Planning Commission: Planning Commission, Thursday, January 23, 2025 (Agenda)

Leelanau Planning Commission

Event Date: 2025-01-23

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Executive Summary:

1. Introduction
The document outlines the agenda for a regular meeting of the Leelanau Township Planning Commission on Thursday, January 23, 2025. The meeting will be held at the Leelanau Township Fire Department Meeting Room and will also be available for public viewing and participation via Zoom Electronic Remote Access.

2. Public Hearing
The main agenda item is a public hearing on an application for a Special Land Use Permit for a Kitchen Road Communications Tower by Leelanau County Administration. The public will have the opportunity to provide comments, limited to 3 minutes per person.

3. Discussion and Action
After the public hearing, the Planning Commission will discuss and deliberate on the application for the Kitchen Road Communications Tower. If necessary, a special meeting will be scheduled for January 30, 2025 to complete the deliberation.

4. Public Comment and Next Meeting
The agenda also includes a second public comment section and a discussion of the next meeting.

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https://www.leelanau.gov/leelanautwpplan.asp

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