Summary
The Village of Suttons Bay Planning Commission meeting held on December 17, 2025, primarily focused on two main agenda items: the introduction of regulations for EV charging stations and the Inland Seas Education Association (ISEA) Campus Expansion Project. Both items received unanimous support from the members present, resulting in recommendations for approval to the Village Council.Public Comments
Two speakers provided public comments: - **Fred Sitkins** expressed gratitude for the Village's cooperation regarding the conditional approval. - **Sally Somali**, an ISEA Volunteer and former Board member, spoke in favor of the ISEA project.Infrastructure Projects
The Commission held a public hearing regarding the inclusion of EV charging stations as an accessory use in local ordinance. The proposed text amendment aimed to clarify regulations surrounding this new use. After reviewing the criteria and stating that the amendment provides necessary language for a new type of use without conflicting with existing regulations, the Commission voted unanimously to recommend its adoption to the Village Council.Additionally, the Commission discussed the ISEA Campus Expansion Project. The application was approved by the Commission, contingent upon the following:
- Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) approval for a variance concerning build-to/setback along Dame Street.
- Acquisition of all required outside agency permits, including those for water, sewer, stormwater, roads, and fire soil erosion.
- Site plan approval from both fire and Department of Public Works (DPW) regarding the removal of secondary access.