The Glen Arbor Township Planning Commission met on May 2, 2024, with discussions on vital agenda items. Notably, the repeal of certain ordinances and ongoing ordinance reviews were addressed. Zoning issues, including unauthorized electric car chargers, were also highlighted. Lastly, a suggestion to include the Cemetery in the Master Plan was proposed by Commission member Bob Hawley.
During the May 21, 2024 Glen Arbor Township Board meeting, key discussions included the adoption of Content Neutral Zoning Ordinance 5.0 and the future of tennis and pickleball courts. The board approved rebuilding tennis courts 3 & 4 for tennis only and deciding on courts 1 & 2 after gathering summer data, ensuring active community involvement.
The Leelanau Township Planning Commission will convene for a regular meeting on April 25, 2024, at 7:00 P.M. at the township office. The agenda includes a public comment segment allowing three minutes for community views, discussions on a text amendment for farmstays, and updates from the Township Board, ensuring robust public engagement.
The Leelanau Township Planning Commission is reviewing an application by Philip Hallstedt for a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to allow Farmstays in the Agricultural Zoning District. The amendment proposes a new section titled “Agritourism Farmstays,” which would define and regulate these as a permitted use-by-right, following a Site Plan Review by the Planning Commission.
This document is an application for a text amendment to the Leelanau Township Zoning Ordinance. The applicant, Phil Haltstedt, is requesting the planning commission to adopt new provisions to allow “farmstays” in the Agricultural District as a secondary business to primary agricultural production. The intent of the proposed amendment is to support economic sustainability.
Gene and Kathy Garthe express support for a zoning amendment allowing farm stays on agricultural land in Leelanau Township, advocating for owner presence and limiting temporary structures. They propose capping campsites at four per farm and a 150-foot setback from neighboring properties for safety. This underscores the need for responsible growth and community standards.
This document proposes a text amendment to allow farm stays on agricultural-zoned working farms in Leelanau County. It outlines challenges facing small family farms, such as declining demand and aging farm owners, and highlights the potential benefits of farmstays for supplementary income, supporting local farms, and engaging a younger demographic in the community.
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The Empire Village Council held a regular meeting on April 23, 2024, where they approved the agenda and discussed financial reports. Notable items included a zoning ordinance amendment, various approvals for street maintenance, and deliberations on technology needs for shared village business, emphasizing the ongoing responsiveness to community and operational requirements.
The Leelanau Township Parks and Recreation Committee convened on April 17, 2024. The session included public comments, a review of previous minutes, and updates on multiple parks and facilities. Significant discussions focused on issues at Peterson Park, Omena Beach Park, and Mudd Lake. The meeting concluded with an opportunity for additional comments before adjournment.
