Planning Commission
The Village of Benzonia is seeking village residents to fill positions on the Village Planning Council.
If you would be interested in filling a vacancy, please reply to benzonia9981@att.net or leave a message on the
Village answering machine, 231-882-9981. Thank you in advance for your interest in serving our community.
Benzonia Village Planning Commission
If you would be interested in filling a vacancy, please reply to benzonia9981@att.net or leave a message on the
Village answering machine, 231-882-9981. Thank you in advance for your interest in serving our community.
Benzonia Village Planning Commission
Village Planning Commission meets
3rd Thursday at 6:30pm in the Village Office 1276 Michigan Avenue, Benzonia, MI 49616 231.882.9981 The Planning Commission is made up of village residents and a representative from Village Council. The Village Zoning Administrator also attends these monthly meetings. Direct Zoning questions to Sara Kirk, Zoning Administrator
zoning.villageofbenzonia@gmail.com or call the Village at 231.882.9981 Vertical Divider
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WANTED!
We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic individuals to serve on our commission and committees. These individuals should have the ability to make decisions, work as a part of a team, and want to be able to guide the future growth and development of our Village. The Planning Commission provides guidance to the Village Council on planning matters such as ordinances, zoning matters, and special development projects. Many of the commitments only require a few hours of service a month, but as always, it is what you want to put in! IMMEDIATELY, the planning commission is seeking to form subcommittees to help guide and provide input to help complete action items identified in the master plan as well as support the Redevelopment Ready Communities (RRC) Certification Process. INTERESTED? Click here to view the details and application (PDF). |
The value and importance of citizen participation cannot be measured.
Your interest in volunteering with the Village of Benzonia is greatly appreciated. Thank You!
Your interest in volunteering with the Village of Benzonia is greatly appreciated. Thank You!
Sara Kirk, Zoning Administrator
Sara R. Kirk, PLA, LEED AP, ASLA, joined the Village of Benzonia as Zoning Administrator in 2019. Sara also helps to lead the Village Planning Commission. Sara is a licensed landscape architect and founder of SRP Design Studio and a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA). She currently holds licenses in Michigan, Minnesota, and Tennessee. She also holds a LEED AP (without specialty) credential, which denotes proficiency in sustainable design, construction and operation standards.
Sara graduated with honors from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture with a specialization in environmental studies. Her areas of focus include park and recreation, community planning, site design and streetscape projects. Sara has extensive experience with sustainable design, in both planning and implementation.
Sara graduated with honors from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture with a specialization in environmental studies. Her areas of focus include park and recreation, community planning, site design and streetscape projects. Sara has extensive experience with sustainable design, in both planning and implementation.