PUBLIC NOTICES:

RECENTLY ENACTED ORDINANCES:

• February 2013:  An Ordinance to amend Section 20-36 of the Municipal Civil Infraction Ordinance (Chapter 20 of the Plainfield Charter Township Code) for the purpose of the amending the Schedule of Fines.  Ordinance #851
• February 19, 2013: The Plainfield Charter Township Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map are hereby amended to rezone the following described properties from Office and C-1, Commercial being Chapters 13 and 18 of the Plainfield Charter Township Zoning Ordinance to Planned Unit Development District (PUD), being Chapter 25 of the Plainfield Charter Township Zoning Ordinance, in accordance with the Development Plan, subject to the terms and conditions of this Ordinance. Ordinance #852
• March 4, 2013: Consumers Energy Company Electric Franchise Ordinance. Ordinance #853
• March 18, 2013: An ordinance to amend the Digital Sign & Billboard Ordinance (Chapter 8, Article VI, Section 8-131 of the Plainfield Charter Township Code) by amending provisions regarding general requirements and spacing. Ordinance #854
• March 18, 2013: An ordinance to amend the Subdivisions Ordinance (Chapter 28 Subdivisions; Article II, Division 3, Section 28-81 of the Plainfield Charter Township Code) by amending the design standards. Ordinance #855

Click here for the Complete Township Code of Ordinances and the Complete Township Zoning Ordinance.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

HISTORY BUFFS WELCOME

The Plainfield Township Historical Preservation and Advisory Committee meets regularly to oversee the operation and maintenance of the Hyser House Historical Museum, and is tasked with protecting and preserving Township history. The Committee meets the fourth Tuesday of the month, January through November at the Plainfield Township Hall (6161 Belmont Avenue, NE) at 2:00 p.m. All meetings are open to the public and residents are encouraged to share anything regarding Township history with the Committee.

The Hyser House Museum is open to the public the first Sunday of each month, May through December, from 2:00-4:30 p.m. For more information, please visit the Plainfield Charter Township's History Page at: http://www.plainfieldchartertwp.org/pcthistory.htm or contact the Township’s Buildings and Grounds/Parks and Recreation Department at (616) 363-9399.

 

UPCOMING PUBLIC HEARINGS:

June 11, 2013

A public hearing will be held at the Township Offices, 6161 Belmont Ave NE, Belmont, Michigan 49306, beginning at 7:00PM.

PROJECT SUMMARY:

1. Construct approximately 6,000 feet of 12-inch sanitary sewer and install / rehabilitate manholes from Ten Mile Road to Childsdale Avenue area; Ten Mile Lift Station Removal and Replacement.
2. Remove and Replace six (6) Northerly Trunk Sewer Inverted Siphons located along the Rogue River with river crossing pipe and manholes.
3. Forest Ridge Lift Station Flood Protection Improvements and Elevated Access Drive.
4. Comstock Park Area Trunk Sewer and Collection System Structural Improvements.

The estimated probable cost of the proposed project is $5,600,000. The increase in the operation, maintenance and replacement translates to an annual increase of $26.66 per Residential Equivalent Unit (REU) or $2.22 per month.

Any interested party may review or examine plan documents at the Township Offices, 6161 Belmont Avenue NE, Belmont, Michigan, 49306, any weekday, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Also, any interested party may submit written comments concerning the proposed projects until the date and time of said hearing. The Township will provide necessary and reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the meeting for individuals with disabilities upon adequate notice to K. Scott Harvey, Township Clerk in writing or by calling (616) 364-8466.

K. Scott Harvey
Plainfield Charter Township Clerk

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June 17, 2013

In accordance with the provisions of Act 198, Michigan Public Acts of 1974 Plant Rehabilitation and Industrial Districts Laws, as amended, please be advised that a public hearing will be held by the Plainfield Charter Township Board at the Township Offices, 6161 Belmont Avenue NE, Belmont MI 49306, beginning at 7:00 p.m.

PURPOSE:

To consider the application for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate and a renewal on Certificate #2010-422 for the following industrial firm:

Wynalda Packaging, Inc.
PO Box 370
8221 Graphic Dr. NE
Belmont MI 49306

Any interested party may review or examine the above application at the Township office, Assessor’s office, 6161 Belmont Avenue NE, Belmont MI 49306, any weekday, Monday through Friday, from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM; also any interested party may submit written comments concerning said application up and until the date and time of said hearing. The Township will provide necessary and reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the meeting for individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk in writing or by calling (616) 364-8466.

Judith A. LaFave, MAAO
Assessor/IFT Administrator