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Planning Commission approves three short‑term rental special land‑use requests; minutes and procedural items approved
Summary
The South Haven Planning Commission approved special land use permits on July 9 for a townhome at Trailside Phase 2 (220 Elkenberg), Unit 209 at North Shore Condominiums (225 North Shore Drive) and a dwelling at 79 Park Avenue. The commission also approved minutes and amended its agenda.
South Haven — At its July 9 meeting the Planning Commission approved three resolutions granting special land use for short‑term rental use.
The commission adopted Resolution 2026‑17 approving a special land use application for Unit 6 at 220 Elkenberg (Trailside Phase 2) after a public hearing in which applicants Jessica Caswell and her husband described the two‑story, three‑bedroom unit and said it would comply with city and HOA rules. "We're the owners of the townhouse ... We're requesting an approval for the special land use permit to operate the townhouse as a short term rental," Jessica Caswell said.
The chair recused himself from the 225 North Shore Drive item because his home lies within the 300‑foot notice area; Commissioner Heinegg presided over that item. Staff noted a written communication opposing Unit 209 (from Gary Shower) had been received. The public hearing for 225 North Shore had no public speakers and the commission approved Resolution 2026‑18 for Unit 209.
For 79 Park Avenue applicants explained the unit has operated as a personal short‑term rental for two years without complaints, had obtained a parking variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals and now seeks a Class 1 certificate/business license. Multiple commissioners recused themselves as required; the commission approved Resolution 2026‑19 for 79 Park Avenue.
The commission also approved minutes from June 4 and amended its agenda earlier in the meeting to add two discussion items for a future meeting on CBD height restrictions and architectural character.
