HANDY TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
The regular Handy Township Planning Commission meeting was
called to order by Chairman Hummel at
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
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
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
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
Handy Township Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
of
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
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
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
Reports: None.
Call To The Public: No response.
MOTION REDINGER
SUPPORT ELLIOTT TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT
Laura A. Eisele
Handy Township Clerk