A regular meeting of the Planning Commission of Alexandria Township was held on the 28th day of January, 2013 at the Alexandria Township Conference Room, 610 Fillmore Street.
Roll Call: Commission members present were Julie Haar, Larry Steidl, Linda Dokken-McFann and Lyle Hammerschmidt. Also present were Bonnie Fulghum, Deputy Clerk, and Ben Oleson, Township Zoning Administrator. As said members formed a quorum and the meeting was called to order by Chairman Hammerschmidt at 6:00 p.m.
Agenda: Steidl, seconded by Haar, made a motion to approve the agenda as written. Motion carried unanimously.
Minutes: Dokken-McFann, seconded by Steidl, made a motion to approve the minutes of the 12/19/2012 meeting as written. Motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearing: none
Zoning Administrator’s Report: Update on Jack’s Family Recycling Center. Zoning Administrator Oleson reported that the zoning subcommittee met to discuss options for addressing JFRC’s violations to their CUP. The subcommittee was in agreement that there needs to be better screening up front along the road. The options are to 1) amend the existing screening plan; or 2) schedule a public hearing to address the violations.
Oleson reported that he had contacted the owner selling cars off an approach across from his driveway on Hwy. 27E. The owner stated that they are primarily cars of his family members and generally only has one or two displayed at any given time. Consensus of the commission is that one vehicle sold in this manner would not constitute a business and therefore would be allowed.
Under Section V. “Performance Standards”, subsection U. “Home Occupations”, 2.e. ‘Outside Storage”, the commission instructed Oleson to clarify the verbage under HAHO (High Activity Home Occupations) regarding screening.
New Business: Oleson presented the first portion of a training session entitled, “Developing Effective Comprehensive Plans”. The remainder was tabled until the February meeting.
Chairman Hammerschmidt noted the resignation of Roger Thalman, effective January 23, 2013.
Site schedule for 2013. No change.
Old Business: Oleson reported the draft for the sign ordinance update is now complete and will be sent to area businesses for their comments.
Adjournment: Being no further business Steidl, seconded by Dokken-McFann, made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 7:41 p.m.
Respectfully submitted…
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Bonnie Fulghum, Deputy Clerk
Approved this ____ day of ___________, 2013
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Lyle Hammerschmidt, Chairman