Notice & Agenda Regular Meeting of the Monroe

NOTICE & AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF THE MONROE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION

DATE and TIME: Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Monroe County Courthouse Annex Board of Commissioners' Committee Room 125 E. Second Street Monroe, MI 48161

Members unable to attend this meeting; please notify Ryan Simmons at 240-7382; or at 240-7017 after 7:00 p.m. on the night of the meeting. Agenda Materials are available 24 hours prior to the meeting at the Monroe County Website, www.co.monroe.mi.us. Government > Departments/Offices > Board of Commissioners > County Boards and Commissions > Planning Commission.

1. Determine Quorum and Call Meeting to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Adopt/Revise Agenda

4. Approval of the Minutes of the August 8, 2018 Meeting - Page 3

5. Call to the Public

6. Communications: Correspondence & Information A. Correspondence 1. Monroe County Farm Bureau – Invitation to 2018 County Annual Dinner & Meeting - Page 9 2. City of Monroe – Notice of Public Hearing regarding Downtown Master Plan & Parking Study - Page B. Information 11 1. SEMCOG Regional Update – August 20, 2018 - Page 13 2. SEMCOG Regional Update – September 3, 2018 - Page 17 3. TMACOG Big Picture Newsletter – September 2018 - Page 21 4. Healthy Herald – September 2018 - Page 27 5. 5th Annual Emergency Preparedness Expo – September 29, 2018 - Page 29 6. Positive Health Outcomes in Monroe County - Page 31 7. University of Toledo – Technology Takes the Wheel – September 21, 2018 - Page 49

7. Old Business: A. Partners in Planning Update 1. Village of Estral Beach – planning and zoning services 2. Milan Township – Zoning Ordinance update 3. Monroe County Remonumentation Update 4. Monroe County Capital Improvements Program 5. Monroe County Parks and Recreation Plan Update - Page 51

8. New Business A. Consent Agenda - Page 73

9. Budget & Finance

1 Monroe County Planning Commission Agenda Page 2 Wednesday, September 12, 2018

10. Committee Member's/Director's Report A. Lake Erie Transit Commissioner Report – Patrick Miller B. Monroe County Parks and Recreation Commission Report – Floreine Mentel C. Monroe County Road Commission Report –

11. Other Items from Members

12. Next Meeting is Scheduled for October 10, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.

13. Adjournment

*Last-minute items not appearing on this agenda may come before the Monroe County Planning Commission in the form of amendments that will be available to the public at the Planning Commission meeting. Recommendations stated in staff reports are not final, and may be changed or overturned by a vote of the Planning Commission. Planning Commission policy prohibits staff from discussing recommendations with applicants or other members of the public prior to the Planning Commission meeting. Anyone may comment on cases by appearing in person at the meeting, or by submitting written comments to the Planning Commission before the meeting.

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE MONROE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION

DATE and TIME: August 8, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.

PLACE: Monroe County Courthouse Annex Board of Commissioners' Committee Room 125 East Second Street Monroe, MI 48161

MEMBERS PRESENT: Mary Webb, Chairman; Mark Brant; Rebecca Curley; Floreine Mentel; Patrick Miller; Larry See, Jr.; Herb Smith; Mike Sperling

MEMBERS EXCUSED: Dan Brooks; Greg Moore, Jr.

MCPC STAFF PRESENT: Ryan Simmons, Planner

OTHERS PRESENT: None

1. A quorum being present, Chairman Webb called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and the Commission proceeded to transact business.

2. Chairman Webb led the Commission in the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Adopt/Revise Agenda – Motion by Mr. Brant, supported by Mr. Smith to adopt the agenda as revised.

MOTION CARRIED

4. Approval of the Minutes of the June 13, 2018 Meeting – Motion by Mrs. Mentel, supported by Mr. See, to approve the minutes of the June 13, 2018 meeting. MOTION CARRIED

5. Call to the Public – No members of the public were present.

6. Communications: A. Correspondence – Mr. Simmons stated that there were officially no items under Correspondence on the Agenda. However, he stated that he has received a couple of notifications from the County Clerk recently regarding DEQ permits that they receive that were sent up to the Planning Department. He asked the Commissioners if they would like these permits to be put on the Agenda in the future.

Mr. Brant stated that some of these items might be of interest to the Planning Commissioners. Mr. Simmons stated that these items are a lot of pages to put into the agenda, and that he could pass them around to the Commissioners for them to look at. Mr. Brant stated that he thought they should be informed of them if the permits are regarding a project that the Planning Commission has talked about. Chairman Webb agreed with this.

B. Information 1. SEMCOG Regional Update – July 9, 2018 2. SEMCOG Regional Update – July 23, 2018 3. TMACOG Big Picture Newsletter – August 2018

3 4. Healthy Herald – August 2018 5. Healthy Monroe Press Release – Back to School Health Fair – August 18 6. SEMCOG Regional Update – August 8, 2018

Mr. Simmons went through the information items on the agenda.

Motion by Mr. Smith, supported by Mrs. Mentel, to accept and place on file the Correspondence and Information. MOTION CARRIED 7. Old Business: A. Partners in Planning Update 1. Village of Estral Beach – planning and zoning services – Mr. Simmons stated that he sent the Village an email, but that he has still not heard from them about whether they have completed their Zoning Ordinance yet. He stated that he would try contacting the representative from the Village by telephone. He stated that they have not requested his assistance yet for anything having to do with their Zoning Ordinance. He stated that the Village did not request his assistance much to help them with their Master Plan, so if they are billed at this point the Planning Commission would not be receiving much revenue from it.

2. Milan Township – Zoning Ordinance update – Mr. Simmons stated that he has heard from the Township and that they have requested some additional minor changes to their Ordinance. He stated that Mr. Boudrie completed the additional changes that they requested for their Zoning Map and Mr. Peven completed the additional zoning text changes that they requested. He stated that once they have approved the changes that he will send the Township the invoice for all of the work.

B. Monroe County Remonumentation Update – Mr. Simmons stated that Jeff Boudrie informed him that there is no update for remonumentation, and that surveyors are still out there doing their work, and that he has not had any further meetings with them yet.

C. Monroe County Capital Improvements Program – Mr. Simmons stated that the CIP Committee would be meeting on the mornings of August 9 and August 13 with the various departments that submitted projects. He stated that six different departments have submitted projects. He stated that once the process is complete that he will write the CIP report and bring it down for approval by the Planning Commission next month, after which he will send it off to both Mr. Bosanac and the Board of Commissioners.

8. New Business: A. Consent Agenda

TOWNSHIP ZONING REVIEWS

200.1-8-18-14 Whiteford Township (map) This is an official request to change the zoning on a parcel totaling approximately 5 acres from AG, Agricultural District to R-1, Single-Family Rural Residential District. The purpose of the proposed rezoning is to bring the site into conformance with its present single-family residential use. The parcel is located on the north side of Temperance Road between Summerfield Road and Whiteford Road.

Recommendation: That the Monroe County Planning Commission advise the Whiteford Township Board that it recommends approval of the proposed zoning change request, as the rezoning would not be in disagreement with the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan, would make the subject site’s zoning classification compliant with the its current use, would not be out of character for this area of the County, and for the other reasons stated in Staff’s report.

4 200.1-8-18-15 LaSalle Township (map) This is an official request to change the zoning on a parcel portion totaling approximately 68.858 acres from AG-2, Agricultural District to R-1, Single-Family Residential District. The purpose of the proposed rezoning is to create single-family home sites. The parcel is located on the east side of South Dixie Highway south of Stein Road.

Recommendation: That the Monroe County Planning Commission advise the LaSalle Township Board that it recommends denial of the proposed zoning change request, as the rezoning is contrary to the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan and would involve the residential development of a large open space area that contains wetlands, and for the other reasons stated in Staff’s report.

200.1-8-18-16 Raisinville Township (text) Raisinville Township is proposing to amend Articles 2, 3, 14 and 15 of its Zoning Ordinance. The proposed amendments would add regulations regarding aesthetics and signs within the Township, as well as amending the definition for lot width.

Recommendation: That the Monroe County Planning Commission advise the Raisinville Township Board that it recommends approval of the proposed amendments for the reasons stated in Staff’s report.

OTHER REVIEW

200.3-7-18-3 Monroe Downtown Master Plan & Parking Study The City of Monroe has released a copy of the “Monroe Downtown Master Plan & Parking Study” for review and comment.

The Monroe Downtown Master Plan & Parking Study consists of several sections, including the following:

• Background & Introduction • Existing Conditions Assessment • Community Engagement • Planning Vision • Development Opportunities • Implementation Strategies

The implementation strategies ultimately indicated in the Monroe Downtown Master Plan include: • Calming Downtown Streets • Making Parking Easier • Upgrading the Public Realm • Activating Storefronts • Enhancing the Riverwalk

Furthermore, six possible downtown redevelopment sites are indicated in the Master Plan.

Recommendation: That Staff recommends that the Monroe County Planning Commission submit the comments in Staff’s report regarding the Monroe Downtown Master Plan & Parking Study to the City of Monroe.

FARMLAND REVIEWS

200.4-8-18-28 Milan Township (Owner: Lindemann, L. & B.)

5 The property consists of a parcel totaling approximately 114.06 acres in size. The applicants are seeking to apply for 100 of these 114.06 acres. It is located near the southwest corner of Denison Road and Redman Road.

Recommendation: That the Monroe County Planning Commission approve this application for inclusion in the Farmland and Open Space Preservation Program because it is consistent with the intentions of Part 361 of Public Act 451 of 1994 (more commonly known as PA 116), and for the reasons stated in Staff’s report.

200.4-8-18-29 Dundee Township (Owner: J. Simon Trust) The property consists of a parcel totaling approximately 53.45 acres in size. The parcel consists of several disconnected areas that are located in the northeastern portion of Dundee Township.

200.4-8-18-30 Dundee Township (Owner: J. Simon Trust) The property consists of two adjacent parcels totaling approximately 51 acres in size. The parcels are located on the north side of Bigelow Road, west of Saline River Road.

Recommendation: That the Monroe County Planning Commission approve this application for possible inclusion in the Farmland and Open Space Preservation Program. While we feel that this property should be included, it may not meet the State’s requirements for inclusion into the program.

SUMMARY OF AMENDMENTS

TOWNSHIP ZONING REVIEW

200.1-8-18-17 Whiteford Township (map) This is an official request to change the zoning on two proposed parcels of approximately two acres from AG, Agricultural District to R-1, Single-Family Rural Residential District. The purpose of the proposed rezoning is not stated. The parcels are located on the southwest corner of the intersection of Sylvania- Petersburg Road and Roloff Road.

Recommendation: That the Monroe County Planning Commission advise the Whiteford Township Board that it recommends denial of the proposed zoning change request, as the rezoning is contrary to the Agricultural Preservation designation for this property in the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan and the Whiteford Township Master Plan, and for the other reasons stated above.

Motion by Mr. Sperling, supported by Mr. Brant, to accept Staff’s recommendations on the Consent Agenda and Summary of Amendments. MOTION CARRIED

B. Monroe County Parks and Recreation Plan Update – Mr. Simmons stated that Mrs. Mentel was just at the meeting for the Parks and Recreation Plan in the Board of Commissioners chambers tonight. He stated that he also talked to Lucie Fortin of Mannik and Smith today and that she is no longer planning on doing the bus trip to the various parks that she had originally planned to do. Mrs. Mentel stated that the Parks and Recreation Commission already goes to each of the different parks every month. She showed the Planning Commission a document that she received regarding the Parks and Recreation Plan and asked Mr. Simmons if Ms. Fortin had sent that document to him. Mr. Simmons stated that he had not received

6 it yet. He stated that he would ask her to email that to him so that he could print it out for the Planning Commissioners. Mrs. Mentel stated that Ms. Fortin was also having them vote on things and adding those things to this document while at the meeting. Mr. Simmons stated that he would put the document on the agenda for the next Planning Commission meeting.

