SULLIVAN, OHIO
44880

Jan. 26th, 2009
Minutes
3/23/2009 12:00:54 PM (Revised)         CORRECTED

Bud Jantz called our meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:02 pm.
Peg Skinner read the minutes John Storch made a motion to accept the minutes with a 2nd from Bud Jantz.
Peg Skinner apologized to John Storch for the meeting on Jan.12th, 2009 when they had a dispute over an article. John Storch turned around and apologized to the Board for the sailor language.
Zoning Inspector David Spieker was present with his permits and report.

#902
1. delete non-farm
2. Prior to construction, erection or exterior alteration of any building changing its intended use.

#601
Exotic Animals Definitions
1. Research for definition
2. Line 3 change 100 feet to 20 feet
3. Line 4 change 100 feet to 20 feet
4. Totally dispose of the 50 feet from dwelling

Break at 8:00 p.m. Back in session at 8:10 p.m.

There has been a lengthy discussion about the Zoning Fee Schedule, The Zoning Board of Commission has let it be known that the Sullivan Trustees are responsible for setting the fee schedule according to the O.R.C.
We the Board have voiced our opinion of these fees.

The Board strongly feels that the charge for a New Home Permit should not be three (3) different fees because two (2) of them need to go thru the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Major & Minor Renovation- Should be removed from the Fee Schedule because we feel a Homeowner pays enough for a permit to build therefore they should not have to pay for another permit to renovate the home they have built.
Accessory Building: (Residential)
This should not be three (3) different fees.
Decks and Patios:
This should not be two (2) different fees
 Residential Pools:
It should state that all in-ground swimming pools should have a 4foot high fence around the pool.
Commercial/Industrial:
Major Renovation & Minor Renovation:
Should be removed from the fee schedule.
Outdoor Advertising Sign:
This fee should be much higher.
Sanitary Landfill/ Mineral Extraction:
This should be removed from the fee schedule because the Township has no authority to regulate a fee.
Document request in excess of twenty (20) pages must be made in writing remove anyone can request copies verbally or in writing. But the fee should remain for the copying, to cover the costs of the copying.
These were just opinions of the Commission Board, This was being done at the request of Trustee Douglas Campbell: Therefore there has been no vote or motion from the Zoning Commission Board to adopt these fees. This will be entirely up to the Sullivan Township Trustees:

Table garages until next meeting.

Page 66 Remove the Ashland County Oputim

Jean Reams made motion to adjourn the meeting with a 2nd from Rich Johnson at 9:10.

Members Present                                                  Visitors Present
Bud Jantz                                          Zoning Inspector David Spieker
Rich Johnson                                                        Roy Phillips
Peg Skinner                                                           John Miller
Jean Reams
John Storch
Janice Steele (Alternate)