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RICHLAND TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 5, 2010 MEMBERS PRESENT: Frederick Clark, Chrmn.
Matt Bray MEMBERS ABSENT: Walter Rohn OTHERS PRESENT: Renee R. Herhold, Mgr. Grant Rames, Zoning Admin.
CALL TO ORDER: The Richland Township Planning Commission meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman Clark with the Pledge to the Flag.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Motion by Bernard Neuenfeldt, second by David King, to nominate Frederick Clark as Chairman. Nominations were closed. Motion by Bernard Neuenfeldt, second by David King, to cast a unanimous ballot for Frederick Clark as Chairman. Unanimous vote. Motion carried. Motion by Bernard Neuenfeldt, second by Matt Kackmeister, to nominate Brian Frederick as Vice Chairman. Nominations were closed. Motion by Bernard Neuenfeldt, second by Matt Kackmeister, to cast a unanimous ballot for Brian Frederick as Vice Chairman. Unanimous vote. Motion carried. Motion by Matt Kackmeister, second by Brian Frederick, to nominate Bernard Neuenfeldt as Secretary. Nominations were closed. Motion by David King, second by Brian Frederick, to cast a unanimous ballot for Bernard Neuenfeldt as Secretary. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.
MEETING DATE: Motion by David King, second by Bernard Neuenfeldt, to change the Planning Commission meeting to the first Wednesday of the month at 7:30 P.M. for calendar year 2010. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Motion by Bernard Neuenfeldt, second by Brian Frederick, the Minutes of September 1, 2009 be approved and filed as printed. Unanimous vote. Motion carried. Motion by Brian Frederick, second by David King, the Minutes of the special meeting, October 19th, 2009, be approved and filed as printed. Unanimous vote. Motion carried. INSPECTION REPORT: Motion by Bernard Neuenfeldt, second by David King, to receive and file the Inspection Report for the month of September, October, November, and December 2009. Unanimous vote. Motion carried. ZONING ADMINISTRATORS REPORT: Zoning Administrator Rames stated a site plan was approved for an addition to the cell tower in the 16000 Block of Gratiot, letters were sent regarding signs, raising poultry in a Residential Zone, composting complaint, motocross track complaint, complaint regarding an unapproved outdoor wood burner business, also approved a land division. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. OLD BUSINESS: None. NEW BUSINESS: PROPOSED CHANGES TO ZONING ORDINANCE: Zoning Administrator Rames submitted proposed changes to the Zoning Ordinance. Discussion was held regarding the following: Ponds: Motion by David King, second by Matt Bray, the language for ponds remain as is. Unanimous vote. Motion carried. Parking of Recreational Vehicles: Motion by Matt Bray, second by David King, regarding parking of recreational vehicles to change the language to read "within the road right of way" in place of "within 20 feet from the road right of way"; also, add line item c) within side setback requirements for accessory structures, submitting both proposed changes for a Public Hearing. Unanimous vote. Motion carried. Riding Stable: Motion by Matt Kackmeister, second by David King, to add "riding stable" as a use permitted by Special Use in an A-2 Zoning District, along with changes to the definitions and adding language to Sections 702, 802, and 902 as submitted, with all proposed changes to be submitted for a Public Hearing. Unanimous vote. Motion carried. Electronic Message Board: Motion by Bernard Neuenfeldt, second by David King, to table proposed changes to the electronic message boards to the February meeting, for further study. Unanimous vote. Motion carried. Rezoning: Motion by David King, second by Matt Bray, to strike St. Mary’s Church, parcel in Section 28-2009-000 from the list for rezoning. Unanimous vote. Motion carried. Motion by David King, second by Brian Frederick, to submit for Public Hearing proposed rezoning the parcels as listed from R-1 to C-1, all in Section 28. Unanimous vote. Motion carried. Motion by David King, second by Brian Frederick, to submit for Public Hearing the proposed parcels as listed for rezoning that currently are multi-zoned from R-1 and A-2 to all A-2. Unanimous vote. Motion carried. Motion by Brian Frederick, second by David King, to submit for Public Hearing the proposed parcel in Section 29-2009-000 for Consumers Energy for rezoning from R-1 to A-2. Unanimous vote. Motion carried. Motion by David King, second by Brian Frederick, to submit for Public Hearing the proposed parcel in Section 23-3003-002 for Wardin for rezoning from A-1 to A-2. Unanimous vote. Motion carried. SET PUBLIC HEARING: A Public Hearing to consider all of the proposed changes as listed and discussed will be held on Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010, 7:00 P.M., with the regular Planning Commission Meeting following at 7:30 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Bernard Neuenfeldt, second by Matt Bray, to adjourn. Unanimous vote. The meeting stood adjourned – 9:16 P.M. Respectfully submitted by: Bernard Neuenfeldt, Secretary
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