Regular Planning and Zoning Meeting

July 8th, 2008

7 P.M.

Unapproved

 

 

 

Meeting was called to order by chairman John Jones, John called for nominations for a chairman for the Planning and Zoning board upon retirement of past chairman Steve Duncan. Johann Massmann was nomination by Bill and seconded by Kathy all in favor motion carried.

 

In attendance for the Planning board are Johann Massmann, Bill Langenbacher, Mary Hill,  Kathy Lesicka, Amy Forsythe-Hance.

 

Supervisor board, John Jones, Heath Gillham, Russell Nelson, Steve Langanki, Clerk Sandy Forsman.

 

Approval of May Minutes, Amy brought to the attention a correction as to the state of her employment and her fathers past township association, clerk noted and made corrections. Bill made a motion to approve the corrections of the minutes and Mary seconded all in favor motion carried.

 

Pastor Tim of the Silver Creek Community Church spoke to the board on the proposed purchase of a piece of property by the combined efforts of other members and churches interested with the purpose of building a play ground for the community in down town Silver Creek. This would be deeded to the township with the thought that the township would be responsible for its  up keep. The funding would be by fund raisers and private donations. John stated that the township can not be involved in the fund raising but residents could donate there time to the project if they wanted. Bill asked that a work list be provided . The township web site can provide information on this project. Pastor Tim stated he would provide up dates as they come in.

 

Western Auto Exchange- Colin Keefer appeared before the board and apologized for the misunderstand that arrived since his last appearance before the board in April 2004, He did not realize that he had to appear and apply at the county level for permits. Board informed that the property owner John Krause must apply at the county for a CUP for that business. Mr. Krause appeared before the board and stated he had the paper work from the county and would apply for the CUP. Bill asked if there would be a possibility of repairs to the building with broken windows? Mr. Krause stated he wanted to put as little money as possible into the building but the building does have a new roof and he could put plywood over the windows and paint them. Mary asked if Plexiglas would not be cheaper in the long run ?

Bill made a motion to allow the CUP for the Western Auto Exchange business and Kathy seconded all in favor motion carried.

Supervisor board- Russell made a motion to accept the recommendation of the planning and zoning board and Heath seconded all in favor motion carried.

 

Mr. Chad Latvaaho appeared for a second time concerning a application for a garage on his lake property, after he had appeared at the county his request for a detached two car garage was rejected but the county stated they would consider a singe car garage 14x22. Bill made a motion to grant the 14x22 foot garage with a variance of 10 feet from the property line and 20 feet from the right of way, Kathy seconded all in favor motion carried.

Supervisor Board- Steve made a motion to accept the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board and Heath seconded all in favor motion carried.

 

Terry Smith appeared second appearance, since her last appearance the owner of the property she wishes to purchase would like to change the lot lines as presented to the board on a blue print, Terry would like to build a 1600 sq. foot shed and by purchasing this piece of property she can add it to a existing parcel and build her shed. Kathy made a motion to accept the lot line changes and purchase of this parcel, Amy seconded all in favor motion carried.

Supervisor Board- Steve made a motion to accept the recommendation of the planning and Zoning board and Heath seconded all in favor motion carried.

 

Johann presented to the board work sheets made up by Jim Kloster for determination on various requests that come before the board.

 

A letter from Corinna Township asking for support. on the township rights to do local zoning with out the county applying a double charge to the township residents. This was discussed by the various board members as to its merits and possible repercussions if the township forwarded this letter of support to the county. The final determination will be at the regular board meeting next week.

 

Motion to adjourn by Kathy and seconded by Mary all in favor motion Carried.

 

Sincerely

Sandy Forsman Clerk