HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 16, 1971
A meeting l the Grow Township Zoning 1 Planning Co~~ission
was held March 16, 1971 at Crooked Lake school. Chairman Norm Stout
called the meeting to order at $;05 PM with Commission members
Christenson, Langseth, and Rither present. Township attorney also
present. Discussion was held regarding the proposed platting ordinance.
Attorney noted that two areas of the ordinance should be given more
consideration; namely, drainage and streets. It was agreed that
surface water drainage should be controlled by use of pits or by
easement, and in areas subject to substantial water collection or
generally high water table, no building permitted. It was pointed out
that requiring a developer to blacktop streets, which cost is usually
assessed against individual lots and paid for by the purchaser, saves
Township bonding authority. Attorney to review proposed platting
ordinance and submit first draft to Commission. No action taken.
It was suggested by Christenson that the Co~~ission complete
rema~n~ng work on the proposed junkyard ordinance. Holasek arrived
at $:15 PM. Discussion was held regarding fees. Attorney stated
that as legal matter, fees cannot be used as a revenue raising
instrument nor can fees be used as an economic tool. Fees must cover
cost of processing application. Bradley arrived at $:22 PM. Attorney
suggested to Commission that copies of the adopted ordinance should
be sent to all existing junkyards within the township. Discussiun
was held regarding screening. According to Bradley, the State highway
department was not aware of any berming requirement for junkyards.
Bradley stated that berming could result in a permanent height of
four feet above level of roadway. According to Bradley, no one he
contacted seemed to know if berming was feasible although according
to one source the cost is reasonable, approximately $5000 per running
mile. Christenson expressed doubts as to whether or not we could
get the yard owners to comply, ,and can the ordinance dictate the types
of trees to be planted. Bradley stated that we should have some type
of live screen and if it is on low ground the grade will have to be
elevated. Rither agreed to check for Government publications. Attorney
to draft ordinance and submit for further consideration by Commission.
Attorney noted that although a public hearing is not required, it
would be well to do so. No action taken, matter continued.
It was moved by Holasek, seconded by Rither, to adjourn.
Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:10 PM.
Robert A. Rither, Clerk, Zoning and Planning Commission