Mr. Simmons stated that Ms. Fortin also told him that they had not received many survey responses. Mrs. Mentel stated that they had only received 90 responses. Mrs. Mentel stated that they had used Surveymonkey on the computer. Mr. Simmons stated that there had been a notice on the front page of the County’s website regarding the survey and he thought that there had been a notice in the newspaper, as well

9. Budget & Finance A. 2018 2nd Quarter Budget Statement – Mr. Simmons went over the Statement, which showed that the Department only spent 36.1% of its budget through June. Mr. Simmons stated that this percentage is likely low both because he and Mr. Boudrie have not attended their state conferences yet for 2018, and because the budget had been set up anticipating a third full-time employee. He stated that, even after both he and Mr. Boudrie attend their conferences, we will likely still come in under budget for 2018.

10. Committee Member's/Director's Report: A. Lake Erie Transit Commissioner Report – Dr. Miller stated that the four-year millage renewal was passed in Bedford Township, which was good news. He stated that LET has also submitted its contract to the City of Monroe that they want to sign to use the facilities within City Hall for a staging station. He stated that they have sent this contract on to SMART, as well, as they do the grant work for LET and thus need their approval. He stated that once it is signed, they will start working on setting up the station there. He stated that the RTA will not be submitting anything for voter approval. He stated that, whatever the RTA decides to do with how their organization is set up in terms of membership, the public will not be asked to vote on a millage until a later date.

B. Monroe County Parks and Recreation Commission Update – Mrs. Mentel stated that they have 182 reservations for the year, which is 26 more than at the same point last year. She stated that the weeds have been sprayed in all of the parks. Brush was cleared at Waterloo Park and a signpost and frame were constructed at the kayak launch site for the sign so that they can take it out in the winter time. She stated that refuse is taken care of weekly at all of the parks. Nike Park had weeds and debris taken care of. She stated that mulch is at the entrance to the park now, a new pad was installed, and a bench was donated by the antique engine and tractor show. Heck Park had its weeds taken care of, potholes were filled in the parking lot, and picnic tables were cleaned. The ball diamond was dragged at Vienna Park and the weeds were taken care of and some tree limbs were removed. West County Park had monthly refuse service performed. Anderson Trading Post had its weeds taken care of, bushes around the building were trimmed, and some dead tree stumps were removed along the riverbank. Loranger Square had the grass mowed and weeds trimmed. The bushes were also trimmed and landscaping was taken care of.

Mrs. Mentel mentioned some of the suggestions from the public for the upcoming County Parks and Recreations Plan, such as longer museum hours and more military things to look at at Heck Park, as well as a larger picnic area. However, she stated that the Parks and Recreation Commission does not have a lot of money. She stated the public also asked for some playground equipment for older youths. She asked Mr. Simmons to send out that information from the Plan with the agenda packet so everyone had a chance to read through it. Mr. Simmons stated that he would do that. She also mentioned that she did not realize how many horses were being brought in for recreation purposes at West County Park.

Mrs. Mentel stated again that there were only 90 responses to the survey. Mr. Sperling asked how many surveys were sent out. Mrs. Mentel stated that the survey was only available online with Surveymonkey.

7 C. Monroe County Road Commission Report – A representative from the Road Commission was not present at the meeting to give a report. Chairman Webb stated that she thought that something needed to be done about the corners of intersections and the number of high weeds at these corners obstructing the line of sight at these intersections. She named a few corners around where she lives where there is a particular problem with this.

11. Other Items from Members

12. Next Meeting is scheduled for September 12, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.

13. Adjournment: Motion by Mr. Brant, supported by Mrs. Curley, to adjourn the meeting. MOTION CARRIED The meeting concluded at 7:50 p.m.

MEETING ADJOURNED

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SEMCOG officers 2018-2019: (L-r) Chris Barnett, Vice Chair, Orion Township Supervisor; Mandy Grewal, Vice Chair, Pittsfield Township Supervisor; Don Hubler, First Vice Chair, Macomb ISD Secretary; Phil Weipert, Chairperson, Oakland County Commissioner; Eric Sabree, Vice Chair, Wayne County Treasurer; and Robert Clark, Immediate Past Chair, Monroe Mayor. Not pictured: Brenda Jones, Vice Chair, Detroit City Council President.

SEMCOG Executive Director appointed to Michigan Infrastructure Council

Kathleen Lomako, Executive Director of SEMCOG, has been appointed to the newly created Michigan Infrastructure Council.

The nine-member council was formed as a result of HB 5335. In appointing Ms. Lomako, House Democratic Leader Sam Singh (D-East Lansing) said, “Fixing our roads, bridges, and water systems to last is vitally important to the success of Michigan families and our state economy. Kathleen understands that, which is why she was the clear choice to serve on the Michigan Infrastructure Council.” Read the news release.

Contact: Sue Stetler, SEMCOG Communications.

Wednesday Webinar: Use data to tell your story

13 https://smcg.informz.net/informzdataservice/onlineversion/ind/bWFpbGluZ2luc3RhbmNlaWQ9Nzg2NjE4NSZzdWJzY3JpYmVyaWQ9MTAyNDA1NDI3… 1/4 9/4/2018 Regional Update Local government leaders must make important decisions on how to deliver the best possible services to their residents in the most economical manner. Using data to build stakeholder buy-in, whether for internal discussions or for the community at large, is an effective strategy to enhance services. This Wednesday, August 22, SEMCOG partner Munetrix will host a webinar, Effective Storytelling Using Data, which will offer techniques and best practices to help local leaders leverage data to deliver a compelling story.

SEMCOG has partnered with Munetrix to give member communities access to the Munetrix database. Munetrix compiles financial information from all local governments across the state. Access to the site allows local governments to not only review their own financial information but to compare their information to other similar or neighboring communities.

Contact: Mike Spence, SEMCOG Executive Office.

As summer winds down, some important suggestions from SEMCOG

Read the latest issue of Semscope The Summer issue of SEMCOG’s magazine, Semscope, was recently mailed. In it are stories highlighting the breadth of SEMCOG’s work – the 2045 Regional Development Forecast local numbers; update on economic development; how we’re implementing the regional bicycle and pedestrian plan; and the challenges of funding roads in Michigan. There is also a commentary from SEMCOG’s new chairperson – Oakland County Commissioner Phil Weipert. We will be highlighting our successes this year. View the electronic issue here.

Subscribe to SEMCOG's Think Regional, Act Local blog In fiscal year 2018, SEMCOG posted a total of 57 blogs and there were more than 18,000 views of those blogs. Were you one of them? If not, consider subscribing. You’ll receive an email everytime a blog is posted. Sometimes blogs complement our work, sometimes they comment on regional or local issues, and other times they are completely original. Recent blogs have focused on summer STEM camps, transportation infrastructure funding, the Gordie Howe International Bridge, and creating an imagery map for regional trails. Don’t miss out on the news!

Get up to speed on 2020 Census activities It’s less than two years until the 2020 Census! SEMCOG created this webpage to help members and other data users make the census a success for the region and for local communities. Check out this page for important information and a timeline.

Get ready for winter: Winter Road Maintenance Workshop is September 26 Each year, maintenance professionals from communities throughout Southeast Michigan gather to share best practices for keeping motorists moving efficiently and safely during the winter months. This year’s workshop will be hosted and held at the Rochester Hills Department of Public Works. More information and to register.

Save the date: Annual municipal stormwater training is October 9 The annual Illicit Discharge Elimination Program (IDEP) and Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping (PPGH) training and certification program will be offered on October 9 at Schoolcraft College. This training will meet the requirements in local municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) permits. More information and to register.

Share these items with residents! Visit a park in Southeast Michigan: Use SEMCOG’s ParkFinder tool to find a great one – ParkFinder is a great resource for anyone looking to find a place to play in Southeast Michigan! The result of regional cooperation, the interactive map features more than 2,600 parks and 50 search options such as park location (all seven counties and every community in Southeast Michigan) and amenities (trails and fitness, sports and games, water recreation, winter activities, and more). Find ParkFinder here; the free app is available in the Apple Store and on Google Play.

Watch video: Improving Bicycle and Pedestrian Travel – Much progress has been made to improve bicycle and pedestrian travel in the region in the four years since the Bicycle and Pedestrian Travel Plan for Southeast Michigan was adopted in 2014. Take a look at this new video, hear from local leaders, and admire the beauty of Southeast Michigan!

For your information

Waters of the United States just got much more confusing https://smcg.informz.net/informzdataservice/onlineversion/ind/bWFpbGluZ2luc3RhbmNlaWQ9Nzg2NjE4NSZzdWJzY3JpYmVyaWQ9MTAyNDA1NDI3… 2/4 9/4/2018 Regional Update A Federal U.S. District Court Judge in South Carolina has just ruled that the Trump Administration violated the Administrative Procedures Act when they decided to delay implementation of the new rules for Waters of the United States (WOTUS) approved during the Obama Administration. Implementation of the new rules were delayed to give the Trump Administration time to promulgate new rules. The district court judge found the delay invalid and that the Obama Administration rules must be used. The judge further ordered that his ruling had nationwide applicability. The concern with the Obama-era rules was that the definition of what situations are covered went far beyond what most would consider “navigable waters” and might encroach issues involving simple ditches. Agricultural interests were especially concerned with how far federal wetland procedures would be stretched.

While the case has national applicability, it conflicts with two regional federal court cases on the same rule. Those cases focus on whether the Obama-era rule was proper or whether it went beyond the scope of the rule process. As a result of the multiple court issues, the country is essentially following different rules in different states. Michigan is covered by the latest ruling along with 25 other states. This means that we are now covered by the more stringent rule. The other 24 states are following the old established rule from the 1980s.

As stated, the Trump Administration is developing a new rule. Once that is adopted it should end this disparate interpretation. Until that time, Michigan will follow the more stringent water rule. The other prospect is that one of the other federal lawsuits could find that the Obama Administration rule was also improper and we could revert back to the standard that had been used for several decades.

Strive for a safer drive Strive for a Safer Drive (S4SD) is a teen driving initiative aimed at reducing serious traffic crashes, injuries, and fatalities among Michigan’s most inexperienced drivers – teens. It is presented by Ford Driving Skills for Life (DSFL) and the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP). All Michigan high schools are eligible to apply. Schools selected will receive $1,000 to develop and implement a student-led, peer-to-peer traffic safety awareness campaign. Learn more.

Fife Lake Roadside Park honors SEMCOG's Carmine Palombo To celebrate Carmine Palombo’s 43 years of service to SEMCOG and Southeast Michigan, the Michigan Department of Transportation named its Fife Lake Roadside Park in his honor. The dedication ceremony was July 23. The park is located on US 131 on the way to Traverse City

Contact: Sue Stetler, SEMCOG Communications.

Important reminders

It's SEMCOG's 50th anniversary in 2018. Follow us on social media on Twitter ● Facebook ● LinkedIn ● Instagram. Use #SEMCOG50 New blogs recently posted. Subscribe to SEMCOG’s Think Regional, Act Local blog now and receive email notification when there's a new one. View SEMCOG's ParkFinder video here. It's Ozone Action season. There have been nine Ozone Action days so far this season. Here are tips to help keep the air clean.

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SEMCOG Member Survey to be sent this week! Your response is appreciated

As part of our efforts to continually improve, SEMCOG is surveying members about their experiences with our staff, our services, and about current and future needs. Surveys will be sent to all elected officials and select staff in all of our member communities; each person should complete the survey. The survey will be mailed around September 4. Recipients will have the option to fill it out online or on paper. We hope that everyone who receives a survey will take the time to complete it.

Contact: Amy Malmer, SEMCOG Membership.

Executive Committee meets on September 28

SEMCOG’s Executive Committee meets on Friday, September 28, 2018 at SEMCOG (1001 Woodward Ave., Suite 1400, Detroit, MI 48226).

