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MARION TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA and DRAFT MINUTES OCTOBER 25, 2005
PUBLIC HEARING CALL
TO ORDER: MEMBERS
PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: CALL TO THE PUBLIC: Agenda Items Only – 3 minute limit APPROVAL OF AGENDA: OCTOBER 25, 2005 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR: None OLD BUSINESS: 1)
Proposed Text Amendment
Standards for (Rifle, Skeet,
Trap, Pistol and Archery) 2)
Proposed
Text Amendment Standards for Care Homes 3)
Proposed
Text Amendment Standards for Centers 4)
Proposed
Text Amendment – Section 3.02 – Definition of Cemetery 5)
Proposed
Text Amendment – Section 3.02 – Definition of NEW BUSINESS: CALL
TO PUBLIC: ADJOURNMENT:
PUBLIC HEARING - DRAFT MINUTES
MEMBERS PRESENT:
JOHN LOWE, CHAIRPERSON
DAVE HAMANN
JEAN ROOT, SECRETARY
DEBRA WIEDMAN-CLAWSON
JIM ANDERSON ABSENT:
NONE
OTHERS PRESENT:
ROBERT W. HANVEY,
SUPERVISOR
ANNETTE MCNAMARA, ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
PAUL SIERSMA, CARLISLE/WORTMAN
****************************************************************** CALL TO ORDER APPROVAL OF
AGENDA Dave Hamann motioned to approve the October 23, 2005 Planning Commission public hearing agenda.
Jim Anderson seconded. Motion
Carried 5-0. INTRODUCTION OF
MEMBERS John Lowe, Jean Root,
Dave Hamann, Jim Anderson and Debra Wiedman-Clawson were present.
CALL TO THE
PUBLIC John Lowe opened call
to the public. Bonnie White, She handed out a copy
of the State of Michigan requirements do not include paved roads or fenced in yards. Bonnie White lives on ten acres, located on a dirt road. She is currently licensed for six children. Bonnie White opposed the restrictions in the text and would like the Planning Commission members to consider her comments when
deliberating. Paul Siersma noted the document Bonnie White handed out was considered when revising this text. This does not restrict
occupation, adding restrictions not required of other home occupations. He is also concerned there is a shortage of
quality child care. John Lowe closed the
call to the public. None OLD BUSINESS Proposed Text
Amendment - Section 17.27 Pistol and
Archery Paul Siersma noted there have been two edits per the Commissioners request. Section A, item number 2; made the paragraph more general. Section Commissioners, item G; changed the hours from 9:00 a.m. to
dusk. John Lowe opened the
call to the public. Tom Bauer, question; are there
any parcels left in an indoor range, would
the 80 acre minimum apply? John Lowe noted there
are many parcels in Discussion ensued on other communities with indoor only ranges. Debra Wiedman-Clawson will look into the
requirements of those communities before the next meeting. Jean Root noted a letter from Mike Kehoe stating the 80 acre minimum or the landscape buffering increased. John Lowe closed the
call to the public for Section 17.27 at 7:30 p.m. This agenda item will
be tabled until the November 22, 2005 Planning Commission meeting. Proposed Text
Amendment - Section 17.16 - Standards for Day Care Homes Paul Siersma noted there has been one change per the Commissioners request. Section B, item number 7; the square footage per child in the play area has been reduced to 100 square foot per child. It was established the
definition for Group Day Care Homes is under Day Care Group Home. Les Kern, 1775 Foxridge. He is licensed for 12 children, must he be on a paved road if this text is adopted. Mr. Ken would like to divide his property and build another home, maybe increase the number of children he is licensed for. Mr. Kern lives on a dirt road; this proposed text would affect his business. Paul Siersma answered
yes, if the text is adopted it would require a paved road. Jean Root clarified
the number of trips, the influx of cars at a certain time of the day.
Discussion ensued on the necessity of paved roads and the difference between a two acre lot with 12 children and a
20,000 square foot lot with 12 children. Paul Siersma will modify text for the November 22, 2005 meeting to include different zoning districts with
different requirements. Also
requiring paved roads only if more than 12 children. The members of the
audience would also like the Commissioners to review the State of requirements in relationship to Family Group Day Care. Also, the fencing requirement and they feel 100 square feet
is too much. John Lowe closed the
call to the public for Section 17.16 at 8:10 p.m. This agenda item will be tabled until the November 22, 2005 Planning Commission meeting. A public hearing to be
held in December 2005 may be scheduled at that time. Proposed Text
Amendment - Section 17.08 - Standards for Child Care
Centers John Lowe noted Section B, item number 6; 5,000 square feet per child is too excessive he wants this changed to 100 square foot per child. Also, Section B, item number 7, is the fencing requirement excessive? John Lowe opened the
call to the public. No response Discussion ensued on whether to limit the number of children or increasing the acreage requirements.
Debra Wiedman-Clawson believes the State of mandate the number of
children. Paul Siersma will make
changes for the November 22, 2005 meeting. This agenda item will
be tabled until the November 22, 2005 Planning Commission meeting. Proposed Text
Amendment - Section 3.02 - Definitions - Child Care Centers This agenda item was discussed with Section 17.08 - Standards for Specific Land Uses - Child Care Centers. This agenda item will be tabled until the November 22, 2005 Planning Commission meeting.
Proposed Text
Amendment - Section 3.02 - Definitions - Cemeteries Paul Siersma
researched the public health issues in the wellhead protection area.
State of does not have
restrictions, no statutes, no regulation of location of cemeteries. John Lowe asked who the oversight agency for municipal wellheads is. He asked Paul Siersma to consult with them, if
they do not have a problem with this then he is ok with it. John Lowe opened the
call to the public. No response.
