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MARION TOWNSHIP AGENDA and DRAFT MINUTES December 20, 2004 @ 7:30 pm CALL
TO ORDER: MEMBERS
PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: CALL TO THE PUBLIC: Agenda Items Only – 3 minute limit APPROVAL OF AGENDA: December 20, 2004 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR: November 23, 2004 Regular Meeting OLD
BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS: Creative
set Public Hearing for January 25, 2005 Copperfield Villas – Site Plan Review CALL
TO PUBLIC: ADJOURNMENT:
MEMBERS
PRESENT: JOHN
LOWE, CHAIRPERSON
JIM ANDERSON
DAVE HAMANN
DEBRA WIEDMAN-CLAWSON OTHERS
PRESENT: ROBERT
W. HANVEY, SUPERVISOR
KRISTEN LUNDEEN, TOWNSHIP
ENGINEER
ANNETTE MCNAMARA, ZONING
ADMINISTRATOR
JOHN ENOS, TOWNSHIP PLANNING
CONSULTANT CALL
TO ORDER The
meeting was called to order at APPROVAL
OF AGENDA Mr. Lowe presented the agenda. Mr. Hamann wanted to add an item to the agenda regarding the proposed site plan for the Northern Materials project. Mr. Lowe wanted to add a discussion regarding the Woodlot Ordinance. Mr. Hamann moved to approve the agenda as amended. Ms. Wiedman-Clawson supported
the motion. Motion
Carried 4 - 0. INTRODUCTION Mr.
Lowe introduced the Planning Commission to the audience. CALL
TO THE PUBLIC Mr.
Lowe made a call to the public. There was no response. APPROVAL
OF MINUTES Mr. Lowe presented the Minutes
of the suggested adding Family Independence agency when referring to the State Agency in regards to the Ms. Wiedman-Clawson supported
the motion. Motion Carried 4 - 0. OLD
BUSINESS None NEW
BUSINESS Mr. Hamann moved to set a Public Hearing on Creative Discovery Pre-School Special Use Permit for Motion
Carried 4 - 0. Copperfield
Villas Site Plan Review Mr. Fond presented the site plan for the proposed project known as Copper Villas. He explained that the
site is located on and hilly. The property is zoned SR. They will be going with sewer and water. This plan is for 31 lots. 30 of the lots will be accessible through the interior roads with 1 being accessed from Francis Road . All of the lots are a minimum of 20,000 square feet. This plan was designed with great care to have minimum impact on the existing terrain and minimal tree removal. Mr. Fond stated that there were 3 variances that were applied for and granted through the ZBA, the requirement of a landscape buffer along I-96, the addition of 6 lots above the maximum number of lots being 25 and the addition of 1 lot on the cul-de-sac above the maximum number of 4. The ZBA wanted a couple of items addressed. These concerns have been addressed and added to the plans, replacing the deciduas plants along I-96 with evergreens and adding a boulevard at the entrance to mirror the site across the road. A locked gate has been added to the west entrance and will
be used for emergency access only. addressing his concerns. He stated that he looked over the plan based on his original concerns and the requests from the ZBA. This plan meets all of the original concerns. He stated that this is a preliminary plan and they will need to turn in a master deed and by-laws for the attorney to review. As a private road, it will need to go to the Board unless the Township Board has waived that requirement. There still may be some issues from the Township Engineer and outside agencies. Overall
he recommends approval of the preliminary plan. Mr. Lowe asked Ms. Lundeen to go over the letter from OHM. She stated that the initial concerns have been addressed through the ZBA on the 3 items. There are a few minor issues regarding the locked gate with curb and gutter in the cul-de-sac, the road to the west meeting construction requirements
and the Detroit Edison easement, Boss to
negotiate with construction
plans. lots
showing how the trees will be protected. Mr. Lowe presented a letter from the Howell Area Fire Department. The Fire Marshall indicated that the proposed plan is satisfactory with 2 conditions being met. That there be no parking be allowed on the hydrant side of the streets and the hydrant in front of lot 8 be adjusted so not to exceed the minimum distance between hydrants which is 400 feet. Ms. Lundeen stated that this issue could be addressed
in the construction plans. Mr. Lowe presented a letter from Ken Recker of the Livingston County Drain Commissioner. Mr. Recker indicated that the property is partially within the Marion No. 5 County Drain Drainage District. Since the entire site appears to drain into the Marion No. 5 County Drain, the remainder of the property will need to be added to the district which can be done through and agreement between the Drain Commissioners office and the developer. This needs to be done prior to construction. the west end of the site being used for non emergency purposes. Mr. Fond indicated that a 15-foot wide base would be put down for emergency vehicles. Also barriers will be put on either side the gate to prevent going around the gate. Ms. Wiedman-Clawson asked why lot 31 was not accessible from
the site. Mr. Fond stated that there were no more splits available. Mr. Anderson asked how useful the property to the south where the detention pond is for a park. Mr.
Fond replied that the area would be left natural. Mr.
Fond stated that when possible, no trees would be removed outside the
building envelope. Mr. Hamann moved to approve the preliminary site plan for Copper Villas, dated December 13, 2004, tax code 10-01-300-030-031 & 032 in reference to the following: a letter John Enos dated, December 15, 2004, a letter from OHM, dated November 8, 2004, a letter from Howell Area Fire Department dated, October 8, 2004, approval from Road Commission on sight distance, correspondence from the Drain Commissioners office dated, September 16, 2004, Lot 31 sight distance and a stub gravel section from the cul-de-sac to Schroeder Drive. Ms. Wiedman-Clawson supported the motion. Motion
Carried 4 - 0. Mr. Hamann stated that a site plan was presented to the Board in November for Northern Materials, which is currently a mining operation. When the mining operation is complete the owner proposes to develop the property with 17 parcels. This is a preview of the proposed plan that at some point will come
before the Planning Commission for review. Desine Engineering designed this
plan. Ms. Wiedman-Clawson stated that she will abstain from this topic. The Planning Commission looked over
and discussed the plan. The Planning Commission found no major issues with
this plan. Mr.
Lowe stated that he attended a meeting in Ordinance.
He stated that their own Building Department and will use in house personnel to enforce their ordinance. Mr. Lowe believes
that spare trees. Maybe the ordinance could state that anything outside the building envelope or utility and road easements should be left untouched. Anything touched outside the building envelope or utility and road easements would have to be replaced. The Planning Commission discussed this idea. Mr. Enos stated that he will consult with OHM and write something up for the Planning Commission to
review. CALL
TO THE PUBLIC Mr.
Lowe made a call to the public. There was no response. ADJOURNMENT The
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