Action items include overarching policies for the 2045 Regional Transportation Plan for Southeast Michigan, pavement and bridge systems performance targets, and contracts for infrastructure and resiliency work.

Information items include a updates on Implementing the Southeast Michigan Traffic Safety Plan and on activities of the Legislative Policy Platform Task Force.

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Contact: Mike Spence, SEMCOG Executive Office.

Shining Light Awards honor regional leaders Breakfast ceremony is October 4

Winners of the Shining Light Regional Cooperation Awards, sponsored by the Metropolitan Affairs Coalition and the Detroit Free Press, will be honored on Thursday, October 4, 2018, at a breakfast ceremony at the Ford Conference and Event Center in Dearborn, Michigan, beginning at 8 a.m. The awards recognize leaders who are having a regional impact and working for progress and cooperation in Southeast Michigan. This year’s three Shining Light Award recipients are:

Neal Shine Award for Exemplary Regional Leadership Shirley Stancato, President & CEO, New Detroit, Inc.

Elearnor Josaitis Unsung Hero Award Barbara Rossman, President & CEO, Henry Ford Macomb Hospitals

Dave Bing Future Leader Award Dannis Mitchell, Diversity Manager, Barton Malow Company

The 12th annual awards ceremony is open to the public and all are welcome. Individual tickets are $60; tables of 10 are $600. Sponsorships are still available beginning at $2,500.

Contact: www.shininglightawards.com or [email protected], or call 248-336-8623 for more details.

Novi councilmember is new chair of SEMCOG's Finance and Budget Committee

SEMCOG Chairperson Phil Weipert, Oakland County Commissioner, has appointed Novi Councilmember Andrew Mutch as the new chair of SEMCOG’s Finance and Budget Committee, a committee on which he has served for 10 years. This committee oversees the finances of SEMCOG, and recommends approval of the budget and work program, contracts, major purchases, and leases. It also reviews financial statements and audits.

Mutch was first elected to Novi’s City Council in 2005 and is currently serving his fourth term. In addition, he serves on the Commission Interview Committee, Walkable Novi Committee, and Consultant Review Committee. He has over 20 years experience working for local governments in the Information Technology field.

Contact: Amy Malmer, SEMCOG Membership.

Regional Transit Authority releases FY 2019 Budget for public review

The draft FY 2019 RTA budget has been released for public review in accordance with the Michigan Uniform Budgeting and Accounting Act of 1968. The RTA Board of Directors intends to take action on the draft budget at its September 2018 Executive and Policy Committee meeting and the Board of Directors’ meeting respectively. Send comments to [email protected] by close of business September 19, 2018.

Contact: Matt Webb, RTA COO, 313-400-7268.

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Additional forecast data added to www.semcog.org SEMCOG has added 2045 Forecast results by Traffic Analysis Zone (TAZ) to the Forecast Explorer, an interactive map on SEMCOG’s website. Users can explore forecast data by small areas within communities, because most of the region’s communities are composed of multiple zones. There are 2,811 traffic analysis zones in Southeast Michigan. These zones are primarily designed for transportation planning purposes, but

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Contact: Sue Stetler, SEMCOG Communications.

Important reminders

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Upcoming Table of Features Events Contents TMACOG Tech: Tools and Rules for FEATURE Managing Meetings TMACOG Tech: Tools Date and location: and Rules for Wednesday, October Managing Meetings 10, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Grand Lobby of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Transportation Plaza Funding Shortfall Contact: Jennifer Allen, 419.241.9155 TIP Report ext. 1107

2019 TMACOG Autonomous Vehicle General Assembly Steering Committee Monday, January 28, 2019 – 8 a.m-1:15 p.m. ADA Meeting Holiday Inn French Quarter, Perrysburg Water Quality Contact: Jennifer Allen, Tools and Rules for Managing Meetings 419.241.9155, ext. New Associate 1107 “Point of order, Madame Chair!” Stormwater Workshop TMACOG Tech: For those new to elected office or taking on new responsibilities Ohio Sunshine 208 Plan for public meetings, these words can cause mild terror. However, Laws Certification help is here. Gain confidence in meeting management with this Training TMACOG Tech seminar. Learn the tools to conduct meetings Friday, April 5, 2019 – Member News fairly and in an orderly manner. The program will cover 8:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Black Swamp parliamentary procedure and Roberts Rules of Order and provide Owens Community Conservancy tips for managing controversial topics. College Veterans Hall, Perrysburg TMACOG Tech: Tools and Rules for Managing Meetings Contact: Jennifer Calendar Wednesday, October 10, 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Allen, 419.241.9155, Web Grand Lobby of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza, Toledo ext. 1107

There is no fee but registration is required by October 5. Register online here. People requesting special accommodations are invited to contact Jennifer Allen 419.241.9155, ext. 1107.

Transportation Transportation Applications Exceed Funds Available

For the current round of Surface Transportation Block Grants (STBG), TMACOG has received 39 applications requesting a total of about $60 million. 21 http://www.tmacog.org/bp_18/09_18/09_18_newsletter.htm 1/6 9/4/2018 TMACOG September 2018 Edition Big Picture Newsletter There is about $14 million available for appropriation. ...read more

TIP Report - Annual Listing FY 2018

Under federal law, TMACOG is responsible for producing an annual listing of federal funds that are obligated in the previous fiscal year. In fiscal year 2018 (July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018), federal money obligated for transportation projects in Lucas and Wood counties was approximately $61.6 million for 102 projects...read more

Autonomous Vehicle Steering Committee

There is a consensus that self-driving buses, trucks, and passenger vehicles are on the way. To explore the ramifications for the regional transportation system, TMACOG has partnered with local stakeholders and formed a new Autonomous Vehicle Steering Committee. The committee was established at the http://www.tmacog.org/bp_18/09_18/09_18_newsletter.htm 2/6 9/4/2018 TMACOG September 2018 Edition Big Picture Newsletter request of TMACOG members the University of Toledo, TARTA, and AAA Northwest Ohio.

Ohio is encouraging testing of autonomous vehicles on state roadways. In an executive order, Governor Kasich said, “Ohio is well positioned to lead in developing the cars of the future, and just as Wright Brothers did at Huffman Prairie, our great state stands ready to once again launch a new era in transportation.”

The DriveOhio project encourages companies engaged in research, development, and testing of smart mobility systems to use the state’s infrastructure and test facilities. In northern Ohio, the Ohio Turnpike is being touted as a test bed for autonomous and connected vehicles.

Americans With Disabilities Act

The Ability Center of Greater Toledo is presenting a seminar that will provide information on how to achieve compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This is an opportunity for any administrator who manages a jurisdiction’s or agency’s ADA plan to learn about legal obligations and gain practical advice. Learn about best practices from speakers with the ADA, ODOT’s ADA coordinator, and Metroparks Toledo.

There is no fee to attend but please call to register: 419.885.5733. Continuing education credits are pending for APA, ACTCP, and CLE.

ADA Self-review and Transition Planning Seminar Friday, September 28, noon – 4 p.m. At the Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities 1155 Larc Lance, Toledo, OH 43614 419.885.5733

Water Quality Water Quality Associate

23 http://www.tmacog.org/bp_18/09_18/09_18_newsletter.htm 3/6 9/4/2018 TMACOG September 2018 Edition Big Picture Newsletter

Tatiana Burkett started work as a part-time associate in TMACOG’s Water Quality Planning department in August. She will be working with Water Quality staff on grant-funded projects and ongoing programs through June, 2019. Her first responsibility will be assisting Water Quality Planner Sara Guiher with Student Watershed Watch field work this summer and early fall and the Student Summit in November. Following the SWW, she will also be assisting Water Quality Planner Kris Barnswell with efforts to map home sewage treatment systems for local health departments..

Burkett is a recent graduate of Piedmont College in Georgia where she earned a BS in environmental science with a minor in chemistry. She has had internships in environmental consulting and in working with teachers to create water quality projects to satisfy curriculum requirements. She is pleased to be moving back home to northwest Ohio and starting her career. Contact Tatiana at [email protected], or 419.241.9155 ext. 1147.

Workshop Addresses Construction Permit

As of April, 2018, there is an updated National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit related to stormwater discharge on construction sites. The Ohio EPA has arranged a workshop for builders, engineers, inspectors and elected officials to learn about the new permit requirements.

24 http://www.tmacog.org/bp_18/09_18/09_18_newsletter.htm 4/6 9/4/2018 TMACOG September 2018 Edition Big Picture Newsletter Tuesday, September 18, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Simpson Building, 1291 Conneaut Ave., Bowling Green, OH 43402. There is no fee but registration is required. Register here.

208 Plan in Certification Process

The TMACOG region’s Areawide Water Quality Management Plan (called the 208 Plan from that section of the Clean Water Act) has been approved locally and is now being reviewed by the Ohio EPA and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ). Once certified at the state level, the regional plan will be incorporated into state plans. In Ohio, there are six “Areawide” agencies that maintain 208 Plans for regions around major cities. All six of these Areawide Plans are part of the Ohio’s Statewide Water Quality Management Plan that addresses sewers, wastewater treatment, septic systems, and stormwater.

The 208 Plan is important to regional development efforts because the EPA cannot approve permits for projects that are not consistent with the plan.

Member News Black Swamp Conservancy Restoration Wetlands

Northwest Ohio has many examples of wetland restoration on the shores of Lake Erie: a project at Maumee Bay State Park, the new Howard Marsh Metropark in the same area, and Winous Point Marsh Conservancy in Sandusky Bay are all projects TMACOG partners have been involved with. Now TMACOG 25 http://www.tmacog.org/bp_18/09_18/09_18_newsletter.htm 5/6 9/4/2018 TMACOG September 2018 Edition Big Picture Newsletter member Black Swamp Conservancy is restoring wetlands 80 miles away from Lake Erie but with the same goal of protecting the lake’s water quality by capturing and treating nutrients...read more

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26 http://www.tmacog.org/bp_18/09_18/09_18_newsletter.htm 6/6 Healthy Herald VOLUME 5, ISSUE 9 SEPTEMBER 2018 September is National Preparedness After-School Month! National Preparedness Month (NPM), recognized each Snack Ideas! September, provides an opportunity to remind us that Apples and peanut butter we all must prepare ourselves and our families now and throughout the year. This NPM will focus on planning, Avocado on whole wheat toast with an overarching theme: Frozen peach yogurt pops Disasters Happen. Prepare Now. Learn How. Whole grain crackers with cheese slices Turkey and cheese roll-ups Take time to learn lifesaving skills − such as CPR and first aid, check your insurance policies and coverage for the Trail mix with almonds, dried fruit, and hazards you may face, such as flood, earthquakes, and whole grain cereal tornados. Make sure to consider the costs associated Veggies and hummus with disasters and save for an emergency. To learn more about preparing your family, visit ready.gov! Yogurt with berries Source: Ready.gov September 2018 Events

Infant CPR, Mall Walk Living With Adult and Child Safety and Care and Talk Diabetes CPR/AED

WHEN: WHEN: WHEN: WHEN: September 12 September 19 September 19 September 26 5 PM - 7 PM 8 AM - 10 AM 6 PM - 7:30 PM 5 PM - 7 PM

WHERE: WHERE: WHERE: WHERE: Monroe County Mall of Monroe Monroe Home Monroe County Health Dept. 2121 N. Monroe Care Shoppe Health Dept. 2353 S. Custer Monroe, MI 474 N. Telegraph 2353 S. Custer Monroe, MI Monroe, MI Monroe, MI

COST: COST: COST: COST: Free: Open to Free: Visit the LWBW Free: Join the LWBW $35.00: Includes AHA anyone 14 years of staff to discuss dietitian to discuss workbook and age and older physical activity, 10 healthy eating certification card valid nutrition, and overall strategies for for 2 years Registration Required health! healthy weight Registration Required Call 734-240-7800 or email [email protected] to register!

