Planning Commission: Planning Commission Thursday, March 14, 2024 @ 7:00 pm (Minutes)

Executive Summary:

The document is the approved minutes of the Leelanau Township Planning Commission’s regular meeting held on March 14, 2024. It covers the following key points:

Sections:

1. Planning Commission Call to Order and Roll Call: The meeting was conducted at the Leelanau Township Hall with public participation available via Zoom. A quorum was established with six members present.

2. Approval of Agenda: The agenda was approved with the addition of a discussion item on the schedule for a new draft of the Master Plan.

3. Declaration of Conflicts of Interest: Commissioner Schatz declared a conflict of interest on the proposal for a joint housing commission due to his wife’s involvement on the Village Council.

4. Announcements and Correspondence: The Planning Commission was invited to attend the Northern Michigan Environmental Action Council’s award ceremony, and Commissioner Weber offered to attend.

5. Public Comment: Two public comments were received, one from a resident regarding a potential text amendment request.

6. Discussion/Action Items: Topics included updates on housing readiness community efforts, the Leelanau Township Master Plan update, and the approval of prior meeting minutes.

7. Reports: Updates were provided on the Township Board, Zoning Administrator, and Committee activities.

8. Public Comment: No further public comments were received.

9. Commissioner and Staff Comments: Discussions included text amendments, the potential relocation of the Omena fire station, and the coordination between the village and township on housing.

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