Cleveland Township Board Special Meeting:2/4/2025 (Minutes)

**Executive Summary**

**Meeting Overview**
The Cleveland Township Board convened a special meeting on February 4, 2025, at 7 PM, led by Supervisor Tim Stein. Board members present included Jan Nowak, Todd Nowak, Tracy Olsen, and Angie Diotte, alongside media representatives from Leelanau Enterprise and Leelanau Ticker. The meeting was attended by four members of the public, with the main agenda focusing on zoning regulations in relation to a proposed Dollar General store development.

**Discussion on Zoning Concerns**
The Supervisor facilitated a thorough discussion on various concerns related to the township’s zoning ordinance. Key topics included allowable uses within business districts, conflicts with the scenic overlay district, discrepancies with the township’s master plan, site plan requirement definitions, and the need for collaboration with the neighboring Kasson township. The board deliberated on how the current regulations failed to align with the intended purpose of the Cleveland Township zoning ordinance.

**Resolution for Moratorium**
Consequently, the board introduced Resolution 2500-02, which proposed a temporary moratorium on all permits and applications related to new developments within the Business 1 and Business 2 districts. This resolution was presented by Supervisor Stein and supported by Todd Nowak, receiving unanimous approval from all board members present (5 Ayes, 0 Nayes).

**Public Acknowledgment and Meeting Closure**
During the public comment segment, attendees expressed gratitude towards the board for taking action on the zoning issue. The meeting concluded shortly afterward, with a motion to adjourn, duly seconded, and the conclusion of discussions at 7:13 PM.