Planning Commission Minutes: 04.01.03

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Fortress. Members present were: C. Jacobson, A. Short, J. Williams, M. Fortress, R. Holton and K. Melville. Absent were: R. Roth, E. Poleski and D. Evans.

Visitors were: Steve Francis and Ruth Scott.

The minutes of the March 4, 2003 meeting were approved.

Mr. Steve Francis explained the site plan review for AT&T Wireless, 000-12-36-4401-003-6. A motion by Holton, seconded by J. Williams to recommend approval above the March 4, 2003 site plan with the following stipulations.
1. The tower shall not exceed 195’, including any attached antenna.
2. The top of the mono-pole shall be reserved for a public service antenna.
3. The placement of the mono-pole shall be set back from Sears Rd. at the furthest south location as permitted by the Fall Zone.
4. Revised print including these stipulations shall be submitted to the Township by no later than Friday, April 4, 2003 at 5:00 p.m.
Motion passed 6-0.

In the rezoning request from Dowley Manufacturing, 000-12-09-351-004-01. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by J. Williams to recommend approval. Motion passed 6-0.

Mrs. Ruth Scott presented proposed Open Space language for inclusion in the Zoning Ordinance. By common consent, the Board agreed proposed changes should be advertised and considered for approval at the May meeting.

Mrs. Ruth Scott led a discussion of the proposed Sexually Oriented Business language for inclusion in the Zoning Ordinance. Mrs. Scott will have Bob Grover modify language based on discussion, and have the proposed language changes in bold face type. By common consent, Board agreed proposed change should be advertised and considered for approval at the May meeting.

The Zoning Board of Appeals minutes were received.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Kenneth Melville, Secretary