Clarence Township

CLARENCE TOWNSHIP

Regular Meeting

January 9, 2012

CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Supervisor R. Fisher.

PLEDGE TO FLAG:

ROLL CALL: Present: all members were present: R. L. Fisher, S. Ott, L. Kubiak, S. Proteau, and W. Obrinske.

MINUTES: The minutes of December 12, 2011 meeting were presented.

A motion by S. Ott and supported by W. Obrinske to approve the minutes as printed. Passed

TREASURER REPORT: The Treasurer’s report was received with $621,282.541 in fund monies. A motion by L. Kubiak and supported by W. Obrinske to accept the Treasurer’s report subject to audit. Passed

CITIZENS COMMENTS: 15 citizens were present; Art Kale, Calhoun County Commissioner for 7^th district talked about happenings at the County.

CORRESPONDANCE: No Correspondence

COMMITTEE REPORT: Planning Commission: Sue: Next meeting January 31, 2012, Duck Gun Development will be discussed.

Library: Sue: Working with Kate Segal’s office, we are not the only Township that has this problem.

Fire Department: Bob: The Fire Board is hoping to purchase the Mead Bros. property next door for parking. .

Water Management: Walt: The County will be having a free tire drop off on April 25^th at the Country Road Commission Building on 15 Mile Road in Marshall. They are also looking for Volunteers for April 28^th at KCC for Electronic and other items recycling.

Website: Ken: Working at putting the Zoning Ordinance on the Website.

OLD BUSINESS: A: Letter dated Dec. 15, 2011 from Eric Chatterson to SME, to maintain adequate plum monitoring all wells sampled in 2011 shall be sampled in 2012. The proposed changes to residential well sampling are approved,16 vs 46.

B: Motion by L Kubiak and supported by S. Ott to reappoint Donald Porter to the Planning Commission for 3 years to 2015. passed

C. Dry Hydrant at Prairie Lake: had to resubmit the application for the permit.

NEW BUSINESS: A: The Township Zoning Board of Appeals will meet January 12, 2012 for Bruce Zinke health hardship.

B. Motion by W. Obrinske and supported by L. Kubiak to accept the bid from Superior Sales for $23,542.00 for a permanent generator on Monroe Road. Roll call vote taken 5 ayes 0 nays Passed

C. Motion by W. Obrinske and supported by L. Kubiak to have night lights put in the lift station with the generator. Passed

D. Motion by S. Proteau and supported by W. Obrinske to approve the increase to Building and Trades Fee. Application fees will now be $30.00, all inspection fees will be $65.00 and Demolition permit fee will be $30.00. A charge of $67.00 administrative fee for work started without a permit. Roll call vote taken 5 ayes 0 nays

E. A 2% raise for the Supervisor, Clerk, and Treasurer was proposed for the next fiscal year. $240.00/yr

CITIZENS COMMENTS: None

PAY BILLS: A motion by L. Kubiak and supported by S. Ott to pay bills for the end of December in the amount of $9,873.18.

Roll call vote taken: 5 ayes 0 nay: Passed

A motion by L. Kubiak and supported by S. Ott to pay bills for December in the amount of $23,741.68

Roll call vote taken: 5 ayes, 0 nays, passed.

The meeting was adjourned at 7: 25 P.M.

Next regular meeting will February 13, 2012 at 7:00 p

Sheryl Proteau, Clarence Township Clerk

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CLARENCE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION

MEETING MINUTES

December 13, 2011

Members Present: Lawrence (Larry) Scott (Chairman), Donald Woods (Vice Chairman), Sue Ott, Gary Hisler, Dennis Kaiser, Kari Obrinske (Secretary), Don Porter

Consultant: Mark Eidelson, Landplan Incorporated

Zoning Official: Mike Morgan

Citizens: 4

1. Call to Order/Roll Call

Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.

2. Approval of Agenda

Motion made by Don Woods to accept the agenda. Support by Don Porter.

Motion carried 6-0

3. Approval of September 13, 2011 Minutes

Motion made by Don Woods to approve minutes as written. Support by Don Porter.

