Antrim County Planning Commission MEMBERS The Antrim County Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for Bill Bailey Tuesday, March 5, 2019 12/31/2021 Board of Commissioners Room Barbara Bradford 12/31/2019 Antrim County Building James Gurr 203 East Cayuga Street, Bellaire, Michigan 12/31/2019 Gary Lockwood 12/31/2019 AGENDA ITEMS INCLUDE: Bruce Priemer 12/31/2021 5:30 p.m. Call to Order Rick Teague 12/31/2021 5:31 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance Ron Tschudy 12/31/2020 Jason Helwig 5:32 p.m. Conflict of Interest Disclosure term elected Dawn LaVanway 5:33 p.m. Public Comment term elected 5:34 p.m. Approval of Agenda ADVISORY Stan Moore 5:50 p.m. Approval of Minutes from February 5, 2019 MSU Extension 5:55 p.m. 2019-2024 Parks and Recreation Plan STAFF Pete Garwood Chapter 3: Recreational Inventory County Administrator 6:30 Communications (Information Only) Mathew Cooke Deputy County Administrator Intent to Plan - City of East Jordan Tina Schrader Mancelona Master Plan Administrative Asst. Margie Boyd 6:40 p.m. Various Matters Secretary 6:45 p.m. Public/Member Comment OFFICE ADDRESS Adjourn P.O. Box 187 Bellaire, MI 49615 PHONE: 231-533-6265 FAX: 231-533-8111 SPECIAL ASSISTANCE If you wish to attend a Planning Commission meeting and require special assistance, please contact the Administration and Planning Office. If you have any questions, concerns, please contact the Administration and Planning Office at 231-533-6265. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter. Thank you Chapter 3: Recreation in Antrim County State Park, and many miles of non- Visitors are attracted year round to Antrim motorized and motorized trails. County year round in order to utilize and Located to the south and west of Antrim enjoy the natural resources that provide County are Kalkaska and Grand Traverse beautiful scenery and recreation County. Kalkaska County has opportunities opportunities. Antrim County’s freshwater like: the Kaliseum Recreational Complex, resources include the Elk River Chain of Mackinaw State Forest, and both motorized Lakes, the Jordan River Valley, and and non-motorized trails. Grand Traverse access to Lake Michigan. County has opportunities like: Skegemog Lake Wildlife Area, the Vasa Trail, Traverse In 2000, the Antrim County Parks and Area Recreation Trail (TART), and Brown Recreation Board and the Administration Bridge Quiet Area. and Planning Department completed a Antrim County Recreation Inventory comprehensive inventory of community Having a diverse recreational system that is recreational resources (see appendix ?). accessible to all can help sustain a high The most recent update was done in quality of life. In addition, a high quality of 2018, by the Administration and Planning life is beneficial to keeping Antrim County a Department, along with the assistance of great place to visit, raise a family, start a the Villages and Townships within the business, and to retire. County. This list is broken down by Below is an inventory of all county owned Township, for easier reference parks and recreational facilities with geographically. information such as the size, primary service, type and number of recreation and Regional Recreational Opportunities support facilities, and an accessibility Additionally, there are many recreational evaluation. opportunities within the Northwest Michigan region. The Counties that are Utilizing 2010 American Disability Act immediately adjacent to Antrim County Standards for Accessible Design, each park (Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Otsego, and was rated by the Deputy County Charlevoix Counties) all have Administrator. The ratings are identified in the Michigan DNR’s Guidelines for the opportunities that need to be viewed Development of Community Park, when assessing Antrim County’s parks Recreation, Open Space, and Greenway and recreation planning. Below are just Plans as, “Each facility should be compared some of the most popular opportunities in to the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible each adjacent county. Design and at a minimum given a ranking To the north of Antrim County is Charlevoix from 1-5, where 1=none of the site elements County which has opportunities like: meet 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Fisherman’s Island State Park, Boyne Design, 2=some, 3=most, 4=all and 5=the Mountain Resort, Little Traverse Wheelway facility meets the Principals of Universal (trail that connects Petoskey and Design.” Charlevoix), and numerous boating and fishing opportunities. To the east lies Otsego County which has opportunities like: Otsego State Park, Treetops Resort, Pigeon River Country Park Name: Antrim Creek Natural Area Size in acres: 156 Description of the general purpose or use of each park: General recreational use including