27 28 5th Annual Emergency Preparedness Expo September 29, 2018 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Mall of Monroe 2121 N. Monroe Street, Monroe, MI

COME JOIN US! Jaws of Life Demo Smokehouse Burn Cell Demo Emergency Response Vehicles Helicopter Landing

Inside the Mall of Monroe Over 20 Agencies providing Vital Emergency Preparedness Information GREAT DOOR PRIZES!

29 30 August 24, 2018

Dear Planning Commissioners, Building Healthy Communities Coalition Members: The decisions and recommendations you make as a Planning Commissioner impact the health of Monroe County Health Department your community. Factors in our built environment such as access to parks and bike paths, amount ProMedica Monroe Regional of impervious surfaces, and number of healthy food establishments can have a significant impact Hospital on the overall health of a community. City of Monroe

Monroe County Health Plan Looking at trends in your community, we notice that while people in Monroe County are less

Area Agency on Aging active than the state average, only 23% of residents live within walking distance of a public park. Less than 2% of Monroe commuters walk or bike to work, in many areas the sidewalks are not Monroe County Substance Abuse Coalition continuous and some places are unsafe to even ride a bicycle. In urban areas, the storm water United Way of Monroe County system often overflows during heavy rain events; however there are few incentives for developers to design and construct on-site storm water management systems. In rural areas, there is risk of Human Services Collaborative Network well water contamination because of the porous nature of karst geology, but high risk areas are

American Cancer Society of SE often not well known and development regulations are not in place to limit the risk of drinking Michigan water contamination. Relay For Life Monroe County Mental Health We urge you to use the enclosed Positive Health Outcomes in Monroe County Reference Guide Authority during your site plan review process. In addition, we have compiled resources and Monroe County Community College recommendations that emerged from our discussions into an easily digestible Integrating Health into Local Planning in Monroe County presentation which can be accessed at Monroe County Intermediate School District (ISD) www.buildinghealthymonroe.com. Both items were developed with assistance by local planning Monroe County Head Start/Early commissioners and municipal staff, community members and the Monroe County Health Head Start Department. Please distribute a copy to each member of your planning commission. Family Medical Center of Michigan Great Start Collaborative Outreach to local municipalities to encourage adopting health in planning processes was established as a priority by the Monroe County Building Healthy Communities Coalition in the Child Advocacy Network (CAN) Council Community Health Improvement Plan. It is our hope that these resources will aid you in making Monroe Family YMCA decisions that will preserve the quality of life and foster positive health outcomes for Monroe County residents for years to come. For more information regarding the Monroe County Building Monroe Center for Healthy Aging Healthy Communities Coalition or the Community Health Improvement Plan please contact Department of Human Services Jamie Dean at [email protected] or 734-240-7810. Monroe County Planning Commission Monroe County Board of Thank you, Commissioners

Monroe County MSU Extension

Michigan State Police

Community Foundation of Monroe

Monroe County Commission on Kim Comerzan, MSN, RN, CNS Robert Peven Aging Health Officer/Director Planning Director American Heart Association Monroe County Health Department Monroe County Planning Department

American Red Cross

31 32 Integrating Health into Local Planning in Monroe County a Demonstration Project Resources for Planners Today we will discuss Why Health and Planning Matters

What You can Do to Help Intersection of Health and Planning

History Design/Built Environment Similar Mission: Protect Public Improve Health and Livelihood Health Issues in Monroe County

Obesity and Inactivity Access to Healthy Food High Asthma Rates High Risk of Groundwater Contamination 3 Factors Determine Overall Health

1. Family Health History 2. Behaviors/Lifestyles 3. Environment

Factors # 2 and #3 are directly related to the built environment and land use policies and decisions. How Can Community Design and Policies Affect Our Health?

Air Quality Social Connections

Physical Activity Levels

Access to Healthy Foods Water Quality

Traffic-related Crashes Social Equity Climate Change/Extreme Weather Active Living People living in more sprawling areas are likely to have higher rates of being overweight or obese and have a greater prevalence of hypertension.

Sample Policy and Planning Actions: 1. Municipalities can adopt Complete Street policies to ensure active transportation modes are accommodated during road construction projects. 2. Installation of bicycle parking required in site plan review process. Access Transportation Options Healthy and Affordable Foods Universal Design Affordable Housing Economic Development

Placemaking efforts benefit the local economy and often integrate: •Active Transportation •Public Spaces •Universal Design Brownfield Redevelopment sites have potential for negative Health Impacts Environmental Health

Water Pollution Solid and Hazardous Waste Air Pollution Emergency Preparedness

Extreme Heat Events Heavy Rain and Flooding Severe Storms 5 Strategic Points of Contact

1. Public Visioning and Goal Setting 2. Plans and Planning 3. Implementation Tools 4. Site Design and Development 5. Public Facility Citing and Capital Spending

Opportunities in Monroe County

Master Plan Vision and Goals Checklist for Developers, Planners, Planning Commissioners Site Plan Review Streamlining Development Guide Expand Scope, etc. of Healthy Communities Coalition Community Health Assessment

Thank you.

Resources:

Monroe County Health Department http://www.co.monroe.mi.us/government/departments_offices/public_health/index.html Monroe County Recycling Program http://www.co.monroe.mi.us/government/departments_offices/public_health/solid_waste_management.html

Monroe County Emergency Preparedness http://www.co.monroe.mi.us/government/departments_offices/public_health/emergency_preparedness_division.html

Monroe County Emergency Management http://www.co.monroe.mi.us/government/departments_offices/emergency_management/index.html

Monroe County Sanitary Code http://www.co.monroe.mi.us/government/departments_offices/public_health/docs/Sanitary_Code_2007.pdf 9/4/2018 TMACOG U.T. Seminar 9.21.2018

49 http://www.tmacog.org/EMailBlasts/2018/2018_UT_9_21_18_eblast_01.htm 1/1 50 Monroe County Parks and Recreation Master Plan Monroe County Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of August 8, 2018

Content

1. Parks and Recreation Master Plan • Process and Content Page 3 • Estimated Timeline for Adoption Page 5

2. Resident Survey • Review and discuss survey results Page 7

3. Commission Input • Discuss Commission members’ input and suggestions for the County parks

51 52 Master Plan Process and Content

The Monroe County Parks and Recreation Master Plan will follow the format suggested by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources in the Guidelines for the Development of Community Park, Recreation, Open Space and Greenway Plans (IC1924- Rev. 6/6/2018) as illustrated in the diagram below.

Planning Process

MDNR Suggested Format

• Description of Planning Process Community Description • Community Description Administrative Structure • Administrative Structure Park Inventory • Parks and Recreation Inventory

• Needs Assessment & Public Needs Assessment participation

• Goals and Objectives Master Plan • Action Program • Plan Adoption

1. Community Description/Administrative Structure • Update the demographic, physical, and land use characteristics of the County using SEMCOG data. • Update the description of the current administration of parks and recreation services and the role of parks and recreation in the County including a description of any partnerships with other organizations such as schools, volunteers, or community groups.

2. Park Inventory • Update the description of the County parks and recreation facilities as well as the regional and local facilities including state, township, city, village, school, and others. Maps of the park facilities will be updated. • Update the assessment of the accessibility of each County park to people with disabilities and information on previous MDNR grant-assisted projects. • Assess park facility conditions and formulate conclusions regarding opportunities and needs.

3. Needs Assessment • Provide a comparison to national recreation standards. • Analyze the results of the Parks & Recreation Commission and public input process and develop recommendations for the plan’s goals and objectives.

53 4. Master Plan • Develop draft plan using MDNR guidelines. • Provide draft plan to staff, Parks & Recreation Commission, and Planning Department for review, and revise as needed. • Submit copies of draft plan for the required 30-day public review. • Discuss comments received and desired revisions of draft plan at a Parks & Recreation Commission meeting and seek recommendation for County Board of Commissioners (BOC) adoption (M). • Seek County BOC plan adoption following public hearing (PH+A). • Assemble required documents, prepare certification checklist, and submit plan to regional agencies. • Assist the County with the online MDNR submittal of the plan.

54 Estimated Timeline for Adoption

May 2018 Project Initiation July 2018 Conduct online resident survey. August 8, 2018 Parks and Recreation Commission Input Meeting M Report on the results of the online resident survey and conduct public input session August-October 2018 Prepare complete draft report. October 2018 Submit complete draft report to Parks and Recreation Commission members via email, receive comments and make necessary revisions November 2018 Month-long public review of draft plan The draft master plan will be made available at the County Planning Department and other places. A notice of the availability of draft plan for public review and comment will be published in local newspaper and incorporated in the Plan. December 2018 County Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting M (To be determined) Receive comments and make necessary revisions. Action requested: Formal approval of draft plan by Commission and recommendation for plan adoption by County Board of Commissioners. January 16, 2019 County Board of Commissioners Meeting M Public Hearing. Assist with a public hearing (notice, publication, and resolution). The notice and minutes of the public hearing need to be incorporated in the plan. Meeting. Action Requested: Adoption of the Master Plan after the public hearing conditional upon any potential changes resulting from the public hearing. M: Meetings

55 56 Resident Survey

The planning process for the Monroe County Parks and Recreation Master Plan included public input into the plan, which was received through an online survey and public meetings. The survey took place during the month of July 2018. A total of 90 responses were received. County residents were invited to provide opinions and ideas for improving the County parks. The survey was advertised through a newspaper article, television coverage, flyer, and posting on the County website. A tally of the responses is summarized as follows.

1. How many times have you or a member of your household visited our County parks and facilities over the past year?

Never 5 times or less 6 to 10 times Over 10 times Heck Park 51 23 2 8 Waterloo Park 48 28 4 4 Vienna Park 46 19 6 14 West County Park 68 9 2 1 Nike Park 61 21 0 1 River Raisin Access, Ida-Maybe Rd 60 14 5 4 Navarre-Anderson Trading Post, 44 26 8 5 Raisinville & N Custer Rds St. Antoine's Cemetery, N Custer Rd 68 9 2 2 Loranger Square, Downtown Monroe 39 20 9 14

2. How many times have you or a member of your household visited our regional parks in the past year?

Never 5 times or less 6 to 10 times Over 10 times River Raisin National Battlefield Park 35 43 5 5 Sterling State Park 14 35 16 23 River Raisin Heritage Trail 40 26 5 14 Pointe Mouillee State Game Area 60 19 2 2 Petersburg State Game Area 73 7 1 2 Other (please specify) • Munson Park • Veteran’s Park • Munson Park • Munson Park

57 3. Considering Heck Park, what were the primary reasons you visited this park and are there improvements you might suggest?

Reason for visit Suggested improvements Rest stop Plant more trees, not pleasant place for the summer, maybe take over the old quarry behind it for swimming Graduation Party, kind of None mandatory Vietnam memorial Open bathrooms Visit the Vietnam Memorial To see what was there None Haven't visited in a few years, Road access was poor Playground & sledding Swings, and some shade near the playsets Vietnam Memorial Playground Weird people park here To see veterans memorial Eat lunch. Look at the Better playground and equipment for bigger kids helicopters Took my dog Would love a dog park Walked with friend Friend took me there None Meeting Enjoy the outdoors Need a dog park Geocaching Wanted to take my son outside Walk Make it better for our community Picnic in park and look at fathers The park could use more shade name on wall Look at the helicopter Pokémon Go To sit in car and eat lunch Historical attraction. Increase picnic/eating area. Pokémon hunting When walking the trails we noticed drug paraphernalia and groups of teenagers smoking weed; did not seem like a place I want to bring children

58 4. Considering Waterloo Park, what were the primary reasons you visited this park and are there improvements you might suggest?

