A) CALL TO ORDER.

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Kusina, at 6:00 p.m. Members present: Kusina, Bennett, Fels, Sitzema, Hodgson, Campbell, Dobulis, and Flanders.

Members absent: Whitney.

Staff present: Harsh, and Manore.

B) INQUIRY INTO POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.

None noted.

C) APPROVAL OF AGENDA.

Fels moved, supported by Hodgson, to approve the agenda, as printed. Motion carried.

D) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 13, 2003.

Campbell moved, supported by Bennett, to approve the Minutes of the October 13, 2003 meeting. Motion carried.

E) PUBLIC HEARINGS.

1) Public Hearing for Case #03-33ADP - 08911 Martin Road - Charlevoix Manufacturing.

James Hater, and representatives of Charlevoix Manufacturing were present to answer any questions.

Public Comment was invited, but none was given.

Planner Harsh stated that the development plan meets all requirements of the ordinance, except for the side setback on the north side. They were given a variance by the Zoning Board of Appeals to have a ten (10) yard side setback on the north side. With this variance, they meet all the requirements of the zoning ordinance.

Campbell asked if the drainfield is to be abandoned, would the septic tank and distribution box be filled or removed. The representatives stated they would either be removed, or filled.

Bennett moved, supported by Hodgson, that the development plan amendment for Case #3-33ADP - Charlevoix Manufacturing - 08911 Martin Road, be approved with the stipulation that the drainfield is abandoned, and the septic tank and distribution box will be filled, or removed as Mr. Campbell had suggested. Motion carried.

F) NEW BUSINESS.

1) Meeting Schedule for 2004.
Campbell moved, supported by Bennett, to approve the 2004 Meeting Schedule, as presented. Motion carried.

G) OLD BUSINESS.

1. Master Plan Review.

Mr. Harsh explained the handout checklist for adopting/amending the City Master Plan and asked the Commission to take the document home and to study it, and he will be bringing a draft document to the meeting next week for the Commission’s review and approval. He stated that due to changes in the laws regarding planning, the time it takes to go through the process has been lengthened.

2. Senior Housing Zoning Ordinance Amendment - FYI.

Mr. Harsh explained the Memo from Bryan Graham, concerning the sufficiency of standard in senior housing zoning ordinance amendment. It states that standards have been determined to be legal. The meeting on Senior Housing will be held next Monday, at 5:30 p.m.

H) PUBLIC INPUT, NOT RELATED TO OTHER AGENDA ITEMS.
None.

I) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS.

J) ADJOURNMENT.

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

Respectfully Submitted,

Barbara A. Fels
Secretary