Summary
The Leelanau Township Planning Commission received a written public comment ahead of its January 9, 2025 meeting concerning a proposed cell tower on Kitchen Road. No votes or formal decisions are recorded in this document, which consists solely of correspondence submitted to the Commission.
Public Comments
Mary Tonneberger of Omena submitted a letter (via email to zoning administrator Steve Patmore) expressing support for the proposed cell tower on Kitchen Road. Her stated reasons included: safety, noting that EMS staff have documented the need for reliable 911 access for residents and visitors; financing, noting that construction costs would be shared among multiple parties rather than borne fully by township taxpayers; and environmental impact, acknowledging local concerns but expressing confidence that expert consulting could minimize the tower's impact. She cited her own experience living on Omena Bay near a tall communications tower built by the GTB (Grand Traverse Band), stating its visual impact has been minimal over time. She also suggested that such infrastructure may become obsolete in the future and that towers "will come down," characterizing construction now as a "wise decision" in the interim. No response from the Commission is recorded in the document.
Infrastructure Projects
The correspondence concerns a proposed cell tower on Kitchen Road. The document does not indicate any Commission decision, vote, or next steps regarding the project; it reflects only a resident's letter of support submitted for the record at the January 9, 2025 meeting.
Action Items
None specified in the document. The cell tower matter on Kitchen Road appears to remain under consideration by the Commission, with this letter entered into the public comment record; no follow-up tasks or deadlines are stated.