On the agenda: James Township August 31, 2026 — data center (Aug 31)
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James Township
6060 Swan Creek Road
Saginaw, MI 48609
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
JAMES TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION
August 31, 2026
Chairperson Parent called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m.
Members in attendance: Kathy Reis, Dale Hoeppner, Brenda Parent, Kim Bell, Jodi Hak, and Annie
Houlihan. April Key was excused. Zoning Administrator Scott Hash and Joanne Boehler also were
present.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting on August 3, 2026, were presented. There being no additions or
corrections to the minutes, Kathy Reis made a motion to approve the minutes as presented and Annie
Houlihan supported. All were in favor and the minutes were approved.
Reports
• Chairperson – no report.
• Zoning Administrator – Scott Hash
o Has received multiple calls regarding foreclosed property on Dutch Road. Not buildable
without a variance. Property is in flood plain.
o Land division for parcels on Trinklein Road. One parcel has two houses and other is
vacant. Wants to separate with one house on each parcel.
o Weber property on Dutch Road – owner went before judge and needs to come up with a
timeline for the cleanup for the court to approve. ZA Hash met with owner at property to
discuss what needs to be done and offered suggestions. If the timeline is not submitted,
the court will issue fines.
o Zoning permit approved for new construction on Stroebel Road.
• Planning Commission – received a sample data center ordinance from MTA
New Business
• How do we protect our township lands?
• Land division ordinance – minimum acreage?
• Current demolition application is too simple and is missing sections, including safety parameters.
o Utility providers need proof of disconnect
o Certificate of liability from contractor must be provided
o Insurance
o Bond to insured area cleaned up
August 31, 2026
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Unfinished Business
• Reviewed and completed Chapter 7.
There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Annie Houlihan and supported by
Kathy Reis at 8:14 p.m. The next meeting will be held on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. We will
start on Ordinance Chapter 8 and Chapter 3. Also, members should go over data center sample
ordinance and we will discuss how to tailor it to our township at the next meeting.
KIMBERLY BELL, SECRETARY
BRENDA PARENT, CHAIRPERSON
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