hiking, fishing, and swimming; educational programming Primary Service Area: Banks Township Type and number of recreation and support facilities: Two day use parking lots, accessible portable restrooms ADA Accessibility Score: 3; there are two barrier free loops within the trail system that are accessible, as well as accessible portable restrooms. Site Development Plan, if one has been developed: ACNA Master Plan (Appendix ?) Park Name: Barnes Park Campground Size in acres: 163 Description of the general purpose or use of each park: Campground, general recreation use such as hiking, swimming and fishing Primary Service Area: Torch Lake Township Type and number of recreation and support facilities: Two bathhouses; two pavilions; park office building ADA Accessibility Score: 2; restrooms are ADA accessible, one trail is surfaced Site Development Plan, if one has been developed: N/A Park Name: Cedar River Natural Area Size in acres: 187 Description of the general purpose or use of each park: General recreation use, specifically non- motorized trail use Primary Service Area: Village of Bellaire, Kearny Township Type and number of recreation and support facilities: Antrim Conservation District Office ADA Accessibility Score: 1 Site Development Plan, if one has been developed: N/A Park Name: Elk Rapids Day Park Size in acres: 13 Description of the general purpose or use of each park: Art Rapids! Walk of Art; general recreation Primary Service Area: Elk Rapids Township, Village of Elk Rapids Type and number of recreation and support facilities: Restroom facility; pavilion; playground; day use parking lot ADA Accessibility Score: 1 Site Development Plan, if one has been developed: N/A Map: Park Name: Glacial Hills Natural Area Size in acres: 814 (split between Antrim County (608), Forest Home Township (175), and the Village of Bellaire (13)) Description of the general purpose or use of each park: General recreation use, specifically non- motorized trail use such as hiking, biking, and cross country skiing. Primary Service Area: Forest Home Township, Village of Bellaire Type and number of recreation and support facilities: 2 day use parking lots, 2 restroom facilities ADA Accessibility Score: 1 Site Development Plan, if one has been developed: N/A Park Name: Grass River Natural Area Size in acres: 1492 Description of the general purpose or use of each park: General recreational use such as hiking, fishing, and hunting; educational programming Primary Service Area: Forest Home Township Type and number of recreation and support facilities: 3 day use parking lots; 2 restroom facilities; Grass River Educational Center building ADA Accessibility Score: 3; accessible restrooms; perception pathway for visually impaired; boardwalk is accessible Site Development Plan, if one has been developed: GRNA Strategic Plan (Appendix ?) Park Name: Mohrmann Natural Area Size in acres: 249 Description of the general purpose or use of each park: General recreational use such as hiking, cross country skiing, and hunting; forest land under management contract with Antrim Conservation District Primary Service Area: Kearney Township Type and number of recreation and support facilities: None. ADA Accessibility Score: 1 Site Development Plan, if one has been developed: N/A Park Name: Murphy Park Size in acres: 73 Description of the general purpose or use of each park: General recreation use such as hiking Primary Service Area: Echo Township Type and number of recreation and support facilities: None. ADA Accessibility Score: 1 Site Development Plan, if one has been developed: N/A Park Name: Noteware’s Landing Size in acres: Less than one acre Description of the general purpose or use of each park: General recreation use such as swimming, fishing Primary Service Area: Kearney Township Type and number of recreation and support facilities: Day use parking lot; accessible portable restroom ADA Accessibility Score: 1 Site Development Plan, if one has been developed: N/A Park Name: Wetzel Lake Park Size in acres: Less than one acre Description of the general purpose or use of each park: General recreation use such as swimming Primary Service Area: Mancelona Township Type and number of recreation and support facilities: Accessible portable restrooms in warmer months ADA Accessibility Score: 1 Site Development Plan, if one has been developed: N/A Park Name: Willow Day Park Size in acres: Less than one acre Description of the general purpose or use of each park: General recreation use such as swimming and fishing Primary Service Area: Kearney Township Type and number of recreation and support facilities: Accessible portable restrooms in warmer months ADA Accessibility Score: 1 Site Development Plan, if one has been developed: N/A BANKS TOWNSHIP Facility Controlling Authority Asset Handicap AccessibleAcres Electrified