The Leelanau Township Planning Commission convened on September 11, 2025, to discuss various agenda items. The primary focus included the ongoing development of the Leelanau Township Master Plan, updates on infrastructure projects, and a report regarding the winery lawsuit impacting zoning regulations. All motions made during the meeting were approved unanimously, and discussions were largely procedural with a focus on addressing previous meeting minutes and planning documents.
Public Comments
There were no public comments made during the meeting, either in-person or via Zoom.
Affordable Housing Initiatives
Homestretch presented potential plans for developing affordable housing on land next to the fire station in Northport. This initiative is still in discussion with the Township Board and no specific decisions or additional actions were taken during this meeting.
Parks and Recreation Matters
The report provided by the Township Board included updates on basketball and pickleball facilities at Buster Dame Park, although no specific decisions were made regarding these updates in this session.
Infrastructure Projects
An update was provided on the Cherry Home Subdivision Road Repair, with discussions about funding through a special assessment district with a bond. Additionally, the renovation of the Woolsey Airport building was discussed; Stage 1 repairs are estimated to cost $250,000, with the Township Board committing $100,000 to the project.
Other Business
The Planning Commission reviewed the latest working document of the Leelanau Township Master Plan and made edits. The next meeting is scheduled for September 25, 2025, where further work on the Master Plan will continue.
Action Items
- Zoning Administrator Steve Patmore will look into acquiring a new base map for the township.
- All members are encouraged to forward any typos noted in the Master Plan document to improve its accuracy for the next meeting.
- Further discussions and edits to the Master Plan will continue at the next scheduled meeting on September 25, 2025.
Source Document
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