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Planning Commission
Upcoming Meetings
- May 9, 2011 at 6:30pm
- June 13, 2011 at 6:30pm
- July 11, 2011 at 6:30pm
- August 8, 2011 at 6:30pm
- September 12, 2011 at 6:30pm
- October 11, 2011 at 6:30pm
- November 14, 2011 at 6:30pm
- December 12, 2011 at 6:30pm
- January 9, 2012 at 6:30pm
- February 13, 2012 at 6:30pm
- March 12, 2012 at 6:30pm
Meeting Agendas & Minutes
Complete agendas and minutes are available online for all Planning Commission meetings.
Planning Commission Information
The Planning Commission is responsible for reviewing and approving development plans for compliance with Township ordinances, or in some instances, making recommendations to the Township Board. The planning consultant, Township engineer, and fire department provide technical staff reviews to the planning commission to assist in their decision making process. The approval process ensures all projects meet local and state regulations, and our community receives the best looking and functioning project possible.
The Planning Commission is also responsible for approval and amendment of the Township's Master Plan and making recommendations to the Board of Trustees for zoning ordinance amendments.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission consists of seven members who are appointed by the Board of Trustees. One of the commissioners serves as a liaison to the Board of Trustees and another to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Commissioners are appointed to three year terms. The current members of the Commission are:
- Doug Brown, Chairman
- Dean Tengel, Vice Chairman
- Barb Figurski, Secretary, Zoning Board of Appeals liaison
- Jim Mortensen, Board of Trustees liaison
- Diana Lowe
- John McManus
- Lauren Brookins
Staff
- Kelly VanMarter, AICP - Planning Director
- Amy Ruthig - Administrative Assistant