2.19.26WLHS Compilation of Lynee Wells Memos & Meetings. CONTENTS INDEX BELOW
This compilation is provided for use by Planning Commissioners, City Council, staff, and community members who wish to follow the zoning process more closely.
It reflects the zoning-related analysis and input provided over a seven-month period in 2025–2026 by Lynee Wells of Aligned Planning. Her engagement focused on reviewing the proposed zoning code with attention to preserving and protecting the character and scale of Harbor Springs’ 1.3 square miles.
Prior to retaining her services, many questions and concerns had been raised. This compilation is intended to clarify timelines, document key issues, and provide context for ongoing discussions. It is our hope that it contributes to continued refinement of the Zoning Code in a way that supports long-term protection of the community.
Thank you for taking the time to review this material. Please feel free to reach out with any questions.
Contents
7.31.2025 Meeting Lynee Wells spoke via Zoom
8.14.2025 Meeting Lynee Wells spoke via Zoom
9.19.2025 Emails
9.12.2025 Red Line of Article 10 – Planned Development – nine pages
10.16.2025 Meeting Notes – Red Line draft was not included in the packet
10.16.2025 Lynee Wells spoke via Zoom explaining the Red Line draft
10.16.2025 Meeting Notes continued – Collaboration between professionals suggested
10.21.2025 Special Meeting to finalize the Zoning Code. Cancellation of collaboration discussion
10.30.2025 Memo from Lynee Wells – October 21, 2025 Zoning Ordinance Review – ‘39 Comments’ – five pages
11.13.20 Special Meeting was held one week prior to the regularly scheduled monthly
meeting on November 20, 2025, specifically to hold the public hearing on the draft zoning code.
11.13.2025 Lynee Wells spoke via Zoom regarding specific weak spots in the draft. ARC, Heights, issues.
11.20.25 Lynee Wells Memo was discussed that followed her revision suggestions made via Zoom on 11.13.2025,
Planning Commissioners decided to send the code to City Council with no changes.
12.5.25 Memo from Lynee Wells to City Council regarding the Draft Zoning Ordinance with 8 Concerns
she has on Heights, Admin Review Committee and Planned Development’s – four pages
The new code was adopted by CC on 1.5.26 and adopted on 1.24.26
1.15.26 The Planning Commissioner agreed to further discuss PD’s Heights and ARC in 2026
1.27.26 Memo from Lynee Wells to City Council regarding the Admin Review Committee Revisions language in the newly approved Code.
– two pages
2.2.2025 Memo from Lynee Wells to Planning Commissioners regarding Heights in Residential and Commercial Districts – three pages
2.12.26 Memo from Lynee Wells to Planning Commissioners regarding PD Ordinance Review – three pages
- *Supplemental – 60 Open Issues about the Code -Prepared after the 9.3-11, 2025 Open Houses – 19 pages
The reason why this document is included is that Lynee Wells contributed language and ideas to the September 2025 “60 Issues”. Easy to Read.
Ai helps us: ♥• Organize complex zoning language • Transcribe meeting notes • Compare policies • Draft clearer explanations The ideas
originate from real community concerns, questions and prompts are written only by us. The direction is ours. The review is ours. The final decisions about what is published are ours.