A) CALL TO ORDER.

The meeting was called to order by Richard Hodgson, in the absence of the Chair, at 6:00 p.m. Members present: Hodgson, Fels, Campbell, Flanders, Bennett, and Lenhart.

Members absent: Kusina, Whitney, and Dobulis.

B) INQUIRY INTO POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.

None noted.

C) APPROVAL OF AGENDA.

Approved as printed.

D) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING.

Flanders moved that the minutes be approved, as printed. Motion supported by Fels.

Motion carried to approve the minutes of September 9, 2002, as printed.

E) PUBLIC HEARINGS.

1) Proposed Amendment - Lot Division - Section 5.173A.

Planner Harsh explained that this section dealing with land divisions should be removed from the ZO, as it duplicates the provisions of the proposed Land Division Ordinance, which is being forwarded to City Council for adoption.

Campbell moved, supported by Bennett, to set the proposed amendment to Section 5.173A for a Public Hearing.

Motion carried to set public hearing for the Proposed Amendment to Section 5.173A.

2) Amendment of Subsections - 5.256 (3) - (5).

Planner Harsh explained that this amendment will add a new chapter to Title V of the Charlevoix City Code, to regulate the division of existing parcels of land, pursuant to Act 288, as amended, and Act 279 of the Public Acts of 1909, as amended. The chapter will prescribe procedures for parcel division, and to provide penalties for violations of this new chapter.

Harsh explained that the set of standards Board of Appeals uses for variances needs to be revised, according to Attorney Bryan Graham.

Fels moved, supported by Flanders, to set a public hearing for amendment of subsection 5.256 (3) - (5). Motion carried.

F) NEW BUSINESS.

Mr. Harsh reported he is still looking at expanding the planning area to surrounding townships. He stated the community foundations he had spoken with were not interested, as they are involved area wide. He had discussions with the head of the Little Traverse Conservancy. They were more receptive. They are working with the Harbor Springs area, to set up a non-profit group to do this type of thing. The Planner will have additional input at the next meeting.

G) OLD BUSINESS.

Mr. Harsh stated he is moving forward to getting the base maps updated and onto the Geographic Information System.

H) PUBLIC INPUT, NOT RELATED TO OTHER AGENDA ITEMS.

None.

I) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS.

There are more minor zoning ordinance amendments coming up, in addition to the public hearings we moved to set at tonight’s meeting.

J) ADJOURNMENT.

There being no further business to discuss, Fels moved, supported by Lenhart, to adjourn. Motion carried.

Respectfully Submitted,

Barbara A. Fels
Secretary