Summary
The Glen Arbor Township Planning Commission met on June 1, 2026, with Chairman Lance Roman presiding. Commissioners Lance Roman, Bill Thompson, Bob Ihme, Bob Hawley, and Dave Burton were present; Bob Berlacher and Andy Dotterweich were absent. The Commission approved the May meeting minutes and took action to remove Chapters 6 and 7 and Appendices A and B from the Master Plan review, pending further input from the Zoning Administrator on the importance of retaining Chapter 6.
Public Comments
No comments were offered by the audience during either public comment period.
Infrastructure Projects
Hawley, reporting on behalf of the Township Board, noted a discussion regarding the potential purchase of the adjacent Martin property. The Board plans to meet with its attorney to address questions about the purchase proposal. The Commission discussed this update, but no formal decision or vote was recorded by the Planning Commission on the matter.
Other Business
- Hawley reported that a new phone system has been installed at the Township.
- Hawley reported that the Township website needs to be made accessible to everyone, and someone will be brought in to set this up.
- Master Plan review: Thompson moved to delete Chapters 6 and 7 and Appendices A and B; Hawley supported the motion, and it carried.
- Ordinance items for review remain pending; the Commission is awaiting items requiring discussion.
- The Zoning Administrator and Zoning Board of Appeals representative Dotterweich were not in attendance and gave no reports.
Action Items
- Commission members are to consult with the Zoning Administrator regarding the importance of retaining Chapter 6 of the Master Plan, despite the vote to delete it.
- The Township Board will meet with its attorney to address questions related to the proposed purchase of the adjacent Martin property.
- Someone will be arranged to set up the Township website for public access.
- The Commission will await further ordinance items requiring discussion for future review.