Regular meeting (PC Report to BOT August 2024)

Centerville Township

Event Date: 2024-08-14

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Executive Summary:

Zoning Ordinance Updates:
– The Planning Commission (PC) held meetings to discuss public feedback and voted to move the draft amendments forward in the review process.
– Not all public comments were included in the draft, leading to some frustration.
– The draft amendments will now be reviewed by the Township counsel and County Planning department.
– The PC will hold a special meeting in September to respond to feedback from these reviews.
– The Township Board will ultimately decide how to proceed with the proposed amendments.

Site Plan Moratorium:
– Due to the volume of public input and complex issues, the PC will request an extension of the moratorium through October 31, 2024.
– This will allow time for the reviews by Legal and County Planning, final review by PC, and submission to the Township Board.

Aligning Policies, Roles, & Responsibilities:
– The PC unanimously approved amendments to the PC Bylaws to bring clarity and consistency to the roles of the Zoning Administrator and Township Planner.

Township Master Plan:
– Once the Zoning Ordinance review process is complete, the PC anticipates reviewing the Township Master Plan, which will require a directive from the Township Board.

Planning Commissioner Terms:
– The PC has a majority of commissioners with terms ending on December 31, 2024, which needs to be addressed to return the PC to staggered terms.

https://www.centervilletownship.gov

Internal document reference #:2484

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