Casco Township
4512 Meldrum Road
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Zoning Board of Appeals
Administrative Meeting
April 14, 2011
7:00 PM
Present: S. Bishop, B. Cole, D. Goulston, H. Mancini, B. Ruemenapp
Call to Order
Chairman Ruemenapp called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM with the Pledge of Allegiance.
B. Cole moves to approve the minutes of the Zoning Board of Appeals Quarterly Meeting held October 14, 2010. S. Bishop seconds the motion. M/C
B. Cole moves to approve the agenda as presented. S. Bishop seconds the motion. M/C
Communications
No communications were presented to the Zoning Board.
M. Czenkus asks the Zoning Board of Appeals for feedback on rebuilding a house that burned on County Line Road north of Lindsey. The new owner of the property wants to rebuild a home on the existing foundation. The house has been torn down. Chairman Ruemenapp states that the house is a Class A structure and the provisions of the ordinance regarding rebuilding under such circumstance are outlined in the Zoning Ordinance.
He advises that the issue be discussed with the Township Supervisor before proceeding. The non-conforming set back is of concern as well as the length of time that elapsed between abandonment and rebuilding and whether this presents a material problem with respect to the ordinance. These issues may not be a factor when insurance claim and settlement times are considered, particularly if the existing foundation is code compliant.
Chairman Ruemenapp notes that the Township Board decided to wait on reviewing the Master Plan to conserve resources. Some changes in the Master Plan are needed with respect to Adair and the availability of water on Marine City Highway. The Board of Trustees felt that no harm would result from postponing the process of reviewing the Master Plan.
The Zoning Board is not requested to rule on an interpretation of the Ordinance at this time.
B. Cole moves to adjourn. S. Bishop seconds the motion. M/C
The meeting adjourned at 8:40 PM.