MINUTES OF THE 292ND REGULAR MEETING OF THE
The Meeting was called to
order in the Township Hall at
WTPC Members Present: Wilber Woods;
Paul Zalucha, Jim Burnett,
WTPC Members Absent: None
Also Present: Martha Zeeb, and a roomful of citizens
OLD BUSINESS:
I. Mr. Kingsley reviewed the minutes of the
II. Township Board Report and
Approval of Agenda was next on the agenda.
A.
Mr. Kingsley said
Nextel will not build their tower this year.
They are being asked to pay rent or to restore the site that they
started tearing up for a drive.
B.
The Zoning Report
has 1 new house permit in the last month and 71 in the previous 12 months.
C.
D.
Peter Building
Co. received a private road variance for North Meadows. The road may have a 20’ paved surface, 60’
right of way, and a separate 15’ utilities easement. Peter Building Co. will dedicate to the
Township the easement going to the adjacent east property.
E.
Jim Burnett
moved, 2nd by Paul Zalucha, to approve the
agenda . Motion carried.
III. Public Hearing for North Meadows Site
Condo was next on the agenda (attached)
IV. Mr. Kingsley opened the meeting to comments from citizens. Erica Perry gave
the Planning Commission a copy of the
V. There were no Master Plan Revisions
as the County Planning Commission is still working on it.
VI. The Preserve had no one here to represent
it and we have received no documentation.
VII. Mr. Kingsley related that the State
still has the Historic District Ordinance.
VIII. Mr. Kingsley said Ridgeview has regrading work to do.
IX. Special Use
Permit for Tall Oaks Kennel was next on the agenda. Mr. Kingsley said we don’t have the noise
measurement report yet as there have been equipment-scheduling problems that
were out of our control. The noise study
should be done next week .
A.
Peter Conlin said Ms. Perkins has approval
from the DEQ, EIS, and is currently licensed to run a kennel. She has done research on how to dampen the
sound in the spirit of neighborliness. They
still need the sound study to see if proposed structural changes to the
building will meet the Township noise ordinance. As they have now provided everything needed
for the preliminary site plan they are asking the Township for approval of the
Special Use Permit.
B.
Peter Collins presented the new site plan. They propose relocating runs that were in the
South shed structure to an annex, and constructing an addition for inside
storage and 8 small dogs. The new annex
will be 32’x52’. They will have 11 additional runs. All will be connected to the existing septic
field. The existing structure will be
enclosed and soundproofed. All the
buildings will be on flat ground with no disturbing the natural features.
1. Mr. Kingsley asked for the total number of
runs and was told 30.
2.
Jim Burnett asked
how soon the building and soundproofing will be done if approved. Mr. Collins said they must get the sound
measurement data and they will install the soundproofing in the existing
building as soon as possible. They will
have to go through the normal building permit and construction process for the
new building.
3.
Jim Burnett asked
how many dogs are kept at Tall Oaks. Ms.
Perkins said she has had up to 50 and could have 22 more when the addition of 11
more runs is complete.
4. Gerry Calhoun asked if they would still walk
the dogs. Elaine said yes but they rarely bark then.
C.
The Commissioners discussed suggested conditions to be met if a Special
Use Permit is granted. Gerry Calhoun
moved, 2nd by Jim Burnett, to recommend to the Township Board
approval of the Special Use Permit with the following contingencies: 1) Comply with the Township noise
ordinance 2) final site plan within 60
days of Township approval 3)
construction will begin within 90 days after final site plan is complete 4) two dogs can be walked per person and two
people can walk dogs at one time. 5)
there will be 31 dog runs, 8 small dog
pens, 6 cat pens 6) hours of operation are 4p.m.-5p.m.
Sunday; 8:30 a.m. – 5p.m. Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-12 noon 2p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday 6) Township Attorney verifies that we don’t
need another public hearing due to the increase in business. Mr. Kingsley said if there is a violation the
Township Board will take action to revoke the Special Use Permit. Motion Carried. A 5-minute Meeting Break was taken.
X. The Commissioners discussed
revisions Mr. Kingsley had made to the Zoning Ordinance based on their comments
at the March Regular Meeting. Don Heller
moved, 2nd by John Westman to hold a
public hearing on May 15, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss these Zoning Ordinance
changes to Section 2.02, 4.10, 9.06 and 14.03.
Motion carried.
XI. The
Commissioners discussed North Meadows Cluster Development. Gerry Calhoun moved, 2nd by Don
Heller, to approve North Meadows cluster development with the following
contingencies 1) the Township Attorney approves the site condo
documentation 2) Jim Ross approves the site plan changes of
4/2/02 that have been made 3) we
receive the Drain Commissioner’s technical review. The motion carried with Paul Zalucha opposed.
NEW BUSINESS: None
XII Mr. Kingsley asked for citizen’s
comments.
A.
Rosemary Angel suggested the time line for enclosure of existing runs at
Tall Oaks Kennel be shortened for the neighbors. Mr. Kingsley asked her to make her comments
to the Township Board.
