DRAFT
MINUTES
CASCO TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 21, 2006

Present: Members Kathy McKenzie, John Stevens, Eric Reeve, William Ruemenapp, Wayne Baumgarten, Mike Czenkus, and Denise Page; also present Township Planner Wenk, Terry Monicatti, and Kenneth Kulin

Absent: None

1. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., by Chairman Ruemenapp.

2. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG

The Pledge to the Flag was recited.

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - October 17, 2006

It was asked what happened to the blight ordinance.

It was stated that it was an unanimous consensus that it was not needed at this time due to applicability in a rural setting versus the number of occurrences, and problems of enforcement and cost to the township.

It was moved by member Page and seconded by member McKenzie that the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on October 17, 2006, be approved as presented.

Ayes: Members McKenzie, Stevens, Reeve, Ruemenapp, Baumgarten, Czenkus, and Page
Nays: None
The motion carried.

4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

It was asked that Item 9 be placed between Items 6 and 7.

It was moved by member Stevens and seconded by member Page that the agenda be approved as amended.

Ayes: Members McKenzie, Stevens, Reeve, Ruemenapp, Baumgarten, Czenkus, and Page
Nays: None
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The motion carried.

5. COMMUNICATIONS

A letter from the township attorney showing all possible subpoenaed persons for the federal law suit with Rondego was presented. It was stated that no date had been set as yet.

It was stated that Michigan State is again offering a course this winter. It was also stated that the insurance company is offering a subsidy for the course, and if anyone is interested in attending they should contact Chairman Ruemenapp or Supervisor Holk.

Members Reeve and Baumgarten gave a presentation on the workshop they attended in October. Included topics were utility development, road upgrades, and a bridge replacement.

A communication from the St. Clair County Health Department regarding Rickerts was presented.

6. DISCUSSION FROM THE FLOOR

There was no Discussion From the Floor.

9. NEW BUSINESS
A. KKMP DEVELOPMENT, LLC - REVISED SITE PLAN

Planner Wenk stated they are recommending approval of the revised site plan illustrating phase lines subject to the following items being completed:

4. A note should be added to the site plan verifying that all required landscaping will be installed during Phase 1.

Mr. Kulin stated that this has been included on the new site plans.

The end island should be added back onto the site plan.

After discussion it was decided that the island could be a painted island.

Mr. Kulin indicated that this would be added to the site plan.

5. If the Planning Commission approves the amended site plan, the final site plan (stamping set) should consist of a complete set of sheets, including: Sheet 1 Cover Sheet; Sheet 2 Topographical Survey and Removal Plan; Sheet 3 Site and Overall Utility Plan; Sheet 4 Landscape Plan; and Sheets A-1 and A-2 Architectural.


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Mr. Kulin stated that this would not be a problem.

It was stated that the performance bond for Phase I on the landscaping could be returned at the completion of Phase I, and a new bond be required for Phase II before it begins.

It was moved by member Reeve and seconded by member Baumgarten that the KKMP Development, LLC revised site plan be approved contingent on Planner review and that the performance bond be returned upon completion of Phase I.

Ayes: Members McKenzie, Stevens, Reeve, Ruemenapp, Baumgarten, Czenkus, and Page
Nays: None
The motion carried.

Mr. Monicatti and Mr. Kulin left the meeting at 8:01 p.m.

7. PUBLIC HEARING
A. REVISIONS TO ORDINANCES TO COMPLY WITH THE ZONING ENABLING ACT

Planner Wenk presented a draft amendment to Casco‘s Zoning Ordinance which is intended to ensure that the Ordinance is consistent with the recently enacted Michigan Zoning Enabling Act.

The Planning Commission and Planner Wenk discussed the changes to the Ordinance. It was requested that the section on the ZBA be revised to include the wording in the new law.

Chairman Ruemenapp opened the Public Hearing at 8:14 p.m.

It was moved by member McKenzie and seconded by member Stevens that the Public Hearing be closed at 8:14 p.m., and that the Planning Commission recommend the amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to the Township Board for approval.

Ayes: Members McKenzie, Stevens, Reeve, Ruemenapp, Baumgarten, Czenkus, and Page
Nays: None
The motion carried.

Planner Wenk presented a communication on Temporary Use Regulations and excerpts on this subject from Lenox Township and Imlay Township.

After discussion, it was the consensus of the Commission that nothing be done on this subject at this time.

8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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There was no Unfinished Business

10. PLANNER'S REPORT

There was no Planner‘s Report

11. REPORT FROM COMMITTEES

There were no Reports from Committees.

12. ADJOURNMENT

It was moved by member Baumgarten and seconded by member Czenkus that the meeting adjourn at 8:54 p.m.

Ayes: Members McKenzie, Stevens, Reeve, Ruemenapp, Baumgarten, Czenkus, and Page
Nays: None
The motion carried.
 

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