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Planning Commission Meeting - May 21, 2026
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Planning Commission Meeting - May 21, 2026 ATTENDEES: Full Planning Commission quorum present. • Approved amended minutes with correction referencing Shea Park. • Approved special land use for accessory dwelling unit at 417 East 3rd Street with conditions including utility plan submission. • Discussed site plan for 3-story mixed-use building at 289 East Main Street; noted deficiencies in plans, circulation concerns, garage placement, and height verification; tabled for further information. • Introduced draft signage ordinance; detailed review planned for June meeting. • Debated moratorium on new CBD projects over 30 feet or two stories; motion recommending moratorium to City Council passed. Worth watching: - Follow-up on site plan revisions and circulation safety for 289 East Main. - Progress on signage ordinance revisions. - City Council response to moratorium recommendation. Upcoming: Next Planning Commission meeting in June 2026 to revisit site plan and signage ordinance. Why it matters: These decisions shape Harbor Springs' development, balancing growth with community character and safety.
Agenda items
- Special Land Use Review - 417 E Main Street (ADU)pending
- Special Land Use Review - 417 E Main Streetpending
- Site Plan Review - 289 E Main Streetpending
- Site Plan Review - 289 E Main Street (CBD mixed-use, 2 retail, 6 residential, ~20,341 sq ft)pending
- Draft Signage Ordinance Memopending
- Draft Signage Ordinance Memopending
- Draft Signage Ordinance Memopending
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