B.
Doris Moore asked how the sound level would be determined and Mr.
Kingsley explained how the equipment would test the sound.
C.
Don Lupi said he was very displeased that the
dogs are still barking and DEQ and Health Department paperwork was ignored.
D.
David Kozlowski wanted relief from the dog barking noise sooner than one
year. Mr. Kingsley asked him to speak to
the Township Board.
XIII. General Discussion. St. Joseph
Catholic Church will need a Special Use Permit for a new church on 47 acres at
Mast and
XIV. Don Heller
moved, 2nd by Jim Burnett, to adjourn. Motion Carried. The meeting
adjourned at
NEXT MEETING DATE:
Public Hearing,
Regular
Meeting,
Respectfully
Submitted,
Wilber
Woods, Secretary
WW:mlz
copy to: D. Fisher
W. Baldus
C. Schmult
J. Ross
MINUTES OF THE 293RD REGULAR MEETING OF THE
The Meeting was called to
order in the Township Hall at
WTPC Members Present: Paul Zalucha,
WTPC Members Absent: None
Also Present: Martha Zeeb, and about 15 citizens
OLD BUSINESS:
I. Review of prior meeting minutes was first
on the agenda.
A.
Mr. Kingsley
reviewed the minutes of the
B.
Mr. Kingsley
reviewed the
C.
Mr. Kingsley
reviewed the minutes of the Regular Meeting on
II. Township Board Report and
Approval of the Agenda was next on the agenda.
F.
Mr. Kingsley said
the Township Board would meet next week.
G.
Jim Burnett
moved, 2nd by Don Heller, to approve the agenda with the correction
to remove item E from Old Business. Motion Carried.
III. Public Hearing on Zoning Ordinance
changes was next on the agenda. (attached)
IV. Mr.
Kingsley opened the meeting to comments from citizens. Erica Perry said this year’s Bird Count
would meet on June 1st at
V. Mr. Kingsley said the
County Planning Commission has not gotten back to us on the Master Plan
Revisions. In addition he has not heard
from the Preserve, Ridgeview, Harbor Trail, or the State of
VI. Zoning
Ordinance Changes were discussed. Gerry
Calhoun moved, 2nd by Jim Burnett, to accept the revised the changes
(attached) to the Zoning Ordinance.
Motion Carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
VII St Joseph Catholic Church gave a
presentation on their request to receive a Special Use Permit to build a church
on the South West corner of Mast and
VIII Mr. Kingsley asked for citizen’s comments.
A.
Cynthia Zucharo said she was speaking on behalf of neighbors of
Tall Oaks Kennel who are concerned as an Air Horn is now blowing. Mr. Kingsley said they should call the
Sheriff.
B.
Erica Perry asked
for her 2001 Bird Count disk back and about the
C.
Cynthia Zucharo asked about matching funds to purchase development
rights. Mr. Kingsley said he received a
model farmland preservation ordinance from the Washtenaw Co. Farm Bureau.
IX General Discussion was next on the agenda.
A.
Paul Zalucha asked about a public hearing regarding increased
use at Tall Oaks kennel. Mr. Kingsley
related the Township Attorney said an initial public hearing is held so
residents are aware of the situation and then they are to keep up on the
process.
B.
Paul Zalucha asked if the noise study for Tall Oaks Kennel has
been done. Mr. Kingsley said they are
still waiting for the equipment.
X. Motion by Gerry Calhoun, 2nd
by Jim Burnett, to adjourn. Motion
carried. The meeting adjourned at
NEXT MEETING DATE:
Public Hearing,
Regular Meeting,
Respectfully
Submitted,
Wilber
Woods, Secretary
WW:mlz
copy to: D. Fisher
W. Baldus
J. Ross
MINUTES OF THE 294TH REGULAR MEETING OF THE
The Meeting was called to
order in the Township Hall at
WTPC Members Present: Wilber Woods;
Paul Zalucha, Jim Burnett,
WTPC Members Absent: None
Also Present: Martha Zeeb, and a roomful of citizens
OLD BUSINESS:
I. Mr. Kingsley reviewed the minutes of the
II. Township Board Report and
Approval of Agenda was next on the agenda.
H.
Mr. Kingsley
passed around the Zoning Report, Treasurer’s Report, Financial Audit, Private
Road Ordinance Amendment, and a proposal the Township Board agreed to send
Charlene to an Assessor Conference.
I.
J.
K.
Paul Zalucha moved, 2nd by Gerry Calhoun, to approve
the agenda as printed. Motion carried.
III. Public Hearing for a Special Use
Permit for St. Joseph Catholic Church was next on the agenda (attached).
IV. Mr. Kingsley opened the meeting to comments from citizens. None.
V. Mr. Kingsley said there was no action on
Master Plan revisions, the Preserve, Historic District Ordinance, or Ridgeview.
VI. The
Commissioners discussed the St. Joseph Catholic Church request for a Special
Use Permit.
