Planning Commission Special Board Meeting-CUP Public Hearing

March 19, 2025

Planning Commission Special Board Meeting-CUP Public Hearing6:00 pmNOTICE 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, March 19, 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:
• Jennifer Stewart is requesting a Conditional Use
Permit for a Short -Term Rental located at: E5647 Riverview Dr, Au Train, MI, 49806
Parcel ID# 001-450-019-00
Residential One/Two
• Christopher & Jamie Holley are requesting a
Conditional Use Permit for a Short -Term Rental
located at: E7698 W State Hwy M28, Christmas, MI 49862
Parcel ID# 001-590-006-00
Town Development
• Duane Newton is requesting a Conditional Use (REMOVED FROM AGENDA - HEARING CANCELLED)
Permit for a Resort located at: N7566 Spruce, Au Train, MI, 49806
Parcel ID# 001-362-009-00
Town Development
The Au Train Township Zoning map and ordinance text are available online at ww.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. Au Train Township Hall/Community Bldg
N7569 Spruce St
Au Train MI 49806

Planning Commission

News / Notices

**NOTICE – MEETING CHANGED**

A Board Member had an unexpected death in their family and the service is scheduled for Monday, – the Monday Regular Township Board Meeting has been rescheduled to TUESDAY, JUNE 10th at 6:00 pm.

**MORATORIUM ON SHORT TERM RENTAL CUP APPLICATIONS** – Effective May 5, 2025

The Au Train Township Board has put a 3-month 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.

Please see the Resolution https://www.autraintownship.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/STR-Moratorium-May-5-2025-APPROVED.pdf

**UPCOMING – SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY**

The Township will be offering a Spring Clean up at the GFL Wood Island Landfill on Saturday June 7th from 8:30 am to 11:30 am. More details to follow. Mark your calendars!

Au Train Township Spring Cleanup

Saturday, June 7th

8:30 am – 11:30 am

Where: Wood Island Landfill, Munising

YOU MUST PROVIDE NAME AND PROPERTY ADDRESS A LIMIT OF ONE TRUCK LOAD PER HOUSEHOLD

Please contact Supervisor, Tom Balmes at 906/892-8279, with questions.

TIRES (without rims) will be accepted, a MAXIMUM of 4 per household will be strictly enforced.

MATTRESSES will be accepted, with a maximum of 1 per household.

NO Construction materials accepted – wood remnants, roofing etc.

NO Refrigerators, freezers or air conditioning units will be accepted (with or without freon).

Additional items that WILL NOT be accepted: Ashes, brush, yard waste, leaves, propane tanks, batteries, engines or motors containing gas or oil, fuel tanks, air conditioning units, and drums of any size. NO HAZARDOUS WASTE ACCEPTED (gas, oil, paints, thinners, insecticides, anti-freeze or anything containing PCP’s).

**NOTICE OF 63-DAY COMMENT PERIOD ON PROPOSED AU TRAIN TOWNSHIP MASTER PLAN**

The Au Train Township Board has authorized the distribution and public comment period on its proposed Master Plan pursuant to the Michigan Planning Enabling Act. The public comment period will be open April 21 to July 1, 2025. After this period, the AuTrain Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to accept additional comments on the proposed Master Plan.

Copies of the proposed Master Plan may be viewed at the Au Train Township Hall by appointment. Digital copies of the plan may be viewed at www.autraintownship.gov and www.cuppad.org.
Written comments, questions and requests for accommodation may be sent to:
Au Train Township Planning Commission Attn: Donna Shields, Zoning Administrator
In writing: PO Box 33, Au Train, MI 49806 or by email: autrainzoning@gmail.com

https://www.autraintownship.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/DRAFT-Master-Plan-04072025.pdf

**IMPORTANT GARBAGE PICKUP INFORMATION**

Per GFL (Adam – Wood Island Landfill 01/16/2025) – ALL GARBAGE CARTS NEED TO BE PLACED FOR PICKUP by 6:00 am!

With new drivers, route changes, weather delays – they are hoping to get back on schedule. Our contract calls for pickup to begin as early as 6:00 am.

Previous times should no longer be taken into consideration.

If you have questions contact GFL direct at (906)387-2646 or Supervisor, Tom Balmes at (906)892-8279.

Thank you!

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