Reason for visit Suggested improvements Picnic None Fishing More docks to fish from To look around Permanent restroom Picnic Shade in play area & better drainage Fish Passage Running, sightseeing None Love the area, the walk path On the river. Not very crowded. recreation Dog park Took my dog Would love a dog park Bike ride/walk, picnic Boat launch and spray for bees when they are in the pavilions Went for quiet Bike riding, walking Continue to keep it clean and grass mowed, trees and bushes trimmed back. Family reunion and putting canoe in river To see it None View river Use bike trail. The park is beautiful this year Meeting Enjoy the outdoors Need a dog park; this would be an excellent location Perfect place for Dog Park Geocaching Never been to Waterloo Fishing A second fishing dock, the playground equipment is very worn Party Better bathroom Birthday party Walking More activities Let the child play Updated equipment Picnic and playground Canoe rentals Fishing Playground Smooth access to launch my kayak

59 5. Considering Vienna Park, what were the primary reasons you visited this trail and are there improvements you might suggest?

Reason for visit Suggested improvements Frolf Plant more trees. disc golf and picnic and baseball Recreation, playground Baseball Baseball field improvement Walk Playground Some New play equipment Disc golf Gates open year round The amazing disc golf Disc golf stuff, more lights, Wi-Fi. Picnic playground paved bike trails Baseball practice Fix the backstops. Make a diamond with grass and dirt infields. Disc golf quiet place to walk Better upkeep Rode my 4 wheeler Make it into a 4-wheeler park! Close to home Splash pad for kids and move the big kid swings closer to the other playground equipment Baseball Baseball diamonds - need updating Event Cleaner look Park use with my small children More swings in play area Baseball Cookouts Avid disc golf course is we play Baseball, family time Improved baseball fields benches and dugouts Walking my dogs and site Baseball fields need major improvements. It would be a nice park to play baseball seeing, playing baseball at in Bedford. We do not have any nice baseball diamonds with homerun fences and nice grass for the kids to play baseball. It would be great to see some modern updating to these diamonds so kids of all ages could enjoy that baseball park. Please do this for our community. Picnic Grass cutting Baseball practice and picnic Walked with friend Dog walking Trails with mile markers and dog stations Field day - Amateur Radio Meeting Geocaching Family birthday Disc Golf Added signage at each hole. The map at the beginning of the course is nice though. Disc golf More disc golf picnic needs to be more handicap accessible

60 6. Considering West County Park, what were the primary reasons you visited this trail and are there improvements you might suggest?

Reason for visit Suggested improvements Play Swings for all ages, shade. Native American memorial It is near where I live. It is lovely. Went for quiet Too see what was there Put some amenities there Walk Meeting Walking on trails, wildflowers Organize activities at the park, like a stargazing party or meteor viewing. Run the trails Keep the drug addicts out, have trash picked up on regular bases and keep the ATV (local neighbors) out. Regular maintenance on trails, the ATV's have torn the path up and have made deep holes. Would love to hike/run there. Would also like the county to propose the idea of it becoming a cross county track for the Dundee High School track team! Needs bathrooms and more parking. Walking Better trails, more activities, river access

7. Considering Nike Park, what were the primary reasons you visited this trail and are there improvements you might suggest? Reason for visit Suggested improvements Tractor Show Needs more Trees Birthday party None Kids to play Update kids equipment event at park Tractor Show Checking it out. Signage, did not know it was there. Looking for playground for grandkids. Play, airplanes & dogs Fenced in dog areas. Tractor Show This area needs to be converted into wildlife habitat with a “conservation easement” dedicated to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for management. Pheasants Forever should be approached to design habitat programs i.e. Farming for Wildlife! Played with grandkids better lighting, improve area for kids New sign on Grafton road from south Family picnic Need more for people to do Tractor show Tractor show Road rally Take my son and dog out Trash can near the soccer field Party Walking & Playground Restrooms Close to our home Maintain the playground equipment

61 8. and 9. Considering any county facilities including the Navarre Trading Post, River Raisin Access Site, St Antoine Cemetery, and Loranger Square, what were the primary reasons you visited this recreation facility and are there improvements you might suggest?

Specify the facility Reason for visit Suggested improvements Navarre Trading post To tour Move to the River Raisin National Battlefield, make Frenchtown, an open brownsfield next to the tracks is not the greatest. Loranger Square Bike Rides Better lighting in the evening Navarre Anderson learn history more interpretation Trading Post Loranger Square Work downtown More tables and chairs Loranger sq Photos Fill the fountains Navarre Anderson History of Monroe County/ Nature Support a millage for this site and other historical sites Trading Post ( River observation/ Fishing in Monroe County. Make the Navarre Anderson Trading Raisin Territorial Park) Post ( River Raisin Territorial Park) part of a “Metropark System” connecting the Huron/Clinton Metropolitan Authority (METROPARKS.COM) with Toledo Metroparks. Loranger Square Visiting Downtown businesses. More family friendly events. Navarre Sight seeing More seating Navarre post - the Pleasure Herb/flower beds not maintained museum store. Trading post not open but walked around the grounds. Enjoyed sitting by river. St. Antoine; Trading Family burial; Event; canoeing None; None; Put in a dock to assist people in launching post; River Raisin Access site Loranger square visited shops better lighting, better parking Loranger Square Christmas festival None Navarre Checked river height, watch the water More seating all 3 running and biking Raisin Access Site View of the river Loranger Square Activities taking place there Repair the donor bricks Loranger Walking Loranger square Walking to library, visiting downtown More bike racks nearby stores River Raisin Access Site To take out after paddling the river A clear portage around the dam at Grape! Trading post The history Put more historical things there Loranger Square Visiting downtown Host more events in area Trading post School group River raisin, Loranger Kayaking, walking, biking, jazz fest Loranger square is great, the water level at the river square raisin access site is usually too low for kayaks Ida Maybee access, Kayaking Easier launch points trading post

62 Specify the facility Reason for visit Suggested improvements River Raisin Access Site Canoeing Restrooms, river maps on site, canoe rentals. Loranger Square To relax Paint the fountain Black like it was, The blue looks cheap and does not match anything in town. It is not a swimming pool it is a fountain. The black is meant for the illusion of depth. Loranger Square event more places to sit or places for trash Navarre Trading Post To look at the historical items and construction Navarre Anderson Fishing - since dams downstream have Provide more fishing sites “public access” along the Trading Post now been removed or “modified”, fishing River. known as the “River has improved dramatically. Raisin Territorial Park” Loranger Walking around downtown The sign this past weekend still had 2017 events on it. Need to update St Antoine cemetery Interest in Monroe history Love the kayak launch Kayak down the river Make there be an exit for kayaks BEFORE THE DAM so at Ida Maybe we can put in at Dundee and have a way out that is not the Livery! All area before the dam is private property😕😕 Scheduled events Navarre trading post Fishing Need more events all running and biking Navarre Trading Post Location by River Raisin No. Looks great. Navarre Candy with the kids Navarre trading post Learning about original location of trading post Navarre trading post Park trip with kids St Antoine Show granddaughter the history Have more about it there Loranger sq. In town Remove the corner chairs if still there. I love the music and celebrations, bed races, etc.!

63 10. and 11. Considering any other park not County-owned, what were the primary reasons you visited this park and are there improvements you might suggest?

Specify the park Reason for visit Suggested improvements White Park/Indian creek Walk, playground Sidewalks on Douglas leading to them River Raisin National Curious Needs to recreate Frenchtown. The brownsfield next Battlefield to the tracks is unappealing. Make it a place tourists want to see. St. Mary park events more shade Stoneco baseball park See if it was a good place to jog Better grass and trails. More trees. River Raisin Battle field to learn the history of the region in which I live Carr park Baseball Field improvement Sterling State Park fishing, camping, boating, hiking, snow More trees in the campground, improve the beach shoeing area. Robert Laginess park Play Love what has been done! Plum Creek Bay Wildlife Eagles Need collaboration with City of Monroe, Monroe Area Charter Township, Michigan DNR, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Port of Monroe, DTE (Monroe Power Plant) and County of Monroe to restore the Plum Creek Bay Wildlife Area along E. Dunbar Road and Waters Edge Drive on LaPlaisance Creek. Sterling State Park Running, playground The path needs to be repaved. It is dangerous for jogging strollers and bikes. Sterling Running Improve paths Munson Park cross country meets Carr park Close to home Splash pad White Park Baseball, school field trip for Even as my kids grow older and do not use the playground/picnic, walking path baseball facilities, I would still love to see the fields improved. I think we could bring some local tournaments here to bring in some income as well. He kids deserve a safe and playable field. White park Baseball Field improvement, bathroom improvement and grading in field 6, to prevent flooding. Also home run fencing Frenchtown #3 Bluebush Family reunion and walking. Running water but realize vandalism could occur- and Stewart rds. unfortunately Monroe Township Bike ride None recreation area Nature park at end of Oak, Walking exercise Grass and trees are overgrown, need cut back. Brush Howard, Fox streets piles removed. Indian Creek Walking and other sports Better field maintenance for sports Veterans park Relax More parking Ansted park Walking trail Munson Park Enjoying outdoors; walking, playing Add a dog park with dog Village of Estral Beach Take grandchildren, visitors there Add an ice rink next to it; add net to basketball court Playground for pickle ball racket sport. Plenty of room for Frisbee golf course.

64 Sterling State Walking trails Clean up the dead fish laying everywhere Sterling state park Biking, walking along lake Munson Go for a walk, let my son play at the None park Parmalee Park Disc Golf New higher viability baskets would be great. A lot of downed trees need cleaned up this year. Parmalee Disc golf! More disc golf! Metroparks Relaxing, nature, lake, nearby. Sterling, River Raisin Kayaking, biking, walking, visit museum Keep working to make Monroe county bikeable, Battlefield kayakable, and walkable Metro Parks & Monroe Hiking/ Walking & Biking Clean restrooms, post coming activities schedule. City Parks Sterling state park walk the dog, fishing, Pokémon The trail is getting very bumpy and hard for bikes and hunting the wheelchair to safely travel over the pavement on the trail around the pond. Munson park playground/ soccer with MASA None. We love it! Lake Erie Metropark playground, trails Veterans park bird watching adult swings Sterling State Park to walk the beach and consider going Cleaner beach and improve the water quality of Lake swimming Erie Parmalee Baseball Field improvement Lake Erie Metro Park Play golf, lake access, More restrooms Sterling State Park Lake Erie Circle Tour Route change. The Lake Erie Circle Tour must be re- directed from I-75 at Exit 15 up N. Dixie Highway to the U.S.Turnpike in Berlin Township to W. Jefferson (S. Rockwood) to Biddle (Wyandotte) to W. Jefferson (Springwells/Fort Wayne). Veteran’s park is very nice and well maintained. So is st Mary’s park. Veteran's Park Walking Nothing that I can think of White Park Pickle ball Renovation of courts Wolverine park, Dundee Visit Munson Running or biking. Dog poop stations along the path. White Park Tennis courts and Pickle ball courts Middlegrounds - Toledo Use the dog park Excellent dog park Metroparks Banana Dike access just off Incredible walk, fishing, bike riding, Has kayak launch that I have never been able to find. Roberts Road, Quarries scenic. Carroll park Let my son play outside Some of the equipment needed maintenance Stone Co Park Disc Golf Finish the course, only about half of the holes are in and no course layout has been decided yet. Parmalee Park Disc golf! More disc golf! Answered above All parks Walking, biking. Connect parks with bike & walking trails. Complete the Greenway Plan. Would love to see a county swimming pool!

65 12. Please indicate to what extent each of the following recreation facilities/activities are important to you. Mark each of the following on a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 is not important at all and 5 is extremely important.

