ATTICA TOWNSHIP

MINUTES OF THE

PLANNING COMMISSION

June 2^nd, 2010

At a regular meeting of the Attica Township Planning Commission held on the 2^nd day of June, 2010 at the Attica Township Hall, 4350 Peppermill Road, Attica, MI 48412.

The meeting was called to order by Chairman David Penzien at 7:04 p.m. The following members were PRESENT: Geraldean Berry, Nancy Szerlag, Kent Gierman, Bud Fackler, Nancy Szerlag, Phillip Madeline and David Penzien. ABSENT: None. ALSO PRESENT: Attorney Michael Gildner, and the public per the attached sheet.

Minutes of the April 1^st, 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 April 1^st, 2010 regular Planning Commission minutes as presented. A vote was taken. Ayes: All (7); Nays: None. MOTION CARRIED.

PUBLIC HEARING: None.

OLD BUSINESS: None.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Change Planning Commission meetings to the first Wednesday of the month.

MOTION by Fackler, seconded by Berry to hold Planning Commission meetings on the first Wednesday of the month and to hold the meetings every other month beginning with the next meeting held on August 4^th, 2010. A vote was taken. Ayes: All (7); Nays: None. MOTION CARRIED.

2. Planner Dave Birchler.

Planner Birchler commended Attica Township for being forward thinking regarding planning. Planner Birchler and the Planning Commission members discussed:

· Special Land Use Re-Evaluation

· Procedures Manual Development

· Subdivision Regulations and Condominium Approval Process

· Traffic Volumes/Road Budget Analysis

· Schedule of Regular Meetings

MOTION by Szerlag, seconded by Berry that the Planning Commission establish a policy that it will hold a special meeting, at an applicant’s request, on the first Wednesday of the month in months when there is not a meeting scheduled provided the applicant pays a reasonable fee to defray the Township’s expenses associated with a special meeting. A vote was taken. Ayes: All (7); Nays: None. MOTION CARRIED.

PUBLIC TIME: Discussion regarding Phil Starr operation on Newark Road and the possibility of non-compliance of their Special Land Use.

COMMUNICATIONS AND SECRETARY REPORT: None.

ATTORNEY AND CONSULTANT REPORTS: Attorney Gildner advised the Planning Commission to stay proactive during this economic downturn.

There being no further business before the Attica Township Planning Commission, MOTION by Gierman, seconded by Berry to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m. A vote was taken. Ayes: All (7); Nays: None. MOTION CARRIED.

Bud Fackler, Secretary of the

Attica Township Planning Commission

Valerie Schultz, Recording Secretary

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