The
Wednesday, June 10, 1998 Public Hearing, Special
Land Use & general meeting of the Hamlin
Township Planning Commission was called to order by Chairperson M. McCarthy,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC HEARING
The Wednesday, June 10, 1998 Public Hearing meeting of the Hamlin Township
Planning Commission, after reading the proposed amendments and hearing
no public opposition to the following proposed changes to the Hamlin Township
Zoning Ordinance #34, is submitting them to the Mason County Planning Commission
for review.
1. Add under Article 3- Definitions 3.04- "1: Automobile/Trailer Sales Area: any space used for display, sale or rental of motor vehicles or trailers, in new or used operable condition and no repair work is done."
2. Change under Article 4 - General Provisions Section 4.05A:
Accessory Building: A building subordinate to and located on the same
lot with a main building or to the use of the land that is not attached
by any part to a common wall or common roof to the main building.
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4. Add under Article 12 - "C" Commercial District Section 12.02
Permitted Uses
"M. New and used automobile/trailer sales not to exceed (8) motor vehicles
or trailers.
SPECIAL LAND USE
The special land use hearing is to review a request by
Drs. Michael & Susan Kennedy for property at 5342 Jagger Road, Property#53-007-001-004-00
described as that part of S 30 Acres of SE 1/4 of NW 1/4 lying E of the
creek running through SE 1/4 of NW 1/4 also S 30 acres of SW 1/4 of NE
FRL 1/4 and entire Gov't lot 3 Section 1 T18N R18W 115 acres m/l. The request,
if granted, would permit the applicant to use the above property in the
following manner: THe Kennedy's are requesting permission to convert a
legal non-conforming use to a special land use as provided in Section 8.03B
of the Hamlin Township Zoning Ordinance 34 dated 4/15/98. This special
land use would allow for the construction of a 60 X 120' pole structure
for agricultural purposes. This property was zoned Agricultural(A) until
1994. The current zoning is Low Density Residential (R1). ed note:
The Kennedy's want to enclose an exiting riding arena on their existing
horse farm which began operation when this area was zoned agricultural.
Correspondence: There were forty written correspondences.
They were NOT read aloud at the meeting, but it was conveyed that they
were all in favor. All letters are included in the file.
Discussion:Kathy Schultz, Dan Sedelbaur of Decker Road came to voice opposition to the Kennedy's request because the land is now zoned residential. They admitted to circulating an anonymous letter suggesting to neighbors that this variance was for a piggery, and to tresspassing to take pictures demonstrating that the building was already in progress. Several of those in attendence gave testimony in support of the Kennedy's. The Kennedy's explained that they believed that because they were grandfathered agricultural, that they were only required to meet the agricultural zoning requirements.
Motion: Motion made by B. Matthews to approve the special land use request by Drs. Kennedy as being consistent with their established farm business with the stipulation that the enclosed arena be used only as an arena. The motion was supported by C. Miller.
Vote: W. Abrahamson AYE, M. McCarthy AYE, B. Matthews
AYE. C.Miller AYE, R. Petersen AYE, M. Rodriguez Nay, J. Voelker
AYE. Motion carried.
GENERAL MEETING
Correspondence: none
Old Business: Communications towers may be restricted. Further discussion on this matter in the future. The July ' 97 issue of Michigan Township news was suggest as reading on this matter.
A motion was made by B. Matthews supported by C. Miller to have Atty. Roger Anderson research the matter and share the cost with the City of Ludington. All in favor. Motion carried.
New Business: Suggested that the Commission begin reviewing the Zoning Ordinance and the 1989 Future Land Use plan.
Regarding the selling of fruit by Russ Carlson's, it was determined that section 4.12 was intended to prevent "permanent" yard sales etc. and that the weekend selling of fruit was not in conflict with this provision.
Commission to begin cleaning up dual zoned land. The remedy will be to zone entire parcels in only one zoning classification.
The July & August meeting were cancelled. The next meeting to be Sept.2, 1998 at 7:30 PM.
There being no further business before the Board, R. Petersen moved that the meeting be adjourned at 8:35PM supported by C. Miller.
details to follow