The Cleveland Township Board convened a special meeting on February 4, 2025, at 7 PM, led by Supervisor Tim Stein. The meeting focused on zoning regulations related to a proposed Dollar General store development, discussing concerns about allowable uses, conflicts with scenic overlays, and the need for collaboration with neighboring Kasson township.
The Planning Commission (PC) has moved draft amendments forward after public feedback, though not all comments were included, causing frustration. A special meeting is planned in September for further feedback review. Additionally, an extension of the site plan moratorium is requested through October 31, 2024, to address complex issues and refine policies.
Centerville Township Board extended a moratorium on site plan reviews until August 31, 2024. They also addressed unauthorized septage waste injection by Williams Pumping into Eitzen farm field, threatening fines. While the owners assert “right to farm” laws support their actions, the township is pursuing enforcement through legal channels, ensuring compliance with local ordinances.
Centerville Township has implemented a two-month extension of its moratorium on site plan reviews, lasting until August 31, 2024. This decision aims to allow more time for the analysis and preparation needed for amending the zoning ordinance, while exempting applications mandated by court orders from this temporary hold on site plan approvals.
The Planning Commission (PC) held a public hearing to discuss zoning ordinance updates, with further meetings scheduled for June and July. Additionally, a site plan moratorium may be extended to August 2024. Concerns regarding the public complaint process are being addressed, while discussions around the township’s stance on medical marijuana continue.
The Centerville Township Board Meeting minutes from June 12, 2024, detail various discussions and decisions made by the board. The meeting included a treasurer’s report and approval of invoices and payments. The board approved the KCI printing proposal for tax bill mailing, and discussed road maintenance and updates on zoning ordinance revisions.
The Centerville Township Planning Commission has made progress in updating the zoning ordinance, with a public hearing rescheduled to June 3, 2024. Feedback from this meeting is being organized for review. Additionally, special meetings have been scheduled, and the site plan moratorium has been requested for extension until August 2024 to facilitate the updates.
