Planning Commission Minutes 10.04.05

The regular meeting of the Spring Arbor Township Planning Commission was called to order by Chair Fortress on Tuesday, October 4, 2005 at 7:30 PM at the Township Hall.

Members Present:   Evans, Fortress, Jacobson, Melville, Poleski, Roth, Short, Williams.

Members Absent:   Holton.

Visitors Present:   Larry McDonald.

PUBLIC HEARING:

Larry McDonald addressed the Board concerning a zoning question.   He is conducting a wholesale auto sale business from a property not zoned for that use.   He wonders whether there is any way his zoning can be adjusted so that he can properly operate that business from his current location.

Fortress and Short advised Mr. McDonald that the Township Board would have to amend the Zoning Ordinance to accommodate his request; an action that is highly unlikely.   Following a brief discussion, Mr. McDonald expressed his appreciation to the Board and left the meeting.

DRAFT OF MASTER PLAN:

The most recent draft of the Master Plan was distributed to the members in preparation for next month’s public hearing.

We need to add an Appendix showing the current and contemplated Water and Sewer systems.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF August 16, 2005 :

Motion by Short, supported by Williams, to approve the minutes of August 16, 2005 as presented.   Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF September 6, 2005 :

Motion by Evans, supported by Roth, to approve the minutes of September 6, 2005 as presented.   Motion carried.

Stone Ridge Development, Concerto Court Site Plan:

There has been an adjustment (water connection to King Road Main) to the utility plan from last month’s approval.

Motion by Short, second by Jacobson, to approve the utility plan on sheet 4, dated 10/4/05; such plan to be reviewed and approved by OMM before any further building permits are issued.   Motion carried.

Upon motion by Jacobson, supported by Roth, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,

Earl J Poleski, Secretary