Email from Township Clerk, the Planning Commission is authorized to decide on the special use permit.

I received the following email today from Vassar Township Clerk, Mike Clinesmith.  This means there is no need to attend Tuesday's meeting.  The special use permit was denied by the planning commission and that is final.

Dear Janice,

Gilling's Permit is not on the agenda for the Vassar Township Board July 9, 2013 meeting.  I will not state it will not be discussed "on July 9, 2013 or at any time", as any relevant township business may be discussed at regular meetings.

According to the Township of Vassar Planning Commission Ordinance adopted by the Board of Trustees on March 10, 2009, the Planning Commission is authorized to hear and decide any requests for special land use approvals, and according to Article 17, section 17.02 of the Vassar Township Zoning Ordinances, adopted September 13, 2011, "An appeal may be taken to the Zoning Board Of Appeals by any person wishing to appeal for a variance from any ordinance provision or appeal any final decision of the Zoning Administrator or the Planning Commission, including special land use decisions."

As of this time, I have not seen any paperwork from Gilling regarding an appeal to the Zoning Board of Appeals.

Michael Clinesmith
Vassar Township Clerk

On 7/2/2013 6:47 PM, Mihora, Janice D wrote:

Vassar Township Board

Vassar Township Planning Commission
Vassar Township Zoning Board of Appeals

I have been told that the special use permit for Robert Gillings' at 4165 Sheridan Road, Vassar, MI  will not be discussed at the Vassar Township Board meeting on July 9, 2013 or at any time.

I have been told that the decision to deny his request by the Vassar Planning Commission is final and does not need to be discussed or also denied by the Vassar Township Board.

I have also been told that Mr. Gillings has not approached the Vassar Township Zoning Board of Appeals or submitted an appeal to the Vassar Township Zoning Board of Appeals.

Please respond and let me know if these statements are true or false. 

I did speak with Mike Clinesmith and Curtis Pennell about this today but would like an email record of your responses.

Thank you, 

Janice Mihora
502-645-8646
Property Owner at:
3171 Waterman Road
Vassar, MI  48768

What I learned today - Does it have to be denied by the Township Board????

I received a couple of phone calls from neighbors saying the Planning Commission's denial of Mr. Gillings' special use permit does not have to be denied by the Township Board.

I called Mike Clinesmith who said it does not have to go before the Board.  He said that Gillings' special use permit will go no further.
I called Curtis Pennell who said it does not have to go before the Board.  He said that Gillings' special use permit will go no further.

I AM WAITING FOR AN EMAIL CONFIRMATION ON THIS.  I WANT THIS IN WRITING.

I don't want to say it is so without confirmation because that just seems too easy.  I will post more information when I receive it.