| REGULAR MEETING |
OCTOBER 11, 2007 |
| PLANNING COMMISSION |
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The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman Amerman at 7:30 p.m. A quorum was present.
PRESENT
Chairman John Heidt (7:44); Commissioners Kathy Amerman, Gary Goodenow, Larry Keef, Larry Martin, Peter Murad, Karen Worrell, Stanley Zasuwa
ABSENT
Commissioner Craig Johnston
ALSO PRESENT
Building Official Randy Sapelak; Planning Consultant Julie Johnston APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
Regular Meeting September 13, 2007
PC-07-73 Keef moved, Zasuwa seconded, to accept the minutes of the regular Planning Commission meeting of September 13, 2007, as presented. Motion CARRIED
PUBLIC HEARING
SUP-07-01, Meloche, 16-10-430-005, 311 Mill, Request to Construct Day Care
PC-07-74 Keef moved, Zasuwa seconded, to postpone SUP-07-01, until the 11/8/07 meeting as requested by the applicant. Motion CARRIED
CALL TO PUBLIC
Donald McNeilly, 780 Milford Glen, president of the Milford Glen Home Owner’s Association, was present to request from the Commissioners permission to install five lights down one of the side streets of their complex. The lights are planned on the north side of the sidewalk that runs through a portion of the complex and extends to First Street.
Mr. Sapelak stated the site plan was approved to have lights with timers on the garages and that they are now requesting that light poles be added instead of the garage lights on a portion of their site. Garage lights with timers will still be used on most of the site to light the street.
The Commissioners, Mr. Sapelak and Mr. McNeilly discussed the following: The type of lighting to be used would be similar to what is used downtown and along E. Liberty. The lights can be shielded if necessary. The amount of pedestrian traffic. The reason for the request is because of a safety concern, being that some of the areas of the Milford Glen complex are too dark.
Chairman Heidt took his seat at the table at 7:44 p.m.
PC-07-75 Zasuwa moved, Goodenow seconded, to accept the amendment per Sec. 94-356, lighting, to site plan SP-01-03, as shown on sketch tonight, four lights to match downtown, subject to administrative approval. Keef, Heidt ABSTAIN Motion CARRIED
Carl Clements, with Top Value Muffler, 120 W. Huron, was present to ask if a special meeting could be scheduled to consider the site plan application for K & M Auto to be located at 120 W. Huron.
PC-07-76 Goodenow moved, Keef seconded, to set a special Planning Commission meeting to be held at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 23, 2007, for the purpose of reviewing a site plan for 105 W. Huron, proposed K & M Auto at the expense of the applicant. Motion CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
SP-03-06, Singh Development
Mr. Sapelak reminded Planning Commission that at the site plan extension meeting in July, Planning Commission postponed action on the requested extension of SP-03-06 to allow time for an amendment to Sec. 94-386 (h), Period of completion to take place. He explained that the proposed amendment was not adopted by Council. He said that Singh Development is currently out of extensions based upon the current ordinance standards.
The Commissioners discussed the proposed language amendment.
PC-07-77 Keef moved, Amerman seconded, to postpone consideration of the extension of SP-03-06, Singh Development, for a period of six (6) months.
PC-07-78 Keef moved, Zasuwa seconded, to amend PC-03-06 to include that the postponement is due to the fact that Planning Commission is still considering an amendment to Sec. 94-386 (h), Period of completion, regarding extensions. Worrell ABSTAIN Motion CARRIED
PC-07-77 Worrell ABSTAIN Motion CARRIED
SP-07-04, Meloche, 16-10-430-005, 311 Mill, Proposed Day Care Chairman Heidt acknowledged a letter received on 10/12/07 from the applicant (on file at Village office) requesting a postponement until the November meeting.
PC07-078 Goodenow moved, Worrell seconded, to postpone SP-07-04 until the November meeting due to the fact that the Special Use request has also been postponed until the November meeting. Motion CARRIED
Discussion – Billboards
Chairman Heidt reminded the Commissioners that this item was discussed at a prior meeting and it was his understanding that Wade Trim was to return with some information. Ms. Johnston said she did not receive anything from Nick Lomako for tonight’s meeting regarding billboards.
The Commissioners discussed the necessity of determining who the owner is of the property on E. Summit and if the owner of the billboard is different than the owner of the property. PC-07-79 Goodenow moved, Zasuwa seconded, to postpone further discussion of Billboards until the November meeting. Motion CARRIED
Discussion – Sec. 94-386 (h), Period of Completion
Commissioner Goodenow suggested adding a new section to the ordinance called “site plan completion” with a paragraph to explain when a site is considered completed. He said current language could be referred to when “just cause” has been shown. He said an extension should not be granted when no physical work has taken place at the site and if the approved site plan is quite old a new site plan should be submitted. Extensions could be granted to those who have not been able to proceed due to “acts of nature”.
Commissioner Goodenow said he would re-work the language and get with Nick Lomako.
Mr. Sapelak said that Sec. 94-387 does partially define when a site is considered complete, explaining that when the bulk of the infrastructure has been completed he then considers the site plan to be completed in some cases.
PC-07-80 Goodenow moved, Keef seconded, to postpone discussion on Sec. 94-386 (h), until the December Planning Commission meeting. Motion CARRIED
Discussion – Sec. 94-354, Fences
Commissioner Worrell stated that she has been taking pictures around town to present to Planning Commission. She said the ordinance needs to define “decorative fencing”. She said she would gather and provide information for the November meeting and at that time Planning Commission could decide if a language amendment is necessary.
PC-07-81 Zasuwa moved, Amerman seconded, to postpone discussion of Sec. 94-354, Fences, until the November meeting with Commissioner Worrell to provide information for review. Motion CARRIED
CONSULTANT COMMENTS
Draft Future Land Use Plan Map
Ms. Johnston gave a presentation to the Commissioners on the Future Land Use Plan Map. She said the idea was to have the draft plan endorsed by Planning Commission and suggested a workshop be held. She said the proposed map is to be used as a guiding document just as the Master Plan is a guiding document. She explained that a regulating (zoning) map and future land use map are intended to work together.
The Commissioners agreed to have a workshop on 11/6/07, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with an alternative date of 11/1/07.
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMENTS
Mr. Sapelak reported to the Commissioners the situation at Uptown Village. He said he met on site with John Schandevel, Vice President of S.R. Jacobson, who explained that S.R. Jacobson is no longer doing construction. Mr. Sapelak read from the letter provided by Mr. Schandevel dated 10/11/07 (on file at Village office). Mr. Sapelak said he did not return the project to Planning Commission for site plan extension because the infrastructure at the site was in place. He also explained that it was unreasonable to collect enough funds for a project for the Village to take over the completion if necessary. He said part of the problem has also been that since the project was approved, two of the buildings have now been determined to be located within a flood zone requiring each homeowner to acquire flood insurance. He said the site is over built and that there are two many units for the site. S.R. Jacobson is seeking an entity to partner up with to complete the site.
The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Nancy Scott, CMC
Milford Village Deputy Clerk | 
