Douglas public meetings in 2023
6 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to decide on a dimensional variance request for 611 Campbell Rd. The board will also elect its officers for the upcoming term.
- Public hearing for a variance from Section 16.16.6 to allow a 14’ x 22’ below-ground pool in the front yard at 611 Campbell Rd.
- Election of ZBA Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
Kalamazoo Lake Harbor Authority
The Kalamazoo Lake Harbor Authority will consider a recommendation from municipal managers to focus its efforts on future dredging of Lake Kalamazoo and to amend its meeting schedule to twice annually, with the next meeting on April 16, 2024. The board will also discuss the Blue Star Highway Bridge navigation light project, including a bid recommendation and cost-sharing arrangement, and receive committee and manager reports.
- Recommendation to focus on dredging Lake Kalamazoo and meet twice annually
- Blue Star Highway Bridge navigation lights: low bid of $34,950 from Strain Electric, proposed $40,000 budget with 40/40/20 cost share
- Discussion of long-term maintenance and liability for navigation lights
- No invoices for approval
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes
Parks and Recreation Ad Hoc Committee
The Parks and Recreation Ad Hoc Committee is holding a workshop meeting to receive information on municipal park property, parks and recreation master plans, and the waterfront master plan. The committee will also conduct a park tour. This is an informational and discussion session, with no formal decisions listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of Municipal Park Property
- Review of Parks and Recreation Master Plans
- Review of Waterfront Master Plan
- Park tour
Parks and Recreation Ad Hoc Committee
The Parks and Recreation Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to organize, elect a chair, and review a proposal from Viridis Design Group for developing the 2024-2029 Tri-Community Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The committee will also discuss DNR guidelines, timeline, budget, and identify community stakeholders. The current 2019-2023 plan expires this year, and the new plan must be approved by February 1 for grant eligibility.
- Review of Viridis Design Group proposal and agreement for the Tri-Community 5-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan
- Discussion of DNR guidelines for community parks and recreation plans
- Election of chairperson and steering committee member
- Identification of Douglas community stakeholders
- Review of completed projects from the 2019-2023 Saugatuck Douglas Area Parks and Recreation Plan
Kalamazoo Lake Harbor Authority
The Kalamazoo Lake Harbor Authority regular meeting scheduled for May 16, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for Tuesday, June 20th.
- Meeting cancelled
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Douglas Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing and vote on a dimensional variance request for 9 E. Fremont St. to build an attached garage 7 feet from the rear property line, where 25 feet is required. Staff recommends denial, citing that not all variance criteria are met. The board will also elect officers and approve prior meeting minutes.
- Public hearing and decision on dimensional variance for attached garage at 9 E. Fremont St. (7' setback vs. 25' required)
- Election of ZBA Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
- Approval of minutes from July 27, 2021 ZBA meeting
- Staff recommendation to deny the variance request
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a request to reduce the minimum rear yard setback for an attached garage at 9 E. Fremont St. The board also elected its officers for 2023.
- Approved variance for attached garage at 7' from rear property line at 9 E. Fremont St. (Unanimous)
- Elected Schumacher as Chair, Pullen as Vice-Chair, and Kutzel as Secretary
- Approved January 10, 2023 meeting agenda (Unanimous)
- Approved July 27, 2021 meeting minutes (Unanimous)