LeRoy Township Planning Commission

Special Meeting

Tuesday, May 12, 2007

 

Members present:                               Members absent:                                Guests:

Brian Cool, Chair                                                                                            Trevor Flint, Zoning Admin

Julie Keefer, Vice-chair                                                                                   Pam Hall

Jerry Kull                                                                                                         Allen Dean

Craig Wallin                                                                                                    Melvin Byler

Keenus Sizemore                                                                                           Mark Williams

Tania Hanline

Betty Strunk, Clerk                                                                                         

 

This meeting is to cover ZEA (Zoning Enabling Act) changes pertinent to our ordinances.

 

Brian called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.

 

Motion to approve agenda was made by Julie, Craig supported.  Motion carried.

 

Brian went over his research on the new ZEA laws that would affect our ordinances.  These changes may be affect existing language or complete new additions.  He has already sent a copy to our lawyer, Marco Menezes for approval.  When the changes come back from Mr. Menezes, they will then be sent to the Osceola County Planning Commission for consideration at their June 21, 2007 meeting.  Upon receiving approval, the changes will then be presented to the LeRoy Township Board for approval.  Should approval come from all three sources listed above, we will then hold a Public Hearing to finalize the changes/additions.

 

Brian went over the material he gathered (attached to planning clerk and township clerk copies).  Discussion and questions were shared as the material was covered.

 

It was decided to be pro-active in our changes.  Some changes may not be needed at this time, but could be pertinent in the future.

 

A decision was made to place the changes in the existing LeRoy Land Use Plan and Zoning Ordinance books along with a cover letter.

 

Brian will try and get a ballpark figure from Mr. Menezes for plugging the new changes into existing ordinances.

 

Trevor stated there were no differences in the site plan usage in the new ZEA and our existing ordinance.  Trevor volunteered to get Pam Hall a copy of the ZEA as soon as possible.

 

As soon as they are received, the clerk will get copies of the lawyer approved changes to commission members.

 

Julie made a motion to hold a public hearing for the new ZEA changes on July 16, 2007 at the LeRoy Village/Township hall at 7:00 p.m., Tania supported.  Motion carried.

 

Julie made a motion to adjourn, Craig supported.  Motion carried.

 

Brian adjourned the meeting at 10:00 p.m.

 

 

_____________________________submitted by Betty Strunk, Clerk

 

Minutes approved at the ____________________ meeting.