Garrettsville Planning Commission Minutes

November 1, 2007

The Planning Commission Meeting was called to order by Chairman Steve Hadzinsky, with, Jeff Kaiser, Jerry Kehoe, Don Harvey, Craig Moser (Mayor), Mark Manlove (Solicitor), and Jan Boehm (Zoning Inspector) present.

After the Pledge of Allegiance, Chairman Steve Hadzinsky requested a motion to approve the minutes of October 4, 2007; there was no discussion. The minutes were approved when Mayor Moser motioned and Jeff Kaiser seconded the motion.

Vote: Ayes – Unanimous

Mr. Dave Harrington was in attendance to discuss the dedication of Riverview and Eagle Creek Drives in The Reserves at Eagle Creek development. After discussion of the roads top coats, and maintenance bond between the developer and Village, a motion was introduced by Mayor Moser to formally approve the dedication of Eagle Creek and River View Drives soon after a letter of notification arrives to the Village Council of a bond being in place. This notification would begin the allotted one year time frame after which the roads would become the Villages property and responsibility. This motion was seconded by Jeff Kaiser.

Vote: Ayes – Unanimous

A discussion regarding the status of Mr. Rob Warren’s Site Plan and Change in Use Permit for the property at 8454 Windham Street commenced. Mayor Moser stated Mr. Warren was in the Zoning Office this evening regarding the above matter; the Zoning Inspector stated both issues with the addition of an application for a sign permit will be on the agenda for the following meeting.

With the call for further discussions of the Community Block Grant, there was nothing new to report at this time. It was affirmed the Planning Commission did not wish to loose site of the possibilities and the Planning Commission would be the appropriate body to oversee monies involved. It was also discussed, any activity would be approved by state authorities and approved by Council.

The joint economic agreement with Freedom Township and Mr. J.J. Leet was reviewed from last month. Councilman Matson, from the audience, stated he talked to Mr. Leet, who indicated Freedom would be amiable to such an agreement; however, pertaining to Garrettsville, nothing can be done until the sewer plant is completed and capacity is expanded. Mr. Matson stated

Mr. Leet would be happy to talk to Garrettsville regarding the above issue.

Chairman Steve Hadzinsky called for a motion for an adjournment. Jerry Kehoe motioned for an adjournment and Mayor Moser seconded the motion.

Vote: Ayes – Unanimous