Planning Commission Minutes

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Planning Commission 11/29/05

Grayling Township Planning Commission Minutes

November 29, 2005

1. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jansen at 7:00, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Roll Call: Jansen, Long, DiPonio, Cox, Hood. All present.

Supervisor Wright announced that the Zoning Board felt we were not documenting our reasons to approve or disapprove cases, so they have created a document we can fill in at the end of the case as a permanent addendum.

Approval of Minutes: Motion by Dr. DiPonio to approve the corrected minutes, supported by Mr. Cox; Motion passed unanimously. (Case #05-1SU was delayed awaiting arrival of Mr. Kern, representing Mr. Parks.)

Public Comment: Liz Noffsinger spoke regarding the runoff pond at the rear of the DuBois property. Her concerns were why that location in a residential area, why not allow the runoff to flow onto 72 East, what will happen in the Spring-will the pond fill up and create a mosquito nuisance? The lot may need fencing for safety but the Subdivision Restrictions do not allow fences and she was also concerned about future property values.

Chairman Jansen addressed her concerns and noted that when the Site Plan came up for approval nobody came to make comments at that time, however all of her concerns were addressed and the Plan was approved. He also requested that all Planning Commission members go out to the site and see if it conforms to the approved Plan.

Ann Doty remarked that she had just moved in and was concerned about the large trucks using the driveway opposite her driveway. Supervisor Wright indicated that this is a temporary driveway that will be abandoned when the C of O is approved.

There were no last minute additions to the agenda.

4. Case # 05-1SU

Petitioner: Delton Parks 1700 Hillsboro, S.E. Grand Rapids, Mi. 49546

Location: T26N, R4W, Sec. 15

Local Address: 2620 E.Lakeshore Drive Grayling, Mi. 49738

Zoning: General Residential (R-2)

Request: Special Use Permit to combine parcels "B" and "C" and establish an existing 440 square foot residence on lot "B" as a guest house, with main residence of 1335 square feet on lot "C". lots would be in excess of minimum size in R-2 district.

Chairman Jansen opened the Public Hearing and asked for comments.

Kent McDonald came to speak in favor of the case.

Correspondance from Sue Brenner was also in favor.

There being no other comments, Chairman Jansen closed the Public Hearing.

Chairman Jansen asked Mr. Kern, representing Mr. Parks, why the combining of the lots?

Mr. Kern stated a larger parcel would allow Mr. Parks to erect a storage building to house snowmobiles.

Mr. Cox asked what the setbacks were and were the water and septic systems okay.

Mr. Kern noted the N property line was at least a 20' setback and that water and septic were okay.

Motion by Mr.Long that the combining of lots "B" and "C"under Article VII, 2 and 3 would eliminate a non-conforming use, supported by Dr. DiPonio. Motion passed umamimously.

6. Supervisor Wright noted there have been renewed complaints about the keeping of horses on a 1 1/2 acre parcel on Headquarters Rd. He indicated he had followed up on this complaint last year and was told by the owners that they were moving, which hasn't happened. Chairman Jansen suggested Supervisor Wright send a letter to the property owners citing the wording of the Ordinance and to request a written response detailing their plans to comply.

Motion to adjourn at 7:55 by Ms. Hood, supported by Dr. DiPonio; motion passed unanimously.