Planning Commission Minutes - April 2010
ATTICA TOWNSHIP
MINUTES OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
April 1st, 2010
At a regular meeting of the Attica Township Planning Commission held on the 1st day of April, 2010 at the Attica Township Hall, 4350 Peppermill Road, Attica, MI 48412.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman David Penzien at 7:00 p.m. The following members PRESENT: Geraldean Berry, Nancy Szerlag, Kent Gierman, Bud Fackler, Phillip Madeline and David Penzien. Absent: Robert Stockwell. ALSO PRESENT: Student member Daniel Gavette, Planner Dave BIrchler, Attorney Michael Gildner, and the public per the attached sheet.
A moment of silence was observed in honor of long time Planning Commission member John Thompson and in honor of Planning Commission member Kent Gierman’s father, who both passed away.
Minutes of the January 7th, 2010 regular Planning Commission meeting minutes were reviewed and there being no corrections, additions or deletions:
MOTION by Berry, seconded by Fackler to approve the January 7th, 2010 regular Planning Commission minutes as presented. A vote was taken. Ayes: All; Nays: None. Absent: One (Stockwell). MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARING: None.
OLD BUSINESS: None.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Election of Officers: Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Secretary.
MOTION by Fackler, seconded by Szerlag to nominate Dave Penzien as the Chairperson of the Attica Township Planning Commission for the year 2010; and MOVED further by Fackler, seconded by Szerlag that the nominations be closed and a unanimous ballot be cast. A vote was taken. Ayes: All; Nays: None. Absent: One (Stockwell). MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION by Madeline, seconded by Fackler to nominate Bob Stockwell as Vice-Chairman of the Attica Township Planning Commission for the year 2010; and MOVED further by Fackler, seconded by Madeline that the nominations be closed and a unanimous ballot be cast. A vote was taken. Ayes: All; Nays: None. Absent: One (Stockwell). MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION by Berry, seconded by Penzien to nominate Bud Fackler as Secretary of the Attica Township Planning Commission for the year 2010; and MOVED further by Berry, seconded by Penzien that the nominations be closed and a unanimous ballot be cast. A vote was taken. Ayes: All; Nays: None. Absent: One (Stockwell). MOTION CARRIED.
2. Barrett Paving: Site Plan Review and recommendation to the Township Board.
John Krispin of Barrett Paving introduced Peter Collins of ASTI Enviromental, representing Barrett Paving. Mr. Collins presented Barrett Paving’s proposal to finish out their borrow pit on the east side of Lake George, north of Belle River Road over the next several years. Barrett Paving is seeking approval of Phase 1 at this time.
Township Planner Dave Birchler reviewed his recommendations and recommended Planning Commission approval of the site plan and Township Board approval of the mining permit for Barrett Paving Industries’ proposed Phase 1 operations only, subject to the following conditions:
(1) Planning Commission and Township Board approval of the spot elevations and interpolated contours, in place of the required 2 – foot contour map.
(2) An increase of 33 feet in the mining setback from the Belle River Road right-of-way.
(3) The type of equipment and number of pieces to be used during Phase 1 shall be specified.
(4) An estimate of the time-table for completion of Phase 1 shall be included.
(5) The plans shall identify areas where the fence will be repaired or include a site development note to that effect, along with a commitment to maintain all “Keep Out-Danger” signs for the duration of the Phase 1 operations.
(6) Provide a brief description of the operator and 24- hour contact information (name, address, phone) of the person in charge.
(7) Provide sealed plans.
Supervisor Ochadleus requested the hours of operation for mining and a defined haul route.
There was lengthy discussion.
MOTION by Fackler, seconded by Berry to recommend to the Township Board approval of site plan and mining permit to Barrett Paving with the condition that the following requirements are met:
(1) Planning Commission and Township Board approval of the spot elevations and interpolated contours, in place of the required 2 – foot contour map.
(2) An increase of 33 feet in the mining setback from the Belle River Road right-of-way.
(3) The type of equipment and number of pieces to be used during Phase 1 shall be specified.
(4) An estimate of the time-table for completion of Phase 1 shall be included.
(5) The plans shall identify areas where the fence will be repaired or include a site development note to that effect, along with a commitment to maintain all “Keep Out-Danger” signs for the duration of the Phase 1 operations.
(6) Provide a brief description of the operator and 24- hour contact information (name, address, phone) of the person in charge.
(7) Provide professionally sealed plans.
(8) Provide hours of operation.
(9) Provide defined haul route.
A vote was taken. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Absent: One (Stockwell) MOTION CARRIED.
3. Dave Birchler: Attica Township Planning Commission Concept for 2010 Schedule and Work Program.
Planner Birchler distribute a proposed schedule of professional fees for Attica Township and Planning Commission concept for 2010 schedule and work program to the Planning Commission members and presented information. There was lengthy discussion.
PUBLIC TIME: None.
COMMUNICATIONS AND SECRETARY REPORT: None.
ATTORNEY AND CONSULTANT REPORTS: None
There being no further business before the Attica Township Planning Commission, MOTION by Berry, seconded by Gierman to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m. A vote was taken. Ayes: All; Nays: None. MOTION CARRIED.
Bud Fackler, Secretary of the
Attica Township Planning Commission
Valerie Schultz, Recording Secretary