August 1, 2024 Minutes (August 1, 2024 Minutes)

Glenn Arbor Planning Commission

Event Date: 2024-08-01

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**Executive Summary**

The Glen Arbor Township Planning Commission convened on August 1, 2024, with Chairman Lance Roman presiding. Key activities included the approval of the June 2024 meeting minutes and a report from Zoning Administrator Tim Cypher, who addressed recent permits and complaints regarding parking, lighting, and boat storage. The Zoning Board of Appeals reported no pending cases.

The Commission engaged in a Master Plan review, initiating a punch list, and reviewed Zoning Ordinance (ZO) v5.1, specifically focusing on fence regulations. Discussions included comparing Glen Arbor’s fence ordinance with Empire Township’s and analyzing current fencing requirements, with Dotterweich tasked with creating a table. The agenda also covered a review of ordinance items, including keyholing, adjoining lot setbacks, accessory buildings, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), solar and wind regulations, and the use of shipping containers, with some items requiring further action.

The meeting also included public comments, with one attendee suggesting the Commission avoid overly complex fence regulations, advocating for neighborly resolutions. Following these discussions, the Commission members concluded their comments.

The meeting concluded with Chairman Lance Roman adjourning the meeting at 9:20 PM.

Internal document reference #:2839

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