March 7, 2024 Minutes (March 7, 2024 Minutes)

**Executive Summary**

**Call to Order and Roll Call**
The Glen Arbor Township Planning Commission convened on March 7, 2024, at 7:30 PM. The meeting was led by Chairman Lance Roman, with members Bill Thompson, Andy Dotterweich, Bob Berlacher, and Bob Hawley present. The meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the approval of the agenda, and the minutes from the previous meeting were also approved.

**Correspondence and Reporting**
The Commission received several communications, including a letter from Empire Township regarding its Master Plan review, and another concerning an Oak Street property, which was forwarded to Zoning Administrator Cypher. The Township Board report highlighted the incoming delivery of a new fire truck and a request from the Glen Lake Association for assistance with lake clean-up efforts. Additionally, topics such as shipping containers for residential or commercial use and safety concerns regarding igloos with interior heaters were noted for further discussion.

**Business Items Discussed**
Key items on the agenda included the review of proposed content-neutral ordinance changes, budget preparations for 2024-2025, and the ongoing Master Plan review set to occur every five years without a strict deadline. The Commission discussed various ordinance items including zoning district combinations and fence regulations. Each topic was assigned for further exploration and will be revisited in the April meeting, with further input from Zoning Administrator Cypher.

**Conclusion**
No public comments were made during the meeting, and the session concluded without additional Commission comments. The meeting was adjourned at 9 PM by Chairman Roman, with the next meeting scheduled for April to continue discussions on the pertinent issues raised.