A. Jim Burnett moved, 2nd by Don
Heller, to recommend to the Township Board to adopt the Special Use Permit to
allow St. Joseph Catholic Church to have church facilities at the Southwest
corner of Mast and North Territorial Roads.
B. John Westman was
concerned with Item 10.09D. Mr. Kingsley
read 10.09 A through 10.09 F as these Standards are
what the Commission must base its decision on.
C. Paul Zalucha asked
about a Storm Water Management Study.
Mr. Kingsley said this and many other things would be needed with the
final site plan.
D. John Westman felt
the intersection was difficult now and it should be addressed before a Special
Use Permit it issued.
1. Mr. Kingsley said the Township Board has
asked the Road Commission to look at the cost and means of funding.
2. Patrick Flaherty said
they have met with the Road Commission and learned it is the Road Commission’s
responsibility to upgrade the corner but they don’t have the funds. If a Special Use Permit is
granted the church will install an entrance on each road to reduce the volume
at the corner for safety.
E. The Commissioners voted and the motion
carried with John Westman opposed.
NEW BUSINESS:
VII. The Commissioners discussed the
proposed Wheeler Woods Site Condo on
A.
Gerry Calhoun asked if there is common set aside and Mr. John Cooch said no and the Homeowner By-laws will be changed to
reflect this. The Wheelers want a site
condo as they have used all the splits.
B. Paul Zalucha was
concerned with the driveway site distance on unit #4. Mr. Cooch said the
Road Commission has approved a drive on the east edge of this lot.
C. Gerry Calhoun moved, 2nd by Jim
Burnett, to set a public hearing on the Wheeler Woods Site Condo for
VIII Mr. Kingsley asked for citizen’s
comments. David Halteman
said he lives just south of the proposed Wheeler Woods. He is very opposed to this project as mature
trees will be removed and the wetlands will affect his pond.
IX. General Discussion was next on the agenda.
A. Mr. Kingsley said the Commissioners should
tell Jim Ross if they see signs placed in the road right of way as this is a
civil infraction.
B. The Commissioners discussed the Master Plan
and Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Kingsley said
it was last updated in 2001 and the Township Board is trying to hire a new
Planner to suggest changes. Mr. Kingsley
will present the Purchase of Development Rights sample ordinance from the
Washtenaw County Farm Bureau at the July regular meeting. By the end of December we must change the
Zoning Ordinance to allow for 50% set aside.
X. Don Heller moved, 2nd by
Jim Burnett, to adjourn. Motion Carried. The meeting adjourned at
NEXT MEETING DATE:
Public
Hearing,
Regular Meeting,
Respectfully
Submitted,
Wilber
Woods, Secretary
WW:mlz
copy to: D. Fisher
W. Baldus
C. Schmult
J. Ross
MINUTES OF THE
295TH REGULAR MEETING OF THE
The
Meeting was called to order in the Township Hall at
WTPC Members Present: Paul Zalucha,
WTPC Members Absent: None
Also Present: Martha Zeeb, and about 15 citizens
OLD BUSINESS:
I. Review of prior meeting
minutes was first on the agenda.
A. Mr. Kingsley reviewed
the minutes of the
B. Mr. Kingsley reviewed the June 19,
2002 Public Hearing for a Special Use Permit for a Catholic church at Mast and
North Territorial Roads. Paul Zalucha moved, 2nd
by Jim Burnett to approve the Public Hearing Minutes as read. Motion carried.
II.
Township Board Report and Approval of the Agenda was next on the agenda.
A. Mr. Kingsley passed around the Treasurer's Report, Zoning Report and
Eagle Scout proposal.
1. The Sound Study is completed on the Tall Oaks
Kennel and they are waiting for the full report.
2. The Township Board is waiting for an
architectural report for possible solutions to the Glen Devon problem
3.
B. Mr. Kingsley
explained that a Public Hearing is not required for Wheeler Woods as this Site Condo is not a Cluster Development. Gerry Calhoun
moved, 2nd by Jim Burnett, to accept the agenda as presented. Motion
Carried.
III. Mr. Kingsley opened the meeting
to comments from citizens.
A. Dan Northrup was opposed to Wheeler Woods 4
houses.
B. David Halteman was opposed to Wheeler Woods
C. John Conklin
asked about splits.
D. Marty
David asked about the authority of the Planning Commission to deny Wheeler
Woods.
IV. Mr. Kingsley said the County
Planning Commission has not gotten back to us on the Master Plan Revisions. In
addition he has not heard from the Preserve, or the State of
A. Mr. Kingsley said Ridgeview amended Final Site Plan has now met all
four contingencies so they can now sell lots.
B. Mr. Kingsley
explained that Jim Ross has reviewed the
Wheeler Woods Preliminary Site Plan and had a number of problems.
1.
Gerry Calhoun moved, 2nd by John Westman, to table Wheeler Woods until Mr. Cooch incorporates Mr. Ross's
comments into the Site Plan and Mr. Cooch is present
to answer questions. Motion Carried.
2. Paul Zalucha asked for another Road Commission
review of the driveways to verify the site distance requirements are met. Mr.
