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

*AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR ENFORCEMENT BY MUNICIPAL CIVIL INFRACTION WHICH WAS ADOPTED AUGUST 11, 2025*

THE TOWNSHIP OF AU TRAIN, ALGER COUNTY, ORDAINS:

An Ordinance to provide for commencement of municipal civil infraction actions and provide for issuance, service and contents of citation for municipal civil infractions by Ordinance Enforcement Officers. Sections of this Ordinance are codified as follows:

Section 101: Purpose

Section 102: Short Title

Section 103: Definitions

Section 104: Commencement of a Municipal Civil Infraction Action

Section 105: Issuance and Service of Municipal Civil Infraction Citations

Section 106: Contents of Municipal Civil Infraction Citations

Section 107: Violations and Penalties

Section 108: Severability

Section 109: Effective Date

This ordinance shall be in full force and take effect seven days after publication of this notice. A true copy of the Ordinance in its entirety can be viewed on the Au Train Township website, www.autraintownship.gov (CLICK HERE), or by contacting the Township Clerk to schedule an appointment.

**Secretary of State Mobile Office coming to the Au Train Township Hall**

The Michigan Secretary of State Mobile Office will be at the Au Train Township Hall to service you!!

Date: August 20, 2025

Time: 10AM-3PM EST

Location N7569 Spruce Street, Au Train

Book your visit today by calling Township Clerk Mary Johnson at (906)361-2373 or email: marywaltherjohnson@charter.net

Download Flyer Here: https://www.autraintownship.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SOS-Mobile-Office-Flyer-for-web.pdf

**PER GFL – THIS MUST STOP OR OUR COLLECTION PICKUP IS AT RISK FOR THE ENTIRE TOWNSHIP!!**

DO NOT DISPOSE OF IN CARTS OR DUMPSTERS…..

Refrigerators

Freezers

Liquids of any kind

Batteries!!! (Several have been left in the Old Plank Road Dumpster and next to Carts)

Large construction items that will get stuck in the dumpster

Steel/metal should be brought to the landfill to be recycled (no cost)

ALSO,

Everything must be in the cart and the lid closed or your entire cart will not be picked up. If you have more than one – they must be placed 3′ apart.

If you have any questions, please contact GFL at the Wood Island Landfill (906)387-2646.

**MORATORIUM ON SHORT TERM RENTAL CUP APPLICATIONS** – EXTENDED UNTIL THE UPDATES ARE APPROVED AND EFFECTIVE.

The Au Train Township Board has continued the moratorium on accepting applications for a Short Term Rental Conditional Use Permit as the Planning Commission continues necessary updates and amendments to the Zoning Ordinance.

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