APRIL 7, 2008
Almena Recycling Center - Terry Boley, 43542 30th St.
Chairman Rumsey began with the Preliminary Site Plan Application review as prepared by Bruce Dean/AGS. Section 20, Site Plan Review Procedures, was referenced and referred to. Under Article 3, General Provisions, Section 3.16, Uses not Specifically Listed in the
Permitted or Special Use Sections of the Respective Zoning Districts, was reviewed to determine if this use, recycling center, is listed as a permitted use in this section. There was much discussion. The intent tonight is to have enough information provided and enough
uses permitted to give approval to this stage of the site plan, including discussion of if a recycling center fits as a use in this district.
There was much discussion as the PC referred to (Special Uses) Section 13.06 - Required Standards and Findings for Making Determination (1-9).
More discussion occurred, which resulted in a listing of items still needed for review by the PC members as follows: 1)Fencing; 2) Dimensional building spacing of all structures; 3) Turnaround drive (Egress) - w/ more detail; and 4) Intent (more description). The list, in detail, is attached to the official copy and will be furnished to Mr. Boley, for compliance. Mr. Boley must have his new, complete updated information back to the township one week prior to the PC meeting in order to appear on the agenda for review at the next PC meeting scheduled for May 12th, at which the final site plan can be discussed.
MOTION: Motion by Bill Van Tassel to return to the applicant the site plan drawing originally presented, and for the applicant to return with additional information needed as listed tonight. This determined by the Planning Commission as a result of the preliminary site plan review prepared by the zoning administrator referring to# 2 (two) process as recommended as a choice for referral by AGS,
second by Marv Flick. All voted in favor,
motion approved.
IV PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NON AGENDA ITEMS -
Darryl Ketchum, 32227 29th St., had questions regarding opening a small welding shop in Almena Township, specifically his requirements. The PC referred him to the Zoning Administrator (AGS).
Scott Goodwin, 30839 29th St., had questions regarding lot area requirements (front road footage and acreage) for building a house. The answer was a five acre minimum with 330 ft. of frontage. The PC explained that he should come to the public open house/forum to express his wishes for the lower minimum acreage amount. The way the ordinance reads now does not allow for his request. It was explained that the PC will not be ready for a few months, roughly, for a public open house.
VI ZONING ORDINANCE REWRITE DRAFT -
Professional Planner Greg Milliken distributed, to the PC, the proposed changes to the draft compiled at the last few meetings, to date, for the PC to review. Greg highlighted a few items. The PC will review this information on their time.There was much discussion among the PC members regarding commercial, resulting in a premature ending to the meeting.
ADJOURNMENT -
MOTION: Motion by Brian Rumsey to adjourn,
second by Marv Flick. The meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
Members present: Chairman Brian Rumsey, Matt Moulds, Nina Consolatti, Marv Flick, Ron Marvin, Bill Van Tassel, and Steve Manning.
Terry Boley was in attendance, along with other residents. Professional Planner, Greg Milliken, was also present.
I CALL TO ORDER - The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Chairman Rumsey.
II APPROVAL OF AGENDA -
Matt Moulds brought up election of officers, which is normally in April. Chairman Rumsey stated this will be addressed, time permitting, or will be discussed next month.
MOTION: Motion by Steve Manning to approve the agenda as presented,
second by Bill Van Tassel.
Motion passed.
III CORRECTIONS AND/OR APPROVAL OF MARCH 3, 2008 PC MEETING MINUTES-
MOTION: Motion by Bill Van Tassel to approve the meeting minutes of March 3, 2008 as presented,
second by Steve Manning. All voted in favor, with the exception of Matt Moulds and Nina Consolatti abstaining due to being absent.
Motion approved.
RECEIVING OF MARCH 24, 2008 PC WORK SESSION MINUTES: Two corrections were noted as follows. Chair Rumsey brought fourth a correction on page two, second paragraph, seventh line down, the Percentage Total Impervious Surface - Lot Area Coverage was listed with no percentage, which should be
50%. Nina Consolatti brought up a correction on the first page, within the fourth paragraph, seventh sentence, Nina shared that there does not seem to be a need (demand) for more commercial within the township at this time, to add to the end of that sentence:
per the public comment surveys sent in by the citizens of Almena Township in regards to commercial properties, which references the source, not indicating that the statement was the opinion of the speaker (Nina Consolatti).
IV PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS -
This will be addressed later in the meeting, following the site plan review.
V PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN REVIEW