Kingsley will ask the Road Commission for clarification.
V.
North Meadows Final Site Plan was next on the agenda.
A. Mr. Kingsley said Jim Ross has
reviewed the Final Site Plan and finds no
further issues. B. Jim Burnett felt lots 1
and 21 should not be there as they will be too small if Mast or N.
Territorial roads are enlarged. He also questioned how
much acreage
and part of
1. Mary of Atwell Hicks said the 60' road right of way is not included in Lots 1 or 21. The 50' buffer is included in
2. Mary of Atwell Hicks said lot 40 is L shaped as the
soils are good along N. Territorial road. The septic field
will be in the buffer zone but there will not be a berm there. The buffer will have plantings.
3. Mr. Kingsley asked how
far
C. Mr. Kingsley read the Drain
Commissioner's comments. Mary of Atwell Hicks said they are making the
corrections and will resubmit them to the
Drain Commission and then come back to the Planning Commission. Much discussion
followed.
1. The Planning Commission decided
they wanted an extra 2 feet in the bottom of the catch basin to reduce
sedimentation down stream.
2. The Planning Commission decided
washed crushed stone was appropriate for the access to the dry hydrant.
3. The Planning Commission discussed
fencing the detention pond. Peters Building Co. will bring in cross section
drawings of the pond so the Commission can make an informed decision.
4. Jim Burnett moved, 2nd
by Don Heller, to table North Meadows final
site plan until the August Regular Meeting. Motion carried.
VI Mr. Kingsley said next month's
meeting will include Harbor Trail Final Site Plan, North Meadows Final Site
Plan, Wheeler Woods, and a sample ordinance on PDR
rights.
VII
Mr. Kingsley asked for citizen's comments.
A. Sue Conklin asked if
Management Act to get a flood study done. Mr.
Kingsley said he would ask the
Township
Supervisor. B.
John Cooch apologized for arriving so late. Mr.
Kingsley explained what the Commissioners had done.
IX General
Discussion was next on the agenda. A. Mr. Kingsley said he would give the
Commissioners the sample PDR ordinance next week so they can review it before
the next meeting. B. The Commissioners were concerned
about the development at Mast and N. Territorial
Roads as it is so wet and storm water management to
the river was an issue. Mr. Kingsley said he
would investigate with the Drain Commission.
X. Motion by Jim Burnett, 2nd by Don Heller, to adjourn.
Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at
NEXT MEETING DATE:
Regular Meeting,
Respectfully Submitted,
Wilber Woods, Secretary
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copy to: D.
Fisher W. Baldus J.
Ross
MINUTES OF THE 296TH REGULAR MEETING OF THE
The Meeting was called to order in the Township Hall
at
WTPC Members Present: Wilber Woods; Paul Zalucha, Jim Burnett,
WTPC Members Absent: None
Also Present:
Martha Zeeb, and about 20 citizens
OLD BUSINESS:
I. Mr.
Kingsley reviewed the minutes of the
II. Township Board Report and Approval of Agenda was next on the agenda.
L. A.
Mr. Kingsley passed around a resignation
letter from Jim Ross, the Zoning Inspector.
His resignation is effective
M. B.
The Tall Oaks Sound Study will be
presented to the Township Board at their September Meeting.
N. C.
The Township Board issued a Special Use
Permit to St. Joseph Catholic Church.
O. D.
Gerry Calhoun moved, 2nd by
John Westman, to approve the agenda with the addition
to Old Business – Tall Oaks Kennel and to New Business – CJ Party Store. Motion carried.
III. Mr. Kingsley opened the meeting to comments from
citizens.
A. A.
David Halteman
verified that the Commissioners received his fax.
B. B.
Sue Conklin asked the status of the flood
study and was told that
IV.
Mr. Kingsley said there was no action on Master Plan revisions as
the
V. Wheeler’s Woods Preliminary Site Plan
was next on the agenda.
A. A.
Mr. Kingsley had a letter from the Road
Commission stating that many trees will need to be removed and then the
proposed driveways will meet the required site distance.
B. B.
Mr. Kingsley looked at the revised site
plan and it has fixed Jim Ross’s set back concerns with smaller building
envelopes. He did not know if Jim Ross
has reviewed the revised site plan.
C. C.
Mr. Cooch
explained that the property across
D. D.
Mr. Cooch said
Carl Frankena has the Association Deed Restrictions,
which will say basements are not allowed on these lots.
E. E.
The Commissioners still need soil
information, storm water management from the Drain Commission, Master Deed
documentation, recorded deeds for right of way property to the Road Commission,
and other items on the Site Plan Requirements list.
F. F.
Jim Burnett moved, 2nd by Paul
Zalucha, to table Wheeler Woods to the September
Regular Meeting. Motion Carried.
VI. North
Meadow’s Final Site Plan was next on the agenda.
A. A.
The Planning Commission reviewed the
cross section of the detention pond.
B. B.
John Westman
read a letter from Atwell Hicks certifying the proposed drainage plan would
work. Mr. Kingsley said drainage easements
must be set up so it is possible to make a Drainage District someday.
