MINUTES
CASCO TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
May 15, 2012
Present: Members Sue Macker, Joe Stevens, Eric Reeve, Wayne Baumgarten, Stan Pankiewicz, Jennifer Anderson, and Cynthia Goulston.
Also present: Rod Arroyo, Supervisor Ruemenapp, Mike Czenkus, Larry Lax, Roland Seuss and two citizens.
Absent: None.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Eric Reeve.
2. THE PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
The Pledge to the Flag was recited.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES APRIL 17, 2012
A motion was made by member Baumgarten and seconded by member Pankiewicz to approve the minutes as submitted.
Ayes: Members Macker, Stevens, Reeve, Baumgarten, Pankiewicz, Anderson, and Goulston.
Nays: None.
The motion carried.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was suggested by member Baumgarten that the agenda be amended as follows: add B under 9 Accessory Buildings and move New Business in front of Unfinished Business.
A motion was made by member Stevens and seconded by member Anderson that the agenda be approved as amended.
Ayes: Members Macker, Stevens, Reeve, Baumgarten, Pankiewicz, Anderson, and Goulston.
Nays: None.
The motion carried.
5. COMMUNICATIONS
Supervisor Ruemenapp presented an invitation to the St. Clair County Planning Session to be held May 31, 2012 at 4:00 pm.
6. DISCUSSION FROM THE FLOOR
There was no discussion from the floor.
7. PUBLIC HEARING
There was no public hearing.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A) Larry Lax of Michigan Meadows Golf, LLC was present to answer any questions. Rod Arroyo gave Application Sufficiency Reviews to members for their review to determine if there is sufficient information to set up a Public Hearing. A lengthy discussion followed and the Board wants to see studies on the following: soil boring, the effect on area water wells, traffic studies including discussions with both Macomb and St. Clair County Road Commissions, screening next to residential areas, lake security, hazmat, dust control, proposed hours of operation, noise, equipment and location of, and long-term maintenance. A motion was made by member Baumgarten and supported by member Goulston that Mr. Lax requested the Golf Course Mining Proposal be tabled pending submittal of requested additional information.
Ayes: Members Macker, Stevens, Reeve, Baumgarten, Pankiewicz, Anderson, and Goulston.
Nays: None.
The motion carried.
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A) Discussion on Horse Boarding Ordinance:
Mr. Arroyo read through Ordinance 30-81. A motion was made by member Baumgarten and seconded by member Goulston to hold a Public Hearing on changes to this ordinance.
Ayes: Members Macker, Stevens, Reeve, Baumgarten, Pankiewicz, Anderson, and Goulston.
Nays: None.
The motion carried.
B) Accessory Buildings:
There was a discussion on square footage and placement of accessory structures. Mr. Arroyo is to review and recommend changes to the Board.
10. PLANNERS REPORT
Mr. Arroyo gave detail of the National Planners Conference and also gave handouts on signs in communities and suggests that sign ordinances be reviewed.
11. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
A) Supervisor Ruemenapp gave handouts to the Board and also discussed Adair Cemetery.
B) Member Reeve reported on the St. Clair County Emergency Services Breakfast held on May 4, 2012.
12. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by member Baumgarten and seconded by member Anderson that the meeting adjourn at 9:13 pm.
Ayes: Members Macker, Pankiewicz, Stevens, Reeve, Baumgarten, Anderson, and
Goulston.
Nays: None.
The motion carried.