1 - Not 2 - Slightly 3 - 4 - Very 5 - Extremely important important Somewhat important important at all important Walking/Running/Bicycling Paths or Trails 5 2 9 29 43 Nature Trails 3 6 15 30 33 Playground Structures 7 8 26 22 24 Picnic Areas and Pavilions 4 13 26 29 14 Ball Fields (Soccer, Baseball, Softball, etc.) 10 25 23 15 15 Sport Courts (Tennis, Pickleball, 11 22 25 17 11 Basketball, Volleyball, etc.) Skate boarding and/or BMX Bike Facilities 37 26 19 2 1 Cross Country Skiing Trails 38 18 16 8 5 Fishing 12 17 22 18 15 Canoeing/kayaking 10 10 20 21 25 Your suggestion • Clear water access • Keep areas clean and safe. • Access to clean, maintained bathrooms and safe spaces very important, and seating at all parks • We need safe off road running and biking trails in Bedford!!!! • beach, swimming, camping, boat launch, marina • Shade in play areas! ,swings at sterling • Restore the Plum Creek Bay Wildlife Area on E. Dunbar Rd. with regulated public access. Re-route the Lake Erie Circle Tour at Exit 15, I-75 as part of the M-DOT I-75 Corridor Conservation Plan for Monroe County (phase 5/I-75 corridor restoration project). • Disc golf • Wi-Fi. More lights to see. • Dog park. More swings for all ages. Different types of playground equipment. I.e. roller slides. Recycled rubber mulch rather than wood mulch. • Connect the paths, make use of the whole town, move north and south, send the bike path through downtown • Splash pad because there aren't any in Bedford township • Improve baseball diamonds • Family friendly, separate arreason at some of the same parks to fit the needs in the area of county. • We have so many children involved with our baseball program. They deserve playable fields with a fence, proper dugouts and well-kept infields and outfields. I would love to see travel teams use the facilities for tournaments throughout August as well. • Bedford keeps looking for a sledding hill and outdoor ice skating rink. Extremely tired of driving to Toledo, Sylvania and beyond to do activities with my kids. There is also no bike paths or trails in our community. That is a huge draw for the Toledo metro parks. It is a pain to pack up all the bikes and drive 30-45 minutes. A community pool would be another wonderful asset. • Cleanliness and accessibility f bathrooms. Changing tables for little ones in men and women's bathroom. Walking trails with pray control • Baseball fields at Vienna Park need modern day updating. We all would love to have a nice baseball park here for kids of all ages to play with homerun fences and grass in fields, raised pitching mounds. Please

66 • More fishing areas easily accessible along the river for families. Is the pond at Munson stocked with any fish? • Place a dog park at one of the parks • Would love to have dog parks. • Dirt paths are more comfortable to walk and run on. Need to keep trees trimmed up on all paths. • Sterling state park needs to repave their trails...some are closed and others are too rough for bikes....have avoided riding out there for the past couple years • Dog park and a water park • Increase parking where possible, access to park made easier. • Better basketball facilities that are closer to the road or parking area so they are easier to patrol. • We really need a dog park in Monroe County. We regularly (at least twice a month) travel to Toledo, Saline and Detroit to enjoy their dog parks. • We need a dog park in this county. We have to travel to Toledo or Saline to use theirs. These have limited overhead, limited maintenance, and state laws including governmental immunity and the dog bite statutes virtually eliminate any liability issues. • Business Development database has a plan to install a beach like setting on the North Dike of Estral Beach. It would be accessible from Port Sunlight, allow hunters easier time to navigate the game area besides providing the lagoon access with a kayak launch, beautiful trails. Fish&Wildlife are looking for grants with me (Dave Emmerich, 734.872.1177) to develop the F&W area and make this possible. • More walking paths that are stroller friendly. A way online to find all parks not just country or state parks. When I moved, I had a hard time finding parks with a walking path nearby. I had to ask on social media about the nearby parks. • Have programs to highlight the parks and activities. Like a group paddle from the canoe launch or the suggested stargazing/meteor shower viewing. Something to show off the parks. [For West County, you might want to have police patrol in the evenings- seen some shady stuff out there late in the day!] • Trees for shade while camping. • We need more areas to fish, more docks and easier access. We have amazing fishing in the county, let us give people better access to it. • Thorn park in Brownstown is amazing, it has an awesome playground AND a splash pad. It also has baseball diamonds. • A new disc golf course would be great at one of the other county parks, even if it was only a 9 hole course. • West County Park in Dundee needs serious attention! • Disc golf!!!! • food trucks • Add things other parks do not have in the area. I just got back from Utah and they all have zip lines for kids, splash pads, and playground equipment you do not see out here. There parks are always packed because they are updated and exciting. • Make it possible to kayak or canoe from Dundee to the lake. • More nature trails in the woods. I'm an avid trail runner and frequently have to leave our county to find parks with longer and more abundant trail systems • We really need a community swimming pool! I understand the great expense, but with the closing of the Dick Walters/Cantrick pool there is not a community pool for children to learn to swim. • Facilities and activities need to be more handicap accessible. We have noticed even if things say accessible they are not. My husband has a hard time fitting into bathrooms because even though there is a stall for him the door is not wide enough or there is a tight turn or barrier right through the doorway. Family bathroom might be a good fix for this. • We have young kids and the whole family loves to fish. However, the kids loose interest. We are always looking for a place that we can fish that has a playground very close so the kids can play. Sometimes the weeds are too thick near the shore to fish close to the playground structures.

67 13. Which type of facilities or park would you be most likely to visit? Please mark the choices on a scale of 1 to 3 where 1 is your least likely to visit and 3 your most likely to visit.

1 - Least 2 - Likely to 3 - Most likely to visit likely to visit visit Parks with athletic fields and courts 40 30 16 Nature preserves with nature areas and nature/hiking 4 30 54 trails Neighborhood parks with playgrounds and benches 16 34 37 Bicycle/walking/running paths or trails 6 25 57 Indoor fitness center with gymnasium and fitness 44 25 18 classrooms Your suggestion • A nice park to go for a jog and somewhere you can ride road bikes • With as much lake front as Monroe county has there should be better lake access for multilple uses • Nature areas and tourist attractions on the Lake Erie Circle Tour. • Disc golf • Park with a pool. • Dog park • Areas that have multiple items of interest to multigenerations • Parks with real bathrooms not porta potties. And parks that encompass multiple sports and playground facilities • Updated Baseball fields at Vienna Park, please. • Parks with dog parks • More connecting trails to each facility • The small neighborhood parks do not get used. You’re better off selling and concentrating on making fewer parks better and continue to upgrade the bike/walking trail. • Dog Park • Dog park • Indoor fitness at the Jefferson Rec center is an almost daily visit from me. Thank you God for this facility. • Parks with fishing docks • Splash pad/pool • Disc Golf Course • West County Park in Dundee needs serious attention! • Disc golf course! • County gym publicly funded with taxes • Pool • Accessible shore fishing

68 14. How would you rank the following possible improvements to the overall community parks and recreation system? Please mark each of the suggested improvements on a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 is least priority and 5 is top priority.

1 – Least 2 - Low 3 - Medium 4 - High 5 - Top priority priority priority priority priority Maintain/renovate existing county parks 2 1 15 29 36 Develop new facilities at existing parks 4 6 19 34 20 Develop more walking/bicycle paths within County 5 2 17 31 27 parks Develop a County-wide trail system 8 10 19 14 32 Develop/improve water trails 10 11 17 26 19 Preserve open space and natural areas 6 7 22 26 21 Acquire land and open space for future development 8 13 20 21 21 Your suggestion • Keep Navarre trading post open more than sporadic hours or donate it to the National Park • Develop adjoining bike and running trails in the Lambertville area neighborhoods!!! • Place a county park west and south of Vienna. One of the most densely populated areas of the county has no county park. • Kids need swings, and shelter in play areas. • Restore the Plum Creek Bay Wildlife Area, re -route the Lake Erie Circle Tour to make County parks more accessible. • Disc golf • Make more pathways for walking trails • Dog park • Cousin for active people, rope courses. • Improve baseball fields. • Baseball diamonds rebuilt • Beautification and preservation • Please update the Baseball Diamonds at Vienna Park. • Make picnic areas larger with more shelters. • Install a dog park at one of the parks • Dog Park • Make part of playground areas shaded. • Repave and maintain existing paths...maybe make bike path from Sterling state park all the way to Munson park WITHOUT having to keep crossing Elm/North Custer to stay on sidewalk • Increase accessibility • More walking/biking trails. I see more and more people using the walking path! So nice to see. • Create a dog park • Dog park! • Appears geograph access to the existing parks is limited for the Estral Beach community. Seems to want something closer. The Erie Metropark appears to be too pricey for residents use. • Public fishing areas • Swimming pool/splash pad • West County Park in Dundee needs serious attention! • New disc golf course! • Publicly funded gym

69 15. While not being considered at this time, would you support a future millage for the operation, maintenance, and development of County parks and recreation facilities?

Yes 63 No 4 No Opinion 19

16. Is there anything else you would like us to consider?

• Keep the history predominant at the Trading Post- it is a special place with special uses- other parks can supply the needs of skateboarders, baseball & athletics, playgrounds, etc. There is no other history "park" like it and the history needs to be preserved! • Maintain what we have and then improve. • Swings at St Mary's • If the County has an operating surplus, the Monroe County Historical Museum(s) should be placed on the County Budget as originally conceived! • Disc golf • Make Vienna park the best park ever because it is! It’s so good! I love it! • Dog park • Update the baseball facilities at White Park and Indian Creek • Splash pads and water slides! • VIENNA PARK NEEDS A COMPLETE MODERN DAY UPDATE TO THE BASEBALL DIAMONDS. PLEASE, WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE HOMERUN FENCES FOR THE KIDS IN OUR TOWNSHIP AND NICE FIELDS. • I would love you to consider adding dog parks • I think most people like clean, well-maintained parks with pavilions for rent, picnic tables, grills if possible, paths for walking and biking and playground areas for kids. The boat launches, etc. are icing on the cake. • Continuing a bike/walking path from Munson all the way to Sterling State Park without having to keep crossing Elm/North Custer • The County has a variety of beautiful, well-kept Parks for our citizens to enjoy. • We are a very active family that enjoys the outdoors. Obviously, we really think that Monroe County needs a dog park as so many communities have them and they are used and appreciated by the citizens. • We desperately need a dog park in this county. • Just double consider the North Dike at Estral Beach development. Can provide more info if contacted (google earth photos, contacts at Fish and Wildlife). • The park downtown Monroe where the Custer statue is needs to be updated. Everyone I know never wants to take his or her kids there because it seems dirty. They would rather go to Munson Park. • Give people a reason to care about their parks. Partner with MCCC or EMU to highlight natural biology and geology of the area, get people to value the River Raisin and Lake Erie, and the unique ecosystems we have here. • Take better care of the parks • In order to consider a support in future millage, the county would have to show more interest in the West County Park! This park has been totally forgotten about! • I hope I made it clear that I would love another county disc golf course!!! • A publicly funded gym, and funding/ upgrading parks east of Navarre street • We need to let people visiting the Sterling State Park, the Battlefield etc. know about what Monroe does have. Trail maps, park maps, coming events, as well as places to visit while in Monroe! • With two young kids, I mostly value safe, clean playgrounds. It is nice to have benches in the shade for parents. My family

70 would LOVE to have a fishing spot with a playground nearby because the kids loose interest in fishing and they can play. Most of the playgrounds that have fishing access are difficult to because there are too many weeds to snag our lines. Clean bathrooms are always a plus • Rails to Trails. Abandoned railroad right of way along W Seventh St. could connect the city with MHS and MCCC. It continues on to IDA and Petersburg. Former New York Central I believe. Rails to Trails is nationwide organization and has participated in similar projects throughout the state.

17. How old are you?

Under 25 4 25 to 34 19 35 to 44 24 45 to 54 18 55 to 64 19 65 and over 6

18. How many children under 18 live in your household?

0 38 1 13 2 25 3 8 4 4 5 or more 2

19. In what zip code area do you live?

48162 Monroe (North) 29 48182 Temperance 23 48161 Monroe (South) 8 48144 Lambertville 9 48131 Dundee 6 48166 Berlin Township 5 48166 Newport 4 48117 Carleton 4 48140 Ida 3 48133 Erie 2 48145 LaSalle 1

71 72 Agenda Item 8A C O N S E N T A G E N D A Monroe County Planning Commission Regular Meeting – September 12, 2018

CASE NUMBER TOWNSHIP ZONING REVIEWS

200.1-9-18-18 Whiteford Township (map) - Page 75 This is an official request to change the zoning on a parcel totaling approximately 6 acres from AG, Agricultural District to R-1, Single-Family Rural Residential District. The purpose of the proposed rezoning is to split off a two-acre parcel from the current parcel and to zone both of the resulting parcels residentially. The parcel is located near the northwest corner of the intersection of Memorial Highway and Schroeder Road.

