Meeting was called to order by Chairperson Inge Kyler.

Present: Kyler, Martinez, Blair, Hall, Burnett, Kubicek
Absent: None
Also present: Jim Foulds and Vern Fountain of CPS

Heard public present. Ron Parsons from Remax discussed his concerns with the zoning of the Country Creek property on M-99 as B-1. He said a church is looking at purchasing the property but is unsure if it is properly zoned for their use. Fountain reviewed the Zoning Ordinance for B-1. It doesnot include church uses by right. He suggested that Parsons discuss this use with the Township Zoning Administrator for an intrepretation. It may need a variance from the Board of Appeals.

Martinez moved and Kubicek seconded to approve the February minutes as presented.

Blair gave report from Board of Trustees. Murray Marsh has been appointed to Planning Commission to replace Kern Slucter, who was appointed to the Township Board. Phil Kline was appointed to the Board of Appeals.

Kubicek had no report from Board of Appeals.

Hall gave report on Village of Dimondale Planning Commission Meeting and Recreation Committee Meeting. The Village is discussing purchase of the property from the Lansing Board of Water and Light following resolution of problems found during soil testing. Brain Adler from the Village reported that the site plan for the Union Bank is being reviewed.

Planning Commissioners discussed frustrations with the code enforcement on various properties within the Township including the Canadian National property, and the lack of funding for zoning enforcement and recreation plan. Hall suggested funding through a Capital Expenditure Plan as the Village does.

Commissioners decided to hold a joint meeting with the Township Board on either May 21 or 28 at 6:30 to discuss: 1) zoning code enforcement, 2) recreation plan, 3) agricultural/open space preservation and 4) related funding. Commissioners agreed to provide more information from their respective Committees to the joint group at the meeting.

HARRINGTON REZONING:

Leonard Harrington presented his application to rezone 4 acres at 10945 Vermontville, on the southwest corner of M-99 and Vermontville from Agricultural to B-1. He discussed the lawn mower sales business that he would like to conduct there if rezoned as proposed. He would like to build a 60 by 120 foot building for the business. He also discussed a potential plumbing and heating business sharing the property. The adjacent property right on the corner, also owned by Harrington, was previously rezoned B-1.

Blair questioned if rezoning request should be for B-1 or B-2 based on the proposed use. Foulds suggested that Harrington amend the application to a request for B-2, as the Planning Commission, upon further review could recommend approval of a lesser zoning to B-1 if it felt that was more appropriate. Harrington agreed and amended application.

Hall moved and Martinez seconded to set public hearing for April 23 Planning Commission Meeting at 7:00 pm. Carried unanimously.

GOALS:

The 2003 goals were discussed on what the commission would like to see happen in 2003. Hall mentioned that Trustee Kern Slucter (former Planning Commssioner) was to work with Foulds and Township Supervisor on item no.8 involving rezoning industrial parcels in M99 and Waverly area. Blair moved and Hall second to approve 2003 Goals. Carried unanimously.

MORRIS SUBDIVISION PLAT:

Review of the Final Preliminary Plat of the second phase of the Morris Subdivision. Martinez moved and Burnett seconded to table until Morris is available to discuss.Carried unanimously.

SITE CONDOMINIUMS:

Foulds handed out a Site Condo Review sheet and discussed need to review it as no private roads are allowed by current Zoning Ordinance. Two site condos are in Township: River Rock and Brooks River Landing. These both have shared sewer facilities. Commissioners are to review this for next meeting.

HOME OCCUPATIONS:

Foulds handed out definitions for home occupations for review. Foulds will discuss Township Supervisors concerns and report back to the Planning Commission.

OTHER ISSUES:

Martinez stated that he will be attending the Citizen Planner Program.

Hall agreed to continue as delegate on Tri-County Regional Planning Commission with Slucter's departure to the Township Board. Kyler agreed to be alternate.

Blair reminded others about the March 29th MTA workshop.

With no further business Martinez moved and Kubicek second to adjourn the meeting. Carried unanimously. Adjourned at 9:25 PM.

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