The meeting focused on Leelanau Township's Request for Proposals (RFP) for the development of attainable housing on a 3.5-acre portion of a 5-acre parcel located at 824 N Warren in Northport. The aim is to address the pressing need for affordable housing in the community, identified through various assessments highlighting significant gaps in housing availability and affordability. The Township is seeking proposals from developers to create housing that meets specific criteria aligned with community needs, including potential co-location of Township offices.
Public Comments
There were no reported public comments during this meeting.
Affordable Housing Initiatives
The Township issued an RFP to solicit proposals for achievable housing solutions. Key points discussed included:
- The development of units for households earning between 50% to 120% of the Area Median Income (AMI) and maintaining a density of 8–26 units per acre.
- Proposals will have to ensure homes remain attainable and not used for short-term rentals, with deed restrictions enforced.
- Provisions for collaboration with developers on a Planned Unit Development (PUD) to ensure alignment with community goals were mentioned.
Infrastructure Projects
The 824 N Warren site has direct access to municipal water and sewer systems, managed by the Northport/Leelanau Township Utilities Authority. Critical infrastructure elements include:
- An existing sewer main on Mill Street located near the property line.
- The site is envisioned to also include potential co-located Township offices adjacent to the existing fire department.
Other Business
No other agenda items were noted in the document.
Financial Summary
The document did not provide any specific financial data, budgets, or funding requests related to this initiative.
Action Items
Action items outlined in the RFP included:
- Interested developers to submit proposals electronically or in hard copy by June 15th, 2026.
- A pre-bid informational meeting is scheduled for April 28th, 2026.
- The Township Board will collaborate with subject matter experts for the proposal selection process.
- Questions are to be directed to Township Supervisor Barbara Conley via the provided contact information.
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