Cottrellville Township, Michigan

PLANNING COMMISSION

Regular Meeting

Minutes

Date: March 28, 2007

CALL TO ORDER	By: Mary Agnes Simons Time: 7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL	Present: George Kunnath, Georgia Phelan, Bernie Pelc, Bill Jenuwine, Mary Agnes Simons, Tom Raymond, Bill Drake Excused Absence: Isla Boskee Absent: Debbie Hayes
Others Present	Richard Smith, Montgomery & Assoc.
MINUTES APPROVAL	Date: 2-28-07 Changes: George chaired the meeting, not Mary Agnes; page two, strike “our”-typo Motion to approve: Tom Raymond Second: Bernie Pelc Motion approved
AGENDA APPROVAL	Changes: Add new business: discuss “Accessory buildings-boathouse” Motion to approve: Bill Jenuwine Second: Bernie Pelc Motion approved
CORRESPONDENCE	Request from Supervisor Zweng (reference letter from Huron Consultants) regarding development of an "engineering standards ordinance," for future developments in Cottrellville Twp. Offer received from Mr. Gregory Hoffmann, Huron Consultants, to appear before Planning Comm. to explain why we need these requirements. See "New Business" item b. -NEW: mobile food pantry, April 11, Marine City Airport, 12-2 p.m. Volunteers are needed, just show up at 11 a.m. -Letter with refund sent to PUD applicant, which was withdrawn.
OLD BUSINESS	a) Review of ordinances 1. Landscaping regulations - current ordinance addresses buffers, not landscaping (aesthetics) -directed Mr. Smith to draft some language for next meeting, suggestions: Small % of site green Maintenance requirement Require planting bed of some type Minimum number of trees 2. General Provisions - 132.1418 Higher Traffic Access Through Residential Streets Generally Prohibited. Reviewed. - 132.1423 Plant Materials. Reviewed. - 132.1424 Swimming Pools. Reviewed. Check ordinances for definition of “front yard” applying to river frontage. - 132.1425 Ponds. To be reviewed next month. - 132.1426 Buildings to be Moved. Reviewed. - 132.1427 Lot and Subdivision Limitations. Reviewed. - 132.1428 Porches, Patios and Terraces. Reviewed. 3. Remaining items for discussion - Accessory buildings- boathouse
NEW BUSINESS	a) Zoning Board of Appeals- discuss language - reviewed proposed update of our current ordinance b) Engineering Standards- Invite Mr. Hoffman to present next month? - These standards would apply to items like standards for parking lots, etc. Our current ordinance does not address these standards, which could result in substandard pavement, etc. ACTION: We will invite Mr. Hoffman to make a presentation next month. Commission comments: 1. For a future agenda: Emergency public services 2. Planning Commission to receive ZBA meeting minutes regularly Motion: Bill Drake Second: George Kunnath Motion Approved Q. Report on results of letter sent to non-conforming signs? A. Nothing yet. Mary Agnes to follow up.
PUBLIC COMMENT	Open: 9:34 p.m. Close: 9:43
ADJOURNMENT	Time: 9:43