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The
Genoa Township Board
Regular
Meeting
January 4,
2007
6:30 p.m.
AGENDA
Approval of Consent Agenda:
1. Payment of Bills
2. Approval of Minutes: December 18, 2006
3. Request for approval to enter into agreements to
collect 2007 summer school property taxes with Hartland Consolidated
Schools and Brighton Area Schools as submitted by Township Treasurer.
4. Request for approval of Holiday Schedule for 2007
as submitted by Township Clerk.
5. Request for approval of agreement between Genoa
Charter Township and Livingston Amateur Radio Klub to affix an antennae
to the Genoa/Cleary Water tower as reviewed and approved by the Township
Attorney and Township Engineer.
Approval of Regular Agenda:
6. Request for approval of rezoning application and impact assessment
to rezone 60.16 acres located north of Crooked Lake Road between
Springhill Drive and Fishbeck Road. The rezoning consists of the
following 20 parcels: 11-16-400-006, 008, 010, 014, 015, 018, 019, 020,
022, 023, 024, 025, 026, 030, 031, 032, 033, 034, 038 and 039. The
request is to rezone from Country Estates (CE) to Rural Residential (RR)
and is petitioned by David and Elizabeth Bonten, Cheryl Reed and Genoa
Charter Township. (06-22) as discussed by the
Planning Commission on 11-13-06
7. Request for approval of rezoning
application and impact assessment to rezone 126.92 acres centered on
Westgate Drive, south of Beck Road and extending west along Chilson
Road. The rezoning consists of the following 29 parcels: 11-07- 400-001,
002, 003, 004, 005, 010, 011, 024, 025, 026; 11-08-300-001, 006, 009,
023, 025, 026, 027, 028, 029, 030, 031, 032, 033, 037, 038, 039, 040,
041 and 042. The request is to rezone from Country Estates (CE) to Rural
Residential (RR) and is petitioned by Leonard Wilks and Genoa Charter
Township (06-23) as discussed by the
Planning Commission on 11-13-06.
MINUTES
Supervisor McCririe called the regular meeting of the Genoa Charter
Township Board to order at 6:30 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was
then said. The following persons were present constituting a
quorum for the transaction of business: Gary McCririe, Robin Hunt,
Todd Smith, Jean Ledford, Steve Wildman and Jim Mortensen. Also
present were Township Manager Michael Archinal and nine persons in the
audience.
A Call to the Public was made with no response.
Approval of Consent Agenda:
Moved by Hunt, supported by Mortensen, to approve all items listed
under the Consent Agenda. The motion carried unanimously.
1. Payment of Bills
2. Approval of minutes of the December 18, 2006 Regular Board
Meeting.
3. Approval to enter into agreements to collect 2007 summer school
property taxes with Hartland Consolidated Schools and Brighton Area
Schools as submitted by Treasurer Hunt.
4. Approval of the Holiday schedule for 2007 as submitted by Clerk
Skolarus.
5. Approval of an agreement between Genoa Charter Township and the
Livingston Amateur Radio Klub to affix an antenna on the Genoa/Cleary
Water tower as reviewed and approved by the Township Attorney and the
Township Engineer.
Approval of Regular Agenda:
Moved by Ledford, supported by Wildman, to approve for
action all items listed under the Regular Agenda. The motion
carried unanimously.
6. Request for approval of rezoning application and impact assessment
to rezone 60.16 acres located north of Crooked Lake Road between
Springhill Drive and Fishbeck Road. The rezoning consists of the
following 20 parcels: 11-16-400-006, 008, 010, 014, 015, 018, 019, 020,
022, 023, 024, 025, 026, 030, 031, 032, 033, 034, 038 and 039. The
request is to rezone from Country Estates (CE) to Rural Residential (RR)
and is petitioned by David and Elizabeth Bonten, Cheryl Reed and Genoa
Charter Township. (06-22) as discussed by the
Planning Commission on 11-13-06.
Mr. Bonten was in attendance to present his application. He noted
that the Township was the volition of the larger rezoning request and
that 17 of the 20 subject parcels do not conform to current zoning. The
request is in conformance with the recently adopted Master Plan and will
eliminate nonconformity. He asks that if the larger area is not approved
that a smaller area, including his original request, be considered.
Supervisor McCririe noted that the area has changed recently. North
shore Subdivision is mostly complete and Crooked Lake Road has been
paved to beyond Mr. Bonten’s property.
Treasurer Hunt noted in the Planning Commission minutes that a Mrs.
Mays had asked to be included for consideration.
Manager Archinal indicated that Mrs. Mays property is to the north
and that such a request would be inconsistent with the Master Plan.
Moved by Hunt, supported by Wildman, to approve the rezoning of
parcels 11-16-400-006, 008, 010, 014, 015, 018, 019, 020, 022, 023, 024,
025, 026, 030, 031, 032, 033, 034, 038, and 039 from Country Estate (CE)
to Rural Residential (RR) for the following reasons:
1. The rezoning is consistent with the Master Plan.
2. Based upon the minimum lot size requirements and allowable uses in
the RR district, development permitted under the RR designation would be
compatible with the environmental conditions found in the area.
