CATAWBA ISLAND TOWNSHIP
ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Attendees
Jack Madison

Members of the Commission in attendance were Vice-Chairperson Paul Shaw, Dr. Gregory Hart, Kevin Howe, and Alternates Bill Barnes and David Wonnell. Also in attendance were Matt Montowski, Trustee, and Todd Bickley, Zoning Inspector and Commission Secretary.

Vice-Chairperson Shaw called the meeting of the Catawba Island Township Zoning Commission to order at 7:00 p.m. For the record, he identified the date as November 20, 2024.
Vice-Chairperson Shaw reviewed the agenda.
Agenda Item 1 – Hear any applications presented to the commission
Agenda Item 2 – Approve prior meeting minutes
Agenda Item 3 – Unfinished Business
Agenda Item 4 – New Business
Agenda Item 1 – Applications
Vice-Chairperson Shaw commented that one application has been submitted for zoning commission review – Case #737614. The applicants are Lisa & Clark Coffee and they are requesting to rezone parcel #0131460419657000 from the “A” District to the “R-1” District. Vice-Chairperson Shaw noted that the applicants would like to have the ability to split the lot. Mr. Bickley noted that the case number is correct and a property description is on file. No board members have a conflict.
Mr. Wonnell read a letter from the Ottawa Regional Planning Commission (ORPC) recommending approval of the rezoning request from the “A” to “R-1” Residential District. ORPC noted that since public sewer is not available, Ottawa County will require 125 feet of lot width. Mr. Bickley explained that under the “A” District, minimum lot width is 150 feet. The proposed split would result in two (2) 100 foot wide lots. By rezoning to the “R-1” District, the minimum lot width changes from 150 feet to 80 feet, which would allow for two (2) 100 foot wide lots. However, since the property is not serviced by public sewer, the Board of Health requires a minimum lot width of 125 feet per lot; consequently, the applicants will need to either extend public sewer to the site or request a variance from the Ottawa County Subdivision Regulations.
Mr. Barnes questioned the area with a fence/gate. Mr. Madison indicated that the area is owned by the CIC and the area is a disposal site for dredged materials.
There being no additional questions or comments, Dr. Gregory Hart made a motion to recommend approval of Case #737614. The motion was seconded by Bill Barnes and all members voted in favor of the motion. Vice-Chairman Shaw did not vote.
Agenda Item 2 – Meeting Minutes
With no additions or corrections, Vice-Chairperson Shaw stated that the October 23, 2024 Meeting Minutes were approved as submitted.
Agenda Item 3 – Unfinished Business
Mr. Bickley reported that along with Trustee Montowski, met with Daivia Kasper, Assistant County Prosecutor, to review the following issues: employee housing and short-term rentals. Mr. Bickley also commented that he has received a request for a new cell tower and he explained ORC 519.211 as it relates to cell towers. Regulations for cell towers may be prepared for zoning commission consideration.
Agenda Item 4 New Business
The commission agreed to cancel the December 18th meeting with the next meeting scheduled for January 22, 2025.
Adjournment
David Wonnell motion for adjournment. The motion was seconded by Bill Barnes and the meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,

Todd Bickley
Secretary