Motion carried 6-0

4. Public Comments/Communications on Matters other than those under Old and New Business

None

5. Unfinished Business

A. Review planning commission By-Laws adopted by the Clarence Township Commission on November 9, 2009.

Motion made by Sue Ott to table this agenda item until the next regularly scheduled meeting. Support by Don Woods.

Motion carried 6-0

6. New Business

A. Review proposed Clarence Township Zoning Ordinance Amendments

Mark Eidelson began by stating that the Landplan Incorporated correspondence dated December 30, 2011, should have been dated November 30, 2011. This correspondence is in regards to proposed ordinance amendments to add language for: Natural Feature Setbacks, Extraction Operations, Biofuel Production Facilities, and Medical Marijuana. Discussion followed regarding these topics and the proposed language. Final review and decision will be made at the February 7, 2011 meeting.

Coorespondence from Landplan Incorporated dated December 12, 2011, regarding a language change for Article XXI Violations, Enforcement and Penalties was discussed.

Motion made by Don Woods to approve the language from Landplan Incorporated correspondence dated December 12, 2011 to amend Article 21.01 as ready to present at a public hearing. Support by Dennis Kaiser.

Motion carried 6-0

7. Concerns/Comments of Planning Commission members, Zoning Administrator, and Consultants

8. Future Meetings/Agendas

A special meeting has been requested by Duck Gunn Development to review their proposed plans. Cost of the meeting is covered by Duck Gunn Development. The meeting is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 31, 2012.

Zoning Ordinance Amendment meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.

All 2012 quarterly meetings will be held on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. and are as follows:

March 13, June 12, September 11, and December 11.

9. Public Comment

Bill stated that he believes there needs to be clear language regarding excavating activities in Clarence Township such as what was presented by Mark Eidelson. Also, he would prefer that licensed caregivers deliver the product to their patience instead of patience going to the caregiver’s home for pickup of their product. This will reduce traffic flow for neighbors of caregivers.

10. Close of Meeting/Adjournment

Motion by Don Woods to adjourn the meeting. Support by Don Porter

Motion carried 5-0, meeting adjourned at 9:07 p.m.

Minutes respectfully submitted by Kari Obrinske

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Clarence Township Zoning Board of Appeals

Minutes

January 12, 2012

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. on January 12, 2012 by Chairman McFall.

Board members present: William McFall, Chairman, James Heisler, Vice Chairman, Donald Woods,Member, Linda Kubiak, member.

Sheryl Proteau, Township clerk took minutes for the meeting

David L Smith Absent

Due to the fact that all members were not present at this time election of officers will be at the next Zoning of Appeals meeting.

Citizens: Present were: Laura Zinke, Zoey Zinke, Shawn Zinke, Bruce, Zinke, and James England. Also present was Mike Morgan, Clarence Township Zoning Official. The Board was given letters that were received in the mail and brought in by Mr. Zinke.

Propose of meeting; Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Zinke asked for variance for a health hardship; Article XXIII supplemental provisions Section 23.11 standard for single family dwellings (2) A01 single family dwellings shall have a minimum front, side, and rear elevation width of twenty (20) feet.

After much discussion Chairman McFall read Article 17.07 variance, authority and standard for the Zoning Board of Appeals and all standard were not met.

Motion by Linda Kubiak and supported by James Heisler to deny the application for variance for health hardship. 4 ayes 0 Nays.

1. Motion by Linda Kubiak and supported by James Heisler if Mr. Zinke gets Plumbing, Electrical, and Mechanical inspection within 15 days and works with the Zoning Officer to get a home occupancy permit. 4 ayes 0 Nays

2. Motion by Linda Kubiak and supported by Donald Woods to give Mr. Zinke until July 15, 2012 to bring the dwelling in compliance with the Township Zoning Ordinance. 4 ayes 0 Nays

Meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.

Sheryl Proteau, Clerk

Secretary Pro tem

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William Mc Fall, Chairman

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James Heisler, Vice Chairman

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Donald Woods, Member

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Linda Kubiak, Member