ePacket (Planning Commission)

Executive Summary

The Village of Suttons Bay Planning Commission convened on November 13, 2024, addressing several key items. The meeting agenda included the approval of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting on October 9, 2024. Public hearings were scheduled for zoning amendments, including revisions to Section 5-3 Bayview Stories and Section 9-13 Wireless Communication, along with discussions on Master Plan priorities, the 2025 budget, and the 2025 meeting schedule. Public comments and reports from Zoning Administration and the Zoning Board of Appeals were also included, along with updates from the Village Council. The meeting adjourned with announcements about the next meeting on December 11, 2024.

The October 9, 2024, meeting minutes, reviewed and approved, detailed the introduction of Michael Campbell to the Planning Commission. Key agenda items included the approval of the agenda and minutes, along with public comment. New business encompassed amendments to Section 5-3 concerning Bayview District stories and updates to Section 9-13 regarding wireless communications to comply with state law. Public hearings for these zoning text amendments were scheduled for the next meeting. Reports from Zoning Administration and the Village Council were also reviewed. The meeting minutes noted the discussion about meeting schedules and upcoming agenda items, including public hearings, master plan review, budget, and the 2025 meeting schedule.

The Planning Commission reviewed a project memorandum from Sara Kopriva, AICP, concerning zoning ordinance amendments. The memorandum outlined proposed changes to the Bayview District to align the minimum story requirements with the actual construction practices, along with the adjustment of wireless communication regulations to comply with state law, specifically related to permitting processes for collocation on existing towers. The memo included detailed zoning ordinance language, marked to highlight the suggested changes. The Planning Commission was scheduled to make determinations regarding each section.

Additionally, the Planning Commission was tasked with prioritizing action items from the recently adopted Master Plan. The memorandum from Sara Kopriva included a worksheet of action items categorized by topic (Housing, Natural Resources, Transportation, Economic Development, and Community Identity). The Planning Commission was tasked with prioritizing these items to establish a plan for Master Plan implementation, referencing the master plan for reference and discussion. The Zoning Report for October 2024 provided a summary of land use permits issued, staff report highlights, and requests for future action.