Dundee Township Planning Commission

Regular Meeting/Palka Special Approval Public Hearing - Minutes

June 18, 2025

 

The regular meeting/public hearing 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, George Salenbien, Diane Ruehs, Bill Plumb, Lisa Hunt and Building Inspector Dennis Kolar.  Brian Palka and Jeremy Michaud were present for their request of a public hearing.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

 

The minutes from the meeting held February 26^th was reviewed by all members present. Mr. Proctor moved with the support of Liaison Hunt to approve those minutes and they were unanimously approved.

 

All members present reviewed the agenda for the regular meeting/public hearing of June 18, 2025.  Mr. Sedlar then made a motion to accept it as printed, Liaison  Hunt seconded this motion, and all members were in favor.

 

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

 

Scheduled Business

 

1. Public Hearing – Palka Special Approval – Mr. Bronson opened the public hearing noting that the purpose was to consider the request of Brian Palka of R&D Rentals, 2090 Wells Rd. of Dundee. He wished to erect a two family dwelling on each of two lots immediately east of the existing two family dwelling that was built previously at the corner of Irish and South Custer Roads, which requires a public hearing as noted in Section 15.2, Special Approval Procedures, of the Dundee Township Ordinance for each parcel. He then asked Mr. Palka to make a short presentation for the record.

        Mr. Palka noted that as listed in the notice published in the Independent he wished to erect a two family dwelling on each of two lots immediately east of the existing two family dwelling that was built previously at the corner of Irish and South Custer Roads. Chairman Bronson noted that the Planning Commission could not approve the request but was to make a recommendation to the Township Board who had that authority to grant the special approval.

         Building Inspector Kolar had a question about the water and whether or not it would be wells or city water. Mr. Palka said as of right now it would be wells but he was hoping for city water. Mr. Palka also noted that he combined both driveways with turnarounds to one access to South Custer on the far east part of the property. Mr. Kolar also noting that not all of the setbacks were listed on the site plan submitted with the application. What setbacks were listed were helpful and that he could work with Mr. Palka on the rest.

        With no more questions from the board, Chairman Bronson asked for a motion for a recommendation to the Township Board.  Mr. Sedlar stated that Mr. Palka’s request met the five criteria of Section 15.3 for Special Approval. And as long as he would follow up with the Building Inspector Mr. Kolar on any questions, he made the motion to recommend that the Township Board grant the special approval. Mr. Salenbien supported the motion and all were in favor.

                  With the matters of the public hearing being concluded, Mr. Proctor

            moved with support from Liaison Hunt to adjourn the hearing. All were in favor.

           Meeting adjourned at 7:13pm.

           

1. Discuss the Master Plan Update – Mr. Sedlar noted that Chairman Bronson and himself met with Lucie Fortin of Mannik Smith Group on the update of the existing Master Plan. After some discussion among the commissioners, it was set to pass it on to the Township Board. This is considered the review period where the next step is for the TB to pass it on for distribution to adjacent municipalities, Monroe County and other interested entities for the 63-day review period required by the Michigan Planning Enabling Act.   

 

1.  Building Permits -   Mr. Kolar presented the board with building permits issued from the beginning of the year. They were reviewed by the members.

 

 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 to discuss, Ms. Ruehs made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Mr. Plumb seconded this motion, it was unanimously accepted.  Meeting adjourned 7:29 p.m.

 

 

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Art Bronson       -     Chairman                             David Sedlar    -       Secretary

 

 

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