HANDY TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION

REGULAR MEETING

JUNE 29, 2006

 

 

The regular Handy Township Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chairman Hummel at 7:30 p.m. in the Handy Township Board Room.  Members Present: Redinger, Elliott, Colston, Krebs.  Absent: None.  Also Present: Zoning Administrator Anderson, Attorney Kehoe, Carlisle Wortman-Brian Ottman, Desine Inc.-Chris Grzenkowicz, and Kate Ruttman.

 

Approval of Agenda:

MOTION REDINGER SUPPORT COLSTON TO APPROVE THE AGENDA.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

Matters Pertaining to the General Citizenry:              No comments.

 

Business Session:

A)    Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of 5-11-06

To add to page 1, “No comments from the public.”

To correct the spelling, Page 2, the word “send” should read “sent”.

MOTION REDINGER SUPPORT KREBS TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 11, 2006 REGULAR MEETING AS AMENDED.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

Old Business:

A)    Traffic Impact Study

Brief discussion among board members concerning what size of project would require a traffic impact study.

MOTION KREBS SUPPORT ELLIOTT TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION OF ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT – TRAFFIC IMPACT AND TO FORWARD TO LIVINGSTON COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT FOR COMMENTS AND TO THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR APPROVAL. 

MOTION CARRIED.

 

B)    Non-Residential Design Standards

Short discussion concerning doorways and the level of detailing to be required.

MOTION REDINGER SUPPORT KREBS TO POSTPONE FURTHER DISCUSSION UNTIL THE JULY 27, 2006 REGULAR MEETING. 

MOTION CARRIED.

 

C)    Site Development Requirements

Attorney Kehoe reported that he still has concerns on the amount of open space being required.

MOTION COLSTON SUPPORT REDINGER TO POSTPONE ANY DECISION ON SITE DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS UNTIL THE JULY 27, 2006 REGULAR MEETING.  MOTION CARRIED.

Handy Township Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of June 29, 2006

Page 2

 

Old Business, continued

D)    Sub-Division Ordinance

General Sub-Division Ordinance has been approved by the Township Board of Trustees.  No further action is required.

 

 

New Business:

A)    Horseshoe Lounge Site Plan Review

Site Plan was reviewed.  Many changes requested.  New prints are to be submitted to Engineering Technologies Corporation and Carlisle Wortman Associates for review and comments before the next regular meeting.

MOTION REDINGER SUPPORT ELLIOTT TO POSTPONE ANY DECISION ON THE SITE PLAN FOR HORSESHOE LOUNGE UNTIL THE JULY 12, 2006 REGULAR MEETING.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

B)    Develop Sidewalk Plan for Township

Zoning Administrator Anderson reported the Board of Trustees has directed the Planning Commission to start the process of creating a sidewalk master plan for development in the township.  There was discussion among the commissioners as to whether to start on the north side or the south side.  Concerns about requesting crosswalks & signals also.  Further discussion is scheduled for the  July 12, 2006 regular meeting.

 

Communications:

Chairman Hummel discussed potential changes in the accessory buildings section of the zoning ordinance.  He also discussed loading areas in the commercial district.  Further discussion at next regular meeting scheduled for July 12, 2006.

 

Reports:                       None.

 

Call To The Public:                 No response.

 

MOTION REDINGER SUPPORT ELLIOTT TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 9:15 P.M.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

 

Laura A. Eisele

Handy Township Clerk