Lake Lansing Property Owners Association

eNewsletter – May 18, 2006

Find us on the web at www.lakelansing.org

REZONING ISSUE OF CONCERN

A request for rezoning 3.15 acres north of Lake Drive and northwest of Milenz is up for consideration by the Meridian Township Planning Board at their 7 pm meeting this coming Monday in the Town Hall Room of the Meridian Municipal Building. At the LLPOA meeting last Tuesday evening, members voted overwhelmingly to oppose this rezoning. They also asked that the LLPOA Board write a letter on their behalf.

The request is #06040 (Wolenberg/Lawrence) and proposes to change the parcel from RA (Single Family-Medium Density) to RD (Multiple Family-Medium Density) or RDD (Multiple Family-Low Density).

Primary concerns voiced were the potential for “keyholing”, increased use of the lake when it is already at the limit for healthy use, increased runoff to the lake caused by higher density building, and safety issues caused by more traffic.

LLPOA will be sending a letter, but it is also important that as many residents as possible voice their opinion. Lake Residents are encouraged to either attend the Monday meeting or send a letter/email to Rick Brown at Meridian Township's Department of Community Planning and Development. To send an email, go to http://www.meridian.mi.us/contact/comm_plng_devel.shtm click on Rick Brown's name in the “Choose an Employee to Contact” list, then click the “email” button.

TGIF TOMORROW (FRIDAY, MAY 19)

Social Chair Cindy Wycoff reminds us to join in a TFIG on the lake this Friday evening (May 19). BYOB (Bring Your Own Boat), an appetizer to pass and your own beverages. No cost except for the gas needed for your outboard to get you to the raft up. Everyone is welcome.

SUNDAY “BRUCH FOR BLOOMS” REMINDER

Don't forget the Haslett Beautification Association fundraiser at Mona Lisa's Coffee House this Sunday, May 21 st . $15 per person for a terrific “Brunch for Blooms”. More info is on the LLPOA web site at www.lakelansing.org .

LLPOA HONORS DON AND LIZ

Lake Lansing Property Owners Association President Bob Hollenshead called Don and Liz Kaufman before the Association meeting last Tuesday to recognize all they have done for the Lake and for LLPOA. A nice crowd was in attendance – filling the east end of the Blue Gill Grill, and gave the Kaufman's a standing ovation.

SOCIAL EVENTS NOW ON LLPOA WEB SITE

The LLPOA web site continues to grow. Cindy Wycoff, our Social Chairperson, passed out a list of Social Events at the LLPOA meeting last Tuesday – and this is now on the web. Go to www.lakelansing.org and click on “Social Events” in the left hand column navigation panel. Cindy has some great events on the list including a June 10-11 Neighborhood Garage Sale, Fourth of July Weekend Boat Yard Wars, July 28 th Ice Cream Social, August Texas Hold ‘em Race and BBQ – plus the monthly TFIGs and more. Check it out.

WEED TREATMENT DONE LAST MONDAY

An early start on weed control for the lake was implemented last Monday using a variety of products. Yellow notices were posted at the time indicating that swimming and fishing activities are now safe to pursue. However, don't use water for ornamentals or turf irrigation until May 29 th . Check the notices for information on using water for domestic purposes, agricultural irrigation and other purposes as well as details on the specific chemicals used.