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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.