WINDSOR CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION

REGULAR MEETING – APRIL 11, 2007

MEETING ROOM – 7:00 P.M.

Public hearing on LD Clark Special Use Permit was called to order by Chairperson Dave Kubicek.

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

Absent: Bredin

Also present: Jim Foulds and Vern Fountain of CPS, and Linda Keefe, Eaton County Commissioner for District 10.

Ken Schafer was present representing LD Clark. They are proposing the building with 5 drive up windows behind Arby’s with the entrance off Woodlane Drive.      There are 5 stacking places proposed per window which is the required amount.

Discussion held on parking.

Sue Nutile from Wendy's asked if any tenants have signed up. Schafer answered none at this time.

Keefe asked when it would be built and how long before SUP would expire if approved. Shafer answered that they will build when there is interest by potential tenants. Foulds stated the SUP would be good for initial 2 years but could be extended.

Public hearing closed at 7:10 PM

Regular meeting was called to order.

Keefe reported that County Central Dispatch will not go under Sheriff Department but stay as its own agency.

Minutes of previous meeting approved as printed.

Blair gave report from Board of Trustees.

Kubicek gave report from Board of Appeals.

Foulds gave report from Master Plan Task Force. Next meeting will be Wednesday, April 25 at 7:00 PM in Township Meeting Room.

LD CLARK SPECIAL USE PERMIT REVIEW:

Foulds discussed his recommendation..They need to have Special Use Permit for the Drive in Windows in B-2 zoning. Building would have 5 drive-up businesses with room for 2 additional businesses. Chief Cribley has reviewed the proposal and has no issues. Section 5.8-A-3 (5) and (11) paragraphs apply to proposed businesses which Foulds stated the proposed fulfill.

Borucki moved and Johnson seconded to recommend to the Township Board to approve the SUP based on meeting requirements of Zoning Ordinance Section 5.8-A-3 (5) and (11), subject to Final Site Plan approval and endorsement of all agencies as required.  Carried unanimously.

MORRIS ESTATES #2 - FINAL PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL:

Changes to the previous version were discussed. Total lots were reduced from 25 down to 23. Lots 15, 16 and 31 were made larger. Fountain reported that the Barry-Eaton Health Department has given its approval and that as in the previous version, a requirement that no access to Bailey Road be included along with other originally approved conditions.

Borucki moved and Blair seconded to recommend to the Township Board to approve the Final Preliminary Plat of Morris Estates #2 with the following recommended originally approved conditions: 1) Applicant provide Township revised, overall plan for Phases I and II, 2) Applicant's engineer verify proposed lots 24, 25 and 26 contain sufficient area to accommodate residential building site, 3)no vehicular access to Bailey Road and 4)that developer propose no sidewalks. Also subject to approval and endorsement of all agencies as required. Carried unanimously.

NEW BUSINESS:

Foulds discussed draft amendment to the Zoning Enabling Act. It includes mostly procedural changes, notably to the notice period and appointments to the Board of Appeals.

Borucki moved and Burton seconded to set public hearing on changes needed due to amendments to the Zoning Enabling Act for May 9 at 7:00 PM. Carried unanimously.

Foulds discussed Site Plan application for KEBS Engineering building to be located between DHL and Aim High. He had meeting with them. Plans will be submitted by May 1 so that we can discuss at May meeting.

Pray reported on public hearing at Eaton County Road Commission for work on Canal Road.

With no further business Borucki moved and Blair seconded to adjourn the meeting.  Carried unanimously.  Adjourned at 7:45 PM.

                                                                                    Daniel Blair, Secretary