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MARION TOWNSHIP

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Monday, December 3, 2007

AGENDA and DRAFT MINUTES

 

CALL TO ORDER:

APPROVAL OF AGENDA:            December 3, 2007

INTRODUCTION OF MEMBERS: 

CALL TO PUBLIC:                      Agenda Items only – 3 minute limit

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR:    October 1, 2007 Regular Meeting                                        

OLD BUSINESS:                 ZBA Case # 01-07 – Patrick Marquardt

                                                3794 Cedar Point Road – Tax ID# 4710-28-301-006

                                                  ZBA Case # 06-07 – Gary & Pamela Herren

                                                5319 Dutcher Road – Tax ID# 4710-31-100-025

NEW BUSINESS:      Election of Officers, Chairman, Vice Chairman and Secretary                    

CALL TO PUBLIC:

ADJOURNMENT:

                                                 DRAFT MINUTES

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:     John Lowe, Dan Lowe, Larry Fillinger, Linda Manson-Dempsey, and

                                      Dan Rossbach

MEMBERS ABSENT:                 None

OTHERS PRESENT:                  Annette McNamara, Zoning Administrator

                                                Bob Hanvey, Township Supervisor

                                                                                                                                              

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CALL TO ORDER

John Lowe called the meeting to order at 7:31 p.m.  

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Linda Manson-Dempsey motioned to approve the agenda as presented.  Larry Fillinger seconded. 

Motion carried 5-0.

MEMBERS PRESENT

The members of the Zoning Board of Appeals introduced themselves. 

CALL TO THE PUBLIC

None.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

October 1, 2007 Regular Meeting:  Linda Manson-Dempsey motioned to approve the minutes as presented.  Larry Fillinger seconded.  Motion carried 5-0.

OLD BUSINESS

ZBA Case #01-07—Patrick Marquardt, 3794 Cedar Point Road , Tax ID #4710-28-301-006

Mr. Marquardt said he has received a response from the Livingston County Health Department, and that he’s going to have to spend approximately $25,000-30,000 on a septic system.  He would like to complete the exterior of the structure to protect his investment.  He said he’s not clear on what the Health Department requires in order to complete this project.  John Lowe said his engineer should present the plan to the Health Department.  Mr. Marquardt said the Health Department still won’t approve the structure if he purchased additional property next to his parcel.  He wants to pursue purchasing property behind his parcel.  Bob Hanvey said that Mr. Marquardt’s property is part of a platted sub, and he believes all property owners in the platted sub would have to agree to change the exterior boundaries.  He will verify that. 

John Lowe said the ZBA can’t approve anything until it has an approval from the Health Department.  Annette McNamara said even if the ZBA told him he could complete the exterior, it’s the jurisdiction of the Livingston County Building Department and they would issue a stop work order.  Mr. Marquardt said he will come to the township offices to get more information on the requirements for changing the boundaries on his property.

Linda Manson-Dempsey motioned to table ZBA Case #01-07 until March 2008 if a meeting is scheduled, or until the next scheduled meeting after that date.  Larry Fillinger seconded.  Motion carried 5-0.

NEW BUSINESS

Election of Officers

Linda Manson-Dempsey motioned to nominate John Lowe as Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals.  Larry Fillinger seconded.  Roll call vote:  Fillinger, Manson-Dempsey, Rossbach, D. Lowe—yes; J. Lowe abstained.  Motion carried 4-0.

Larry Fillinger motioned to nominate Linda Manson-Dempsey as Vice Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals.  Dan Rossbach seconded.  Roll call vote:  Rossbach, D. Lowe, Fillinger, J. Lowe—yes; Manson-Dempsey abstained.  Motion carried 4-0.

Larry Fillinger motioned to nominate Dan Lowe as Secretary of the Zoning Board of Appeals.  Linda Manson-Dempsey seconded.  Roll call vote:  J. Lowe, Fillinger, Rossbach, Manson-Dempsey—yes; D. Lowe abstained.  Motion carried 4-0.

CALL TO THE PUBLIC

Larry Fillinger asked about the Herren case.  John Lowe said the Herren’s attorney has been in contact with the township and they are still pursuing buying additional property from ITC . 

A letter was received from the township attorney regarding the Hardin case, and the ZBA will be rehearing the case.

ADJOURNMENT

Larry Fillinger motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m.   Linda Manson-Dempsey seconded.  Motion carried 5-0.