Kimball Township Planning Commission
Kimball Township Municipal Office
2160 Wadhams Rd., Kimball Michigan
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 27, 2026
6:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS:
Present: Orr, Barrett, Tuttle, Miller
Absent: Henry, Howard, Lokers
Meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairman Orr.
- APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Under 3C.) for Atkins Meadows, please remove Teltow next to the name
Under Old Business for B.) Add Burma Rd Pond update and C.) Lapeer Rd Pond update
Motion to approve the agenda with the corrections stated above was made by Barrett and supported by Orr. All were in favor. Motion Carried.
- APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: October 28, 2025
Barrett asked to change word, acclimation bond, to reclamation bond. -Noted
Tuttle made a motion to approve Oct. 28, 2025, minutes with the corrections as noted. Barrett supported the motion as amended. All were in favor. Motion Carried.
- NEW BUSINESS
- Timber Meadows – Pro-Tel Development, Inc.
74-25-014-1004-000
Final Site Plan Approval
Bernie Teltow came to speak on Timber Meadows. Stated that he would like Final approval so that he can begin to plan for Phase 1 of 5 phases.
Barrett and Orr had concerns about the timeline to complete these phases. Tuttle stated that it would be unfair to put timelines on a building project.
Discussion with the Zoning Administrator, Mr. Erickson, over cell phone. Mr. Erickson suggested that there be tentative approval and come back with progress after 1 year. However, as Mr. Barrett pointed out, there is already tentative approval. More discussion.
Motion made by Tuttle to approve final site plan for Timber meadows as dated January 12, 2026, with the condition that a PCE review letter is received and filed that meets all conditions of township ordinances general and zoning and township policies and procedures. Supported by Barrett. Roll Call vote:
Yes: Tuttle, Barrett, Orr, and Miller
No: None
Motion passes.
Motion made by Barrett to place the PCE letter as received by the township on the February PC Agenda. Supported by Tuttle. All were in favor. Motion Carried.
- SSK 2025 Development – Folski
74-25-002-2001-010
Final Site Plan Approval – Has tentative approval
Discussion
- Atkins Meadows
74-25-002-2001-001
Final Site Plan Approval
Discussion
By Laws and Maintenance agreements will be in the board packet at next meeting. Waiting on sewer tentative approval from the township before they move forward. Atkins Meadows will be in attendance in February.
Barrett moved to postpone SSK 2025 – Folski, until February. Supported by Tuttle. All were in favor, motion carried.
**NOTE: Has to do with sewer connection on Allen Rd and the Township Special Assessment Project.
Barrett moved to postpone Atkins Meadows to the February commission with **NOTE: By laws and Maintenance agreements to be included. Tuttle Supported. All were in favor. Motion carried.
- OLD BUSINESS
- Kimball Township Development Focus District Definition
Barrett moved to postpone and place on February agenda.
Barrett moved to postpone and place on February agenda the Lapeer Rd pond, Burma Rd pond, and Sparlingville Baptist Church project. Supported by Miller. All were in favor, motion carried.
Deputy Clerk, Erdman, stated that the Lapeer Rd pond has been inspected and finished. She will make sure there is information in the February packet with this update. No info on the Burma pond, but will contact the owner for an update.
- AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None
- REPORTS
- Bill Orr, ZBA
No ZBA in January
- Gary Lokers, Kimball Township Board of Trustees
Barrett suggested a Now You Know zoning training on MTA for the board to listen to. Will try to send to Deputy Erdman to pass along.
- ADJOURNMENT
Barrett moved to adjourn at 7:28 p.m. supported by Miller. All in favor. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted by Deputy Clerk, Erdman
