Northfield Township Planning Commission
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NORTHFIELD TOWNSHIP BOARD AGENDA September 25,2018 - 7:00 PM 8350 Main Street, 2ndFloor 9 CALL TO ORDER 9 INVOCATION / PLEDGE 9 ROLL CALL 9 ADOPT BALANCE OF AGENDA 9 CALL TO THE PUBLIC - Any member of the public may address the Board at this time; however, this is not intended to be an opportunity for dialogue, or questions and answers. Please keep comments to 3 minutes or less. 9 BOARD MEMBER RESPONSE TO CALL TO THE PUBLIC 9 TOWNSHIP MANAGER UPDATE 9 CORRESPONDENCE AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 9 APPROVAL OF MINUTES of September 11, 2018 Board of Trustees Meeting PRESENTATION - 10 minutes 1 Overview of the Structure of Northfield Township's Government, and its Boards and Commissions OPEN DISCUSSION -After a brief introduction of each topic, the Board is interested in listening to the public concerning it. 1. Update on the North Village Development Proposal from Lockwood Co. - 30 minutes 2. Current State of the Wastewater Treatment Plant and Future Needs - 30 minutes + AGENDA ITEMS 1. Approve or Deny a Conditional Use Permit Request from Spiritus Sanctus Academy, 4225 Joy Road for a Conditional Use under Section 36-157 (7) AR-Agricultural Uses. The applicant proposes to construct a new 2,622 sq. ft. office annex building on the site of the current single-family home, which is proposed to be demolished as part of the plan. The site totals 5.14 acres and zoned AR-Agricultural. The parcel number is B-02-36-300-005. 2. Approve or Deny a Conditional Use Permit Request from Smokey Acres, 3500 Six Mile Road for a Conditional Use under Section 36-(1) AR-Agricultural-Conditional Uses. The applicant proposes to construct a 1,560 sq. ft. barn to provide end of living care for cats. The parcel number is B-02-14-100- 006 and is zoned AR- Agricultural. * Denotes previous backup; + denotes no backup in package This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) MCLA 41.72A (2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act. (ADA) individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Northfield Township Office, (734-449-2880) seven days in advance. 8350 Main St., Whitmore Lake, MI 48189 Telephone (734) 449-2880** Fax (734) 449-0123 Website: www.twp-northfieId.org 3. Approve or Deny a Conditional Use Permit Request from People's Express, 175 Barker Road, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189 for a Conditional Use under Section 36-838 minor repair of fleet vehicles. The site is approximately 2.6 acres. The parcel number is B-02-06-400-001 and is zoned GC-General Commercial. 4. Consider Resolution 18-594 to Oppose SB 0637 - Small Wireless Communications Facilities Deployment Act 9 2" CALL TO THE PUBLIC - Any member of the public may address the Board at this time; however, this is not intended to be an opportunity for dialogue, or questions and answers. Please keep comments to 3 minutes or less. P BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS 9 ADJOURNMENT * Denotes previous backup; + denotes no backup in package This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) MCLA 41.72A (2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act. (ADA) individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Northfield Township Office, (734-449-2880) seven days in advance. 8350 Main St., Whitmore Lake, MI 48189 Telephone (734) 449-2880** Fax (734) 449-0123 Website: www.twp-northfield.org NORTHFIELD TOWNSHIP Township Board Joint Meeting with the Parks and Recreation Board Minutes September 11,2018 CALL TO ORDER BOARD MEMBER RESPONSE The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Supervisor Dockett noted the proposed Land Preservation Committee Chockley at 8350 Main Street. consultant would be paid for his services. INVOCATION/PLEDGE GER UPDATE Supervisor Chockley asked for a moment of silence in remembrance of the First Responders and Victims of September 11, 2001, and then led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Township Board Marlene Chockley, Supervisor Present Kathleen RsIanley, Clerk Present Lenore Zelenock, Treasurer Tawn Beliger, Trustee Janet Chick, Trustee Wayne Dockett, Trustee Jacki Otto, Trustee Present (arrived at 7:18 P.M.) CE AND ANNOUNCEMENTS ooza sale will be held on Sunday, 16thfrom 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. at the North The Planning Commission will be scheduling a public workshop regarding the Master Plan update sometime in mid-October. Taxes are due Friday. The office will be open until 5:00 P.