Au Train Township Planning Commission – Special Meeting CUP Hearing

May 14, 2025

Au Train Township Planning Commission - Special Meeting CUP Hearing6:00 pm**NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AU TRAIN TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION** Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held by the Au Train Township Planning Commission on:
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:00PM at the Au Train Township Hall, located at N7569 Spruce Street, Au Train MI 49806, Alger County, Michigan, to receive public comment on the following:
• Kevin Kolbus is requesting a Conditional Use Permit
for a Short -Term Rental located at: E7781 Carr Lake Dr, Christmas, MI 49862
Parcel ID# 001-179-001-15  Zoning: Town Development
• Kevin Kolbus is requesting a Conditional Use Permit
for a Short -Term Rental located at: E7779 St Hwy M28, Christmas, MI 49862
Parcel ID# 001-650-024-00  Zoning: Town Development
• Daniel Risch is requesting a Conditional Use Permit
for Construction of an accessory building exceeding
3500 sq ft located at: E7139 Carlson Rd, Munising, MI 49862
Parcel ID# 001-212-029-00  Zoning: Lake Shore/River 2
The Au Train Township Zoning map and ordinance text are available online at www.autraintownship.gov   Written comments regarding the public hearing will be accepted until 12:00 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to the hearing. For questions, contact D Shields, Au Train Township Zoning Administrator at (906) 450-1182 or autrainzoning@gmail.com.
This notice is posted in compliance with Public Act 110 of 2006, as amended, the Open Meetings Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Au Train Township Hall
N7569 Spruce St
Au Train MI 49806
(906)892-8265

Planning Commission

News / Notices

**Michigan Secretary of State Mobile Office**

January 21, 2026

Michigan Secretary of State Mobile Office
9:00 am – 3:00 pm

The Michigan Secretary of State Office will once again be holding a mobile office event at the Au Train Township Hall/Community Building.
 
You can take care of any necessary business – License Renewal/Application, Vehicle Registration, Register to Vote and more. No appointment is necessary!
Save yourself a trip to either Munising/Marquette.
 
If you have any questions, contact Clerk Mary Johnson or call (906) 361-2373
 

Au Train Township Hall/Community Building
N7569 Spruce St
Au Train MI 49806

**2026 Township Board Meeting Dates**

The Au Train Township Board will meet on the second Monday of each month for 2026, at 6:00 PM (unless noted otherwise), at the Au Train Township Hall/Community Building, N7569 Spruce St., Au Train MI 49806.

Regular Board Meetings:

  • January 12th 
  • February 9th 
  • March 9th 
  • April 13th 
  • May 11th 
  • June 8th 
  • July 13th
  • August 10th 
  • September 14th 
  • October 12th 
  • November 9th 
  • December 14th

Special Meetings 

February 16th @5:30 pm – Budget Workshop Meeting

Public Hearings

March 9th – Budget Public Hearing as part of the Regular Township Board Meeting**

Additional Special Meetings may be called, as needed, and will be posted accordingly.

**The Property Tax Millage Rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing.”

The Proposed Budget will be available for review on the Au Train Township website, www.autraintownship.gov at least 8 days prior to the meeting date.

Any person requiring assistance to attend the meetings in person, should contract the Au Train Township Clerk at (906)892-8265, so that necessary arrangements can be made in advance.

**NOTICE OF MEETING**

The Planning Commission will hold a Meeting on Thursday, January 15th at 6:30 pm.  This is their Annual Organizational Meeting and will continue with a work session for ongoing review of the Zoning Ordinance, noting necessary updates.  Regular Meeting dates for 2026 will also being established.

Au Train Township Hall/Community Building, N7569 Spruce Street, Au Train MI 49806

 
**Check out the CALENDAR for upcoming Township meetings and events**