Recommendation: That the Monroe County Planning Commission advise the Whiteford Township Board that it recommends approval of the proposed zoning change request, as a residential use for this property is in agreement with adjacent land uses and would not result in the loss of any agricultural land within Whiteford Township, and for the other reasons stated in Staff’s report.

200.1-9-18-19 Erie Township (text) - Page 81 Erie Township is proposing to amend Articles 4, 5, 10, and 11 of its Zoning Ordinance. The proposed amendments would change the procedures for site plan approval and special use approval in the Township, alter the zoning district table within the Ordinance, and create regulations for the manufacturing of goods from previously prepared materials or finished parts within the Township.

Recommendation: That the Monroe County Planning Commission advise the Erie Township Board that it recommends approval of the proposed amendments for the reasons stated in Staff’s report.

200.1-9-18-20 Frenchtown Charter Township (text) - Page 87 Frenchtown Charter Township is proposing to amend Article 34 of its Zoning Ordinance. The proposed amendment would make a violation of the Zoning Ordinance a civil infraction rather than a misdemeanor.

Recommendation: That the Monroe County Planning Commission advise the Frenchtown Charter Township Board that it recommends approval of the proposed amendment for the reasons stated above.

CASE NUMBER OTHER REVIEWS

200.3-8-18-4 Erie Township Master Plan - Page 89 Erie Township has released a copy of the Erie Township Master Plan for review and comment.

The Erie Township Master Plan consists of an analysis of the existing land use and the proposed future land use in the Township, along with separate sections regarding the environment, economics, and infrastructure and public facilities of the Township. Finally, there are sections regarding the implementation of the Plan, as well as an appendix that details the history, demographics, geology and topography, hydrology

73 Consent Agenda Page 2 September 12, 2018 and the soil conditions of the Township. The Appendix also features the results of the public survey regarding the Master Plan.

Staff recommends that the Monroe County Planning Commission submit the comments in Staff’s report regarding the Erie Township Master Plan to Erie Township.

74 2018 (X) OFFICIAL ( ) UNOFFICIAL TOWNSHIP ZONING REVIEW Monroe County, Michigan MEMORANDUM DATE: September 12, 2018 TOWNSHIP: Whiteford TO: Monroe County Planning Commission SECTION/P.C.: 18 FROM: Staff AERIAL PHOTO #2015 SUBJECT: Case #200.1-9-18-18

SUBJECT Request: This is an official request to change the zoning on a parcel totaling approximately 6 acres from AG, Agricultural District to R-1, Single-Family Rural Residential District.

Purpose: The purpose of the proposed rezoning is to split off a two-acre parcel from the current parcel and to zone both of the resulting parcels residentially.

Location: The parcel is located near the northwest corner of the intersection of Memorial Highway and Schroeder Road.

EXISTING SITE CHARACTERISTICS Area: The parcel is approximately 6 acres.

Current Land Use: The parcel is currently used as a single-family residence.

Surrounding Land Use: North: Single-Family Residential South: Agricultural East: Single-Family Residential; Agricultural West: Single-Family Residential

Surrounding Zoning: North: AG, Agricultural South: AG, Agricultural East: R-2, Low Density Residential; AG, Agricultural West: AG, Agricultural

Floodplain: The parcel is not located in the 100-year floodplain.

TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION The Whiteford Township Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of the rezoning at a meeting held on August 14, 2018.

75 APPLICABLE PLANS AND POLICIES Monroe County Comprehensive Plan (2009) – Agricultural Preservation Whiteford Township Master Plan (2010) – Agricultural Preservation

REQUEST This is an official request to change the zoning on a parcel totaling approximately 6 acres from AG, Agricultural District to R-1, Single-Family Rural Residential District. The purpose of the proposed rezoning is to split off a two-acre parcel from the current parcel and to zone both of the resulting parcels residentially.

EXISTING & PROPOSED ZONING The purpose of the AG District is to preserve and protect the decreasing supply of prime agricultural land. Principal uses permitted include farming, stables, one-family detached dwellings, places of worship, not-for-profit schools, public utility uses, greenhouses, parks, farm markets, adult foster care family and foster family group homes, nature preserves, and micro-wind facilities. Uses subject to special approval include kennels, cemeteries, migratory labor camps, private clubs, veterinary hospitals, television and radio towers, airports, on-site wind facilities, bed and breakfasts, police and fire stations, bulk feed and fertilizer outlets, government buildings and group day-care homes and nursery schools.

The purpose of the R-1 District is to permit a degree of development of a rural non-farm nature in areas not expected to have public facilities in the near future. The district shall permit a dwelling on parcels between 2.00 and 4.99 acres with a minimum frontage of 200 feet and maximum depth of 660 feet. Principal uses permitted include single-family detached dwellings, schools, municipal buildings, places of worship, home occupations, manufactured homes, adult foster care and foster family group homes, private stables, and the hobby raising of chickens, rabbits, sheep, goats and pigeons. Uses subject to special approval include group day care homes and nursery schools, adult foster care large group homes, public utility buildings, temporary buildings used for construction purposes and private, non-commercial recreation uses.

SURROUNDING USES To the north and west of the parcel are rural, single-family residences. To the east of the parcel there is a single-family residence, and across the road to the east of Memorial Highway is agricultural land. To the south of the parcel, across Schroeder Road, is agricultural land.

RELATIONSHIP TO PUBLIC PLANS AND POLICIES The site does not have access to public water service or to public sewer service. Memorial Highway is a two-lane minor arterial road at the location of the site. It has an average daily traffic volume of 4,400 vehicles at the location of the site. Schroeder Road is a two-lane local road.

The Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map designates this area of the County primarily as Agricultural Preservation. The proposed rezoning would not be in agreement with the County Plan. However, the parcel is currently used as a single-family residence and is not used agriculturally. The Whiteford Township Master Plan designates the property as Agricultural Preservation. The rezoning would also be contrary to the Township Master Plan.

76 PLANNING ANALYSIS The site is currently a six-acre parcel that is being used for a single-family residence. The applicant is wishing to rezone the property to R-1, Single-Family Rural Residential before splitting the parcel into one four-acre parcel and one two-acre parcel. The four-acre parcel would contain the current single- family residence, while the two-acre parcel would be a vacant parcel that would have frontage on Memorial Highway.

The Monroe County Comprehensive Plan designates the site as Agricultural Preservation, so a rezoning would be contrary to the County Plan. However, the site is not presently used agriculturally, and it does not seem likely that this parcel will be used agriculturally in the future, as it is already being used for a single-family residence. Furthermore, parcels located to the north, west and east of the site also consist of large-lot single-family residences, so the addition of another residential parcel that fronts Memorial Highway would not be out of character with some of the surrounding land uses. While Staff supports agricultural preservation in Whiteford Township, because this parcel is not being used agriculturally and is not likely to be used in this manner in the future, we have no issue with rezoning the parcel to an R-1, Single-Family Rural Residential designation despite it being contrary to the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan. However, we feel that in other cases where parcels are being actively farmed in areas of the County designated for agricultural preservation, that these agricultural parcels should be preserved in order to protect the traditional agricultural economy and rural character of Monroe County.

RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Monroe County Planning Commission advise the Whiteford Township Board that it recommends approval of the proposed zoning change request, as a residential use for this property is in agreement with adjacent land uses and would not result in the loss of any agricultural land within Whiteford Township, and for the other reasons stated above.

77 78 79 80 2018 (X) OFFICIAL ( ) UNOFFICIAL TOWNSHIP ZONING REVIEW Monroe County, Michigan

MEMORANDUM DATE: September 12, 2018 TOWNSHIP: Erie TO: Monroe County Planning Commission FROM: Staff TEXT AMENDMENT SUBJECT: Case #200.1-9-18-19

SUBJECT: Erie Township is proposing to amend Articles 4, 5, 10, and 11 of its Zoning Ordinance. The proposed amendments would change the procedures for site plan approval and special use approval in the Township, alter the zoning district table within the Ordinance, and create regulations for the manufacturing of goods from previously prepared materials or finished parts within the Township.

DESCRIPTION The proposed amendment would amend the following regulations in the Zoning Ordinance:

Article 4, Section 4.02 – Approval of Site Plan or Plot Plan Required • Township Planning Commission approval would now be required for site plans before the issuance of a zoning permit, rather than Township Board approval. Additional references in this Section would be changed to read “Township Planning Commission” rather than “Township Board.” • Site plan approval would be required for artificial ponds of greater than 100 square feet or greater than two feet deep. • The Township Planning Commission would have the authority to approve preliminary site plans as final site plans if it found the preliminary site plan included all of the necessary data and portrayed such data in sufficient detail and accuracy to verify that such plans are in compliance with the Zoning Ordinance.

Article 4, Section 4.04 – Site Plan Review Procedures • References to the Township Board would be removed from the requirements from the Final Site Plan Submittal subsection. • The Township Planning Commission would be given the authority in addition to the authority already given to the Zoning Administrator in order to determine that certain specific data are not necessary in rendering a sound and educated decision on a specific site plan. • Only 15 copies would be required for the site plan and site plan application rather than 20 copies as currently required.

81 • Final site plan action would now be taken by the Township Planning Commission rather than the Township Board. Copies of the final site plan would be signed and dated by the Zoning Administrator rather than the Township Supervisor. • The artificial ponds subsection would be deleted, which currently requires artificial pond applications to be submitted directly to the Township Board and not the Township Planning Commission. By deleting this subsection, artificial ponds would now be required to be designed by a professional engineer, land surveyor, or landscape architect. This requirement does not currently exist for artificial ponds in the Township.

Article 4, Section 4.09 – Time Limits for Final Plot Plan and Site Plan • In addition to the Zoning Administrator and the Township Board, the Township Planning Commission would be allowed to authorize less of a time limit for a final plot plan or site plan for a temporary use, seasonal use, or other special purpose use. Other references to the Township Board in this section would be replaced by the Township Planning Commission.

Article 5, Section 5.02 – Procedures for Special Land Uses • Only 15 copies of an application for a special land use would be required to be submitted to the Zoning Administrator rather than 20 copies. Five copies of this application would no longer be required to be forwarded to the Township Board. • The Township Planning Commission would be in charge of approving or denying special land uses, rather than the Township Board.

Article 5, Section 5.04 – Reapplication • The reference to the Township Board would be changed to the Township Planning Commission.

Article 5, Section 5.07 – Time Limits for Special Land Uses • In addition to the Zoning Administrator and the Township Board, the Township Planning Commission would be allowed to authorize less of a time limit for a special land use and final site plan approval for a temporary use, seasonal use or other special purpose use. Other references to the Township Board in this section would be replaced by either “Township Planning Commission” or just “Township.”

Article 10, Table 10.02 (Zoning Districts) – Uses of a Primarily Industrial Character – • Building material sales yards would be permitted as a special use in the I-1, Light Industrial District. • Intermodal terminals would no longer be permitted by right in the I-1, Light Industrial District. • Hazardous materials incineration would be permitted as a special use in the I-2, Heavy Industrial District. • Heavy equipment sales/rental (51 horsepower or more) would be permitted as a special use in the C- 2, General Commercial District. • Life science technology and medical laboratories would be permitted as a special use in the C-1, Local Commercial District and the C-TC, Commercial Town Center District. They would be permitted by right in the C-2, General Commercial District and the I-2, Heavy Industrial District (this use is already permitted by right in the I-1, Light Industrial District).

