MARION TOWNSHIP

PLANNING COMMISSION

AGENDA AND DRAFT MINUTES

November 27, 2012 @ 7:30 p.m.

 

CALL TO ORDER:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

APPROVAL OF AGENDA FOR: November 27, 2012 Regular Meeting

INTRODUCTION OF MEMBERS:

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM: October 23, 2012 Regular Meeting

PUBLIC HEARING

        1)        Proposed Text Amendment - Section 3.02 Definitions - TXT# 04-12 –
            Amend Definition of Family

OLD BUSINESS:

       1)        Proposed Text Amendment - Section 3.02 Definitions - TXT# 04-12 –
           Amend Definition of Family
 

NEW BUSINESS:

       1)        Crystal Wood – Review of Conceptual Site Plan

      2)        Annual Organizational Meeting  

CALL TO THE PUBLIC:

ADJOURNMENT:

DRAFT MINUTES

 

 MEMBERS PRESENT:  JOHN LOWE, CHAIRPERSON

                                 JERRY SIDLAR, VICE-CHAIR

                                  JEAN ROOT, SECRETARY

                                  BOB HANVEY

                                  CHARLIE MUSSON

MEMBERS ABSENT:    NONE  

OTHERS PRESENT:    ANNETTE MCNAMARA, ZONING ADMINISTRATOR

**************************************************************************************

CALL TO ORDER

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

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Jean Root motioned to approve the November 27, 2012 regular meeting agenda. Charlie Musson seconded. Motion Carried 5-0.

INTRODUCTION OF MEMBERS

The members of the Planning Commission introduced themselves.  All were present.  

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

October 23, 2012 Regular meeting minutes

Charlie Musson motioned to approve the October 23, 2012 regular meeting minutes as submitted. Jerry Sidler seconded. Motion Carried 5-0. 

Public Hearing #1

Proposed Text Amendment - Section 3.02 Definitions - TXT# 04-12 – Amend Definition of Family

The Board of Trustees had no comments on the proposed amendment.
John Lowe asked the Planning Commission members if they had any comments.

None heard.

Jean Root motioned to close the public hearing.  Jerry Sidlar seconded.  Motion carried 5-0.

NEW BUSINESS

Crystalwood Review of Conceptual Site Plan

Rick Elkwood of Elkwood Homes introduced himself and informed the Planning Commission members that he has gone through this same process in Lyon Township on two different developments. He has met with the existing residents of Crystalwood to resolve any issues. The Township Attorney is working with his Attorney to amend the consent judgment.  He has agreed to put the second lift of asphalt onto the main roadway just shy of Crystal Court .  He also pulled out lots #1 & #2 to allow for the attached condominium open space/park area.

A representative for the homeowners association was present for the discussion.

Jean Root asked for clarification on the Planning Commission members’ scope.

Bob Hanvey stated that recommendations are in order.

Jean Root asked how many homeowners associations will there be.

Rick Elkwood said three, one for the existing single family, one for the attached condos and one for the new single family.

Jean Root asked if the roads are not turned over to the Livingston County Road Commission (LCRC) how will you formulate who pays for what.

Rick Elkwood said there may have to be a master homeowners association.

John Lowe noted that there may be legal issues if Crystal Court is not turned over to the LCRC.

The Planning Commission members agreed on the following recommendations to the Board of Trustees.

Increase the front yard set back from 20’ to 25’

Add sidewalks

Developer agrees to provide foundation surveys for all houses built

Agree on who will use common open space and who will pay for maintenance of open space

Clarify additional tree planting along south property line

Jean Root motioned to send the Planning Commission recommendations to the Board of Trustees in the form of the draft meeting minutes. Jerry Sidlar seconded. Motion carried 5-0.

OLD BUSINESS

Proposed Text Amendment - Section 3.02 Definitions - TXT# 04-12 – Amend Definition of Family

Jean Root motioned to send the proposed amendment to the Livingston County Department of Planning for review and comment. If no changes are requested the amendment is to be sent to the Board of Trustees for approval/adoption. Jerry Sidlar seconded.  Motion carried 5-0.

NEW BUSINESS

Annual Organizational Meeting

Jean Root nominated John Lowe for Planning Commission Chair.  Charlie Musson seconded.  Roll Call; Charlie Musson – yes, Jean Root – yes, Bob Hanvey – yes, Jerry Sidlar – yes.  Motion carried 4-0.  John Lowe abstained.

Jean Root nominated Jerry Sidlar for Planning Commission Co-Chair.  John Lowe seconded.  Roll Call; Charlie Musson – yes, Jean Root – yes, Bob Hanvey – yes, John Lowe – yes.  Motion carried 4-0.  Jerry Sidlar abstained.

Jerry Sidlar nominated Jean Root for Planning Commission Secretary.  John Lowe seconded.  Roll Call; Charlie Musson – yes, John Lowe – yes, Bob Hanvey – yes, Jerry Sidlar – yes.  Motion carried 4-0.  Jean Root abstained.

CALL TO THE PUBLIC

John Lowe opened the call to the public.

No response.

John Lowe closed the call to the public.

ADJOURNMENT

Jean Root motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m.  Charles Musson seconded.  Motion Carried 5-0.