C. C.
Mr. Kingsley did not think Jim Ross has
reviewed these modified plans but Jim has agreed to work with his replacement.
D. D.
Gerry Calhoun moved, 2nd by
Paul Zalucha, to approve North Meadows Residential
Cluster Development Final Site Plan with the contingency that the Township
Engineer reviewed the plan dated August 2, 2002. Motion Carried.
VII Tall Oaks Kennel Special Use Permit
was next on the agenda.
A.
Mr. Kingsley said the Planning Commission did not receive a final site
plan by the
B. John Westman moved to recommend to the Township Board to rescind
Tall Oak Kennel’s Special Use Permit.
Motion died for lack of a second.
C. Jim Burnett moved, 2nd by Gerry Calhoun, to grant Tall Oaks
Kennel an extension of their final site plan presentation until
D. Mr. Kingsley will ask Mark Reading to send
Tall Oaks a letter to demand she go to the September Township Board meeting and
send the Planning Commission the final site plan.
NEW BUSINESS:
VIII. CJ’s Party Store was issued a
County Building Permit without a Site Plan.
Mr. Kingsley said he talked to the Township attorney and they still need
a Site Plan Review to comply with the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Kingsley told them they need to apply for
a Preliminary Site Plan and he wants to see some improvement with the traffic
at the store. Mr. Kingsley will talk to
Washtenaw Engineering. John Westman moved, 2nd by Jim Burnett, to hold a
Special Meeting on Wednesday, August 28, 2002, to discuss CJ Party Store Site
Plan. Motion Carried. Wilber Woods asked about the time and was
told it will be at
IX. Harbor
Trail Final Site Plan was next on the agenda.
A.
Bob O’Rilley explained that they have added
riffraff to the drainage ditch to protect slopes at Jim Ross request. They have Health Dept approval for 17 lots
and MDEQ permit for wetlands.
1. Jim Burnett asked if they tested the wells
for arsenic and was told that the wells tested okay.
2. Jim Burnett asked if they have written
permission from the builder of Mystic Ridge. Mr. Dever said the
documents would be filed shortly granting cross easement. They currently have written agreement for a
partial land swap.
3. Jim Burnett
asked about fire and police protection.
Mr. Kingsley said Dexter would service this project with gated access up
B.
Mr. Kingsley said lot 16 is a drainage easement. Lots 4, 10, 11, 12 need
a defined storm water drainage easement recorded because water flows across
these lots and we need to ensure that drainage areas are known and remain
intact. Mr. Dever
said they would record in the Master Deed that landowners on specific lots
shall not interfere with the wetlands on the Schedule B drawing.
C.
Paul Zalucha said we are missing the Drain
Commission’s recommendation on water management of this project as he doesn’t
want to flood out neighbors.
D.
Jim Burnett moved, 2nd by Paul Zalucha,
to table the Harbor Trail Final Site Plan until the September Meeting. Discussion followed. The Motion carried.
X. Jim Daratony
requested a Special Use Permit for a boarding stable on 75.60 acres at the SW
corner of Gregory and Farrell Roads.
They have 17 horses and want to board 10 more. They are building a barn. Mr. Kingsley explained that this is a
commercial operation in an Ag district and they will need a Public
Hearing. Gerry Calhoun moved, 2nd
by Jim Burnett, to schedule a Public Hearing on September 18, 2002 at 7:30 p.m.
on the request for a Special Use Permit for a boarding stable on the corner of
Gregory and Farrell Roads. Motion
Carried.
XI. Mr.
Kingsley explained the sample PDR Ordinance was given to the Commissioners late
as he had trouble getting it. The
Commissioners decided to discuss it at the next meeting.
XII Mr. Kingsley asked for citizen’s comments.
None.
XIII. Jim
Burnett moved, 2nd by Don Heller, to adjourn. Motion Carried. The
meeting adjourned at
NEXT MEETING DATE:
Special Meeting,
Public Hearing,
Regular Meeting,
Respectfully
Submitted,
Wilber
Woods, Secretary
WW:mlz
copy to: D. Fisher
W. Baldus
MINUTES OF THE 297TH REGULAR MEETING OF THE
The Meeting was called to
order in the Township Hall at
WTPC Members Present: Paul Zalucha,
WTPC Members Absent: None
Also Present: Martha Zeeb, and about 25 citizens
OLD BUSINESS:
I. Review of prior meeting minutes was first
on the agenda.
D.
Mr. Kingsley
reviewed the minutes of the
E.
Mr. Kingsley
reviewed the
II. Township Board Report and
Approval of the Agenda was next on the agenda.
P.
Mr. Kingsley gave
the Zoning report with only 53 new homes in the past 12 months.
Q.
Mr. Kingsley said
Tall Oaks Kennel did not attend the Township Board Meeting and the Township
Attorney will submit notice that she is in violation.
R.
Mr. Kingsley said
the Township has discontinued service with Northfield Twp. Fire Dept. due to a
dramatic increase in their fees.
S.
