Dundee Township Planning Commission

Regular Meeting/Master Plan Approval Public Hearing - Minutes

September 17, 2025

The regular meeting of the Planning Commission was brought to order by Chairman Art Bronson at 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and the roll call was taken, these members were present: Ed Proctor, David Sedlar, Lisa Ost, Bill Plumb and Building Inspector Dennis Kolar. Diane Ruehs was an unexcused absence, and George Salenbien was an excused absence.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Mr. Proctor made a motion to accept the minutes to the June 18, 2025, meeting, as written, Ms. Ost supported this motion. They were unanimously accepted.

All members present reviewed the agenda.  Chairman Bronson noted that we would switch Item B on the agenda to cover first ahead of Item A, the Master Plan Public Hearing so the Salentine’s would not have to sit through a public hearing before their review. Mr. Sedlar then made a motion to accept it as changed; Mr. Proctor seconded the motion and all members were in favor.

Communications/Public Comment – There were no communications or public comment.

Scheduled Business

1. Salenbien Site Plan Review – Chairman Bronson directed the discussion to the building inspector Mr. Kolar. Mr. Kolar noted that under section 16.3 of the ordinance states that the Road Commission, Drain Commission and the Health Department approves the site plan before it goes to the Planning Commission. Mr. Salenbien said it hadn’t been done yet. Mr. Kolar noted section 12.7 notes that 60 percent of the exterior finish visible from the road is supposed to be brick, stone, split face block or scored block. The Planning Commission has the authority to deviate when it sees fit. Mr. Salenbien said he was planning a pole barn in keeping with the rural feel of the area.

     With nothing further to discuss Chairman Bronson asked for a motion to recommend to the Township Board for their approval along with the caveats of steps laid out by Mr. Kolar. Which included any other new items he sees fits. Approval from the Road Commission, Drain Commission and Health Department. Also, in addition of a new addition to the special Conditional Rezoning of the original property. Mr. Sedlar made the motion, Mr. Proctor supported his motion and all were in favor. With nothing further and the matter of the meeting concluded Mr. Sedlar made motion for adjournment, Ms. Ost seconded the motion and all were in favor. Meeting adjourned 7:23.

1. Master Plan Approval Public Hearing – Chairman Bronson noted that the Master Plan had been sent out to all the surrounding municipalities. There were no responses. Chairman Bronson noted that we very familiar with the Master Plan and was asking for a motion. Mr. Sedlar read in the record a motion provided by Lucie Fortin of Mannik and Smith. As recommended by the Dundee Township Planning Commission and having reviewed the proposed Master Plan and finding it desirable to further the Township’s land use, preservation, and development goals and strategies, I move to adopt the proposed 2025 Dundee Township Master Plan. With support from Mr. Plumb it was unanimously accepted. With the business of the public hearing done Ms. Ost moved with support from Mr. Proctor to adjourn the meeting and all were in favor. Adjourned 7:32

1. Building Permits - Building permits from the beginning of the year were presented by Mr. Kolar for the Commissioners review.

Old Business – There was no old business to discuss at this time.   

New Business – There was no new business to discuss at this time                                                                                                                                      

With nothing further, Ms. Ost  made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Mr. Sedlar seconded this motion, it was unanimously accepted.  Meeting adjourned 7:38 p.m.

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Art Bronson       -     Chairman                             David Sedlar    -       Secretary

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