~L;payments can be deferred for those who qum. APPROVAL OF MINUTES One minor addition was made and the spelling of a name b Motion: Chick moved, M corrected. agenda be adopted as pr b Motion: Chockley moved, Chick supported, that the Beliger asked that the Manager's Report be removed from minutes of the August 28, 2018 Township Board the Consent Agenda and included under the Township regular meeting be accepted as amended. Manager Update. Motion carried 7-0 on a voice vote. b Amended motion: Chick moved, Manley supported, DISCUSSION: that the agenda be adopted as amended. Parks and Recreation Work Plan Motion carried 6-0 on a voice vote. for 201 8-19 Fiscal Year FIRST CALL TO THE PUBLIC Parks and Recreation Chair Iaquinto described the committee's activities including managing the Bark Park David Perry and Susan Shink, Land Preservation and Community Garden at minimal cost. Committee Committee members, spoke about the committee's request members said they are working on a Pathway River Walk for funding of consulting services. from Barker to Jennings Road using grant funding and had discussed putting up a pavilion in the North Village park. Northfield Township Board Meeting Minutes of Joint Meeting with the Parks and Recreation Board Public Safety Building; 8350 Main Street September 1 1,2018 The Board and Committee discussed: b Motion: Zelenock moved, Otto supported, to approve the amendment to the General Ordinance Section maintenance issues including securing mulch and 10-102: Dog Leash Rules to require persons using a compost for the community garden, dog park to obey the posted rules of the park and providing parking for the North Village, authorize the Township Manager or designee to publicizing these resources more widely, create, amend, and post rules, based on the Township the inability to provide water or lighting at the Bark attorney's review. Park due to provisions of the lease with the school district, There was discussion about ways to notify the public that the need to adopt legally enforceable rules at the Bark rules posted at the park are now legally enforceable. Park possible grants for a North Village gazebo, Motion carried 7-0 on a roll call vote. the committee's funding request, and whether the Barker Road non-motorized path, trash and portable toilets at the North Village park, and similar services should be the Committee's responsibility. The Committee asked for direction from the Board and various ideas were discussed including having the Committee handle use of the North Village park, the high cost of constructing parking areas, and finding additional sources of funding for projects. b Motion: Zelenock moved, Dockett supported, to give responsibility for the North Village Park to the Parks and Recreation Commission to focus on making the park accessible to the residents of Northfield Township. coordinating with the Downtown Development etc. stions he said: gram. The County does not do few applications. Board member comments included: There is some advantage to having lands protected from development to protect Horseshoe Lake from b Motion: Chockley mov increased flooding. approve the Parks and Re There are some problems related to that flooding that funding for $5,000. Motion 1-1 on a roll cannot be solved with land preservation. call vote, Dockett opposed, B Land that drains into Horseshoe Lake extends into Ann Arbor Township, and if built out as allowed by It was noted administrative functions, such as scheduling Township ordinances would greatly increase the use of North Village Park, will remain with the Township flooding problem, so presening any of that land would office. help to limit any increase in flooding. Most new developments are required to have retention 2. ponds. Amendment to General Ordinance Section 10-102: The State program for land preservation saves the Dog Park Leash Rules landowners taxes, but does not increase tases or lower tas receipts to the Township, and does not create new Chockley read the proposed ordinance language taxes as the land preservation millages do. recommended by the Planning Commission adding The small amount of money requested can provide enforceable rules for use of the Township's dog park. significant benefits of a type that surveys have shown Township residents want. Northfield Township Board Meeting Minutes of Joint Meeting with the Parks and Recreation Board Public Safety Building; 8350 Main Street September 1 1,2018 The work proposed can be done with the cost of a appraisal should wait until after information is received mailing to Township property owners and donated from the design engineer about the cost of bringing the time from committee members. building up to code. Chockley noted that while the cost of demolition is known to be $50,000, the value of the Motion carried 4-3 on a roll call vote, Dockett, Beliger, property after demolition is not known. and Otto opposed. Motion failed 3-4 on a roll call vote, Dockett, Chockley, b Motion: Beliger moved, Dockett supported, that the Zelenock, and Manley opposed. Farmland and Natural Areas Preservation Committee be directed that its primary goal is to find ways to 7.