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Commission approves after‑the‑fact shoreland structures in part for Wilson Township property
Summary
The Planning Commission approved in part an after‑the‑fact variance for several structures near Norway Brook on Cory Meyer’s property, denying the request to advertise a short‑term rental; the partial approval passed 5-2 with conditions for buffers, stormwater planning and a two‑year approval period.
The Cass County Planning Commission on March 9 approved in part an after‑the‑fact variance for structures on property riparian to Norway Brook (PID# 50-006-4105) owned by Cory Meyer. The commission approved placement of a platform exceeding 150 square feet (no less than a 15‑ft setback), a 12'×3' bar (29‑ft setback), and a 16'×8' grill shelter (50‑ft setback). The applicant withdrew the request to advertise a short‑term rental for four people on a septic system sized for 225 GPD; that request was not approved.
The motion to approve the structures passed 5-2 (Jim Woll and Ken LaPorte dissenting). Conditions include erosion controls, directing run‑off away from surface waters, collaboration with the Cass County Soil & Water Conservation District on a stormwater plan, a maintained 15‑ft no‑mow vegetative buffer outside the allowed shoreland access corridor, an as‑built drawing after construction, and a two‑year effective period (until March 9, 2028) subject to compliance and inspections.
