The Glen Arbor Township Planning Commission is holding a public hearing on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. to present and hear comments on proposed additions and changes to the Glen Arbor Zoning Ordinance, including new rules for text, a table format for the fence ordinance, and a re-write of the keyholing ordinance.
The Glen Arbor Township Planning Commission convened its March 6, 2025, meeting, addressing topics such as board position reappointments, rental fees, and parking lot repaving. The Zoning Administrator reported a busy month with no formal actions, while the Commission reviewed the Master Plan and Zoning Ordinance v5.2 items related to accessory buildings and ADUs.
The Glen Arbor Township Planning Commission held a public hearing on March 6, 2025. Chairman Lance Roman called the meeting to order, and the agenda was approved. Key discussion points included proposed ordinance changes regarding text rules, fences, and keyholing. The commission voted to send the changes to the Leelanau County Planning Commission for approval.
This document proposes a zoning ordinance change (Version 5.1) concerning “Keyholing,” a legal arrangement allowing multiple families or entities to share access to navigable waters. The proposed change introduces specific regulations to balance property rights with environmental protection, preventing overuse and addressing potential nuisance conditions to protect public health, safety, and welfare.
The document outlines proposed changes to the zoning ordinance concerning fences, detailing definitions, requirements for various zoning classifications, and regulations for corner lots. The primary aim of these changes is to clarify and enforce safety, aesthetic, and functional standards for fencing across different property types, ensuring compliance with intersection sight distance triangle guidelines.
This document proposes additions to Version 5.1 of the Zoning Ordinance, specifically focusing on rules of construction for interpreting the ordinance’s text. The amendment introduces clarifications intended to ensure consistent and accurate application of the regulations. Overall, the proposed additions to the Zoning Ordinance aim to provide a clear framework for interpreting the ordinance’s provisions.
The January 9, 2025, meeting of the Glen Arbor Township Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman Lance Roman. The commission reviewed and approved the current Conflicts of Interest Policy, discussed the Master Plan update, and focused on keyholing and accessory buildings. They planned to finalize proposed ordinances and schedule a public hearing in March.
The Glen Arbor Township Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chairman Lance Roman at 7:30 P.M. on December 5, 2024. All members were present except for Dave Burton. The draft minutes of the November Planning meeting were approved as presented. No correspondence was received. The Township Board completed phase 3 of the firehouse project.
Public comments primarily addressed concerns about the proposed zoning change’s potential impact on traffic, parking, and residential character. The meeting then progressed to business items, including a master plan review update and reviews of Zoning Ordinance v5.1 items, specifically key holing, accessory buildings, shipping container use, and accessory dwelling units (ADUs).
The Glen Arbor Township Planning Commission convened on October 5, 2024, to review the Master Plan and zoning ordinance updates. Key discussions included proposed changes to fences and accessory buildings, as well as inquiries from the public regarding trail projects and zoning processes. The meeting concluded at 8:45 PM with no further comments from members.
