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General Themes from the Open Houses September 2024
We have built a strong list of about questions provided by the community that still need discussion and answers so the community will be able to understand the deeper consequences of certain zoning changes the Planning Commission's have made. Here are some of the...
Key Takeaways Across All Planning Commission Open Houses September 2025
• Density denial vs. perception: Residents consistently reject the PC’s claim of “not increasing density.” ADUs, PDs, and cluster housing are seen as density boosters regardless of PC framing. • Trust deficit: Most comments circle back to distrust of the PC — process...
Why we should be extra careful of Planned Developments in Harbor Springs
We write to the community to express our deep concern regarding the proposed changes to the Planned Development (PD) provisions within the zoning ordinance, especially in light of recent developments such as Cottage Company’s projects on Zoll Street and Main Street....
ZONING
May 15th Districts – Details from our WLHS News Letter….
Brief ZONING; Planning Commission meets Thursday, May 15, at 5:30 p.m. ZoomYouTube First Review of Article 2 “Zoning Districts” Details We know you are busy. Yet, if you own property in Harbor Springs you should attend the next meeting. The important details of zoning...
WELCOME: Articles 2 and 3 for our zoning….please review
Apr 27, 2025 Welcome to our new website – that we hope will work for YOU. When we research and pull items that we believe will be important to the conversations outcomes, we will post here. For those of you that attended the last months of meetings, you know that...
4.27.2025 “When You Make a Choice, You Change the Future” WLHS Newsletter
Index: Nine Zoning Suggestions by WLHS – Suggestions from our Readers; Three Zoning District Priorities to Preserve and Protect; State of Michigan Rules for Carriage Houses (ADUs); Housing & Community Goals taken from the 2021 Master Plan; April 17 Planning...
4.13.2025 “Your Voices, All Voices” WLHS Newsletter
Index: Call for Three Months of Unity to Finish Zoning Code Rewrite Together; We Love Harbor Springs.org Zoning Background; Poll that asks, ‘Will you attend zoning meetings?; Primary Concern: Maintaining The Identity of Harbor Springs; Shared Goals and Community...
3.15.25 “Reasons Why to Protect” WLHS Newsletter
Index: What Is a Master Plan and Other Zoning Terms Explained w LINKS; Preserve and Protect: A Brief History of Harbor Springs Stewardship; A Starter List of Eight Upgrades to Preserve & Protect by WLHS & our Readers; Mayor Graham’s Statement on the Fiscal...
3.9.2025 “Your Voice is Being Heard” WLHS Newsletter
Index: What Is a Master Plan, with Master Plan Link; Many Plans, and Many Deferred Decisions Projects Unfinished; Why Care About Zoning Anyway? A Poll Taken about the Eastern Boardwalk - Do we want it ?; Letters from Community; All Upcoming Scheduled Meetings with...
3.1.2025 “A Guide to the Planning Commission Meetings” WLHS Newsletter
Index: History And Context of the Format of New Zoning Code; Harbor Springs Context; Technology for Zoom, Captions and How to Participate; Fundraising and Community Participation from Everyone; Letter from a Contributing Resorter; State of Our Community, 2024...
WLHS BLOG
BLOG: 2.4.25 Asking the Harbor Springs City Council to decouple the RRC by Karin Offield
Please include in the Planning Commission packet if possible, Thank you! February 3rd, 2025 Harbor Springs City Council Meeting Submitted for the public record as a request for a new business agenda item Honorable Mayor Graham Councilperson Behrmann Councilperson...
BLOG: Those that Volunteered to Serve – Thank you – Here is the list
Use this link to download. More detail under construction. 2024 HS Board Applications 5A – Appoint Board and Commission Members Background The City has several board and commission positions available. Per the City’s Board’s Application and Recruitment Policy,...
BLOG 12.11.24 Harbor Light Letter from Robert Hall
December 10, 2024 Dear Editor, The Planning Commission has done the right thing by Harbor Springs voters and reinstated our original zoning code. And the City Council approved their recommendation on Monday night. At last, just in time for Christmas, peace has come...
BLOG: 12.5.24 List made for PC Meet – Help to Add your points of view
PC MEETING DCEMBER 5 THURSDAY – PUBLIC COMMENT ZOOM: Since 60% of our residents are second homeowners, we need a new communication strategy. When on ZOOM, the participants tuning in complain of poor audio, not knowing who is speaking from the board/commission table,...
7.24 COI -Educate on the subject of Conflict of Interest
Conflict of interest is defined as an actual or perceived interest by a staff or board member in an action that results in, or has the appearance of resulting in, personal, organizational, or professional gain. A conflict of interest exists even if no unethical or...
BLOG 12.5. 2024 City Council Public Hearing about the Old Code
The City Council held a ''special meeting' on November 7th, to discuss the zoning after the repeal of #439. The City Attorney unequivocally stated that, as a result of the election, the old zoning is in effect until new zoning is approved through the process required...
BLOG: 12.2024 Updated:Boards & Committees
This post is under construction. More details to follow ... Here's a LINK to fill out a Participation form. It is recommended that you bring up your interest at a City Council meeting, in addition to filling out these forms. The next meeting is scheduled on...
DDA
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RRC – ARCHIVED
1.4.24 Planning Commission Meeting- A Power Point of the RRC Zoning
Chair Mulder presented a power point presentation updating the Planning Commission on the tasks and progress of the Planning Commission Sub-Committee. Planning Commission member Emily Dube asked what resources were utilized in arriving at the proposals included.