Planning Commission: Planning Commission Thursday, April 25, 2024 @ 7:00 pm (Farmstay Overview)

This document proposes a text amendment to allow farm stays on agricultural-zoned working farms in Leelanau County. It outlines challenges facing small family farms, such as declining demand and aging farm owners, and highlights the potential benefits of farmstays for supplementary income, supporting local farms, and engaging a younger demographic in the community.

Planning Commission: Planning Commission Thursday, April 25, 2024 @ 7:00 pm (Public Correspondance)

Gene and Kathy Garthe express support for a zoning amendment allowing farm stays on agricultural land in Leelanau Township, advocating for owner presence and limiting temporary structures. They propose capping campsites at four per farm and a 150-foot setback from neighboring properties for safety. This underscores the need for responsible growth and community standards.

Planning Commission: Planning Commission Thursday, April 25, 2024 @ 7:00 pm (Text Amendment Application – Farmstays)

This document is an application for a text amendment to the Leelanau Township Zoning Ordinance. The applicant, Phil Haltstedt, is requesting the planning commission to adopt new provisions to allow “farmstays” in the Agricultural District as a secondary business to primary agricultural production. The intent of the proposed amendment is to support economic sustainability.

Planning Commission: Planning Commission Thursday, April 25, 2024 @ 7:00 pm (Zoning Report 1 & 2)

The Leelanau Township Planning Commission is reviewing an application by Philip Hallstedt for a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to allow Farmstays in the Agricultural Zoning District. The amendment proposes a new section titled “Agritourism Farmstays,” which would define and regulate these as a permitted use-by-right, following a Site Plan Review by the Planning Commission.

Planning Commission: Planning Commission Thursday, April 25, 2024 @ 7:00 pm (Agenda)

The Leelanau Township Planning Commission will convene for a regular meeting on April 25, 2024, at 7:00 P.M. at the township office. The agenda includes a public comment segment allowing three minutes for community views, discussions on a text amendment for farmstays, and updates from the Township Board, ensuring robust public engagement.

Special Meeting (Minutes)

This document summarizes the proceedings of the Leland Township Board Special Meeting held on April 25, 2024. The board reviewed Tokio Marine insurance coverage related to the 211 Main Street suits, appointing Brad Weirda and McGraw/Morris as counsel. Additionally, discussions included the Coyle easement negotiation, the Summer Youth League’s use of fields, and storage plans for dredge pipes.

Regular Meeting (Minutes)

The Empire Village Council held a regular meeting on April 23, 2024, where they approved the agenda and discussed financial reports. Notable items included a zoning ordinance amendment, various approvals for street maintenance, and deliberations on technology needs for shared village business, emphasizing the ongoing responsiveness to community and operational requirements.