Town Of Clear Lake Indiana
Plan Commission - Meeting Minutes

Minutes of the January 8, 2009  meeting.

Present: Bill Geiger, President
             Bob Lewis, Vice President
             Gerald McArdle, Secretary
             Christopher Folland
             George Schenkel
             Rick Behnfeldt

Others Present:
            Neal Blythe, Town Attorney
            Brad Johnson, Ground Rules
            Laura Farquhar, Record the Minutes of the Meeting

Absent: Sue Williams

Visitors: 38 people signed the guest register.

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Bill Geiger, President.

President Geiger gave a brief explanation for the purpose of this Public Hearing.

Election of officers:

Jerry McArdle nominated Bill Geiger as President to the Plan Commission. Rick Behnfeldt seconded the nomination. All were in favor of the motion so the motion carried.

George Schenkel nominated Bob Lewis as Vice President to the Plan Commission. Chris Folland seconded the nomination. All were in favor of the motion so the motion carried.

Bob Lewis nominated Jerry McArdle as Secretary to the Plan Commission. Chris Folland seconded the nomination. With a 5-1 vote in favor of the motion, the motion carried.

Minutes of the September 22, 2008 Plan Commission Special Meeting was read by Bob Lewis.

A motion was made by George Schenkel to approve the minutes with “Special Meeting” being added. Bob Lewis seconded the motion. With all in favor of the motion, the motion carried.

President Geiger explained that he has received several letters pertaining to proposed changes to the Unified Development Ordinance that is being considered. (See attachment)

President Geiger asked for any comments from the audience. There were several concerns that were heard and discussions followed.

The Public Hearing was recessed at this time until February 9, 2009 @ 7 p.m.

President Geiger called the Plan Commission Meeting back to order at 8:50 p.m.

The Board discussed Zoning Ordinance Indentified Issues. (See attachment)

A motion was made by George Schenkel to approve the purposed changes for #1, which makes the Yacht Club consistent with the Marina on rack and launch along with mooring. Bob Lewis seconded the motion. With a 5-1 vote, the motion carried.

A motion was made by Bob Lewis to approve the purposed changes for #2, which changes a typographical error in the “Accessory Structure” section. George Schenkel seconded the motion. With all in favor of the motion, the motion carried.

A motion was made by Bob Lewis to approve the purposed changes for #3, which changes Architectural standards for residential. George Schenkel seconded the motion. With all in favor of the motion, the motion carried.

A motion was made by Bob Lewis to approve the purposed changes for #4, which changes the Environmental standards. Chris Folland seconded the motion. With all in favor of the motion, the motion carried.

A motion was made by George Schenkel to approve the purposed changes for #5, which changes the Flagpole height limitations. Bob Lewis seconded the motion. With all in favor of the motion, the motion carried.

A motion was made by Bob Lewis to approve the purposed changes for #6, which changes the noise regulations. George Schenkel seconded the motion. With all in favor of the motion, the motion carried.

A motion was made by Jerry McArdle to approve the purposed changes for #7, which clarifies the Exemptions for noise regulations. Bob Lewis seconded the motion. With all in favor of the motion, the motion carried.

The purposed changes for #8, 9, 10, 12, 13 and 14 were tabled at this time.

A motion was made by Jerry McArdle to approve the purposed changes for #11, which revises a Definition for Type 1 and 2 Retail. George Schenkel seconded the motion. With all in favor of the motion, the motion carried.

George Schenkel requested that Neal Blythe research into the residents being allowed to tie lots together that are separated by a street.

The Plan Commission must appoint a Board Member to serve on the BZA Board.

A motion was made by Bob Lewis to appoint Chris Folland to the BZA. George Schenkel seconded the motion. With all in favor of the motion, the motion carried.
The Board set their meeting dates for 2009 and they are as follows:

February 9, 2009
May 4, 2009
August 3, 2009
November 2, 2009
February 1, 2010

A motion was made by Chris Folland to except these dates for the meetings. George Schenkel seconded the motion. With all in favor of the motion, the motion carried.

A motion was made by Chris Folland to adjourn the meeting at 9:50 p.m. George Schenkel seconded the motion. With all in favor of the motion, the meeting was adjourned.

The next regular scheduled meeting of the Plan Commission will be held February 9, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.


Attested:


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Gerald McArdle, Secretary of Plan Commission


Attachments: Letters of Concern List
Zoning Ordinance Identified Issues
List of Concerns for those in attendance