82 • Manufacturing or production of goods or commodities from raw materials, previously prepared materials or finished parts that are confined within a building and do not have the potential to produce noise, dust, glare or odors beyond the property line would be permitted by right in the I-1, Light Industrial and I-2, Heavy Industrial Districts. • Manufacturing or production of goods or commodities from raw materials, previously prepared materials or finished parts that may not be confined to a building or that may have the potential to produce noise, dust, glare or odors beyond the property line would be permitted by right in the I-2, Heavy Industrial District, but would be permitted only as a special use in the I-1, Light Industrial District. • Outdoor storage of basic or raw materials as a principal use would be permitted by right in the I-2, Heavy Industrial District. • The definition of recycling facilities in the table would be updated to include transfer stations. Transfer stations without outdoor storage would be permitted by right in both the I-1, Light Industrial District and the I-2, Heavy Industrial District. Transfer stations with outdoor storage would only be permitted by right in the I-2 District, but would be a special use in the I-1 District. Previously, transfer stations were treated like landfills and only allowed by right in the I-2 District and not allowed in the I-1 District. • Research, design, engineering, testing, diagnostics and pilot or experimental product development would be permitted as a special use in the C-1, Local Commercial District, C-2, General Commercial District and the C-TC, Commercial Town Center District. These uses would be permitted by right in the I-2, Heavy Industrial District. • Several other categories would be moved from the Industrial section of the Table to other, more appropriate sections of the Table.

Article 11, Section 33 – Manufacturing of Goods from Previously Prepared Materials or Finished Parts when Outdoor Storage Exceeds 5% of the Lot • This would be a new Section of the Ordinance that would govern regulations for this particular land use. These uses would be required to provide sufficient space to buffer any adjacent non- industrial areas or districts. Buffering would be required to screen outdoor storage of material from lines of sight from adjacent property. • This screening could include a mounding, plant material, or natural or manmade landscape treatment. • The buffering could be required to achieve up to 100% opacity at the time of installation if adjacencies include residential areas. • All storage tanks containing substances posing a threat to groundwater would be required to be at least 300 feet from any water well. • The storage of any soil, fertilizer, or other loosely packaged materials would be required to be sufficiently contained to prevent any adverse effect on adjacent properties, water bodies, wetlands and drainage ways.

83 TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION The Erie Township Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of this text amendment at its meeting held on August 21, 2018.

ANALYSIS Staff has no issue with the Township Planning Commission being in control of site plan approval and special land use approval rather than the Township Board. As the Township Board has the ability to delegate these responsibilities to its Planning Commission, we feel that the Planning Commission should be able to adequately fulfill the function of approving site plans and special land uses so long as the Planning Commissioners are properly trained to fulfill this function. Staff also has no issue with the Township requiring that artificial ponds of greater than 100 square feet or more than two feet deep go through the site plan process.

Staff has only a few, minor issues with any of the new zoning classifications for the various industrial land uses in the Township. We believe that building material sales could be an appropriate use in the I-1, Light Industrial District, as long as said use is not disruptive. We also have no issue with intermodal terminals being permitted only in the I-2, Heavy Industrial District. And, we agree that incineration of hazardous materials is a use that should only be allowed by special approval within the I-2, Heavy Industrial District.

We believe that heavy equipment sales and rental is an appropriate special use in the C-2, General Commercial District. Life science and medical laboratories are a non-intrusive use, and would be acceptable as special uses in commercial districts. However, these uses would probably be more appropriate in an Industrial District, where they are allowed by right. However, Staff does not see a major issue in also allowing these uses in the C-2, General Commercial District by right, as proposed by the Township.

Staff agrees that manufacturing uses are best divided in the Ordinance by whether the manufacturing use takes place indoors and does not cause a nuisance, or whether the manufacturing could take place outdoors and potentially create a nuisance. We agree that non-nuisance manufacturing is appropriate by right in the I-1 Light Industrial District, while any manufacturing that could potentially cause a nuisance should be allowed only by right in the I-2, Heavy Industrial District, and its use should be limited to special use approval in the I-1 District. Staff also agrees that outdoor storage of basic or raw materials should only be allowed by right in the I-2 District.

Staff has no issue with the reclassification of transfer stations, so long as these stations are only allowed in Industrial districts. We agree with the Township Planning Commission that only allowing these stations by right in the I-2 District may have been overly restrictive, and that it is better to treat these stations in the Ordinance similarly to recycling stations rather than landfills, although we caution the Township from allowing transfer stations with outdoor storage as special approval I-1, Light Industrial uses. It may be preferable to place all transfer stations with the outdoor storage of trash only within the I-2, Heavy Industrial District.

We question the inclusion of research testing facilities as special land uses within the C-1, Local Commercial District and the C-TC, Commercial Town Center District. These facilities do not seem to fit the stated character of these Districts within the Ordinance, which is address local, day-to-day

84 commercial needs in the C-1 District and to support a high-density, intimate retail environment within the C-TC District. These facilities may be appropriate as a special use within the C-2 District, however. If the Township Planning Commission exercises discretion in what kind of research uses are allowed in the less intense commercial districts, however, we do not think that it should cause a major issue as long as research and development is limited only to indoor environments.

Finally, Staff has no issue with the proposed regulations regarding the manufacturing of goods from previously prepared materials or finished parts. We agree that these uses should be properly screened so that they are not nuisances to neighboring properties, and that any storage tanks or storage materials should be both located away from water sources and also properly contained so that they do not pose a nuisance to neighboring properties or a threat to the public’s drinking water.

RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Monroe County Planning Commission advise the Erie Township Board that it recommends approval of the proposed amendments for the reasons stated above. RS/rs

85 86 2018 (X) OFFICIAL ( ) UNOFFICIAL TOWNSHIP ZONING REVIEW Monroe County, Michigan

MEMORANDUM DATE: September 12, 2018 TOWNSHIP: Frenchtown Charter TO: Monroe County Planning Commission FROM: Staff TEXT AMENDMENT SUBJECT: Case #200.1-9-18-20

SUBJECT: Frenchtown Charter Township is proposing to amend Article 34 of its Zoning Ordinance. The proposed amendment would make a violation of the Zoning Ordinance a civil infraction rather than a misdemeanor.

DESCRIPTION The proposed amendment would amend Article 34, Section 34.01 in the Zoning Ordinance to make a violation of the Zoning Ordinance a civil infraction rather than a misdemeanor. Violations of the Zoning Ordinance would be punishable as follows:

a. First offense: $100.00 plus costs. b. First repeat offense: $250.00 plus costs c. Second (or any subsequent) repeat offense: $500.00 plus costs

TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION The Frenchtown Charter Township Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of this text amendment at its meeting held on May 17, 2018.

ANALYSIS Municipalities are allowed to make violations of their zoning ordinance a civil infraction so long as they have passed a municipal civil infraction ordinance. Frenchtown Charter Township has stated in their zoning amendment that they have already passed this ordinance (Municipal Penalty Civil Infraction Ordinance No. 225).

Staff feels that the civil infraction approach to zoning ordinance violations is ideal, as most violations tend to be due to misunderstandings rather than intentional criminal action, and the primary purpose of enforcing a zoning violation should be to correct the violation rather than to punish the offender. We feel that enforcing an escalating civil infraction fine plus costs is likely to be sufficient to correct any violation of the Frenchtown Charter Township Zoning Ordinance.

87 RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Monroe County Planning Commission advise the Frenchtown Charter Township Board that it recommends approval of the proposed amendment for the reasons stated above. RS/rs

88 2018 (X) OFFICIAL ( ) UNOFFICIAL OTHER REVIEW Monroe County, Michigan

MEMORANDUM PROJECT: DATE: September 12, 2018 Erie Township Master Plan TO: Monroe County Planning Commission FROM: Staff SUBJECT: Case #200.3-8-18-4

SUBJECT Erie Township has released a copy of the Erie Township Master Plan for review and comment.

DESCRIPTION The Erie Township Master Plan consists of an analysis of the existing land use and the proposed future land use in the Township, along with separate sections regarding the environment, economics, and infrastructure and public facilities of the Township. Finally, there are sections regarding the implementation of the Plan, as well as an appendix that details the history, demographics, geology and topography, hydrology and the soil conditions of the Township. The Appendix also features the results of the public survey regarding the Master Plan.

ANALYSIS The Erie Township Master Plan is an update of the Township’s current 2012 Master Plan and includes six goals. A summary of these goals include:

• Growth Management • Preserving the Rural Community Character and the Environment • Encouraging the Continuation of Local Farming Operations and the Protection of Farmland Resources • Accommodating New Residential Development while Preserving Overall Rural Character and Farmland Resources • Providing Opportunities for Limited Expansion of Commercial and Industrial Uses • Maintaining a Transportation Network Throughout the Township

Staff believes that these goals are appropriate goals for Erie Township and are not in disagreement with the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan. The Future Land Use Map for the Monroe County Plan designates the Township with very little residential growth, which is in line with population projections for the Township. On the other hand, we believe that there is ample opportunity to expand industrial opportunities in the Township, especially in the southern portion

89 close to the Ohio border, while still maintaining the overall rural character of Erie Township and protecting the agricultural economy of the Township.

As for the Future Land Use Map of the proposed Erie Township Master Plan, Staff is in agreement with most of the designations on this Map. Future single-family residential growth is appropriately concentrated on the Map primarily near the existing unincorporated village of Erie, rather than spread throughout the Township, which would create a residential sprawl situation that would make it more difficult to preserve farmland within the Township. Staff feels that this is in agreement with the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan.

We do feel that the footprint of the residentially designated land near the village may be a bit large considering the limited amount of residential development that the Township is likely to receive, however. Staff hopes that any future residential development that occurs in the Township is as close to the existing village as possible, though, in order to do the best job of preserving the current farmland that is adjacent to the village. Staff also has no issue with the Map’s designation for the continual residential development of the other main residential area of the Township, which is the area between Summit Street and Suder Road in the southern portion of the Township.

Staff is in agreement with the proposed Plan regarding the suggested areas for industrial expansion in the Township. We believe that the area between Telegraph Road and Dixie Highway in the southwest of the Township is a prime area for industrial expansion. The area to the north of the existing landfill is designated Industrial in the proposed Erie Township Master Plan, but is designated as Agricultural Preservation in the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan. However, we feel that an expansion of the existing industrial area in this portion of the Township could be appropriate if the need arose due to the fact that it is adjacent to the existing landfill. Finally, the area to the west of the former Consumers Energy power plant and east of the I-75 interchange is designated as Open Space in the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan. However, this area appears to be farmland rather than open space, and it could be another good place for industrial expansion in the future. We feel that industrial expansion in any of these areas would benefit the economy of Erie Township and Monroe County without harming the existing rural character and agricultural economy of the Township.

As for commercial growth, the Township’s Future Land Use Map shows very little new commercial development, with limited expansion of existing commercial nodes in the Township. Staff agrees with the assessment that commercial growth is likely to be very limited in the Township in the future considering the population projections for the Township.

Finally, in terms of agricultural land and open space on the Future Land Use Map, Staff feels that both the Agricultural Conservation and Preservation designation and the Natural Areas designation on the Future Land Use Map are extensive, and that these designations fulfill the Plan’s goals of preserving the rural character and the natural environment of the Township.

In regards to the transportation section of the Master Plan, Staff supports the inclusion of a Complete Streets subsection within the Township’s Master Plan. We feel that the rural nature of the Township makes it ideal for recreational bicycling, and that a complete streets policy within

90 the Township would encourage bicycle-friendly roads and streets. Staff also supports the inclusion of Erie Township as part of a county-wide water trail system, as is referenced in the non-motorized transportation section of the Plan.

Overall, Staff feels that both the overall goals and the Future Land Use Map of the proposed Erie Township Master Plan are in agreement with the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan. We believe that the Plan does an excellent job fulfilling the desires of Township residents when it comes to the future direction for the Township, and that the Plan, if implemented, will help to protect the public’s health, safety and welfare.

RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Monroe County Planning Commission submit the above comments regarding the Erie Township Master Plan to Erie Township.