WINDSOR CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION

REGULAR MEETING – AUGUST 9, 2006

MEETING ROOM – 7:00 PM

 

 

Meeting was called to order by Chairperson Dave Kubicek.

Present: Kubicek, Borucki, Blair, Burton, Bredin, Johnson, Pray

Absent: none

 

No public comments.

 

Minutes approved as printed.

 

Blair gave report from Trustees.

 

Kubicek gave report from Master Plan meeting.

 

No unfinished business.

 

 

ST. CLAIRE TUNNEL FINAL SITE PLAN:

 

Discussion held on minor changes in the plans. Foulds reported that he visited the site on July 26, 2006 and reviewed the plans in relationship to the preliminary review of September 29, 2004.  On August 8, 2006 he and the Supervisor walked the site in regards to the landscape plan.  They are doing their best to screen the adjacent property.  They have the permits from Eaton County Drain and Road Commission and the Fire Chief review was there tonight.  The road was sprayed today due to the high dust volume. 

 

They reviewed the minor changes that will be on the final plans.  They include curbs & gutter around administration building, sidewalk, fenced yard and extending the island.  The utility building will be moved to landscape island.  The haul road will be moved and not separated.  They do not plan to remove any trees and this will help keep the noise down.  There will be few changes to the lighting due to changes.  Operation is suppose to begin on December 1, 2006.

 

Borucki moved and Blair seconded to grant final site plan approval for the St Claire Tunnel plans of July 11, 2006 with the changes verbally given tonight and Fire Chief memo of August 8, 2006.  Carried unanimously.

 

T-MOBILE FINAL SITE PLAN:

 

Discussion held on the plans for the cell tower and it was stated that they do not have shelters on site just 3 cabinet boxes.  Foulds restated that the remote site does not require landscaping.  They will be willing to do key box or whatever the fire department requires.  At some point co-locators might need shelters but they would be handled at that time.

 

Borucki moved and Johnson seconded to approve the final site plan of May 5, 2006 for T-Mobile and waive the landscaping requirement for 4751 N Smith Road.  Carried unanimously.

 

LUNDBERG SPECIAL USE PERMIT:

 

A request has been made to extend this special use permit for one year as they have not been able to obtain an innkeeper.

 

Borucki moved and Johnson seconded to recommend to the township board to extend the Special Use Permit for Legend Inn (owned by Lundbergs) for one year.  Carried unanimously.

 

CHAPMAN SPECIAL USE PERMIT:

 

They have been unable to find parties interested in renting the site – several have wanted to buy the property and that is not what Chapmans wish to do.  When they finally find someone we will have site plan review.

 

Borucki moved and Johnson seconded to recommend to the township board to extend the Special Use Permit for Chapman Brothers for one year.  Carried unanimously.

 

With no further business Johnson moved and Blair seconded to adjourn the meeting.  Carried unanimously.  Adjourned at 8:03 PM.

 

 

                                                                                                Linda Towsley, Clerk