Don’t bring sloppy plans to a board meeting was one of the messages from the Jan. 12 Springfield Township Board meeting. The following are some of the actions at the meeting as well as an announcement for those concerned about the budget.
‘The Springfield Township Board will hold a special meeting to review the 2006 budget and look at advanced planning and potential cost-saving measures. The meeting is set for Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. at the Civic Center on 12000 Davisburg Road.
‘The Springfield Township Board approved the final site plan for a condominium project between Andersonville and Clark roads as long as all parties involved meet to work on the final details.
Representatives for ‘Wilderness Estates? submitted the final site plan for a 20-unit clustered site condominium project. The property’s main entrance is off Andersonville Road with another access point off Clark Road.
According to Township Supervisor Collin Walls, the plans had two major problems. The plans and documents were not coordinated and parts of the plan were illegible and sloppy making it difficult for the board to act on the plans presented.
‘The frustration on the part of the board has more to do with the fact they were before us two months ago and got a long laundry list of things that needed to be corrected and they did some, but not all of them,? said Walls. ‘There were items added last night that weren’t there two months ago.?
? The board approved the rezoning of 9191 Dixie Highway from residential to office (OS) except for a 25-by-300 foot parcel that will stay residential. Walls said the rezoning presents an opportunity to preserve a unique structure consistent with Dixie Highway corridor plan.
Audience members raised questions about traffic safety and visibility specifically regarding a bus stop and already vacant office space in the area.
Walls said he expects the safety issues will be addressed as Softwater Drive is converted from a public to private road, meaning the school system may then choose to move the bus stop.
‘The board approved an ordinance to emphasize and clarify the Township’s policies for the issuance, transfer, renewal, relocation and enforcement of liquor licenses and permits, as well as address the operation of licensed premises.