RESOLUTION 2017-04 A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO INCLUDE OWNER-OCCUPIED BED AND BREAKFAST/CORPORATE RETREAT FOR OVERNIGHT GUESTS NOT TO EXCEED 10 PEOPLE AS A SPECIAL USE IN THE AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT

 

Upon a motion made by Trustee, K. Truhn and seconded by Trustee G. Mast

 

WHEREAS, the Galien Township Planning Commission held a meeting and a public hearing on July 10, 2017 which was duly published and posted at the Township Hall at least fifteen days before the meeting date, and

 

WHEREAS, at the public hearing, the public was asked to comment and provide input regarding adding a special use to the Agricultural District in the Township, and

 

WHEREAS, the Galien Township Planning Commission listened to public comment and input, and after discussion recommended approval of a proposed amendment to the Galien Township Zoning Ordinance, which amendment adds a Special Use to the Agricultural District, that use being a Owner-occupied Bed and Breakfast/Corporate Retreat for overnight guests not to exceed 10 people, and

 

WHEREAS, the amendment language recommended by the Planning Commission is quoted below as follows:

 

Section 2.4B – USES BY SPECIAL PERMIT AS PROVIDED FOR BY SECTION 3.13

(23) Owner-occupied Bed and Breakfast/Corporate Retreat for overnight guests not to exceed 10 people

 

Roll Call Vote:

 

Ayes: G. Mast, K. Truhn, J. Richter, B. Williams, M. Kinne

Nays: None

Abstain: None

 

Resolution Adopted August 9, 2017

 

 

Jennifer Richter Galien Township Clerk