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CHEBOYGAN COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION 870 SOUTH MAIN ST. PO BOX 70 . CHEBOYGAN, MI 49721 PHONE: (231)627-8489 . FAX: (231)627-3646 CHEBOYGAN COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING & PUBLIC HEARING WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2015 AT 7:00 PM ROOM 135 – COMMISSIONERS ROOM CHEBOYGAN COUNTY BUILDING, 870 S. MAIN ST., CHEBOYGAN, MI 49721 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ON REQUESTS 1.) Tiger by the Tail, LLC/Ty LaPrairie - Requests a Special Use Permit Amendment for construction of Indoor Storage Facilities (Section 6.3.16). The property is located at 5142 South Straits Hwy., Tuscarora Township, Section 35, parcel #161-035-200- 013-00 and parcel #161-035-200-014-00. The site is zoned Commercial Development (D-CM). 2.) Proposed Lake and Stream Zoning Amendment - PLEASE TAKE NOTE that the Cheboygan County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Cheboygan County Zoning Ordinance No. 200, on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Room, Room 135, Cheboygan County Building, 870 S. Main St., Cheboygan, MI 49721. The proposed ordinance amends the Cheboygan County Zoning Ordinance No. 200 in the following ways: 1. The ordinance amends the zoning map by rezoning the following properties: a. The property depicted in red lines on the map below would be rezoned from the Lake and Stream Protection District (P-LS) to the Residential Development District (D-RS). b. The property depicted in green lines on the map below would be rezoned from the Lake and Stream Protection District (P-LS) to the Agriculture and Forestry Management District (M-AF). c. The property depicted in orange lines on the map below would be rezoned from the Lake and Stream Protection District (P-LS) to the Resource Conservation District (P-RC). 2. The ordinance amends the zoning ordinance to provide for boundaries for the Lake and Stream Protection Zoning District (P-LS). 3. The ordinance amends the zoning ordinance to provide for setbacks from rivers, lakes, ponds, and streams in various zoning districts. 4. The ordinance amends the zoning ordinance to restore a requirement of minimum one hundred (100) feet of frontage in addition to minimum lot width requirement per dwelling unit in the Lake and Stream Protection zoning district. 5. The ordinance amends the zoning ordinance to change the north boundary of the Natural Rivers Protection District on the Pigeon River from the Hackelberg Road Bridge to the East Mullett Lake Road Bridge. 6. The ordinance amends the zoning ordinance to clarify that a natural vegetation strip is encouraged but not required in the Lake and Stream Protection zoning district. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1.) Draft Recreation Plan NEW BUSINESS STAFF REPORT PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS PUBLIC COMMENTS ADJOURN CHEBOYGAN COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION 870 SOUTH MAIN ST., ROOM 103 . PO BOX 70 . CHEBOYGAN, MI 49721 PHONE: (231)627-8489 . TDD: (800)649-3777 CHEBOYGAN COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING & PUBLIC HEARING WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2015 AT 7:00 P.M. ROOM 135 – COMMISSIONER’S ROOM - CHEBOYGAN COUNTY BUILDING PRESENT: Bartlett, Freese, Kavanaugh, Croft, Jazdzyk, Lyon, Churchill ABSENT: Ostwald, Borowicz STAFF: Scott McNeil, Steve Schnell GUESTS: Bob Lyon, Chris Rogala, John Moore, Tony Matelski, Russell Crawford, Cheryl Crawford, Carl Muscott, Brian Fullford, Gina Burke, Jim Burke The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Croft at 7:00pm. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairperson Croft led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The meeting agenda was presented. Motion by Mr. Churchill, seconded by Mr. Freese, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried. 7 Ayes (Bartlett, Freese, Kavanaugh, Croft, Jazdzyk, Lyon, Churchill), 0 Nays, 2 Absent (Ostwald, Borowicz) APPROVAL OF MINUTES The September 2, 2015 Planning Commission minutes were presented. Motion by Mr. Bartlett, seconded by Mr. Kavanaugh, to approve the meeting minutes as presented. Motion carried. 7 Ayes (Bartlett, Freese, Kavanaugh, Croft, Jazdzyk, Lyon, Churchill), 0 Nays, 2 Absent (Ostwald, Borowicz) PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ON REQUESTS Tuscarora Township Requests an amendment to a Special Use Permit for construction storage building at DeVoe Beach Park (Section 10.3.13.). The property is located at 6566 Oak Glen Street, Tuscarora Township, parcel #161-M57-000-007-00 and is zoned Lake and Stream Protection District (P-LS). Mr. McNeil stated that Tuscarora Township would like to build a 24’ x 12’ storage building at the northern end of Devoe Beach Park. Mr. McNeil stated that the Zoning Board of Appeals granted a variance to place the building at the edge of the asphalt as shown on the plan. Mr. McNeil stated there are no changes to the parking. Ms. Lyon asked how tall the proposed structure will be. Mr. Freese stated this structure will only be one story and is a prefabricated structure. Ms. Croft asked for public comments. There were no public comments. Public comment closed. Motion by Mr. Kavanaugh, seconded by Mr. Jazdzyk to grant the topography waiver request. Motion carried. 