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STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF LENAWEE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate File No. 19-51190-DE Estate of LEWIS L. BOWMAN, Deceased. Date of birth: 02-15-1932 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Lewis L. Bowman, died 05-21-2019 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Ellen K. Toohey, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 425 North Main Street, Adrian and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 12/5/2019 Attorney: Douglas Hartung, P36616, 102 West Maumee Street, Adrian, MI 49221, (517)265-2450. Personal representative: Ellen K. Toohey, 6053 Walker Drive, Troy, MI 48085, (248) 321-0332 1T December 7 Show more »
MACON TOWNSHIP Lenawee County, Michigan Resolution 2019-3 A resolution to amend fees pertaining to the Macon Township Zoning Ordinance WHEREAS, this Board is authorized by the Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Macon to set fees by resolution for various matters arising in the course of administration of the Zoning Ordinance to defray the cost of processing and evaluating applications, permits and requests; and WHEREAS, this Board has reviewed the fees previously in effect and has found that they are in need of revision; and LET IT THEREFORE BE RESOLVED that the Township of Macon, Lenawee County, Michigan, does hereby correct the total amounts that were included in the fee schedule adopted on November 21, 2016 by resolution 2016-29, for APPLICATION FEE REQUIRED An application fee is required to cover the fixed costs and expenses incurred by the Township for processing of applications and other actions as applicable. These fees are used to cover costs such as 1) The cost of the Planning Commission meetings; 2) Mailing and publication of notices; 3) Maintain the accounting of and processing payments to professionals and consultants; 4) In-house staff time for review of plans, development agreements, performance guarantees, etc. Application fees are non-refundable. ESCROW ACCOUNT ESTABLISHED An escrow fund shall be established whenever an application is submitted. Escrow funds are used to defray anticipated variable costs and expenses incurred by the Township where professional input, study or review is desired before a final decision is made. This includes the Township consultants' engineering, planning, legal reviews and other costs as appropriate. All escrow funds shall be deposited in a non-interest-bearing account and are refundable if they are not used. ADDITIONAL DEPOSITS TO ESCROW FUND REQUIRED Whenever the escrow account falls below a specific level, the applicant will be notified in writing and requested to submit additional escrow. For projects that require a minimum escrow deposit of $2,500, if the escrow falls below $1,000, the applicant will be required to deposit a minimum of $2,500. For projects at the engineering review stage or the construction inspection stage, if the escrow falls below $5,000, the applicant viii be required to deposit $5,000. If the deposit is not made in a timely manner, the Township may stop further reviews and Township work on the project until the requested deposit is made (See Macon Township Zoning Ordinance Section 1.12, B, 3, b). Any account balance remaining upon completion of the project and acceptance of the record plans will be returned to the applicant. APPLICATION FEES AND MINIMUM ESCROW DEPOSITS REQUIRED The following fees and minimum escrow deposits shall be paid by the petitioner to the Macon Township Treasurer at the time of submittal of an application for each of the following. The Township may reduce or waive the escrow deposit and/or the application fee if it determines the project will require minimal review or application work. Planning Commission Review Area Plan/Rezoning for Special District* Escrow Deposit: $5,000 Application Fee: $900 Total: $5,900 Site Plan - Preliminary Escrow Deposit: $5,000 Application Fee: $900 Total: $5,900 Site Plan - Final Escrow Deposit: $5,000 Application Fee: $900 Total: $5,900 Site Plan - Revised Escrow Deposit: $2,500 Application Fee: $300 Total: $2,800 Major/Minor Change Determination by the PC Escrow Deposit: $2,500 Application Fee: $100 Total: $2,600 Minor Site Plan Review Escrow Deposit: $2,500 Application Fee: $300 Total: $2,800 Extension of Site Plan Escrow