This agenda item will
be tabled until the November 22, 2005 Planning Commission meeting.
NEW BUSINESS None CALL TO THE
PUBLIC Charles Musson, occupation to be in
the home or can it be run from an accessory building?
The State of requires it be located
in the home. ADJOURNMENT Dave Hamann motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 p.m. Debra Wiedman-Clawson seconded. Motion Carried 5-0.
REGULAR MEETING @ 7:30 PM CALL
TO ORDER: MEMBERS
PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: CALL TO THE PUBLIC: Agenda Items Only – 3 minute limit APPROVAL OF AGENDA: October 25, 2005 Regular Meeting APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR: September 26, 2005 Special Joint Meeting September 27, 2005 Regular Meeting OLD BUSINESS: 1)
Proposed
Text Amendment Article XVIII Site Plan Review Requirements 2)
Proposed
Text Amendments to General Ordinance Subdivision Control 3) Proposed Text Amendment Section 17.07 Cemeteries, Crematories & Mausoleums
(location requirements) 4)
Planning
Commission budget discussion 5)
City
of NEW BUSINESS:
1)
Set
date for a second monthly meeting 2) Planning Commission Rules & Procedures (Powers and Duties of the Planning
Commission
item #9) CALL
TO PUBLIC: ADJOURNMENT: REGULAR MEETING - DRAFT MINUTES
MEMBERS PRESENT:
JOHN LOWE, CHAIRPERSON
DAVE HAMANN
JEAN ROOT, SECRETARY
DEBRA WIEDMAN-CLAWSON
JIM ANDERSON ABSENT:
NONE OTHERS PRESENT:
ROBERT W. HANVEY,
SUPERVISOR
ANNETTE MCNAMARA, ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
PAUL SIERSMA, CARLISLE/WORTMAN ****************************************************************** CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called
to order at 8:40 p.m. APPROVAL OF
AGENDA Dave Hamann motioned to approve the October 23, 2005 Planning Commission regular meeting agenda.
Jim Anderson seconded. Motion
Carried 5-0. INTRODUCTION OF
MEMBERS John Lowe, Jean Root, Dave Hamann, Jim Anderson and Debra Wiedman-Clawson were present. CALL TO THE
PUBLIC No response. APPROVAL OF
MINUTES Jean Root motioned to approve the September 26, 2005 joint meeting minutes. Debra Wiedman-Clawson
seconded. Motion Carried 4-0.
Jim Anderson abstained. Jean Root noted she spoke with Annette McNamara earlier today regarding the September 27, 2005 regular meeting minutes. Jean Root asked Annette McNamara to make the corrections to these minutes for tonight’s meeting. The minutes have been corrected. Dave Hamann motioned to approve the September
27, 2005 regular meeting minutes as amended.
Debra Wiedman-Clawson
seconded. Motion Carried 4-0.
Jim Anderson abstained. Debra Wiedman-Clawson
seconded. Motion Carried 4-0.
Jim Anderson abstained.
OLD BUSINESS Proposed Text
Amendment - Article XVIII Site Plan Review Requirements Paul Siersma will submit the following changes to the proposed text for the next regularly scheduled meeting. 1.
Section 18.02, item A;
construction plan approval prior to a land balancing permit being issued. 2. Section 18.06; add that landscaping and the first course of black top down prior to first land
use permit being issued. Dave Hamann motioned
to table until the November 22, 2005 regular meeting.
Debra Wiedman-Clawson
seconded. Motion Carried 5-0.
Proposed Text
Amendments - General Ordinance Subdivision Control Paul Siersma will submit text showing the legislative requirements of Act 525 and other required updates to the ordinance for the November 14, 2005 special meeting. The Planning Commission will send the legislative requirements on to the Board of Trustees for their review and approval/denial. The additional changes will be reviewed by the Planning Commission members and sent on to the
Board of Trustees when ready. Dave Hamann motioned
to table until November 14, 2005 Special Meeting.
Debra Wiedman-Clawson
seconded. Motion Carried 5-0.
Proposed Text
Amendment - Section 17.07 - Standards for Cemeteries,
Crematories & Mausoleums (location requirements) Dave Hamann motioned to table until November 22, 2005 regular meeting. Jim Anderson seconded.
Motion Carried 5-0. Planning
Commission Budget Discussion Debra Wiedman-Clawson needs more time to discuss the budge with Mr. Hanvey. Dave Hamann motioned to table until November 22, 2005 regular meeting. Jim Anderson seconded. Motion Carried 5-0.
City of Paul Siersma informed
the Commissioners that John Enos was still working with the City of Planner (a Carlisle/Wortman Associates, Inc. employee) to arrange a joint planning commission meeting. Dave Hamann motioned to table the agenda item until John Enos was available to comment on November 22, 2005.
Debra Wiedman-Clawson seconded. Motion
Carried 5-0. NEW BUSINESS Set date for a
second monthly meeting Dave Hamann motioned to set a second meeting on November 14, 2005, Mike Kehoe to attend. The agenda items will be Section 6.20 A, Pre-Existing Non-Conforming Private Roads, Section 6.20B New Private Roads and Subdivision Control Ordinance. Debra Wiedman-Clawson seconded. Motion Carried 5-0.
Planning Commission Rules & Procedures (Powers and Duties of the Planning Commission item
#9) This item was placed
on the agenda by mistake. No
action taken. CALL TO THE
PUBLIC Jean Root motioned to place the Planning Commission Annual Organizational Meeting to be placed under new business on the November 22, 2005 regular meeting agenda. Jim Anderson seconded. Motion Carried 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT Dave Hamann motioned to adjourn the meeting at 9:38 p.m. Jean Root seconded. Motion Carried 5-0.
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