BruceTownship Planning Commission
11 April 2006

Members present: J. Fischer, B. Gardella, L. Little, L. MacDonald C. Marsh, B. Osborne, C. Person
Absent: none
Meeting called to order: 7:03p.m. Pledge of Allegiance
Agenda stands as presented Minutes of 7 March 2006 meeting

Correction - J. Fischer made the motion to recommend L. MacDonald for the representative on the Zoning Board of Appeals. 2nd for that motion was B. Osborne.
Motion to accept the minutes with the above correction made by B. Gardella with 2nd by B. Osborne. Unanimous approval.
No public present.
Chairperson Comments: There was a two page article in the April 2006 Michigan Township magazine One State, One Zoning Law”, pgs. 6-7) that discussed a proposed law that would consolidate the three Zoning acts now on the State books. Recommended reading for all members. Discussion on holding a public meeting 20 June to present the Master Plan info.
Some comments on keeping the presentation brief while highlighting the major points.
Commissioner comments: C. Person presented some wording for low impact businesses that may e incorporated in the zoning description for industrial zoning in the master plan.
L. Little reported Sault, Ontario will be setting up 120 wind generators in the near future. Master Plan update: 2 handouts were distributed-Services & Facilities and Plan Implementation sections with a couple minor changes in the text.
Next meeting will discuss the public meeting and outline the best method to present the plan to the public.
Other business: There have been requests for 2 Zoning Permits which is down from last year at this time. Chairman has updated forms for Zoning and Special Land Use Permits Motion for adjournment by C. Marsh, 2nd by B. Osborne.
Meeting adjourned 8:10p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Carolyn Person

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