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

**Executive Summary**

**Meeting Overview**
On March 6, 2023, the Cleveland Township Planning Commission convened at the Cleveland Township Hall in Leelanau County, Michigan, led by Vice Chair Paul Stowe. The meeting commenced at 7:00 PM, with roll call confirming the presence of Vice Chair Stowe, Board Representative Todd Nowak, Secretary Victoria Sutherland (attending via Zoom as a non-voting member), and Commissioner Taylor Moore. The agenda was accepted without alterations, and there were no public comments or conflicts of interest noted.

**Administrative Actions**
The minutes from the previous meeting on February 7, 2024, were reviewed and accepted after amendments, passing with a 3-0 vote. Chair Manikas, absent from the meeting, provided an update on the Flaska site plan, which remains incomplete. The Zoning Administrator reported a new land use permit for a pole barn and addressed a complaint regarding a property on Narlock Rd. The complaints were investigated, and it was confirmed that the property owner was not violating regulations. Additionally, inquiries about short-term rental ordinances and potential condo development were highlighted.

**New Business Initiatives**
A pre-application conference regarding the Kaminski Site Plan was held, where the commission discussed waiving full site plan review based on existing permits and assessments. The motion to waive the review passed unanimously. Furthermore, the commission began developing plans for amendments to Agricultural District parameters, including responsible forestry practices. Suggestions for rewording use restrictions and allowable uses were made, particularly to enhance the rural character of Cleveland Township and encourage educational opportunities. The meeting concluded with no public comments and adjourned at 7:58 PM.