Summary
The Glen Arbor Township Planning Commission met on March 6, 2025, with Chairman Lance Roman presiding. Andy Dotterweich, Bob Ihme, Bob Hawley, and Roman were present; Bob Berlacher, Dave Burton, and Bill Thompson were absent. The agenda and previous minutes were approved without changes (motion by Bob Hawley, supported by Bob Ihme, carried). No correspondence was received, and no audience members attended the meeting. Key business included finalizing the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance and closing out review of solar/wind and off-street parking ordinance items, both of which required no further action.
Public Comments
There was no audience in attendance at either public comment period during the meeting, so no comments were received.
Other Business
The Township Board reported that Deputy Clerk Michelle Auchello won a photography contest, and Fire Chief Brian Ferguson attended his first meeting since an automobile accident. The Zoning Administrator, Tim Cypher, announced he will not renew his contract when it expires in April; Bob Ihme, working with Township Supervisor Tom Laureto, is considering replacement candidates. The Zoning Board of Appeals reported no new appeals, though Dotterweich noted the Connelly appeal was lost at the Court of Appeals. Under Business, Chairman Roman will review the Master Plan status with the Zoning Administrator and staff. The Commission completed review of the ADU ordinance, allowing ADUs and "Frogs," and decided to remove both the solar/wind ordinance item and the off-street parking clean-up item from future agendas, concluding no changes were needed to the existing ordinance language.
Financial Summary
The Township Board reported that the budget is currently being worked on for presentation at the March meeting; no specific figures were provided.
Action Items
- Chairman Lance Roman to review Master Plan status with the Zoning Administrator and staff.
- Bob Ihme, working with Township Supervisor Tom Laureto, to continue considering replacement candidates for Zoning Administrator Tim Cypher, whose contract expires in April.
- Solar and wind ordinance item removed from future agendas; no further action planned.
- Off-street parking clean-up item removed from future agendas; existing ordinance retained as is.