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County of Antrim |
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PLANNING COMMISSION |
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Minutes |
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April 1, 2008 7:00 p.m. |
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Antrim County Building - Board of Commissioners Room |
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Members Present: |
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Al Luurtsema, Barb Bradford, Jill Barnard, Jim Gurr, Joe Allen, Laura Stanek, and Tom Maleck |
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Members Absent: |
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Alan Martel, Terry Morris, and Marshall Wright |
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Advisory Present: |
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None |
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Staff and Others: |
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Joe Meyers and Pete Garwood |
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Audience Present: |
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Ellen Maleck |
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1. Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Al Luurtsema. |
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2. Public Comment |
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None. |
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3. Minutes |
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Discussion ensued over corrections to the minutes.
Motion by Joe Allen, supported by Jill Barnard, to approve the March 3, 2008 minutes as amended. Motion carried – unanimous. |
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4. Marion Township Master Plan |
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Joe Meyers spoke on how the border was consistent with Banks Township Master Plan.
Jim Gurr spoke on how there was too much land in the Resource Preserve/Low Density Residential Classification.
Tom Maleck spoke on the compatibility with our master plan.
Jim spoke on the Resource Preserve/Low Density Residential designation and how it might place undue restrictions on property owners. Jim also spoke on how the community survey is really outdated.
Laura Stanek spoke on how we can be too harsh on municipality’s master plans when reviewing them.
Barb Bradford spoke on the age of the community survey and requiring a permit to build a house.
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Motion by Tom Maleck, supported by Barb Bradford to recommend Marion Township approve their Land Use Plan. In addition, we find no inconsistencies with Antrim County’s Master Plan and Marion Township’s Land Use Plan. However, we ask that you address the following concerns: 1. The survey seems to be outdated and we would like to recommend that you consider having it redone to make sure that it is still the consensus of the community. 2. Check to see if the plan will still be viable under the new law that was just passed. 3. If there has been discussion considering requiring all property owners to get a special use permit to build a house in the Resource Preserve/Low Density Residential, we feel that it would be overreaching. Motion carried – Unanimous.
Jim spoke on how times change and community surveys need to be updated.
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5. Public/Member Comment |
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Jill Barnard spoke on two articles she found about energy conservation.
Tom Maleck spoke on the presentation he gave to the Board of Commissioners and appreciated the opportunity to talk to them.
Jim Gurr spoke on Biodiesel aircraft and flight corridors.
Joe Allen spoke on how sometimes we go too far when reviewing master plans. Joe also spoke on the term “rural atmosphere”.
Pete Garwood announced the Grand Vision workshop on May 27, 2008 at Shanty Creek.
Barb Bradford spoke on the “10 County Initiative” and how we can organize it. |
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Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
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Submitted and Approved
Alan Martel, Secretary Date: Antrim County Planning Commission |
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