Comstock Township - Planning Commission - May 14, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting
Citizen comments at the Comstock Planning Commission meeting on May 14 included concerns about rejected fireworks tent permits on vacant lots ahead of July 4, and requests for ordinance changes. The commission spent the large majority of the meeting reviewing a presentation on solar and wind energy by the University of Michigan. Furthermore, they deliberate on potential updates to the township’s zoning ordinances, including the issue of allowing temporary sales on vacant lots, which they will hold a public hearing for at the next meeting.
00:00 Introduction
00:00:10 Call to Order
00:00:18 Pledge of Allegiance
00:00:42 Approval of Agenda
00:01:14 Approval of Minutes
00:01:55 Public Comments
00:10:03 New Business
00:23:03 Mobile Vendor Ordinance Public Hearing
00:27:28 Bylaw Update
00:29:32 University of Michigan Solar and Wind Presentation
00:34:15 Overview of Renewable Energy Projects in Michigan
00:35:05 Future Renewable Energy Developments
00:37:03 Questions on Solar Energy Capacity
00:39:00 Renewable Energy Policy and Goals
00:44:00 Introduction to Wind Energy
00:56:00 Local Impacts of Wind Energy
01:01:00 Introduction to Solar Energy
01:05:54 Comparison Between Rooftop Solar and Utility-Scale Solar
01:06:36 Local Impacts of Utility-Scale Solar Projects
01:10:03 Jobs and Environmental Impact of Solar Projects
01:12:02 Wildlife and Visual Impacts of Solar Projects
01:14:08 Legislative Update on Solar Permit Process
01:16:19 Implications of Compatible Renewable Energy Ordinances (CREO)
01:20:23 State-Level Permitting via Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC)
01:23:09 Workability of Zoning Ordinances for Solar Projects
01:25:35 Renewables Ready Communities Award and Local Permitting
01:26:05 Current State of MPSC Solar and Wind Project Applications
01:27:00 Conclusion and Strategies for Workable Zoning Ordinances
01:36:04 Zoning and Ordinance Discussion
02:02:46 Old Business
02:02:49 Rezoning Request Update
02:03:28 Housing Study Feedback and Discussion
02:08:40 Discussion on Master Plan Finalization
02:14:01 Consideration of Zoning Ordinance Amendments
02:24:01 Review of Housing Study and Master Plan Goals
02:29:01 Future Planning and Workshop Scheduling
02:31:01 Citizen Comments
02:32:01 Firework Tent Regulations and Public Hearing Scheduling
02:38:08 Ordinance Enforcement Waiver Discussion
02:39:00 Public Hearing and Ordinance Change for Tent Sales
02:43:00 Future Action Items and Site Plan Discussions
02:45:00 Stable Ordinance Clarification
02:47:00 Public Comments and Planning Commissioner Comments
