Summary
The Glen Arbor Township Planning Commission met June 5, 2025, with Chairman Lance Roman presiding. The Commission approved the May meeting minutes (motion by Ihme, supported by Berlacher). Members reviewed Master Plan Chapters 3 and 4 with minor changes noted, discussed proposed zoning ordinance revisions regarding accessory buildings and shipping container use, and heard updates on township finances and zoning activity. No public comments were made at the meeting's designated public comment period, though comments arose later regarding density and waste container visibility.
Public Comments
At the formal Public Comments segment, no comments were offered. Later in the meeting, during discussion of zoning ordinance items, unnamed attendees raised concerns that density is a concern and that sewers would help keep density under control. Additional concern was raised about waste containers being visible from the road, specifically citing "the Mill's" container as very visible. Cypher, the Zoning Administrator, agreed to investigate the waste container issue. No formal board response or decision was recorded on the density/sewer comment.
Infrastructure Projects
Hawley reported the Township received a $19,000 check from a cell tower lease. The Township Office roof was repaired, with insurance covering all costs except a $2,500 deductible paid by the Township. Dotterweich raised a question about a hole dug by DTE on M-22 across from the Sportsman's Shop; Cypher agreed to investigate. Public comments also touched on sewers as a potential tool to manage density, though no formal action was taken.
Other Business
The Township is taking over responsibility for the 4th of July Parade after the Police Department indicated it could not participate. The Chamber of Commerce expressed interest in assuming this responsibility in future years but could not do so this year; some Chamber members will volunteer for crowd control this year. The Zoning Board of Appeals had nothing to report. The Commission noted there will be no Planning Meeting in July.
Financial Summary
The Township received a $19,000 payment from a cell tower lease. Roof repair costs were covered by insurance except for a $2,500 deductible. The Zoning Administrator reported collecting $640 in fees in April, along with 34 phone calls, 19 responses, and 6 land use permits issued that month.
Action Items
- Cypher to investigate the hole dug by DTE on M-22 across from the Sportsman's Shop.
- Cypher to investigate the visibility of waste containers from the road, including the container at "the Mill's."
- Commission to discuss Master Plan Chapters 5 and 6 at the August meeting.
- Roman to finalize corrections and additions to the Shipping Container use ordinance language (Item 5) and forward to Commission members via email for review.