Planning & Zoning Members
Chair
Josh Hull
Term: 2023-2026
Vice Chair
Clayton Rich
Term: 2025-2028
Member
Ann Cutts
Term: 2024-2027
Member
Gene Olsen
Term: 2023-2026
Member
Renee Carlson
Term: 2025-2028
Member
Shelly Schwarz
Term: 2023-2026
Member
Ryan Gunderson
Term: 2025-2028
Member
Tom Kogowsi
Term: 2024-2027
Member
Jim Atkinson
Term: 2026-2029
Planning and Zoning Minutes
To help clarify the process and reduce confusion regarding Planning and Zoning (P&Z) meeting minutes, the following outlines how minutes are created and approved:
At each P&Z meeting, an individual is assigned to take notes. These notes are later reviewed alongside the official meeting recording to ensure accuracy. A draft version of the minutes is then prepared. This draft is made available for public review at the next P&Z meeting. During that meeting, the committee reviews the minutes for accuracy and discusses any necessary corrections. If no changes are required—or once any revisions have been made—a motion is brought forward and voted on to approve the minutes. Once approved, the minutes are considered final. They are then uploaded to the website as part of the official public record. Minutes are not published prior to the following meeting because they have not yet been formally approved by the committee. Revisions are often necessary, which is why the review and approval process is required before they are finalized and posted.
Lakewood regulates building and land use in the community to protect natural resources and maintain the rural character of the Township for future generations.
Approved in 2008, the Comprehensive Plan contains a community overview, a detailed citizen survey, and long range plans for ushering the community into the future.
The Commission/BOA shall consist of nine (9) voting members, who shall be appointed by the Town Board of Supervisors as provided in this Ordinance, all of whom shall be residents of the Town of Lakewood. No more than two (2) voting members shall be employees of the Township. No elected officials of Lakewood Township shall be a voting member. At the yearly reorganization meeting of the Township, the Chairperson of the Town Board shall appoint members to the Commission/BOA to fill expired terms. The appointments shall be made upon approval of the Board by majority vote of the entire Board.
Each member of the Commission / BOA shall be appointed to serve for a period of three (3) calendar years.
If you are interested in serving as a member of the Planning & Zoning Commission / Board of Adjustment please contact the Town Clerk.
Please click Government, Agenda & Minutes
Persons wishing to be placed on the agenda for the next meeting should contact the Town Clerk at [email protected]
ZOOM NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME: The meetings are in person at Town Hall. This will be a hybrid meeting where people may attend in-person and there may also be a Zoom option. See the ZOOM link below. As a courtesy, we do our best to provide access via Zoom as well. Note that the internet can be unreliable and if the meeting is critical, attending in person at the Town Hall is the appropriate way to participate.
The meeting audio will not be on until the meeting begins.