| REGULAR MEETING |
DECEMBER 13, 2007 |
| PLANNING COMMISSION |
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The meeting was called to order by Chairman Heidt at 7:30 p.m. A quorum was present.
PRESENT
Chairman John Heidt; Commissioners Gary Goodenow, Larry Keef, Larry Martin, Peter Murad, Karen Worrell, Stanley Zasuwa
ABSENT
Commissioners Kathy Amerman, Craig Johnston
ALSO PRESENT
Building Official Randy Sapelak; Planning Consultant Nick Lomako; DDA Director, Ann Barnette
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting November 8, 2007
PC-07-89 Keef moved, Martin seconded, to accept the minutes of the regular Planning Commission meeting of November 8, 2007, as amended:
Page 1-1, ABSENT, add “s” to Commissioner PUBLIC HEARING, add “Refer to PC-07-87”
Page 1-3, third paragraph, 2nd line, “…paper retrieval….” change to “…paper recycling…” Motion CARRIED
Work Session November 6, 2007
PC-07-90 Zasuwa moved, Keef seconded, to accept the minutes of the work session of November 6, 2007, as presented. Motion CARRIED
PUBLIC HEARING
SUP-07-01, Meloche, 16-10-430-005, 311 Mill, Request to Construct Day Care
PC-07-91 Keef moved, Zasuwa seconded, to withdraw SUP-07-01, as requested by the applicant stated in a letter received 12/13/07 (on file at Village office). Motion CARRIED
CALL TO PUBLIC
Ms. Barnette presented to the Commissioners a rendering of a plan developed by John Grissim of Grissim-Metz and Dave Peterhans, on behalf of the DDA depicting areas of interest downtown. She explained she wanted Planning Commission to see the plan prior to the joint Master Plan meeting scheduled in January. Ms. Barnette said she is hoping Planning Commission would consider this plan as an amendment to the Master Plan as is the Corridor Plan.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Discussion – Billboards
Mr. Lomako reviewed his letter of 11/14/07 (on file at Village office). He explained that any action taken would have to be addressed by Council involving the Village attorney.
The Commissioners discussed that the chances of another billboard in the Village were slim.
Commissioner Goodenow said he would prepare a letter for Council to advise them that Planning Commission can not take steps to have the billboard on Summit removed and give them the information provided by Wade Trim for review.
The Commissioners discussed implementing language that would prohibit electronic or changeable copy letters on a billboard. Proposed Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment, Sec. 94-386, (h), Period of Completion.
Mr. Lomako told the Commissioners that Commissioner Goodenow had submitted his concerns with the language provided in the Wade Trim letter dated 8/15/07 (on file at Village office). Mr. Lomako addressed the concerns in his letter dated 11/26/07 (on file at Village office) and offered new language.
The Commissioners discussed the revised language.
Mr. Lomako said he would prepare a new draft of the language and return it to Planning Commission for their January meeting.
Discussion – Sec. 94-353, Fences
Commissioner Worrell said she believes the ordinance needs to better define what qualifies as a fence, as well as address what defines screening and barriers. She asked that an ad hoc committee be formed.
Mr. Lomako suggested that the ad hoc committee meet prior to the Planning Commission meetings and that he and Mr. Sapelak review the proposed changes prior to bringing them to the full Commission for review.
Commissioner Murad volunteered to be on the committee as did Commissioner Worrell.
PC-07-92 Worrell moved, Keef seconded, to form an ad hoc committee consisting of Peter Murad, Karen Worrell and Craig Johnston to review Sec. 94-353, Fences, to meet prior to the Planning Commission meetings. Motion CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
SP-07-04, Meloche, 16-10-430-005, 311 Mill, Proposed Day Care
PC-07-93 Worrell moved, Zasuwa seconded, to deny the request of SP-07-04, Meloche, 16-10-430-005, 311 Mill, the proposed day care. Motion CARRIED
SP-07-07, MacDonell Associates Architects, 16-11-204-008 & 16-11-204-029, Proposed Construction of New Liquor Store and Gas Station
PC-07-94 Goodenow moved, Worrell seconded, to postpone action on SP-07-07, MacDonell Associates, for not more than 90 days as requested in a letter from the applicant dated 12/10/07 (on file at Village office). Motion CARRIED
CONSULTANT COMMENTS
Mr. Lomako reminded everyone of the joint Master Plan meeting to be held on 1/8/08 and encouraged all to attend. He told the Commissioners they would be receiving an updated draft of the proposed Village Future Land Use Map as well as a copy of the proposed map for the Township, along with a narrative for both to review prior to the 1/8/08 meeting. He also told the Commissioners that any comments regarding the regulating map should be submitted to him within the next few days to be addressed prior to the joint meeting.
Commissioner Goodenow said he was in agreement with the comments prepared by Mr. Sapelak regarding the regulating map. Commissioner Goodenow said that he did not believe a “roundabout” would work at the intersection of S. Main & Huron as proposed on the plan submitted by Ms. Barnette tonight. He said he would hope traffic engineers would be involved to review the site and thought a “roundabout” would be better suited near Johnson Elementary.
Commissioner Heidt suggested to wait and see how the Public would respond to the plan at the meeting on 1/8/08.
Mr. Lomako said that it should be determined that a “roundabout” is necessary and not developed just because it’s a fad or “the flavor of the month”.
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMENTS
Mr. Sapelak reported that he approved two site plans administratively, one for a picnic shelter located on the YMCA property and another for an ATM machine to be located at the former bowling alley site east of the car wash.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Commissioner Murad asked if there are any problems with the awning that was constructed on the Milford House restaurant.
Mr. Sapelak said the structure was designed as a permanent structure. He said outside seating is limited by the ordinance for only certain times of the year and if the owner of the restaurant, Perry Sinacola, intends to extend the outside seating beyond the time permitted by ordinance he would need to return to Planning Commission. Extending the period of outside seating may affect parking and tap fees.
Commissioner Murad said that he noticed water lines were being installed near Peters Road Bridge. Commissioner Goodenow said he had put together a list of 2007 accomplishments and a list of 2008 objectives for the joint meeting in January with Council.
The meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
Nancy Scott, CMC
Milford Village Deputy Clerk | 
