Planning Commission Annual Report 2017  City of Albion, Michigan  2017 Planning Commissioners Planning Commissioners Tom Pitt Frances Valdes George Strander Gregg Strand Sharon Ponds Scott Kipp Garrett Brown Lenn Reid  Term Expiration 12/31/2018 12/31/2019 12/31/2020 12/31/2017 12/31/2019 Ex-Officio Ex-Officio Ex-Officio  Meetings (MPEA requires four meetings annually)  The City of Albion Planning Commission met ten times. This meets the requirements of the MPEA.  January 18, 2017 February 22, 2017 March 14, 2017 March 21, 2017 April 18, 2017 May 16, 2017 August 15, 2017 September 19, 2017 October 17, 2017 November 21, 2017  Purpose of the Planning Commission The purposes of the Planning Commission include: Preparing a plan to guide the physical development oft the City of Albion, and to Promoting the adoption and execution of such plans by the City, school, county, and other governments and agencies responsible for making public or other improvements Effecting economics in the City through the recommendation of a wise expenditure of Encouraging and assisting public and private agencies in improving the attractiveness of  continually keep it up to date thereafter.  in the City Municipality.  funds to provide sound development. the City Municipality.    Working toward a "planned community" for the City by officially adopting a plan to Furthering cooperation between governmental and private agencies toward these ends.  guide the physical development of the community.  Actions by Legislative Body in 2017  February 22, 2017 - CARRIED, to approve application for Community Garden located at 401 and 1. Subject to all current codes unless opinion by City Attorney or change in codes. 3. Add City of Albion as additional insured on propertysinsurance policy.  403 W. Center Street with the following additions (Voice Vote): 2. Contingent upon agreement of flat water rate service.  CARRIED, to approve application for Community Garden located at 213 S. Albion St. and 618 W. 1. Subject to all current codes unless opinion by City Attorney or change in codes. 3. Add City of Albion as additional insured on property's insurance policy. March 21, 2017 - CARRIED, to approve Community Garden application located at 1021 Jefferson St; 1019. Jefferson St.; 1017 Jefferson St; 1013. Jefferson St; 1011. Jefferson St; 1009 Jefferson St; Mallory St/Jefferson; 103.5. Jefferson St and 751 W. Broadwell St. (Voice Vote) CARRIED, to approve the 2017-2022 Capital Improvement Plan. (Voice Vote)  Erie Street (Voice Vote):  2. Contingent upon agreement ofi flat water rate service.  May 16, 2017- CARRIED, to send 2016 Annual Planning Commission Report to the Albion City August15, 2017- - CARRIED, to approve Community Engagement Statement as presented. CARRIED, to approve authorization of draft of Future Land Use & Zoning Plan as presented. CARRIED, to approve creation of the Local Historical Committee and consider al list ofi interested October 17, 2017 - CARRIED, to accept proposal with South Michigan Planning Council for the  Council for approval. (Voice Vote)  (Voice Vote) (Voice Vote)  candidates to the Albion City Council. (Voice Vote)  zoning re-write. (Voice Vote)  CARRIED, to approve Guide to Development as presented. (Voice Vote)    November 21, 2017 - CARRIED, to approve resolution to present the Future Land Use and Zoning Plan to Albion City Council for final adoption as presented. (Voice Vote)  CARRIED, to approve 2018 meeting dates as presented.  Joint Meetings in 2017 Albion City Council and Planning Commission  Boards  Date March 14, 2017  Discussion Capital Improvement Plan