Deposit: $1,000 Application Fee: $100 Total: $1,100 Rezoning Petition, Other than a Special District Escrow Deposit: $2,500 Application Fee: $500 Total: $3,000 Conditional Use Permit Escrow Deposit: $2,500 Application Fee: $500 Total: $3,000 Additional Escrow When Required Escrow Deposit: Either $2,500 or $5,000 Application Fee: N/A Total: $2,500 or $5,000 *Includes Major Change Amendments to previously approved Area Plans Other Review Fees Zoning reviews for new homes, additions, agricultural buildings, property divisions and re-descriptions. Escrow Deposit: $2,500 if there is a need for consultant review. Application Fee: $50 Total: $50 or $2,550 Wetland Reviews (Single Family) Escrow Deposit: $500 Application Fee: $50 Total: $550 Engineering Review: At the time of submittal of detailed construction plans, specifications, and detailed estimates of total costs of the proposed construction and improvements, the applicant shall make a deposit in the project escrow account. Residential Non-Residential Escrow Deposit: 1 1/2% of project cost plus $1 per du 1 1/2% of project cost plus $1 per 1,500 s.f. of bldg. size Application Fee: NA Total: Additional escrow when required for Engineering Review Escrow Deposit: $5,000 minimum Application Fee: NA Total: Engineering Inspection: The review escrow shall cover the costs of actual engineering inspection and any application engineering time incurred by the Township's engineers in association with the project. The extent of inspection and field engineering required may be determined by the Township's engineer based upon the contractor's performance and the applicant's engineering involvement. The costs associated with any field design changes, reviews, evaluations or interpretations of the plans due to discrepancies evolving from the construction operation shall be deducted from the inspection escrow accounts. Escrow Deposit: Established by the Township Engineer. Application Fee: NA Total: Additional deposit to Engineering Inspection escrow account Escrow Deposit: $5,000 minimum Application Fee: NA Total: Zoning Board of Appeals Petition Single-Family Dwelling Escrow Deposit: NA Application Fee: $175 Total: $175 Zoning Board of Appeals Petition All Other Appeals Escrow Deposit: NA Application Fee: $500 Total: $500 Zoning Board of Appeals escrow when determined review is required by the Planner, Engineer, Attorney, or other consultants. Escrow Deposit: Minimum $1,000 Application Fee: NA Total: Minimum $1,000 Special Meeting of the Township Board. (If the meeting cannot be held the fee shall be refunded). Escrow Deposit: NA Application Fee: $600 Total: Minimum $600 Special Meeting of the Planning Commission (If the meeting cannot be held the fee shall be refunded). Escrow Deposit: NA Application Fee: $750 Total: Minimum $750 Pre-Application meeting with Township Planner (One Hour) Escrow Deposit: NA Application Fee: $250 Total: Minimum $250 Pre-Application meeting with Township Engineer (One Hour) Escrow Deposit: NA Application Fee: $250 Total: Minimum $250 TOWNSHIP ADMINISTRATION The Township shall maintain accurate accounting records of all funds received and all funds expended. Upon request by the applicant, the Township shall provide a statement of all funds received and expended. Edward Clark moved, seconded by Beth Loesch to adopt the resolution to amend fees pertaining to the Macon Township Zoning Ordinance. Motion carried. Roll call vote: Yeas: Lee Wagner, Beth DeJonghe, Beth Loesch, Edward Clark Nays: None Absent: Julia DeJonghe 1T December 7 Show more »
A Reader Notice: This newspaper will never knowingly accept any advertisement that is illegal or considered fraudulent. If you have questions or doubts about any ads on these pages, we advise that before responding or sending money ahead of time, you check with the local Attorney General's Consumer Fraud Line and/or the Better Business Bureau. Also be advised that some phone numbers published in these ads may require an extra charge. In all cases of questionable value, such as promises or guaranteed income from work-at-home programs, money to loan, etc., if it sounds too good to be true -- it may in fact be exactly that. This newspaper cannot be held responsible for any negative consequences that occur as a result of you doing business with these advertisers. Thank you. Show more »
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