September 5, 2024 Minutes (September 5, 2024 Minutes)

**Executive Summary**

The Glen Arbor Township Planning Commission convened on September 5, 2024, with Chairman Lance Roman presiding. Key attendees included commission members Lance Roman, Bill Thompson, Andy Dotterweich, Dave Burton, and Bob Hawley, along with Zoning Administrator Tim Cypher. The meeting commenced with standard procedures including roll call, pledge of allegiance, and approval of the previous month’s minutes.

The Township Board will review the use of tennis courts and consider more pickle ball courts for next summer. The Zoning Administrator reported on a potential rezoning request for a parcel at M22 and Bay Lane, as well as addressed parking issues near the Mill on M22 and resolved the key holing issue at the Marina. The Zoning Board of Appeals had no items on the docket. Public comments focused on concerns regarding potential business development at Bay Lane and the associated parking and notification requirements.

The Commission’s business items included a Master Plan review, with a focus on starting a punch list and seeking input from the Assessor for a housing style analysis. They also reviewed and discussed items within Zoning Ordinance v5.1, item #2 Fences, the key holing update, and other ordinance items including adjoining lot restrictive setbacks and accessory buildings. Some topics such as accessory dwelling units, solar and wind, and shipping container use were discussed, with action deferred to future meetings.

Public comments highlighted concerns regarding commercial zoning restrictions and the Fence Ordinance’s exemptions for farms. The meeting concluded with no further comments from commission members and was adjourned at 8:45 PM.