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County planning commission backs rezoning recommendation for 7977 Pincherry Road in Hayes Township
Summary
The Charlevoix County Planning Commission supported Hayes Township’s recommendation to rezone a 19.9-acre parcel at 7977 Pincherry Road from Agricultural to Rural Residential after reviewing staff materials and township findings.
The Charlevoix County Planning Commission endorsed the Hayes Township Planning Commission’s recommendation to rezone a roughly 19.9‑acre parcel at 7977 Pincherry Road (PIN 15-007-125-009-00) from Agricultural (A) to Rural Residential (RR).
Planning Department staff summarized the application, comparing uses allowed and dimensional requirements in the existing and proposed districts, identifying surrounding zoning and land use, and noting soils and consistency with the township master plan. Commissioners briefly discussed the application and its compatibility with neighboring properties.
A Hayes Township resident raised a recusal question concerning Commissioner Matt Cunningham’s participation because he also serves on the Hayes Township Planning Commission and Township Board. Planning Director Kiersten Stark reported county legal counsel advised that, because the County Planning Commission provides advisory recommendations only, such dual service does not disqualify a commissioner from voting on a township item at the county level.
MOTION by Marshal Bakker to support the Township Planning Commission’s recommendation to rezone the Shanks parcel from Agricultural to Rural Residential, citing consistency with the Township Master Plan; M. Ritter seconded. The motion passed by voice vote with all present in favor.
