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Present: Chairman Herbert Sloan, Vice Chair Norma Marshall, Secretary Jane Zimmerman, Commissioners Michael Moran, Kris Olsson, Diane O'Connell, James Snyder. Also present: Planner Carl Schmult, Engineer Roger Gaugler, Zoning Official Gary Dresselhouse, Attorney Sandra Sorini, Clerk Catherine Braun, Supervisor Elizabeth Langford. Absent: Wetland Consultant Eugene Jaworski. During citizen participation, Susan Alcock, Don Hultquist and Sally Burden spoke in support of the proposed RIDGE development adjacent to Ayrshire Subdivision. Moran moved approval of minutes for November 5, 2001. O'Connell supported and the motion carried. Moran reviewed the minutes of the November 19, 2001 Trustee meeting included in the packets. He stated that the proposed Ave Maria International Golf Course Conditional Use Permit is scheduled for the December Board of Trustees agenda. Moran presented the revised Planning Commission meeting dates for 2002 based on consultants concerns for adequate review time of project submittals. Marshall moved approval and O'Connell supported. Motion carried. K/LB
EARHART Tilton Associates spoke regarding the proposed water and sewer improvements and their impact on natural features and wetlands and discussed the landmark tree mitigation plan. Schmult and Gaugler had no comments. Earl Ophoff of MCI explained the road was being designed to accommodate 40 mph speed and that this is lower than the customary 55 mph design for county gravel roads. With regard to tree mitigation, Tilton stated that there is some leeway for making satisfactory adjustments for affected property owners and that this will be done insofar as possible. Snyder moved to approve both the Wetland and Natural Features Permits subject to conditions in consultants reports and administrative review by Jaworski including satisfactory consideration being given to two private home owners with driveway grade changes and tree removal. Olsson supported. The Motion carried 6-1 with Moran opposed. OLD
BUSINESS Moran moved approval of the Final Site Plan contingent upon the foregoing findings: and approval of Whitehall Drive by the Township Board and Washtenaw Co. Road Commission and approval by the Township Board and Road Commission of proposed intersection funding plan and proposed additional eastbound turning lane on Plymouth to northbound Earhart Road. Marshall supported and motion carried unanimously. B. SPRINT co-location at AT&T Township water tank site. Consultant Gaugler referred to his November 25, 2001 review requesting detail of equipment shelter. Schmult had no site plan issues. Olsson moved approval of site plan contingent on consultant reports, including showing access drive consistent with the AT&T plan. Snyder supported and the motion carried. C.
The RIDGE PUD rezoning. Damien Farrell reported to the Commission that
all changes have been made based on the reports from the Township consultants.
The plans are on file with the Township. Gaugler stated that many improvements
have been made to the plan but that a Private Road variance from the Board
of Trustees is required and that the retaining walls are still too high
and the swales are too close to units # 3,#10 and #11. The petitioner
agreed to work on a new plan for the road without the excessively high
retaining walls. Schmult reported that he has not yet drafted a PUD Resolution
for the Planning Commission's findings and conditions of approval. Moran
stated that his analysis of the site is that it is too dense and does
not meet the PUD zoning requirement and also that 15 units is more than
what is allowed for a class B private road. Olsson pointed out that the
plan is very positive and innovative and has 80% open space. Snyder moved to table based on lack of a new road plan and to allow drafting of findings and conditions for the proposed resolution. O'Connell supported and the motion carried. Schmult will present findings and resolution for PUD approval at the January meeting. D.
General Development Plan Update. Discussion concerning the Washtenaw County
Metropolitan Planning Commission's review of the Plan resulted in a decision
to table the County comments for further discussion at the January meeting.
The Plan as adopted will be sent to the Board to accept at their December
meeting. The County gave the Plan conditional approval based on lack of
specific implementation of affordable housing, small neighborhood commercial
centers, senior housing and services, and development of agricultural
preservation strategies which meet the economic needs of the landowners. E.
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BUSINESS Public
Comment- Sally Burden expressed disappointment that The Ridge project
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