May 2, 2024 Minutes (May 2, 2024 Minutes )

Glenn Arbor Planning Commission

Event Date: 2024-05-01

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Executive Summary:

1. Meeting Overview
– The Glen Arbor Township Planning Commission held a meeting on May 2, 2024, with Chairman Lance Roman presiding.
– All members were present except Bob Berlacher and David Burton.

2. Key Agenda Items and Discussions
– The minutes of the previous (April) meeting were approved.
– The Township Board report included the repeal of the Park Board and Cemetery Board ordinances, and approval of a contract for tennis court replacement and upgrades.
– The Zoning Administrator reported on permit issuance and an issue with unauthorized electric car chargers installed in the road right-of-way.
– The Zoning Board of Appeals had no items on the docket.
– The Planning Commission discussed several ongoing ordinance review items, including combining zoning districts, fences, key holing, accessory buildings, accessory dwelling units, solar and wind, and shipping containers.

3. Public and Commission Member Comments
– There were no public comments during the meeting.
– Commission member Bob Hawley suggested including a mention of the Cemetery in the updated Master Plan.

https://www.glenarbortownship.com/

Internal document reference #:2837

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