Frederick R. Thorsby

The board meeting agenda includes the consideration of the roof bid process for the township, and a public hearing regarding the special assessment roll to repair and maintain the Coldwater Road extension. Further items include potential approval of a resolution to confirm the Coldwater Road special assessment, discussions regarding the MMR Ambulance Service contract, the first reading of an amendment to the roof-mounted solar zoning ordinance, and a resolution for reimbursement related to the Beechtree special assessment. Additionally, the meeting will cover various department reports, including supervisor, clerk, treasurer, zoning, and police department updates.

The commission reviewed zoning ordinance amendments, specifically regarding the reclassification of zoning violations from misdemeanor to civil infractions and adjustments to penalty amounts. Discussion also covered proposed amendments to accessory structure regulations, including limitations on storage containers and hoop-style storage structures, and provisions for farm stands. Additionally, the commission addressed applications for special use permits for accessory structures and discussed state and federal code compliance regarding roof-mounted solar installations.

The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing and approved a special use permit for an accessory structure in a front yard. Discussions covered zoning ordinance modifications regarding civil infractions for violations, the potential regulation of data storage, and the status of farm stand language. Additional topics included residential complaints concerning trash disposal, potential updates to match state and federal fire codes, and the upcoming review of the five-year plan. The commission also reviewed documentation for the annual planning report and proposed amendments to regulations concerning roof-mounted solar energy collectors.

The meeting included a public hearing and subsequent approval for a Special Use Permit to allow the placement of an accessory structure in the front yard of a property located at 7123 N. Elms Rd. The Zoning Administrator provided updates regarding potential modifications to zoning ordinances, including changing violations to civil infractions, data storage regulations, farm stand language, and necessary adjustments to match federal and state fire codes. Additionally, the commission discussed upcoming tasks such as the review of the five-year plan and the handling of property complaints regarding trash container placement.

The board discussed the roof bid process for the Township, ultimately postponing the decision. Approval was granted for a parking lot bid from AMI Asphalt Management Inc. for $17,459. Additionally, the board approved pay increases for two non-union staff members. Various reports were presented, including updates on the township open house, election results, financial status, zoning, and police department statistics.