Gerry Calhoun
moved, 2nd by Paul Zalucha, to accept the
agenda as presented. Motion Carried.
III. Mr. Kingsley opened the
meeting to comments from citizens.
A.
David Halteman was concerned with Wheeler
Woods environmental impact and submitted DEQ requirements to the Planning
Commission.
B.
John Fritz submitted written questions for John Cooch.
IV. Mr. Kingsley said the County Planning Commission has disbanded but the
Township will hire a planning consultant soon to work on the Master Plan. In addition we have not heard from the State
of
V. Wheeler Woods Preliminary Site Plan
was next on the agenda.
A.
Mr. Cooch introduced Bob of Washtenaw
Engineering. Mr. Kingsley reviewed the
needed items.
B.
Motion by Paul Zalucha, 2nd by Jim
Burnett, to table Wheeler Woods Site Condo to the regular October meeting. The Commissioners asked the petitioner if he
would agree to an extension of time and Mr. Cooch
said yes. Motion Carried. Gerry Calhoun pointed out that the deadline
for submission is two weeks prior to the meeting so the Commissioners have time
to review the items.
C.
John Fritz’s questions were given to Bob of Washtenaw Engineering. Bob will contact Mr. Fritz.
VI Mr. Kingsley explained that North Meadows
has complied with all contingencies except receiving a final approval letter
from the Drain Commission. Mr. Ross gave
his approval before he resigned.
VII. Harbor
Trail Final Site Plan was next on the agenda.
A.
Mr. Dever explained that they cannot comply
with both the MDEQ and County Drain Commission requirements as they are
different rules. It is too late for them
to meet the County Drain Commission requirements as they were told after the
Preliminary Site Plan approval.
B.
Bob O’Rilley of Atwell Hicks said they got
Preliminary Site Plan approval in January, 2002 and are trying to preserve natural
features with narrower roads, wetland permit, and an allowance to not prepare
the 2nd drainfield on each lot until the drainfield is needed.
C.
Todd of Atwell Hicks explained that storm drainage is stored in the on
site wetland and slowly released to the 60 acre wetland. They have installed soil erosion control
measures to protect water quality.
1. Mr. Kingsley asked if the storm water
management calculation used is the same as the County Drain Commission’s and
Todd said yes.
2.
Mr. Kingsley said we still need the Drain Commission’s recommendations
on water management to determine if these standards are necessary in this case
and what recommendations we will make.
He asked Mr. Dever for a narrative of what
they would do instead if they don’t think they can comply with the Drain
Commission recommendations.
D.
Mr. Kingsley said he has received a letter from the Dexter Area Fire
Dept. The Township is asking Hamburg
Fire Department to service this project.
T.
Mr. Kingsley
requested drainage easement language be put in the Master Deed for lots 16, 4,
10, 11, and 12.
U.
Gerry Calhoun
moved, 2nd by Jim Burnett, to table Harbor Trail Final Site Plan to
the October meeting and if the material is not available we will delay a 2nd
month at their request. Motion carried.
VIII The Commissioners discussed Daratony’s request for a Special Use Permit. Paul Zalucha moved,
2nd by John Westman, to table the Daratony’s request for a Special Use Pemit
to next month’s meeting until they submit all the material required by Section
10.05 of the Zoning Ordinance. Mr.
Kingsley said the site plan should also include details on the fenced in area,
driveways, galloping track, and manure spreading. The Daratony’s can
request a Special Meeting if they wish.
Motion Carried.
IX. The Commissioners decided to postpone
discussion of PDR Ordinance until January, 2003.
X. Mr. Kingsley asked for citizen’s
comments. CJ’s Party Store said they asked
XI. Under
General Discussion Mr. Kingsley encouraged the Commissioners to submit the
survey from MSU on where we get planning information.
X. Motion by Jim Burnett, 2nd by Don
Heller, to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at
NEXT MEETING DATE:
Regular
Meeting,
Respectfully
Submitted,
Wilber
Woods, Secretary
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copy to: D. Fisher
W. Baldus
MINUTES OF THE 298TH REGULAR MEETING OF THE
The Meeting was called to
order in the Township Hall at
WTPC Members Present: Wilber Woods;
Paul Zalucha, Jim Burnett,
WTPC Members Absent: None
Also Present: Martha Zeeb, and about 15 citizens
OLD BUSINESS:
I. Mr. Kingsley reviewed the minutes of the
II. Township Board Report and
Approval of Agenda was next on the agenda.
V.
Mr. Kingsley said
there were 9 new housing permits in the last month.
W.
The Township
Board will now approve, deny or make recommendations for change of the Planning
Commission’s Master Plan due to a new law.
X.
Harbor Trail will
be serviced by
Y.
The Township
Board has hired a Planning Consultant and engineering firm as Zoning
Inspectors.
Z.
The Township
Board has approved John Westman’s request to pay for
his attendance at a Citizen Planner seminar.
AA. Paul Zalucha moved, 2nd
by Jim Burnett, to approve the agenda as printed. Motion carried.
