LOCKE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
September 17, 2024 7:00 PM
LOCKE TOWNSHIP HALL, 3805 BELL OAK RD, WMSTN
- Call to order by Chairperson Smith / Pledge of Allegiance
- Approval / Additions to agenda
- Action on August 12, 2024 special meeting minutes
Action on August 20, 2024 meeting minutes
- Public comment [3 minute limitation]
- New Business
*Continued discussion/hand outs on Master Plan
Future Land Use info [to be distributed at meeting]
Almost completed goals and objectives [PC must review and approve].
Final Master Plan draft in October.
Master Plan should be ready for Twp Bd adoption in Dec. or Jan.
Will prepare estimate for Zoning Ordinance update.
*CREO [Compatible Renewable Energy Ordinance] sample from MTA [dark pink]
Planner Brad will speak for a few minutes about CREOs.
Note- MTA worked with their legal counsel to create the CREO sample.
MTA anticipates that additional guidance will be provided after the release of the sample CREO.
Townships may have a “workable” renewable energy ordinance which developers may
choose to work with the Township rather than going through the MPSC process.
Citizens for Local Choice continues to collect signatures, in hopes of appearing on the Nov. 2026 ballot.
- Unfinished business
- Public comment/communications [3 minute limitation]
Boosting board engagement article, July 2024 MTA township focus magazine
- Concern/comments of PC members, Zoning Administrator and Consultants
- Meeting adjournment
Individuals needing special services to fully participate may contact the Locke Township Clerk
@ 517 468-3405 at least 72 hours in advance to request the necessary assistance.
2024 meeting dates: Jan 16 Mar 19 Apr 16 May 21 June 18 July 16 Aug 20 Sept 17 Oct 15 Nov 19
Current Planning Commission members/terms:
12/31/2024 Ben Howard 11/20/2024 Marcy Shepler-ex official Twp Bd member 12/31/2025 Jordan Smith & Ty Hull 12/31/2026 Cory Jorgensen
chairperson-Jordan Smith vice chair-Marcy Shepler secretary-Ben Howard
