBS 6164, 6166 and 206.

Call to the Public

Mr. Lowe made a call to the public. There was no response.

Adjournment

Mr. Lowe moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Anderson supported the motion. Motion carried 4 -0.