7 Ayes (Bartlett, Freese, Kavanaugh, Croft, Jazdzyk, Lyon, Churchill), 0 Nays, 2 Absent (Ostwald, Borowicz) The Planning Commission reviewed and approved the General Findings. The Planning Commission reviewed and approved the Finding of Fact Under Section 18.7 and the Specific Findings of Fact Under Section 20.10. Motion by Mr. Kavanaugh, seconded by Mr. Freese, to approve the special use permit based on the General Findings, Finding of Fact Under Section 18.7 and the Specific Findings of Fact Under Section 20.10. Motion carried. 7 Ayes (Bartlett, Freese, Kavanaugh, Borowicz, Croft, Ostwald, Jazdzyk), 0 Nays, 2 Absent (Churchill, Lyon) FCVE LLC/Vince Rogala Requests an amendment to a Special Use Permit for construction of an addition to a storage, repair and maintenance building at a campground (Section 9.3.4.). The property is located at 9730 US-23 Highway, Mackinaw Township, parcel #011-021-300- 003-00 and is zoned Agriculture and Forestry Management District (M-AF). Page 1 of 4 Mr. McNeil referred to the site plan and noted the location of the subject storage building is by the entrance to the campground. Mr. McNeil stated the proposed addition to a storage, repair and maintenance building will be 20ft. x 80ft. Mr. McNeil stated that there is a 75ft. right of way and a 53ft. front setback to the edge of the proposed addition. Mr. McNeil noted that a 50ft. front setback is required. Ms. Croft asked for public comments. There were no public comments. Public comment closed. Mr. Kavanaugh stated the campground is well maintained and the proposed building will be screened. Mr. Kavanaugh stated this is good location. Motion by Mr. Freese, seconded by Mr. Churchill, to grant the topography waiver request. Motion carried. 7 Ayes (Bartlett, Freese, Kavanaugh, Borowicz, Croft, Ostwald, Jazdzyk), 0 Nays, 2 Absent (Churchill, Lyon) Motion by Mr. Freese, seconded by Mr. Churchill, to grant the waiver for the minimum scale requirement. Motion carried. 7 Ayes (Bartlett, Freese, Kavanaugh, Borowicz, Croft, Ostwald, Jazdzyk), 0 Nays, 2 Absent (Churchill, Lyon) The Planning Commission reviewed and approved the General Findings. The Planning Commission reviewed and approved the Finding of Fact Under Section 18.7 and the Specific Findings of Fact Under Section 20.10. Motion by Mr. Freese, seconded by Mr. Kavanaugh, to approve the special use permit based on the General Findings, Finding of Fact Under Section 18.7 and the Specific Findings of Fact Under Section 20.10. Motion carried. 7 Ayes (Bartlett, Freese, Kavanaugh, Borowicz, Croft, Ostwald, Jazdzyk), 0 Nays, 2 Absent (Churchill, Lyon) Pollards Auto Service Quick Lube/Carl & Lori Pollard Requests a Site Plan Review Amendment for expansion of an auto repair facility (Section 6.2.2). The property is located at 3885 S. Straits Highway and 6074 Waterway Ln., Tuscarora Township, parcel #161-024-400-567-01 and #161-024-400-568- 00 and is zoned Commercial Development (DCM). Mr. McNeil stated this request comes to the Planning Commission as a result of a change of use in a business on M-27 in Indian River. Mr. McNeil reviewed the site plan and noted that there are two lots that are being used for parking of autos for the auto repair business. Mr. McNeil stated this is an update to the original special use permit approval in 1994. Mr. McNeil stated a site plan review amendment is required for this type of use in the Commercial zoning district. Mr. McNeil stated this is being treated as an amendment to the site plan. Mr. McNeil noted that there is sufficient parking. Mr. McNeil noted that there are no other proposed changes. Mr. Jazdzyk asked if this application is the result of an enforcement issue. Mr. McNeil stated yes and noted that work began prior to receiving any approvals and the work is pretty much finished now. Mr. McNeil stated this is an after the fact permit. Ms. Croft asked for public comments. There were no public comments. Public comment closed. Mr. Kavanaugh asked Mr. Fullford what type of isolation there will be for the well that is located by the stormwater retention. Mr. Fullford stated this is an abandoned well from the previous house. Mr. Freese stated that the property owner told him that the well has been plugged and decommissioned. The Planning Commission reviewed and approved the General Findings and the Specific Findings of Fact Under Section 20.10. Motion by Mr. Freese, seconded by Mr. Churchill, to approve the site plan based on the General Findings and the Specific Findings of Fact Under Section 20.10. Motion carried. 7 Ayes (Bartlett, Freese, Kavanaugh, Borowicz, Croft, Ostwald, Jazdzyk), 0 Nays, 2 Absent (Churchill, Lyon) UNFINISHED BUSINESS Update And Review Of Draft Recreation Plan Mr.