3. Of the 20 parcels, the rezoning will decrease the number of
non-conforming lots from 16 to 9 and will further reduce the
non-conformity of the remaining 9 parcels.
4. The potential uses in RR are compatible with the surrounding uses
in terms of suitability, environmental impact, and density, nature of
use, traffic impacts, aesthetics, infrastructure and influence on
property values.
5. The rezoning to RR is compatible with the capacity of the Township
infrastructure and services.
6. The rezoning represents a balance between supporting the demand of
current and projected population trends with the availability and
capacity of infrastructure.
7. The rezoning is reasonable based upon the criteria listed in
§22.04.01-22.04.06 of the Zoning Ordinance. The RR district is more
appropriate than another district or amending the list of permitted or
Special Land Uses within the District.
8. The rezoning has not been requested within the past year.
The motion carried unanimously with one absent.
7. Request for approval of rezoning
application and impact assessment to rezone 126.92 acres centered on
Westgate Drive, south of Beck Road and extending west along Chilson
Road. The rezoning consists of the following 29 parcels: 11-07- 400-001,
002, 003, 004, 005, 010, 011, 024, 025, 026; 11-08-300-001, 006, 009,
023, 025, 026, 027, 028, 029, 030, 031, 032, 033, 037, 038, 039, 040,
041 and 042. The request is to rezone from Country Estates (CE) to Rural
Residential (RR) and is petitioned by Leonard Wilks and Genoa Charter
Township (06-23) as discussed by the
Planning Commission on 11-13-06.
Mr. Wilks gave a brief description of his request noting consistency
with the Master Plan.
Supervisor McCririe noted that the timing of the rezoning is
appropriate and that it matches the Master Plan.
Mr. Smith noted that this request will make the zoning consistent
with the Master Plan.
Steve Morgan was in attendance and noted that after the tremendous
effort expended during the Master Plan update that he would be
disappointed if the Board did not approve this request.
Moved by Hunt, supported by Ledford, to approve the rezoning of
parcels 11-07-400-001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 010, 011, 024, 025, 026,
11-08-300-001, 006, 009, 023, 025, 026, 027, 028, 029, 030, 031, 032,
033, 037, 038, 039, 040, 041, and 042 from Country Estate (CE) to Rural
Residential (RR) for the following reasons:
1. The rezoning to RR is consistent with the Master Plan.
2. Based upon the minimum lot size requirements and allowable uses in
the RR district development permitted under the RR designation would be
compatible with the environmental conditions found in the area.
3. The potential uses in RR are compatible with the surrounding uses
in terms of suitability, environmental impact, and density, nature of
use, traffic impacts, aesthetics, infrastructure and influence on
property values.
4. The rezoning to RR is compatible with the capacity of the Township
infrastructure and services.
5. The rezoning represents a balance between supporting the demand of
current and projected population trends with the availability and
capacity of infrastructure.
6. The rezoning is reasonable based upon the criteria listed in
§22.04.01-22.04.06 of the Zoning Ordinance. The RR district is more
appropriate than another district or amending the list of permitted or
Special Land Uses within the District.
7. The rezoning has not been requested within the past year.
The motion carried unanimously with one absent.
Correspondence:
A letter was received from LSL Planning noting that their
fees will not change for the next fiscal year.
A letter was received from Secretary of State, Terry Lynn Land,
thanking Township Clerk Skolarus for her dedication and hard work during
the recent election.
A permit application from the DEQ was received for the installation
of a sea wall on Lake Chemung.
Member Discussion:
Mr. Smith noted the budget issues related to Howell Parks
and Recreation given the voters recent defeat of the millage proposal.
Genoa will be asked to pay more for the service and perhaps we can
explore a voucher system that would reimburse our residents who
participate.
Supervisor McCririe gave the Board an update on the status of the
Brighton Area Fire Department agreement with the Howell Area Fire
Department to provide protection to the western portion of the Township.
Supervisor McCririe showed the Board pictures of the entrance to the
Copperleaf Subdivision adjacent to Eggert Place. The minutes read that
there was to be no lighting at this location. The intent, he believes,
was not to vary from the Planning Commission’s recommendation. The
concern was related to the pole lights at Eggert which have since been
removed.
Moved by Ledford, supported by Wildman, to amend the minutes of the
10/18/02 meeting to read:
1. Two lights will be allowed at the Cunningham entrance.
2. Two spotlights will be allowed at the Cunningham and Eggert
entrance directed upon the landscaping, not to exceed .1
foot-candles at the property line.
3. No pole lighting will be allowed at Eggert Place.
4. Four internal lights will be allowed in the development
according to the previously approved site plan. These lights may be
eliminated should the developer so choose.
5. The landscaping and brick walls and the entrances as presently
constructed at Cunningham Lake and Eggert are acceptable and may
remain.
The motion carried unanimously with one absent.
Adjournment:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 P.M.
Michael C. Archinal
Township Manager
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