Parkman Township Zoning Commission 
April 23, 2019 
Zoning Commission Members Present: Donald Gatrell, Carlos Nieves, Jerry 
Jacobs, Len Hall and Jan Helt (secretary) 
Members not present: Norman Yoder and Al Weaver. 

Others present: Cindy Gazley
 
Don G made a motion to open the meeting at 7 p.m., seconded by Jerry J. 
Approval of Minutes: 
A motion was made by Don G to accept March, 2019 minutes with corrections, 
seconded by Carlos N 
Old Business: 
Tents: 
Don G suggested we discuss Rod Ziegler's tent and how to handle it. Jan H stated 
on John Spelich's current report he gave Rod Ziegler his permit for the tent. Since 
everyone decided not to regulate tents we moved on. 
We discussed different things going on in Parkman Township such as the new gas 
station. Also discussed was the fact that the township property does not look that 
great. There is a pile of branches in the back that you can see from the front. 
Someone brought up the fact that the new additions seems to be closer to the 
property line. It was stated that the township does not have to adhere to those rules 
they are exempt. 
Don G suggested we consider Cindy G concerns about different sections in 
Parkman Township zoning book that need clarification. He stated that there are at 
least 5 different fonts in the zoning book that need to be unified to one throughout 
the book. 
Len H stated that the current layout used is out dated. If you try to change anything 
it jumps all over the place and is very hard to add new amendments. 
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Jan H agreed that it takes forever to get it done because of the program that is 
being used right now. 
Cindy G gave a couple of examples one is what is, "the footprint of a building" 
does it include the basement. We need to clarify some things in our zoning book. 
There are areas that need some work. 
Don G suggested at our May meeting we start by going over Article 1 and 11, 
General Provisions and Definitions. Each month we will go over different sections. 
We need to unify each section as far as font and alphabet verses numbers etc. Use 
an adequate program which will make it easier to add new amendments as 
necessary. 
Jan H said she will contact Maria at the Zoning commission office and run 
everything by her as to our plan moving forward. 
Everyone agreed we need to address this moving forward that is our plan. 
Don G motioned to adjourn the meeting Carlos N seconded the motion. All were 
in favor. 
Respectfully Submitted by,

Jan Helt                                           Donald Gatrell                                                                      

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Parkman Township                               Chairperson                                                         
Zoning Commission Secretary