Arvon Township Planning Commission Work Session
Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 6:00 PM
Call to Order
Roll Call
Nancy Strohschein (Chair), Joe Bollech (Board of Review), Bob Janda (Board Rep), Robert Lindert (Vice Chair & Secretary), Jay Loman (Board of Review Chair), Donna Preston – Absent with notice, Ken Anderson (Zoning Administrator) –
Absent with notice
Pledge of Allegiance: Recited
Introductions/Guests: Jason McCarthy expected to attend in person
Approval of Agenda: Motion: Jay, Second: Bob
Approval of minutes of October 19, 2023 Work Session: Motion: Bob, Second: Joe
Agenda:
I. Recreation Plan
A. Status from Jason – Need completed plan to publish and print.
- Jason will need to set up an account with the State DNR so we can upload the
plan then apply for grants. Nancy will be the point person for this account.
Jason still needs to add all the appendices, which he does have, then it will
be complete. Nancy asked him to have it to her by 11/27/23 so it can be
posted on the website and printed.
B. Comments not part of Rec Plan – No action taken yet - Same
C. Comment from resident via Donna Preston about kayak park location - Donna sent us all an email with a suggestion from a resident to put the kayak
park at the township park, instead of at the undeveloped strip of land near
Wtiz’ Marina. Although that makes sense for access, the beach at the
proposed new site is much better. This project is a 2025 project. We will
want the Recreation Committee to look into this.
D. Recreation Committee – Update from request to board on November 6, 2023 - Nancy provided the document that was used for discussion at the board
meeting, which listed the names of the volunteers. The board did not take
action on this request. Jason clarified that he recommends 5 people on the
Rec Cte, not 7. There may be a public act that requires a Rec Cte. He will
look into this. He suggests the committee meets 4 times a year and has
diversity of age and skills.
II. Ordinance Update – Led by Jason
A. New definitions – Incorporation into districts - Discussed mobile homes; we want to allow them because it adds tax value to
the township. - General residential will be the only district to allow duplexes and multi-family
units. - Short term rentals will be permitted everywhere except General Residential
where it will be permitted with special conditions. In all districts it will
require a permit. - Shipping containers are an accessory use, not principal use.
- Discussed sauna buildings being put under same conditions as outdoor wood
boilers. - Discussed principal use versus accessory uses.
B. Other topics per Jason’s guidance
III. Next meetings
A. December 7th 2023: Planning Commission work session
B. 2024 quarterly meetings will be moved to Thursdays. The incorrect dates were
listed for April and October in the previous agenda. Below are the correct dates. - January 11
- April 11
- July 11
- October 10
Adjourn – Motioned by Jay, seconded by Robert. Adjourned @ 7:15pm