Town Of Clear Lake Indiana
Plan Commission - Meeting Minutes

Minutes of the October 5, 2009 Meeting

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

Absent: Sue Williams

Others Present:
            Neal Blythe, Town Attorney
            Laura Farquhar, Record the Minutes of the Meeting

Visitors: 12 people signed the guest register.

The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Bill Geiger, President.

Bill stated that proof of advertisement for the meeting has been confirmed.

Jerry McArdle, Plan Commission Secretary, read the Minutes for the August 24th, 2009 meeting.

A motion was made by George Schenkel to approve the August 24th, 2009 Minutes. Bob Lewis seconded the motion. All was in favor of the motion so the motion carried.

Bill Geiger updated those in attendance on the UDO Advisory Committee and what they have accomplished.

President Bill Geiger asked for any comments from the audience. Orabelle Densel of 307 Lake Drive wanted to speak against the Knight Anderson case, even though that was not being heard tonight, she will be unable to attend the next meeting.

New Business:

A motion was made by Jerry McArdle to recess the business meeting. George Schenkel seconded the motion. All was in favor of the motion so the motion carried.

A motion was made by Chris Folland to open the Public Hearing. George Schenkel seconded the motion. All was in favor of the motion so the motion carried.

Ken Fankhauser was unable to attend because of medical reasons. Craig Benson, attorney, was present to speak on Mr. Fankhauser’s behalf. There was discussion on division of property, possible relocation of Lake Drive right-of-way, and re-zoning issues.

Mr. Benson stated that the publication was not what Mr. Fankhauser requested so he is requesting that the matter be tabled and have a new publication sent.

There was a discussion on whether this matter falls under the old or new ordinance.

A motion was made by Jerry McArdle to table the matter until the November 2, 2009 meeting. Chris Folland seconded the motion. All was in favor of the motion so the motion carried.

A motion was made by Jerry McArdle to close the Public Hearing. George Schenkel seconded the motion. All was in favor of the motion so the motion carried.

A motion was made by Jerry McArdle to re-open the Business Meeting. George Schenkel seconded the motion so the motion carried.

A motion was made by Chris Folland to recess the Business Meeting. George Schenkel seconded the motion. All was in favor of the motion so the motion carried.

A motion was made by Chris Folland to re-open the Public Hearing. Bob Lewis seconded the motion. All was in favor of the motion so the motion carried.

The Board went over proposed verbiage changes recommended by the UDO Advisory Committee and Brad Johnson’s responses to these changes, which will be recommended to the Town Council. These changes are for the following:

Page 1-2, 1.06 Compliance
Page 2-7, 2.06 Agricultural District
Page 2-9, 2.08 Intense Agricultural District
Page 2-18, 2.17 Multi-Family
Page 2-21, 2.20 Institutional
Page 2-22 Neighborhood Commercial
Page 6-2, 6.02 Marina District
Page 5-42 OS-01 General Outdoor Storage Standards
Page 8-5 Legal Nonconforming 8.05A
Page 9-7 c iv “Filing Requirements”
Page 11-26 Overlay District
Page 5-76, UT-01 Utility Standards
Page 5-8, 5.09 Lake Accessory Standards

The Board also discussed adding Minor Sub-division of land process to the UDO document.

A motion was made by Chris Folland to close the Public Hearing. Bob Lewis seconded the motion. All was in favor of the motion so the motion carried.

A motion was made by Bob Lewis to Re-open the Business Meeting. George Schenkel seconded the motion. All was in favor of the motion so the motion carried.

The Board reviewed Plan Commission Rezoning Application Packets. After a discussion on Primary and Secondary Plat Applications, it was tabled to give the Board members time to review the documents.

At this time, it was decided to use Zoning Map Amendments from Section 9.18 and Bruce has the authority to waive 9.18 (D)(2)(b)(viii) and (xi) for the seven properties that are currently requesting zoning map changes.

A motion was made by Chris Folland to accept the Rezoning Application submitted by Bill Geiger with minor changes, such as substituting current information with Section 9.18 of the Unified Development Ordinance. Bob Lewis seconded the motion. All was in favor of the motion so the motion carried.

The next scheduled meeting of the Plan Commission will be held November 2, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.

A motion was made by Jerry McArdle to adjourn the meeting. George Schenkel seconded the motion. All was in favor of the motion so the meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.

Attested:


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Gerald McArdle, Secretary of Plan Commission


Attachments: Agenda
Copy of purposed changes & corrections to the UDO
Ken Fankhauser Application
Plan Commission Rezoning Application Packet
Subdivision of Land (Primary & Secondary) Plat Application
Sign-in Sheet
Hand written minutes

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