Summary
The Glen Arbor Township Planning Commission met on September 1, 2026 (minutes dated September 3, 2026), with Chairman Lance Roman presiding. The Commission approved the August meeting minutes and discussed ongoing Master Plan revisions and a proposed noise ordinance raised by a township resident. No votes were taken on substantive business items beyond approval of prior minutes.
Public Comments
Brett Campbell proposed that a noise ordinance, including a ceiling sound level, be added to the Zoning Ordinance. The Commission discussed the idea with Campbell; Chairman Roman suggested Campbell bring a current complaint regarding the "River Club" business to the Zoning Administrator or Township Supervisor. Commissioner Hawley noted the difficulty of enforcing a noise ordinance, and Roman noted that police do not respond to enforce Township ordinances. Bill Niswonger suggested that Campbell instead refer to the existing Nuisance Ordinance.
Other Business
Zoning Administrator Lisa Radke offered general comments on master plan language and continuity. Chairman Roman asked Radke to review the Commission's Master Plan revisions using Microsoft Word track changes and comments, with the Commission to review her suggestions at the October meeting. Radke will also address the Cherry Republic project at the October meeting. Commissioner Dotterweich reported no Zoning Board of Appeals meetings have been scheduled. There was no Township Board report of note, and no correspondence was received.
In member comments, Hawley suggested the Township consider an ordinance similar to the Firework Ordinance, while Thompson remarked that living in a tourist town means dealing with the associated impacts.
Action Items
- Zoning Administrator Radke to review and mark up Master Plan revisions using track changes for Commission review at the October meeting.
- Radke to address the Cherry Republic project at the October Commission meeting.
- Brett Campbell encouraged to pursue his noise/nuisance complaint regarding the "River Club" business directly with the Zoning Administrator or Township Supervisor.
- No further action scheduled on the proposed noise ordinance at this time.