REGULAR MEETING -
MEETING ROOM -
Meeting was called to order by Chairperson Inge Kyler.
Present: Kyler,
Absent: Burnett
Also present: Jim Foulds and Vern Fountain of CPS, Mark Perry,
No public comments.
Marsh moved and
Blair gave report from Township Board.
Hall gave report from
Harrington and Northern Concrete site plans did not need site plan review, as they require less than 10 parking spaces.
LABARRE SITE PLAN REVIEW:
Blair moved and Hall seconded to remove from the table the LaBarre site plan review. Carried unanimously.
Jim Foulds reviewed the final site plan report.
Mark Korroch 5143 Lansing Road stated that he owns the home directly next door to this property and as he reads the zoning ordinance the building needs to be 150' away.
Recessed for the clerk to contact the zoning administration to obtain the correct zoning of the Korroch's property.
Clerk reported that the property was agricultural zoning so the 150' would not apply. The 150' only applies to the residential zonings.
Foulds reported that a buffer would now be needed. He stated that perhaps the commission should require "E" buffering instead of the "A" which they have the authority to do.
Discussion held on the dirt berm that is along the north side. LaBarre stated that if they would prefer he could put up a fence. The owners are both willing to work together on the type of berm to be constructed.
There was then a concern over traffic on the
Clerk reported that the Emergency Service Director has reviewed the plans and stated that he is okay with the building as presented.
ANGST SITE PLAN REVIEW:
Hall moved and Blair seconded to remove from the table the Angst Site Plan Review. Carried unanimously.
Jim Foulds reviewed the final site plan report.
Blair reported that he had talked to the Eaton County Road Commission and they
were unaware of the project and also unaware of any concerns of MDOT on
Foulds asked for confirmation on the number of units? 55 units plus the community building so they will be using 56 RE's of his allotted amount.
Discussion held on where the common areas will be for the lake. They will be on the East Side of the lake and there will be the ability to walk down to the lake behind the units.
Angst reported that they will be meeting with the drain commission and have received the okay from the DEQ for test wells. The health department is not involved as they are on sewers. Clerk reported that Emergency Service Director has reviewed the plans and does not see any problems.
When asked what the community building will be used for it was stated that it would have an office and community room.
Blair moved and Hall seconded to grant the final site plan review for Angst provided that all necessary approvals are obtained. Carried unanimously.
SITE PLAN REVIEW PROCEDURES:
Foulds updated the planning commission on the new procedures for obtaining a site plan review. The first step will be the application and a packet will be given which will include sections of the zoning ordinance that pertain to their project. The applicant will then meet with the zoning administration, clerk and his office to review and obtain preliminary site plan review. After this they will make any necessary changes and only upon receipt of all changes will it go to the planning commission for final site plan review.
OTHER DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Discussion held on adult entertainment zoning.
Discussion held on agenda for the September 29th workshop.
With no further business
Linda Towsley, Clerk,