Claridon Township Zoning Commission
JANUARY 26, 2009 REGULAR MEETING
Chair Tim Healy called the meeting to order at 7:04 pm. Zoning Commission members—
Tim Healy, Brett Porter, Dale Gapas, and Anne Clouser were present. Zoning Commission
member Jim Fedor and Alternate Zoning Commission member Lea Hlifka were absent.
Claridon Township Zoning Secretary—Deb McDivitt attended to take the minutes.
Guests: None
MOTION—LENGTH OF PUBLIC COMMENT
Motion by Anne Clouser, seconded by Brett Porter that public comment is limited to a total
of two minutes per resident, subject to board discretion at any Claridon Township Zoning
Commission meeting.
ROLL CALL: Brett Porter–Aye, Tim Healy—Aye, Dale Gapas—Aye, Anne Clouser—
Aye.
MOTION—MINUTES NOVEMBER 24, 2009
Motion by Dale Gapas, seconded by Tim Healy to approve the minutes for the November
24, 2009 meeting as presented.
ROLL CALL: Brett Porter–Aye, Tim Healy—Aye, Dale Gapas—Aye, Anne Clouser—
Aye.
McDivitt stated to the Zoning Commission that Jim Fedor has been appointed by the
Claridon Township Board of Trustees for another five year term.
Chair Tim Healy turned the meeting over to Deb McDivitt, Pro-Tempore, for the purpose
of the election of officials for the year of 2010.
McDivitt asked for nominations from the board. Anne Clouser nominated Tim Healy as
Chair. Dale Gapas seconded the nomination. Mr. Healy accepted the nomination.
MOTION – 2010 CLARIDON TOWNSHIP ZONING COMMISSION CHAIR
Motion by Anne Clouser, seconded by Dale Gapas to appoint Tim Healy, Chair of the
Claridon Township Zoning Commission for 2010.
ROLL CALL:
Dale Gapas–Aye, Anne Clouser–Aye, Brett Porter–Aye.
McDivitt then asked for nominations for Vice-Chair.
Nomination for Vice-Chair was tabled until the next meeting.
McDivitt stated that the new Chair was Tim Healy for 2010. McDivitt turned the meeting
over to Chair Tim Healy.
McDivitt handed out new key to be used on the front door of the Claridon Town Hall.
Members were instructed to keep their old keys to get into the meeting room. Keys were
distributed to Tim Healy, Anne Clouser, Brett Porter, and Dale Gapas. An extra key was
given to Dale Gapas to give to Jim Fedor.
McDivitt handed out the open meeting policy proposal to the Zoning Commission.
McDivitt stated that this proposal for policy has been delivered to the Claridon Township
Board of Trustees for their approval. The Claridon Township Board of Trustees has sent
this proposal to legal council for advice.
Claridon Township Zoning Commission
JANUARY 26, 2009 REGULAR MEETING
MOTION – SET REGULAR MEETING TIME, DATE, AND PLACE
Motion by Anne Clouser, seconded by Brett Porter that the Claridon Township Zoning
Commission will meet on the fourth Monday of each month beginning in February 2010 at
7:00 pm at the Claridon Town Hall.
ROLL CALL: Brett Porter–Aye, Tim Healy—Aye, Dale Gapas—Aye, Anne Clouser—
Aye.
McDivitt will notify the Maple Leaf, newspaper of record, on the above meeting time, date,
and place. The Trustees will also be notified, and the website will be updated.
McDivitt passed on the Zoning Inspectors report for the Zoning Commission to review.
The Zoning Commission had a discussion on the zoning report.
McDivitt handed out copies of an email from Susan Weiland pertaining to their question on
unattended parking. The Zoning Commission had a discussion on unattended parking.
McDivitt handed out copies of an email from Dave Dietrich pertaining to their request for
his opinion on a possible zoning resolution change directed to home businesses. The
Zoning Commission had a discussion about home businesses and a possible change in a
future zoning amendment.
McDivitt notified the Zoning Commission that she was working on research for the
Claridon Township Zoning Board of Appeals on variance costs and breakdowns. McDivitt
will share the results with the Zoning Commission at the next scheduled meeting.
McDivitt handed out a copy of the Zoning Planning and Law report provided by Zoning
Inspector, Marty Pesek.
Anne Clouser stated that she has a brother on the Zoning Commission in Mantua. He
spoke with a gentleman from the EPA in Twinsburg. They discussed a run-off water utility
that will meter all drain pipes in all counties with a population density greater than 1,000
per square mile. By the year 2020 the EPA will be able to test a resident’s run-off water
for pharmaceuticals used. Dr. Clouser would like to get this gentleman’s name and invite
him to a future meeting. The Zoning Commission agreed.
Anne Clouser also asked the Zoning Commission if they would be interested in having an
astronomer and a representative from the Park District to attend a meeting to talk about
dark-night-sky and the lighting/shielding laws. The Zoning Commission said yes.
The Zoning Commission is concerned about the new lighting at the Cabana’s restaurant on
State Route 322. McDivitt to contact Zoning Inspector, Marty Pesek, to check and see if
the new lighting follows the rules of the zoning resolution.
Claridon Township Zoning Commission
JANUARY 26, 2009 REGULAR MEETING
MOTION—ADJOURN
Anne Clouser made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Dale Gapas seconded the motion
ROLL CALL:
Anne Clouser–Aye, Brett Porter–Aye, Tim Healy—Aye, Dale Gapas—
Aye,
The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
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Deb McDivitt, Zoning Secretary
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Tim Healy, Chair