Planning Commission Regular Meeting:3/6/2024 (Minutes)

**Executive Summary: Cleveland Township Planning Commission Meeting – March 6, 2023**

The Cleveland Township Planning Commission convened its regular meeting on March 6, 2023. Key activities included approving the agenda and the February 7, 2024 minutes, with a unanimous vote of 3-0. The meeting saw discussion of a pre-application conference for the Kaminski Site Plan. Due to the property owner’s variance, an EGLE permit and the Zoning Administrator’s assessment, the commission voted 3-0 to waive a full site plan review.

The commission also addressed the agricultural district amendment. Discussions revolved around refining park parameters and responsible forestry practices, incorporating suggestions from Chair Manikas. Amendments were made to use restrictions, including modifications to wording regarding vegetation removal and soil disturbance. Further, the commission decided to remove event restrictions, while adding educational opportunities as a potential allowable use, with the development of supporting language to be aided by a Conservancy Volunteer Coordinator.

The Zoning Administrator reported on recent activities, including issuing a land use permit for a pole barn, following up on a resident complaint, and answering inquiries about short-term rental ordinances. The Zoning Administrator is working with an engineer on a potential condo project which may be presented to the Planning Commission. The meeting concluded with no further public comment and a motion to adjourn, which was passed with a vote of 3-0 at 7:58 PM.