III. Mr. Kingsley opened the
meeting to comments from citizens.
C.
Larry Zahn introduced the new owners of the Chamberlain Farm on
D.
CJ of CJ Party
Store said they will have the topographical map by next Monday and wished to be
placed on the November Meeting agenda.
They asked for copies of the Fire Dept and Road Commission letters so
they can address those issues.
E.
David Halteman asked for a written notice to 911 dispatchers
about the change from
IV. Mr. Kingsley said the new Planner,
Erin, will review the Master Plan and fix it.
There has been no word from the State on the Historic District
Commission.
V. Mr. Cooch
said the Wheeler’s Woods Preliminary Site Plan is not complete and requested
that it be tabled until the November meeting.
The Commissioners complied.
VI. Mr.
Kingsley said Harbor Trail is being reviewed by the Drain Commission
VII The Commissioners discussed Daratony’s request for a Special Use Permit to board horses
on 75.64 acres. The Daratony’s
said Carol Otto owns 2 vacant acres south of the Jumping field at the bend on
A. Paul Zalucha asked
and learned that they plan lighting by the barn and inside the barn. The septic field is only for the barn, but
they will not have living quarters in the barn and the barn will not have a
floor drain. They do not plan to burn
manure.
B. It is not final yet where they will put their
house. Mr. Kingsley will get the exact
language of the Zoning Ordinance on placement of the house in relation to
barns, etc.
C. Jim Burnett moved, 2nd by Gerry
Calhoun, to grant the Special Use Permit to the Daratony’s
to allow a boarding stable on 75.64 acres based on the Site Plan dated July 16,
2002, providing lighting is restricted so it does not leave the site and MSU’s generally accepted manure handling measures are
adhered to. Motion Carried.
D. Mr. Kingsley explained that he will submit
the recommendation and report to the Township Board.
NEW BUSINESS:
VIII. Paul Zalucha
presented a draft Open Space Ordinance for the Commissioners to review to
comply with the new law. Paul Zalucha moved, 2nd by Jim Burnett to have a
special meeting on Wednesday, October 30, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss the Open
Space Ordinance. Motion Carried.
IX Mr. Kingsley asked for citizen’s comments.
None.
XIII. Don
Heller moved, 2nd by Paul Zalucha, to
adjourn. Motion Carried. The meeting adjourned at
NEXT MEETING DATE:
Special Meeting,
Regular
Meeting,
Respectfully
Submitted,
Wilber
Woods, Secretary
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copy to: D. Fisher
W. Baldus
MINUTES OF THE 299TH REGULAR MEETING OF THE
The Meeting was called to
order in the Township Hall at
WTPC Members Present: Paul Zalucha,
WTPC Members Absent: None
Also Present: Martha Zeeb,
OLD BUSINESS:
I. Review of prior meeting minutes was first
on the agenda.
F.
Mr. Kingsley
reviewed the minutes of the
G.
Mr. Kingsley
reviewed the
II. Township Board Report and
Approval of the Agenda was next on the agenda.
BB.Mr.
Kingsley passed around the Zoning report.
CC. Mr. Kingsley said the Township Board approved Daratony’s Special Use Permit with the contingency that
light cannot spill from the site and they need a manure management plan.
III. Mr. Kingsley opened the
meeting to comments from citizens.
Erica Perry wanted clarification on the wetlands calculation in open
space.
IV. The Commissioners reviewed the revised Master Plan
that
V. Mr. Kingsley has not heard from the
Historic District Commission on the Historic District Ordinance.
VI. Wheeler
Woods Preliminary Site Plan was next on the agenda.
A. Mr. Cooch
said he has submitted all the site plan requirements and would like preliminary
and final site plan approval tonight.
Mr. Kingslsey said we do not have his
application for final site plan review.
B. The
Commissioners discussed water on this project.
1. Mr. Cooch said the By laws and deeds have been changed to say that each lot
needs on- site storm water retention.
The Commissioners were concerned with the responsibility for storm water
management being pushed to the buyers.
2. Mr. Kingsley suggested Mr. Cooch install a road-ditch to prevent water leaving the
site as the lots slope to the road.
3. The Township Engineer explained that soil
borings found sand underneath but he does not recommend walk out
basements. Even though test holes this
summer and fall were dry, water tables change over the years. Much discussion followed by the potential
buyers.
4. Mr. Cooch said the
Drain Commission recommended dry wells for water run off on the lots, or they
could tear down trees for retention ponds.
The owner of
C.
The Commissioners wanted water management solved for these lots before
the final site plan is issued. Gerry
Calhoun moved, 2nd by Don Heller, to approve the preliminary site
plan for Wheeler Woods provided that the deed and by laws have language that
states that walk-out basements are not recommended. Motion Carried.
VII The
Commissioners discussed the final site plan of Harbor Trail. Mr. Kingsley read the letter from the Drain
Commission which concluded the storm water management conforms. Mr. Dever read the
Township Engineer’s letter and felt they could comply with the items. He felt item #7 was a
building permit issue. Gerry
Calhoun moved, 2nd by Don Heller, to approve the final site plan of
Harbor Trail contingent that the Township Engineer’s comments 1 – 9, except 7,
be solved to the satisfaction of our Engineer.
