6/18/2025 - Suttons Bay Village | ePacket Discussion and Planning

Summary

The Planning Commission of Suttons Bay held a regular meeting on May 21, 2025, where key decisions were made regarding zoning ordinance amendments, prioritization of housing initiatives, and the establishment of future meeting agendas. The Commission discussed the importance of affordable housing and updates on public engagement for community input.

Public Comments

During the public comment segment, a Notice of Intent from Leelanau County regarding an amendment to the Leelanau County General Plan was shared. Specific concerns or comments from public speakers were not detailed in the record.

Affordable Housing Initiatives

D. Smith emphasized the need to prioritize affordable housing, mentioning an upcoming public event hosted by Peninsula Housing to gather community input on housing needs. The discussion indicates a potential workflow involving mapping areas for workforce housing and identifying incentives for varied housing sizes.

Infrastructure Projects

Reports indicated a scheduled increase in water rates for the village, highlighting the potential impact on community infrastructure. No specific infrastructure projects such as marinas or cell towers were discussed.

Other Business

The Commission addressed various reports, including zoning administration updates. Members were encouraged to make proposals regarding zoning term changes and to streamline processes related to workforce housing. There was also a note regarding a zoning board of appeals meeting for a dimensional variance.

Financial Summary

No financial data was present in the document; therefore, this section is omitted.

Action Items

- Commission members are to review the Master Plan priority checklist and categorize items into short-term and long-term priorities within two weeks. - Staff will send reminders for follow-up on checklist items. - Discussion points concerning parking requirements for Hotels/B&Bs should be carried forward for future meetings. - Further exploration of affordable housing initiatives and public input will continue to be developed in the next meeting.