Planning Commission: Planning Commission, Thursday, February 13, 2025 (Agenda)

Leelanau Planning Commission

Event Date: 2025-02-13

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The Leelanau Township Planning Commission convened for a regular meeting on February 13, 2025, at 119 E. Nagonaba St, Northport, MI, with options for public participation via Zoom. The agenda included essential items such as the call to order, roll call, and approval of the agenda, alongside declarations of conflicts of interest and public comments. Key discussion and action items on the agenda were the verification of the written decision from the January 30, 2025 meeting regarding a Special Land Use Permit Application for a Wireless Communications Tower at 11015 N. Kitchen Road, approval of the Planning Commission minutes, and the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget recommendation.

Further agenda items included the presentation of the Planning Commission’s 2024 Annual Report to the Township Board, suggestions for Zoning Ordinance Amendments, and updates on the Master Plan. The meeting also allowed for a second round of public comments, followed by comments from commissioners and staff. The next scheduled meeting was set for February 27, 2025, with a standard duration of two hours unless extended by motion.

The meeting emphasized transparency and public engagement, with written comments and materials submitted within 36 hours of the meeting being distributed to the Commission and recognized during the session. Meeting packets were made available for viewing online, ensuring accessibility for those unable to attend in person. This approach underscores the township’s commitment to inclusive governance and community involvement in planning and development decisions.

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