MINUTES of MEETING

Durham Township Planning Commission

Tuesday, March 06, 2007

Township Building Meeting Room

Attendees:             Don Ratushny, Ken Klein, Cindy Skoriak, Jim Pavlica and George Helwig

Quorum:               Yes

Secretary:             Joseph M. Kulick

Absent:                  Gerald Ulmer and Peter Thomson

Township Zoning Officer Peter Bent & Township Engineer Scott Mease were also present.

Approval of Minutes from 02-06-2007 Meeting:

Vice Chair Ken Klein made a motion to accept the Minutes as presented; George Helwig seconded the motion and all agreed (Jim Pavlica abstained since he was not present at meeting). Minutes Approved as presented. 

Old Business:

Continued Discussion on Amending Zoning & SALDO Ordinances:

Joe Kulick advised the Commission that the township supervisors had approved the Commissions request via letter to review and recommend amending the Zoning regulations.  Joe Kulick also noted that he is pursuing grant money to hire a consultant to assist in the matter.  This grant may take up to 13 months to obtain.

The Chairman requested guidance from Zoning Officer Peter Bent and Township Engineer Scott Mease on the best method to employ.  Peter Bent advised starting at the first article and reviewing every word.  Scott Mease agreed and suggested we also review the SALDO requirements.

Scott Mease & Peter Bent proceeded to begin reading the Zoning Ordinance and highlighting any items in question.  Joe Kulick will record all changes in an official township zoning book.  The Commission stopped the review at “Land Development” in the definition section and will pick-up the process at next months meeting.  (See township zoning book for notes on official items discussed)

New Business:  (None Presented)

Comments / Questions from the Floor:

Resident Lois Oleksa commended the Commission for taking on the task at hand.  She also questioned the lengthy time frame involved in reviewing the ordinances. 

Closing:

A motion to Adjourn was made by Jim Pavlica and seconded by George Helwig, all were in favor.  Meeting adjourned at @9:48 PM.

Minutes Submitted By:  Joseph M. Kulick, Recording Secretary