July 3, 2007

The meeting of the Planning Commission of Franklin Township, held in the 
Township office, was called to order at 1903 hours.  Present were Joe 
Szymanowicz, Dennis Howard, Hugh Crandall, David Knight and Elizabeth 
Davis.

MINUTES
Szymanowicz moved to approve the minutes of 6/5/07 as presented.  Crandall 
seconded.  Carried.

VISITORS/PUBLIC COMMENT
Elizabeth Davis Conditional Use Request for Home Child Care Facility and 
Sign – Mrs. Davis would like to operate a home child care facility from her home 
at 10213 Route 98.  State certification limits her to a maximum of six children.  
She is currently working on her certification.  There will be no traffic other than 
drop-off and pick-up.  The sign meets Township regulations for that zoning 
district.

After discussion, Knight moved to recommend granting the conditional use 
request of Mrs. Davis with proof of State certification and issuance of an 
occupancy permit after a home inspection.  Howard seconded.  Carried.

Davis – the house is insured for a home day-care up to six kids and I have 
scheduled an inspection with the Township’s inspector.

Mrs. Davis left the meeting at 1922 hours.

NEW BUSINESS
Carl and Berdena Nelson Mylar, 10516 Mohawk Road – M/M Nelson are 
subdividing their land to give an additional lot to their daughter who owns existing 
Lot C.  Proposed Lot D has 10.01 acres with 500 ft. of frontage on a 50’ private 
drive/public right-of-way at the southern edge of the lot.  This right-of-way is an 
extension of the existing right-of-way for Lot C.  The residue is a flag lot with 
19.77 acres and 50’ of frontage on Mohawk Road.

Crandall – they would need to establish a homeowners association if they sold 
either lot to anyone other than family.

Discussion on how many times you can subdivide an “original parcel” and what is 
an “original parcel”.  The deed revision that accompanied the Mylar was 
reviewed.

Crandall – the future owners could come back on the Township if there is no 
homeowners association.

Knight – make a motion with the proviso that a homeowner’s agreement must be 
signed by all parties saying that each lot has access to the right-of-way and each 
has a shared interest in the maintenance of the right-of-way.  We must make 
them aware but the County has the authority not us.  A copy of the agreement 
must be on file at the Courthouse.

Crandall – I think the agreement needs to be drawn up and signed now.  We 
can’t go back after the fact.  If we allow the subdivision, we need to authorize that 
the agreement is signed.

Szymanowicz – when this goes to the County, if they require it, they will want to 
see an agreement.  We can’t let this go without making sure they know that there 
must be a road maintenance agreement.  It should be spelled out.

Howard – this can be generic without names since Lots C & D are owned by the 
same person.

Crandall moved to approve the Nelson Mylar as presented with the condition that 
a subdivision association agreement will be needed if either parcel is sold.  
Knight seconded.  Carried.

Howard – it could be 20 years from now when they sell a lot.

After further discussion on the issue, the Mylar was signed.

OLD BUSINESS
No old business.

ADJOURN
Crandall moved to adjourn, Howard seconded.  Meeting adjourned at 2022 
hours.

Bonnie J. Bernhardt, Secretary