Summary
The Glen Arbor Township Planning Commission met January 8, 2026, with Chairman Lance Roman presiding. The Commission approved the October meeting minutes, retained its current slate of officers for 2026, adopted the 2026 meeting schedule, and tabled several items pending the return of Zoning Administrator Cypher, who was absent.
Public Comments
No comments were offered during the initial public comment period. Later in the meeting, audience members raised questions about Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and expressed confusion over proposed ordinance changes. Chairman Roman responded that he would work to make the ordinance language more understandable.
Parks and Recreation Matters
Not discussed in this meeting.
Infrastructure Projects
Not discussed in this meeting.
Other Business
- Zoning Administrator's Report: Cypher was absent, so no report was given. A site plan review submitted by Bob Ihme for a contracting office was discussed; Dotterweich felt 7 parking spaces should be required. The item was tabled pending a meeting with Cypher, and a special meeting may be called.
- Zoning Board of Appeals: Dotterweich reported no action forthcoming.
- Bylaws Review: No action taken.
- Conflict of Interest Statements: Members signed statements and delivered them to Clerk Laureto.
- Master Plan Review: Postponed until the Zoning Administrator's return.
- Ordinance Review: Dotterweich shared information from a Planning Conference he attended in October. The Commission discussed Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and FROGs but took no action, tabling the matter until the February meeting. Burton agreed to contact other municipalities regarding solar and wind ordinances and report back to the Commission.
Action Items
- Zoning Administrator Cypher to meet with the Commission regarding the Ihme contracting office site plan and parking requirements (Dotterweich flagged a need for 7 parking spaces); a special meeting may be scheduled.
- Master Plan Review to resume upon Zoning Administrator's return.
- ADU and FROGs ordinance discussion tabled to the February meeting.
- Burton to research other municipalities' solar and wind ordinances and report back.
- Chairman Roman to revise ordinance language on ADUs to address resident confusion raised in public comment.