August 6, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes

Sheridan Township Planning Commission

Sheridan Township Hall

Regular Meeting

August 6, 2026 - 7:00 p.m.

Planning Commission present: Rick Offerson (Chair), Sally Jackson (Vice Chair), Scott Frederick, Janet Cuatt

Staff: David Martin (Zoning Administrator)

Absent: Chip Hanlon

Guests: None

1.      Pledge of Allegiance: The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. 7:05.

2.      Call to Order, Roll Call of Members. 7:09.

3.      Approval of the agenda.  A motion was made by Frederick; seconded by Jackson, to accept the agenda as presented. Motion passed unanimously.

4.      Approval of Minutes from the last meetings:*

a.       A motion was made by Frederick; seconded by Jackson to accept the meeting minutes from the regular meeting held on June 4, 2026.  Motion passed unanimously.

b.      A motion was made by Frederick; seconded by Jackson to accept the meeting minutes from the special meeting held on June 11, 2025.  Motion passed unanimously.

5.      Public Comment on any issue not on the agenda: 7:12

6.      Close public comment: 7:12

7.      Correspondence Received:

a.       Offerson received a letter from Marengo township. They are in the process of updating Master plan and will provide a draft once its released.

b.      Offerson received cc copy of email to Zoning regarding proposal from S’more Fun Resorts LLC, to build a small water park in four (4) phases.*  Phase 1 (one) consisting of an indoor splash pad, water section and plunge pool. Other phases proposed include short term lodging, campsites, and outdoor recreation including jump pillow, rope courses and outdoor pool. Property is 13.41 acres off 28 Mile Road zoned as CS - Community Service.  S’More Fun Resorts LLC is in the process of filling out applications.  There will be additional meetings to review and address this project and specific needs.

8.      Reports from Staff and Officials:

a.      Township Board member – Scott Frederick

                                                  i.      The Township passed the financial audit with flying colors.

                                                ii.      Meeting with Ranger Power who expects to submit applications this fall for battery storage near 28 mile road. We have an ordinance in place for battery storage.

                                              iii.      There is a meeting scheduled next week regarding the 425, possibly regarding a data center. Additional discuss later in Old Business. We are working to set our ordinances appropriately, considering the pros and cons. Martin will follow up with our attorney regarding the timeline of the existing moratorium.

                                              iv.      Roads – No updates, waiting to hear if the bond is approved.

b.      Zoning Administrator – David Martin

                                                  i.      Permits*:  Six (6) for building, one (1) for demo, four (4) for electrical, four (4) for mechanical, six (6) for zoning.

                                                 ii.      Enforcements*: Follow up on five (5).

                                               iii.      Fees: Martin discussed the need to work with our Township Board to review fees, which are low in comparison to other townships.

c.       Zoning Board of Appeals representative – Rick Offerson

                                                  i.      Meeting on June 22 – the board approved two appeals. One to change setback for a small shed, the second for a garage request.

9.      Old Business: Data Center Ordinance – Our lawyer will provide a legally drafted set of ordinances to review and incorporate into our ordinances as fits our township, We will work within the timeline for a public hearing, before the end of the moratorium.

10.  New Business: Short Term Rental Ordinance - Lewan provided a sample ordinance regarding short term rentals for locations putting their property for rental.  The ordinance should address the impact to neighbors, zoning, parking, quiet hours - noise, trash, capacity, pets, etc. Currently there is no visibility to rentals. This was tabled to give the members time to review.

11.  Reminder our next regular scheduled meeting will be on October 1, 2026

12.  Meeting Adjourned: A motion was made by Frederick; seconded by Jackson, to adjourn. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m.

Minutes submitted byJanet Cuatt, Secretary

Sheridan Township Planning Commission

Rick Offerson, Chair

Sheridan Township Planning Commission

*Copies of item referenced in these minutes are available in the Township Clerk’s Office.

Minutes approved at the 10/1/2026 meeting of the Sheridan Township Planning Commission