Charter Township of Raisin
Minutes of Planning Commission March 13, 2007
Submitted by David McCrate, Secretary
Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairperson, Dale Witt.
Members present: Dale Witt, Steve McGee, Jimmy Colburn, David McCrate and Ron Weber. Cheryl Benham arrived at 7:45.
Bob Utter, absent – excused.
Agenda: Weber motioned to accept March 13, 2007 Agenda, seconded by Colburn. Motion carried.
Minutes: McGee motioned to accept February 27, 2007 Meeting Minutes, seconded by Weber. Motion carried.
Public Comments: None.
Public Hearings: Review of Lee Spohr’s Site Plan for High Country Estates, Phases 2 & 3. Mr. and Mrs. Spohr in attendance accompanied by Scott Merillat, Associated Engineers and Surveyors.
Prior to proceedings, David McCrate announced his fiduciary relationship through designated agency as a licensed real estate agent in the State of Michigan. David stated that although he maintains an agency relationship with the Spohr’s he stated his actions and conduct in fulfilling his Planning Commission responsibilities are and will be unbiased and impartial. Additionally, Cheryl Benham announced her property ownership as an adjacent land owner to the subject Site Plan. Cheryl also stated her actions and conduct in fulfilling her Planning Commission responsibilities are and will be unbiased and impartial. Upon conclusion of this discussion, the Planning Commission Chairperson, consistent with Planning Commission’s guidelines affirmed that no conflict of interest is of concern regarding Cheryl and David’s participation in this Site Plan review.
Mr. Merillat summarized the changes and updates made to the Site Plan as previously approved by the Planning Commission. More than one year has lapsed since the original Site Plan was approved and during that time - material changes have been proposed for efficiency and accommodations for improved detention resulting in lot reconfigurations and two less lots (formerly 72, now 70 lots through the 7 Phase project).
Site Plan checklist reviewed by line item, noteworthy items include:
Item A #14 Planning Commission changed to N/A.
Item A #17 Planning Commission changed to N/A.
Item A #20 Planning Commission changed to NO.
Item B #2 Planning Commission changed to NO.
Item B #5 Planning Commission changed to N/A.
Item B #6 Planning Commission changed to N/A.
Item C #1 Planning Commission changed to N/A.
Item C #2 Planning Commission changed to N/A.
Item C #6 Planning Commission changed to N/A.
Item C #7 Planning Commission changed to N/A.
Item C #8 Planning Commission changed to N/A.
Item C #9 Planning Commission changed to N/A.
Item C #12 Planning Commission changed to NO.
Item C #17 Planning Commission changed to NO.
Item C #20 Planning Commission changed to N/A.
Conditions on specific checklist items:
Item A #20 Will be provided at final of Phase 2 & 3
Item B #2 Will be provided at final of Phase 2 & 3, upon County Health Department review.
Item C #12 Lot 11 will be verified for 1 acre minimum and lot width at setback
Item C #17 Will be provided at final of Phase 2 & 3, upon County Health Department review.
Weber motioned to approve Site Plan for Phases 2 and 3 as presented contingent upon verification within 48 hours that Lot #11 meets the minimal dimension requirements per ordinance. Second by McCrate.
Roll call vote: Weber Yes
McGee Yes
McCrate Yes
Colburn Yes
Benham Yes
Witt Yes
Communications:
The following notes are for follow up by the Planning Commission. These two items were surfaced during tonight’s site plan review.
Planning Commission
to Board:
Look for the Board Communications “Red Sheet” to follow concerning the Lee Spohr Site Plan.
Agenda Set For: April 10, 2007
***WORKSHOP***
Unfinished Business:
1.
Article 8
2.
Land Use Plan
New
Business:
1.
Survey
Responses
2.
Review of the
zoning ordinances
a.
Wind Turbine
b.
Landscaping/
Open space
c.
Pedestrian
walkways
d.
Lighting
e.
Accessory
building
f.
Equipment and
vehicle storage
g.
75% minimum
buildable lot
3. Review of Section paragraph 4.20.4
2.
State
Subdivision Act regarding access to interior subdivision streets
At 10:00 p.m. motion to adjourn was made by Benham, seconded by Colburn. Motion carried.