Regular Planning and
Zoning Meeting
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
Motion to adjourn by Kathy and seconded by Mary all in favor
motion Carried.
Sincerely
Sandy Forsman Clerk