Ensley Township in Newaygo County MI

Planning Commission

September '07 Minutes

Ensley Township Planning Commission Meeting Minutes

September 25, 2007

Members present:  Phil Starr, Matthew Bonzo, Ron Bell and John VanderMeulen

Members Absent:  Keith Bouwkamp, Louise Yowtz and Ralph Palmer

Guests Present:  Mark Sevald and Todd Stuive, attorney and engineer representing Conover Lake Property, LLC

Public:  None

Meeting

Having a quorum present the meeting was called to order at 8:05pm by Phil Starr.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and roll call was taken indicating members in attendance and those absent. 

The Agenda for this evenings meeting was unanimously approved after motion and support of same.

The Minutes of the August 27^th 2007 Planning Commission meeting were unanimously approved after motion and support of same.

Conover Lake Property, LLC - Resolution

The Planning Commission engaged Mark Sevald (attorney for the applicant) in discussion regarding a ‘proposed’ resolution of approval concerning a PUD with private roads. 

After discussion, the Planning Commission upon a motion by Matthew Bonzo and being seconded by Ron Bell voted unanimously by roll call to approve the resolution recommending approval of a PUD including the final site plan review of same (with noted changes) to the Ensley Township Board of Trustees for approval.

Noted Changes to Resolution:

 1. Delete (h) page 5

 2. Change (l) page 6 to read as – “A one hundred (100) foot waterfront setback shall be required for all newly constructed septic systems within the development in order to preserve area water quality.  Such setback shall be measured ordinary high water mark of Conover Lake to the nearest point of the septic system component.”

 3. Insert appropriate information into blank spaces within the text of the ‘resolution’ indicating times, dates and persons involved as needed to accurately reflect actions taken.

Mr. Stuive (engineer representing the applicant) reviewed the site-plan drawing with the Planning Commission pointing out the changes implemented to comply with the Planning Commissions conditions.  He noted that these changes on the site-plan are also reflected in the Declaration of Restrictions and Easements.

Mr. Sevald (attorney representing the applicant) reviewed the Declaration of Restrictions and Easements with the Planning Commission and noted the required additions to Section 8 of: “Sections 2.15, 5.2 and 8” for the purpose of accurately reflecting a correct document.  The Planning Commission upon a motion by John VanderMeulen and a second by Matthew Bonzo unanimously agreed to accept the additions by voice vote.

Reports

A. Correspondence- Various brochures and training opportunities were presented and discussed

B.  Board Representative- John VanderMeulen discussed the Township Board minutes of September 4^th 2007

C.  Information and Inquiry- Chairman Starr reminded those present of the Special Meeting for the Planning Commission to be held on October 22^nd at 7pm for the purpose of Master Plan discussion.  Listings of all properties in Ensley Township as of April 2006 held in PA 116 were presented to members present.

D.  Zoning Administrator- The Zoning Administrator informed the Planning Commission that the Zoning Ordinance reprint was in the final stage of preparation.  The planning Commission was also informed that the Dispute Resolution Center of West Michigan had been utilized in a recent Ensley Township court case.

Old Business

Tabled By-Law discussion until more Planning Commission Members could be present.

With no ‘New Business’ being brought before the Planning Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 9:10pm with the affirming consent of all members present.   

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