Motion carried.
VIII The Commissioners discussed CJ Party
Store.
IX. The Commissioners discussed the
revised Open Space Ordinance and made minor changes. Gerry Calhoun moved, 2nd by don Heller, to hold a Public Hearing on the Open Space
Ordinance on
X. Tall Oaks Kennel Final Site Plan was
next on the agenda. Attorney Conlin explained that due to economics they have changed
the new annex to 32 Dog runs, and old dog runs will be totally enclosed to
become 12 small-dog pens. They are
finished with soundproofing this building.
The sound study shows that the noise at
A.
Jim Burnett asked when the new building will be completed and learned
they will start as soon as possible and be done by the end of the 2003
construction season.
B. Mr.
Kingsley said the Planning Commission has power to approve a site plan but the
Township Board approves special use permits and this site plan does not conform
to the existing special use permit. Mr.
Kingsley said he would talk with the Township attorney.
DD. Wilber Woods moved, 2nd by Don Heller, to hold a special
meeting after the public hearings on
XI. Mr. Kingsley asked for citizen
comments.
A.
Dave Kozlouski said there have been
two years of barking dogs and the process is taking too long.
B.
Don Lupi said the dogs are still barking.
XII Motion by
Jim Burnett, 2nd by John Westman, to
adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at
NEXT MEETING DATE:
Public Hearings & Special Meeting,
Regular Meeting,
Respectfully
Submitted,
Wilber
Woods, Secretary
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copy to: D. Fisher
W. Baldus
MINUTES OF THE 300TH REGULAR MEETING OF THE
The Meeting was called to
order in the Township Hall at
WTPC Members Present: Wilber Woods;
Paul Zalucha, Jim Burnett,
WTPC Members Absent: None
Also Present: Martha Zeeb,
OLD BUSINESS:
I. Mr. Kingsley reviewed the minutes of the
A. Jim Burnett moved, 2nd by Don
Heller to accept the minutes of the
B. Jim Burnett moved, 2nd by Don
Heller to accept the minutes of the
II. Township Board Report and
Approval of Agenda was next on the agenda.
EE. Mr. Kingsley passed around the Zoning Inspector
Report.
FF. The Township Board appointed Gerry Calhoun and
GG.The
Township Board passed the Master Plan and Open Space Ordinance with minor
revisions.
HH. The Township Hall will be used for a PDR workshop on
II.
Jim Burnett
moved, 2nd by Don Heller, to accept the meeting agenda as
printed. Motion Carried.
III. Mr. Kingsley asked for comments from
citizens but there were none.
IV. Mr. Kingsley said we have not heard
from the State on the Historic District Ordinance.
V. CJ Party Store was next on the
agenda. CJ distributed a site plan to
the Commissioners that he just received.
The Commissioners reviewed the plan.
A.
Mr. Kingsley said we need parking spaces designated on the plan. Mr. Kingsley will give the plan to the
Township Engineer, Dexter Area Fire Department and Washtenaw County Road
Commission for their review. John Westman said the final site plan must show exterior
lighting.
B.
Jim Burnett moved, 2nd by Don Heller to approve CJ Party
Store preliminary site plan contingent on approval from the Township Engineer,
Road Commission and Dexter Area Fire Dept.
Motion Carried.
VI. PDR
Ordinance was next on the agenda.
A. John Westman felt
funding is a stumbling block but
B. Mr. Kingsley suggested the Planning
Commission review the Ordinance and
NEW BUSINESS:
VII Wheeler Woods Final Site Plan was
next on the agenda. Mr. Cooch presented a revised Master Deed and assured the
Commissioners that the Township Engineer said the plan is ready to go.
A.
B. Mr. Cooch will
amend the Master Deed to state that walk out basements are not
recommended. C. Mr. Cooch will
amend the site plan drawing to detail the
D. Jim Burnett moved, 2nd by Paul Zalucha, to request and receive overall site approval from
the Washtenaw County Drain Commission for each of the 4 lots before granting
final site plan approval.
1.
It is in the Master Deed that each lot owner must individually receive
Drain Commission approval prior to getting a building permit. The Commissioners were concerned with this
process, as the Building Dept. does not see the Master Deed.
2.
Motion Carried.
VIII. Mr. Kingsley asked for citizen’s
comments. Dave ?
said he was moving to Webster soon and that he is a
professional planner so he is interested in the Planning Commission..
IX. Jim Burnett
said this was his last Planning Commission Meeting. Mr. Kingsley thanked him on behalf of the
Township for his many years of service and said he appreciated his history.
X. Jim Burnett moved, 2nd by
Don Heller, to adjourn. Motion Carried. The meeting adjourned at
NEXT MEETING DATE:
Regular
Meeting,
Respectfully
Submitted,
Wilber
Woods, Secretary
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copy to: D. Fisher
W. Baldus