Planning Commission: Planning Commission Thursday, June 27th 2024 @ 7:00 pm (Approved Minutes)

The Leelanau Township Planning Commission convened its regular meeting on June 27, 2024, at the Leelanau Township Hall, with the option for public participation via Zoom. The meeting commenced at 7:00 p.m. and was chaired by Steve Kalchik. All members were present, establishing a quorum. The agenda was approved with an amendment to include the election of officers, as per the Commission’s By-Laws. No conflicts of interest were declared, though Commissioner Weber disclosed a contact regarding the tower project but confirmed no conflict existed. Correspondence included emails related to the tower project and other matters.

Key discussion and action items included an application for a text amendment to allow Farmstays in the Agricultural District, presented by Philip Hallsted. A new draft of the amendment was reviewed, with consensus to consider Farmstays as a Special Land Use. Various aspects such as definitions, building codes, and operational standards were discussed, with further review planned for the next meeting. The Leelanau Township Master Plan Update was also addressed, with an editable version available online for comments from both the Commission and the public. The meeting experienced a brief disruption due to a “Zoom Bombing” incident.

The election of officers was reaffirmed, with current officers continuing in their roles. Concerns were raised about the timely distribution of documents, and Commissioner Weber announced his resignation effective August 1, 2024, due to a job relocation. The meeting concluded with no further public comments and adjourned at 9:03 p.m. The next scheduled meeting is set for August 22, 2024.

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