Zoning Commission Meeting on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. at the Scioto Township Service Center.
Members Present: Chair Weatherhead, Wasmus, Jacob, and Nicole
Chair Weatherhead called the Meeting to order at 7:00.
Jacob motioned to accept the December Joint Meeting Minutes and the October 29, 2024 Minutes. Nicole seconded. Vote: All Yes
Cory motioned for Weatherhead to stay Chair for 2025 and Jacob seconded. Vote: All Yes
Weatherhead motioned for Cory to be Co Chair for 2025 and Jacob seconded. Vote: All Yes
Chair Weatherhead encourages all of the Board Members to read and study about the Land Use Plan.
Old Business: The Trustees would like for the Zoning Commission to get started on wording for Solar Panels soon. Have Roof Mount Solar being treated as Accessory Building Permits. To be behind the house as a building and same setbacks. Wattage under 150. Chair Weatherhead said for alternative if the land has a trench or etc. Ammend resolutions as time goes along to try to solve issues as they come along.
Chair Weatherhead made a Motion to work on a Presentation to give to the Trustees. Cory seconded. Vote: All Yes
The Township is bound to the Zoning Book and not Opinions.
New Business: Cory brought up 8650 Rush Road. Zoning Inspector Schulz said that they have Permit for Ag.
It is not the job of the Zoning to police, but the people can and they can bring it to the township.
Should read what the Zoning Book says that is the responsibility of the Members.
Cory wanted to discuss permits.
Chair Weatherhead said their job is to assist the people and not go around to find people doing wrong.
The Trustees direct the Zoning Inspector in what they would like for him to inspect.
Need another Alternate. The Trustees will interview those interested.
The next Meeting will be February 18, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. and Solar will be discussed.