9/11/2025 - Leelanau Planning Commission | Approved Minutes from Planning Meeting

Summary

The Leelanau Township Planning Commission conducted a regular meeting on May 8, 2025, to discuss various agenda items, notably the ongoing review of the Master Plan. The meeting highlighted updates on different sections of the Master Plan, public comments, and ongoing administrative topics. A strong focus was placed on shoreline adaptation strategies and ensuring the accuracy of data presented in planning documents.

Public Comments

There were no comments made during the initial public comment period. However, Elizabeth Malleck raised a question about a referenced $130,000 sewer system capacity study, which was clarified during the meeting.

Affordable Housing Initiatives

There was a noted discussion about the influence of building codes on housing availability. Zoning Administrator Steve Patmore indicated that the Township does not administer building codes, only zoning codes, and confirmed that there have not been significant inquiries suggesting that zoning ordinances are hindering housing development.

Parks and Recreation Matters

The discussion included references to the Township Recreational Facilities. It was noted that improvements will reference the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Further reviews pertinent to recreational spaces were postponed for later discussions.

Infrastructure Projects

No specific infrastructure projects such as marinas or water/sewer upgrades were discussed in detail during this meeting.

Other Business

The previous meeting's minutes from April 24, 2025, were reviewed but tabled for further amendment due to a request for more detail by Commissioner Schatz. The Township Board's upcoming agenda was briefly introduced, highlighting discussions about cemetery policies and the Assistant Zoning Administrator position.

Action Items

- Commissioner Gans was tasked with editing the section on the Township Hall and Library and presenting it in the next meeting. - Commissioner Gans was also asked to reach out to Elizabeth Schwind for input on the schools section of the Master Plan. - The review of the Master Plan will continue in the next scheduled meeting on May 22, 2025.