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RICHLAND TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION

May 6, 2008

MEMBERS PRESENT: Frederick Clark, Chrmn.           Gary Turner, Vice Chrmn. 
                                          Brian Frederick
                         David  H. Schafer                               
                                          Bernard Neuenfeldt, Secty.       Matt Kackmeister
                                          Walter Rohn 

OTHERS PRESENT: Renee Herhold, Twp. Manager     Mr. & Mrs. Carl Schultz
                                     Grant Rames, Zoning Admin.         Russ Eggers
                                     Ronald Wenzel

CALL TO ORDER: The meeting of the Richland Township Planning Commission Public Hearing was called to order at 7:15 P.M by Chairman Clark.

PUBLIC HEARING: The Public Hearing was being held Special Use Permit – C.E. & M.S. Schultz, 1727 South Iva Road – Pond Greater Than One Acre. Notice of the Hearing was published in The Township Times and neighboring properties as required. Questions were received and answered.

ADJOURN HEARING: Motion by Gary Turner, second by Dave H. Schafer, to adjourn the Public Hearing. Unanimous vote. Motion carried. Public Hearing adjourned - 7:37 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER: The meeting of the Richland Township Planning Commission was called to order at 7:37 P.M. by Chairman Clark with the Pledge to the Flag.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Motion by Bernard Neuenfeldt, second by Walter Rohn, the Minutes of April 1, 2008 to be approved and filed as written. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

INSPECTION REPORT: Motion by David H. Schafer, second by Brian Frederick, to receive and file the Inspection Report for the month of April 2008. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

ZONING ADMINISTRATORS REPORT: Grant Rames gave a review of items that were presented to him this month: Two Special Use Permits applications were processed, a Sign Permit was approved, a few letters went out regarding unlicensed vehicles. New zoning maps will be coming and working on revising the Sign Permit application to reflect the current zoning ordinance. Measurements were taken at the grass air strip located on the Voorheis property, after a letter was received from an attorney’s office representing Mr. Ron Wenzel.

PUBLIC COMMENT: None.

OLD BUSINESS: None.

NEW BUSINESS:

SPECIAL USE PERMIT – SCHULTZ POND GREATER THAN ONE ACRE: Motion by Gary Turner, second by Walter Rohn, to grant the Special Use Permit for Mr. and Mrs. Carl Schultz, 1727 South Iva Road, parcel number 22-12-2-32-3002-000, with the following conditions: Fifty (50) foot setback from the north property line; No excavation shall take place within Fifty (50) feet of any property line or street line if below the established grade of the street; fences shall be adequate to prevent trespass, and shall be placed no closer than Fifty (50) feet to the top or bottom of any slope. Valid soil erosion control permit from Saginaw County Department of Public Works. Correct oversight on cost of Special Use Permit. Fee paid for Site Plan Review, balance due is $75.00. Organized truck route entering and leaving the Schultz property, for road safety and traffic pattern. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT: None.

ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Dave H. Schafer, second by Bernard Neuenfeldt, to adjourn. Unanimous vote. Meeting adjourned – 7:43 P.M.

Respectfully submitted by:
Bernard Neuenfeldt, Secretary
Richland Twp. Planning Commission