WINDSOR CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION

PUBLIC HEARING – MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT

PUBLIC HEARING – 6690 GUINEA RD CHANGE OF ZONING REQUEST

AND REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 12, 2024 – MEETING ROOM

APPROVED

 

The regular meeting of the Windsor Charter Township Planning Commission was called to order at 7:00 pm by Vice Chairperson Johnson.

 

Present: Johnson, Pray, Fabijancic and Bowen

Absent: Holtz, Sabourin and Barnhart-Smith

Also Present:  Planning Consultant Peter Preston, Asst Chief Fabijancic and Clerk Rumsey

 

Bowen moved and Fabijancic seconded to approve the agenda as written.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Pray moved and Bowen seconded to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as written.  Motion carried unanimously.


The Public Hearing for the Master Plan Amendment was called to order by Vice Chairperson Johnson at 7:01 pm.

 

Peter Preston, Planning Consultant, gave an overview of the decision to file an intent to plan for amending the Master Plan. It came to the Planning Commission’s attention that property generally located at the Northeast corner of Lansing Rd and Guinea Rd is being considered for purchase for future development, it was noted that the property was designated under the future land use plan as agricultural.   The properties in this area are not under agricultural production and are unlikely to be in the future.  Also, the properties surrounding this general area are either State owned properties, State Hwy or Interstate. 

 

Austin Robison, 9453 Billwood Hwy – Requested confirmation on the criteria the Commission uses when considering changes to a zoning designation on the Comprehensive Plan’s Future Land Use Map, referencing letter he sent to the Planning Commission, dated June 12, 2024.  Response was provided.

 

Gary Rutherford, 6125 Brooks Landing – Wanted to know if property in the designated area would be eligible to be rezoned in future.  Response was given, only if the amendment is approved and/or the rezoning request is consistent with the future land use map as amended. 

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With no more comments or questions from the public, Vice Chairperson Johnson closed the public hearing for the Master Plan Amendment at 7:07 pm.

 

The Public Hearing for 6690 Guinea Road Rezoning Request was called to order by Vice Chairperson Johnson at 7:07 pm.

 

It was noted that applicant is only interested in rezoning 6690 Guinea Road if the future land use designation is amended to allow for industrial.  They are requesting to change the zoning from A-1 (Agricultural) to M-1 (Light Industrial). 

 

With no comments or questions from the public, Vice Chairperson Johnson closed the public hearing for 6690 Guinea Road Rezoning Request at 7:08 pm.

 

Reports:

      Township Board: Prepayment of Drain-At Large for Lemon Drain was approved and renewed Marihuana Licensing Permits.

 

      Board of Appeals:  None

 

      Board of Review:  None

 

      Reports & Announcements:  Commissioner Pray announced having a good turnout for the Community Cleanup Day on May 18th.    

 

Hear Public present on agenda items:  None

 

New Business:

A review as conducted on Omar Hawa Daycare Special Use Permit.  Pray moved and Bowen seconded to recommend the Windsor Charter Township Board approve the Special Use Permit for a Group Daycare Facility at 7894 Nixon Rd as it meets general standards.

Roll Call:

Ayes: Johnson, Pray, Fabijancic and Bowen

Nays:  None

Absent: Holtz, Sabourin and Barnhart-Smith

Motion Carried.

 

Unfinished Business:

Bowen moved and Pray seconded to amend the Windsor Charter Township Comprehensive Plan, specifically the Future Land Use Map, to designate the future land use of properties East of Guinea Rd., North of Lansing Rd and South of Billwood Hwy and to include, Parcel ID’s 080-009-100-090-00, 080-009-100-090-00, 080-009-300-002-00, and 080-009-100-020-00, to “Industrial” instead of “Agricultural”.

Roll Call:

Ayes: Bowen, Fabijancic, Pray and Johnson

Nays:  None

Absent: Holtz, Sabourin and Barnhart-Smith

Motion Carried.

 

Pray moved and Bowen seconded to recommend that the Windsor Charter Township Board approve a petition from Brewer Houses to amend the zoning district from A-1 Agricultural to M-1, Light Industrial for property located in Section 9 of Windsor Charter Township (Parcel ID #080-009-100-090-00) as legally described in the petition based on the following reasoning: 1) The Planning Commission finds under Section 9.3.2, of the Windsor Charter Township Zoning Ordinance, the rezoning to be appropriate.  2) The Planning Commission finds the rezoning is in compliance with the Master Plan as amended.

Ayes: Johnson, Pray, Fabijancic and Bowen

Nays:  None

Absent: Holtz, Sabourin and Barnhart-Smith

Motion Carried.

 

Hear Public present on any subject:  None

 

With no further business Vice Chairperson Johnson adjourned the meeting at 7:15 pm.

 

                                                                                    Lisa A. Rumsey, Clerk

                                                                                    Windsor Charter Township