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Planning Minutes April 28 2026

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GRANT TOWNSHIP
Planning Commission
Meeting Minutes

DATE: April 28, 2026
TIME: 7:00 pm
LOCATION: 4049 Indian Lake Road, National City, MI48748

ROLL CALL:
Members:Dustin Chatt,Lori Mather,Mike Hoppe-excused, Harry Burgess-excused, Brad Freeman
Zoning Administrator:Mike Serwa
Blight Administrator: Norm Andersen
Residents Present:Charles Collins, Tony Shircliff, Jennifer Ayers, Laurie Muldoon, Patty Fowler, , Deb Brown, Heather Ugorowski, Phil Ugorowski, Glenda Ferns, Shari Quinkert, Judd Sample, Kathy Hoppe, Dan Kammer, Jim& Deb Jarvis, Ed Fischer, Deb Chapman, Velda & Fred Jennett, Mary Hafner, Carole Bleau, Megan Meier, Gene & Jessica Sanker, Bart Stern, Rose Burgess, Nancy Hinkleman

We recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

  1. Motion made byMike Hoppeto approveMarch31, 2026minutes with one change to the comment during the public hearing made by Laurie Muldoon. If a land use is not explicitly listed, it is not allowed. Motion seconded byBrad Freeman. All in support, motion carried.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

  1. The floor was opened for public comments on the cell tower proposal. See next page. Public comments was closed and a vote was taken. A motion was made by Lori Mather. Seconded by Mike Hoppe. The vote was unanimous to turn down the cell tower proposal.
  2. We reviewed the new land use map. The parcel overlay does not match the GPS overlay. Work needs to be done to get them to match up. There are many non-conforming parcels in our district. Lori will get the information to Tim to review.

NEW BUSINESS:

  1. Nothing.

OTHER CORRESPONDANCE

  1. Grant Township Meeting–Nothing to report.
  2. Board of Appeals–We received a request to build a home closer to the property line than is allowed.
  3. Zoning Administrator report –No new issues.
  4. Blight report –Norm is working with the lawyer to clarify writing tickets and informal hearing/meetings.

PUBLIC COMMENT

  1. See attached.

ADJOURNMENT
Motion made byLori Matherto adjourn the meeting. Seconded byMike Hoppe.
Motion carried and the meeting was adjourned.
Next meeting:May26, 2026 7:00 pm

MINUTES POSTED BUT NOT YET APPROVED

Public Comment on the Cell Tower

Carol Bleau – Anyone that can see the tower should be notified. She suggested the Community Center as an alternative.
Carl Jacob – Radiation and house values are a big concern. Why is the tower needed.
Jen Ayers – Article 11 (not 13 as listed before). What about the fall radius? Property values – we sell nature and businesses depend on people visiting.
Bart Stern – It is expected that we will go to 6G which means more antennas.
Dan Kammer –Land lines are gone. Everyone works remotely and everyone is streaming so there is a need.
Nancy Hinkleman – Land association stopped the last tower.
Jim Jarvis – I don’t want it in my back yard.
Bart Stern – Starlink is great
Carl Jacob – Everyone has coverage.
Jen Ayers – Article 11.27 says the Geotech report needs to say it’s safe.

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