HANDY TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 2007

 

The regular meeting of the Handy Township Planning Commission was called to order

in the Handy Township Boardroom by Chairman Hummel at 7:30 P.M.  Members

present: Elliott, Colston, Krebs and Redinger. Absent: None.  Also present: Zoning

Administrator – Anderson, Township Attorney-Kehoe, Carlisle / Wortman- John Enos and Boss Engineering-Chris Fleck.

 

Approval of Agenda

MOTION ELLIOTT SUPPORT COLSTON TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

Open Public Hearing

MOTION REDINGER SUPPORT KREBS TO CLOSE REGULAR BUSINESS SESSION AND OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT, TWO-FAMILY DWELLING DEFINITION, SECTION 1.5 AT 7:30 P.M.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

No comments from the public.

MOTION ELLIOTT SUPPORT COLSTON TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING DEFINITION AND RETURN TO REGULAR BUSINESS SESSION AT 7:32 P.M.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

Open Public Hearing

MOTION COLSTON SUPPORT ELLIOTT TO CLOSE REGULAR BUSINESS SESSION AND OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 15, SITE DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS, OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING, SECTION 15.2 (D) AT 7:35 P.M.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

No comments from the public.

MOTION ELLIOTT SUPPORT COLSTON TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC

HEARING AND RETURN TO REGULAR BUSINESS SESSION AT 7:36 P.M. 

MOTION CARRIED.

 

Matter Pertaining to the General Citizenry

No comments.

 

Business Session

A)    Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of 1-10-07

Clarify discussion items in item B) Barn Signage

MOTION ELLIOTT SUPPORT KREBS TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF 1-10-07 AS AMENDED.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

Handy Township Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of 1-25-06

Page 2

 

Old Business

A)    Two-Family Dwelling Zoning Amendment

Attorney Kehoe presented new draft to commission members correcting various typos. Discussion followed concerning square footage allowed. Commissioners felt that if the square footage allowance becomes a problem it could be addressed at that time.

MOTION ELLIOTT SUPPORT COLSTON TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE TWO-FAMILY DWELLING DEFINITION ZONING AMENDMENT, SECTION 1.5, 2006-09 DRAFT 3, TO BE FORWARDED TO THE LIVINGSTON COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS AND TO THE HANDY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR FINAL APPROVAL.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

B)     Off Street Parking and Loading Zoning Amendment

Brief discussion followed.

MOTION REDINGER SUPPORT KREBS TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE OFF STREET PARKING AND LOADING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT CHAPTER 15, SECTION 15.2 (D) 2006-10 DRAFT 3, TO BE FORWARDED TO THE LIVINGSTON COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS AND TO THE HANDY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR FINAL APPROVAL.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

New Business

 

Comunications

A)    Letter from Bill and Doris Crofoot dated January 8, 2007

Brief discussion of letter. Chairman Hummel asked that a copy be placed

in the minutes.

 

Reports            None

 

Call to the Public       

Brief discussion concerning form based zoning, revising NSC uses, Townships opting out of County review and county wide wi-fi. Next meeting will be Febuary 22, 2007.

 

Adjournment

MOTION ELLIOTT SUPPORT KREBS TO ADJOURN AT 8:22 P.M. 

MOTION CARRIED.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

Pamela J. Hibbard  

Recording Secretary