Minutes of the February 7, 2005 Meeting
The meeting was called to order by President, Wm Geiger. Present were Jack
McArdle, Anthony Kraus, Bob Bruick, Paul Federspiel, and Jerry McArdle.
The minutes of the October 4, 2004 meeting having been distributed to the Board
member, on motion duly made and seconded, were approved as presented.
Election of Officers for the 2005 term:
President of the Plan Commission: On motion duly made and seconded, Larry
Armstrong was nominated as President. Unanimous vote cast for L. Armstrong as
President.
Vice President of the Plan Commission: On motion duly made and seconded, Anthony
Krause was nominated as Vice-President. Unanimous vote case for A. Krause as
Vice-President.
Secretary of the Plan Commission: On motion duly made and seconded, Bruce R.
Snyder was nominated as secretary. Unanimous vote case for B. Snyder as
Secretary.
Old Business: Ziem Land. L. Wheat is still trying to get land replatted or
developed. It was recommended that the lots be vacated and replatted. It was
suggested that the Plan Commission would hold special meeting to accommodate the
owner in this matter.
Report from Ordinance review committee: The committee recommended 5 amendments
be considered to the existing Zoning Ordinance. The first proposal was the
amendment to Section 150.41 Demolition of Buildings and Structures. Attached to
these minutes and marked as exhibit 1 is the proposed amendment set further in
full. After discussion, on motion duly made by P. Federspiel and second the
recommended modification was passed.
The second proposal was the amendment to Section 154.084(A) dealing with fees to
be paid for the demolition application. Attached to these minutes and marked as
exhibit 2 is the proposed amendment set forth in full. After discussion, on
motion duly made and seconded the recommended modification was passed.
The third proposal was the amendment to Section 154.003 Definitions – Building
Height and Section 154.046 (A) (1) Building Height. The proposed amendment to
Section 154.003 Definitions would be worded as follows: Building Height – The
vertical distance measured from the top of the lowest sub floor of the primary
story to the mean height level between the peak and the highest eave. The
proposed amendment to Section 154.046(A) would be worded as follows: For the “R”
district not to exceed twenty seven (27) feet. After a very lively discussion,
it was moved by Jack McArdle and seconded by Jerry McArdle that the proposed
amendments be tabled and returned to committee for further review. The motion
was passed.
The fourth proposal was the amendment to Section 154.003 Definitions – Garage,
Private. The proposed amendment would be worded as follows: Garage, Private, a
detached accessory building without sanitary facilities used for the storage of
vehicles or other personal property. After discussion, on motion by P.
Federspiel, second my Jerry McArdle, the proposed amendment was passed.
The fifth proposal was the amendment to Section 154.046 (C). The proposed
amendment would be worded as follows: (C) Notwithstanding any other provision in
this chapter, no structure shall be erected which is designed or intended for
use as a detached garage or storage building if the maximum square footage
exceeds 1200 square feet and or the vertical height exceeds 17 feet to the peek.
After discussion, on motion by P. Federspiel, seconded by A. Kraus the proposed
amendment was passed.
All proposed amendments that were passed will be forwarded to the Town Council
for its consideration.
There being no further business to come before the Committee, on motion duly
made and seconded, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted
Bruce R. Snyder, Secretary