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Planning commission sets hearings and approves several site‑plan changes; outdoor‑dining text amendment recommended
Summary
At the meeting the commission recommended an outdoor‑dining zoning text amendment, set public hearings for tree/woodland and sign ordinance changes, approved two parking‑lot/landscape modifications and set a public hearing for the master plan update.
The Canton Township Planning Commission on the same agenda recommended approval of an outdoor‑dining zoning ordinance amendment, set public hearings for two zoning‑text items, and approved site‑plan modifications and site work for two township properties and a village arts complex.
Outdoor dining text amendment: Planning staff presented proposed revisions to the zoning ordinance to give the approving authority discretion on front‑yard setback encroachments and to relax some barrier requirements for outdoor dining seating (examples: raised curbs or walkway openings). The commission opened and closed the public hearing with no public comment and voted to recommend approval of the text amendment. The motion to recommend approval was made by Commissioner Gordon Watkins and supported by Commissioner Clarence Lee; the commission voted unanimously in favor. Patrick Sloane said the proposal will go to the township board of trustees for two readings prior to any township action.
Tree/woodland preservation and sign ordinance hearings set: The commission compiled…
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