SBT Planning Commission
Public Hearing at 5245 N. M-18 Roscommon, MI on
February 6th 2020 @ 7:00 p.m.
The South Branch Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on February 6th, 2020, at 7:00 P. M. to recommend adoption of a zoning ordinance amendment reducing the Zoning Board of Appeals membership from five to three (Section 9.01). The public hearing will be held at 5245 N M-18, PO Box 606, Roscommon, Michigan, 48653. Written comments may be sent to the above address prior to the meeting. The public may appear at the public hearing in person or by counsel.
Full text of the proposed amending ordinance may be viewed by clicking the link below:
SBT-Ordinance to Amend Zoning Ordinance - Jan 2020.pdf
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Cell Tower Update
Construction of the tower structure is now complete.
Carrier (Verizon) should begin installation of their equipment within the next few weeks.
Anticipated target date for getting the site on air is January 2020
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South Branch Township is seeking to fill a vacancy on the
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Applications will be accepted until 12:00 noon on Friday, February 7th 2020.
Interested individuals may apply for this position by submitting a completed application, along with a copy of their resume, via email to the Township Supervisor at supervisor@southbranchtownship.com , by mail via the US Postal Service, mailed to South Branch Township, P.O. 606 Roscommon, MI 48653, or in person at the Township Offices, located at 5245 N. M-18, Roscommon, MI.
Applications may be printed directly from our website by clicking on the ‘FORMS’ tab in the column to the left, or obtained in person at the Township Offices between 9:00 am and 12:00 noon, M – F.
Position Requirements & Expectations
Required: Qualified applicants must be a resident of South Branch Township. Must be available to attend the specified regular meeting dates as well as any scheduled special meeting dates. Must be capable of reading, understanding, and interpreting, all regulations as set forth in the zoning ordinance to effectively apply equitable judgment to individual cases with unique circumstances.
Preferred: Qualified applicants should demonstrate effective communication skills, both verbal and written. ZBA members are expected to perform site visits in conjunction with many cases. Site visits may include walking on or through uneven and/or steep terrain, muddy or wet areas, sometimes on heavily wooded lots that have not yet been cleared for a building site. Ability to withstand the elements and environment to perform a basic visual inspection and walk-around of a property site is expected.
SBT-Article 9-ZBA.pdf
SBT Job Application.pdf
South Branch Township
Seeking Planning Commission Applicants
SBT is seeking persons who would like to serve their community as a member of our Planning Commission.
Commission memberships are appointed positions for varying terms of service. A per-diem is paid per meeting. Regular meetings are held monthly on the 1st Thursday of the month. Special meetings are scheduled as needed. Interested individuals must be a South Branch Township resident and should contact the Township Supervisor, Laurie Luck, at 989-275-8232 for more information.
Applications may be picked up, in person, at the Township Hall, Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 noon, and are also available here on our website (click the Job Application link above).
Please send completed applications to:
South Branch Township
Attn: Brenda Nelson, Clerk
P.O. Box 606
Roscommon, MI 48653