Regular Meeting
Monday, May 7, 2007
Members present: Members
absent: Guests:
Brian Cool, Chair Tania Hanline, ex Trevor Flint,
Zoning Admin
Julie Keefer, Vice-chair Chuck Peterson, resigned
Jerry Kull
Craig Wallin
Keenus Sizemore
Betty Strunk, Clerk
Brian called the meeting to
order at 7:20 p.m. The reason for the
late start was we did not have a quorum prior to that time.
Motion to accept the minutes
of the March 12, 2007 regular meeting, was made by Julie, Jerry supported. Motion carried.
Motion to approve agenda
with two additions was made by Julie, Craig supported. Motion carried. The two additions were the possibility of a
wind ordinance and a water protection ordinance.
Trevor stated as long as we
are operating under the new MZEA we do not have to have a public hearing until
we are prepared to make amendments/changes to our ordinances. Trevor has two items he feels should be
pointed out to anyone one researching our ordinances. He will bring these to the next meeting for
our approval. Upon approval, those items
would be placed in existing LeRoy Land Use Plan and
Zoning Ordinances books. Since we are
not making any changes at this time, the June 25, 2007 special meeting has been
canceled.
Trevor handed out copies of
his Zoning Administrator report and verbally went over the material. He gave Julie a copy of the letter he sent to
Larry Servello, which she then read aloud.
This was in regard to a building Larry has that is to close to the
property line.
Julie reminded us of the
need to handle any problems in a timely manner.
If too much time passes, it could appear we are not dealing with
problems. She has feedback from community
members that as long as we have a zoning plan, we should enforce the
ordinances.
Brian stated he is working
on a chart that will keep commission members informed as to their reappointment
status. Each member must go to the LeRoy
Township Board meeting and request reappointment when their term has
expired.
Brian read Chuck Peterson’s
letter of resignation. Brian will
contact Chuck to thank him for his service to the community by serving on the
Planning Board.
Discussion followed on a
replacement for Chuck’s position on the ZBA.
Brian volunteered for the position.
As a member of the Township Board, Julie will inform them of the need to
replace Chuck in the two positions.
Trevor will study Cadillac’s
Adult Entertainment Business Ordinance and bring back to the next meeting his
ideas on what would pertain to our situation.
Julie felt the information
she and Tania had gathered on the Adult Entertainment Business for the board to
study was all they could accomplish as a committee. Julie made a motion to dissolve the AEB
committee, Craig supported, motion carried.
Julie gave a report from the
Recreation Committee. There will be a
survey enclosed in the LeRoy and Rose Lake Townships’ tax notices (late June)
to determine what areas community members are most interested in. One of the goals of the committee is to
involve all areas and resources of the community. Discussion followed.
Brian encouraged commission
members to go through their copies of the Land Use Plan and Zoning Ordinances,
searching for any corrections or additions that may need to be made in the next
update.
Brian informed commission
members of a workshop given by Tammy Stoner regarding wind towers. Anyone interested in attending should contact
Brian, cost is $5.00.
Julie informed us MSU would
not be able to give a program dealing with land protection tools this
spring. They are looking into a fall
program.
Trevor will bring to the
next meeting a set of guidelines for ordnance enforcement.
Betty gave suggestions and
papers to commission members enabling them to keep their folders in a more
efficient manner.
Julie will gather
information on protecting our water supply, i.e. bottling plants.
The next meeting of the
Planning Commission will be Monday, September 10, 2007, 7:00 p.m. in the
Township/Village Hall.
Commission members were encouraged
to attend any/all Citizen Planner courses.
Approaching the township board for approval and coverage of costs is
encouraged.
Julie made a motion to
adjourn, Jerry supported. Motion
carried.
Brian adjourned the meeting
at 9:00 p.m.
_____________________________submitted
by Betty Strunk, Clerk
Minutes approved at the
____________________ meeting.