CITY OF CHARLEVOIX

PLANNING COMMISSION

MINUTES

July 12, 2004

A) CALL TO ORDER

Chairman Kusina called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM at the Coast Guard Training Room

Members present: Kusina, Dobulis, Hess, Flanders, Staley, Gully,

Members Absent: Cross, Hodgson and Whitney

Staff Present: Harsch and Manore

B) INQUIRY INTO POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

None

C) APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Motion by Dobulis Supported by: Flanders

To approve the Agenda, as presented

Approved by unanimous voice vote.

D) APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion by: Flanders Supported by: Dobulis

To approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June 14, 2004 as presented.

Approved by unanimous voice vote.

E) CORRESPONDENCE

1. Mr. Vince Left request for an Ordinance Amendment to allow restoration of old homes

Staff explained that Mr. Left would like to restore his existing

house to it’s original elevation by adding a front unenclosed porch. Currently, this cannot be done without seeking a front yard setback variance.

After a meeting with Staff and the City Manager, it was determined that in 1927, a front porch did exist on this structure. Mr. Harsch presented a copy of the “Sanborn” maps, showing the front porch. It was pointed out that there have been a number of similar restoration requests.

The Commission agreed that Staff should prepare an Ordinance amendment draft addressing this issue, to be presented to the Commission for their consideration.

Mr. Harsch pointed out that this amendment would deal primarily with open unenclosed front porches.

Motion by Hess Supported by Dobulis

That Staff prepare language to allow older homes to be restored to their original elevations.

Approved by unanimous voice vote.

F) PUBLIC HEARINGS

None

G) OLD BUSINESS

1. Visioning Exercise for the Master Plan

Mr. Harsch explained the visioning exercise to the Commission, requesting that they discuss their vision for the City of Charlevoix.

The Commission discussed housing, recreation, transportation, off-season recreation, commercial character, environment and industry.

Mr. Harsch indicated that he would compile their vision into a vision statement to be presented at the next meeting.

Ms. Doan asked if a letter had been sent to City Council regarding assisted living. Staff stated that had not been done, but that it would be addressed.

H) NEW BUSINESS

I) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

None

J) ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, the Chairman adjourned the meeting at 8:00 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Dianne Manore,

Acting for the Secretary