Peninsula Township Seeks Planning Commissioners

Peninsula Township is accepting letters of interest and/or resumes for people interested in serving on the Planning Commission.

The Planning Commission meets the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Township Hall, but additional meetings may be scheduled. Applicants must be qualified electors of Peninsula Township.

Submit a letter of interest and/or resume to Monica A. Hoffman, Township Clerk, 13235 Center Rd, Traverse City MI 49686 by 4 p.m. August 1, 2016. For more information or if you have questions, email Monica, [email protected], or call (231) 223-7321.

Peninsula Township’s Planning Department works closely with township property owners on issues regarding Special Use Permits, Developments and Ordinance Amendments. Recommendations are based on township ordinances, which are driven by a comprehensive Master Plan, which is currently under a five-year review.

Two staff members – Michelle Reardon, Director of Planning & Zoning, and Claire Schoolmaster, Planning & Zoning Coordinator – help to implement proposed plans, along with seven Planning Commission members who make recommendations regarding Township policy to the Township Board.

Planning Commission duties include:

• Write and update the Master Plan
• Conduct public hearings on Special Use Permits and proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments
• Review and recommend approval of site plans
• Draft new zoning regulations
• Make recommendations to the Township Board

Current Planning Commission members include:

• Chair: Keith Leak
• Vice Chair: Al Couture
• Secretary: Donna Hornberger
• Town Board Representative: Penny Rosi
• Member & Zoning Board of Appeals Representative: Isaiah Wunsch
• Member: Laura Serocki
• Member: Monnie Peters