New townhome development proposed for Belmont Center Drive
A developer has proposed changing the zoning for a 1.1-acre property at 2375 Belmont Center Drive to allow for the construction of 12 to 13 townhomes. The project was brought to the Planning Commission for a preliminary discussion.
Timeline
- Agenda posted from agenda · published May 21, 2026
- Listed for a meeting from agenda · published May 21, 2026
This item appeared at a past meeting, but minutes or final action evidence are not in the local record yet. Action may have been taken not yet represented here.
Key facts
- The proposal seeks to rezone a 1.1-acre lot at 2375 Belmont Center Drive from PUD Commercial to PUD Residential.
- The conceptual plan includes 12 to 13 townhouses.
- The units are described as 2-3 bedrooms, 1400-1550 square feet, and intended to be for sale, not for rent.
- The developer anticipates an average sale price between $375,000 and $425,000.
- The developer states the project is intended to provide "missing-middle" and infill housing, consistent with the township's 2024 Master Plan.
- The project appeared on the May 26, 2026 Planning Commission agenda for a preliminary discussion.
Discretion or exceptions
- The project is proposed under Planned Unit Development (PUD) rules, which allow for flexibility in site design and land use standards that may differ from standard zoning districts, subject to Planning Commission and Township Board approval.
Who could be affected
- Residents near the intersection of Belmont Center Drive and Belmont Avenue
- Property owners within the Belmont Farms Condominium
- People seeking to buy a home in Plainfield Township
What could change
- The zoning for the property would change from PUD Commercial to PUD Residential.
- The development could add 12 to 13 townhome units, each with 2-3 bedrooms and averaging 1,400-1,550 square feet.
- The townhomes are intended to be owner-occupied, with an anticipated average sale price of $375,000 to $425,000.
- A Homeowners Association (HOA) would be established to handle exterior maintenance for the new townhomes.
- The site plan shows townhomes with front porches and rear-loaded garages accessed by a service drive.
What to watch
This item was presented as a preliminary discussion at the Planning Commission's May 26, 2026 meeting to get initial feedback. The developer may choose to submit a formal application based on the commission's comments. A formal application would likely require a public hearing before the Planning Commission at a future date.
- How would the proposed development's new governing documents and homeowner's association coordinate with the existing Belmont Farms Condominium master deed?
- What are the specific community benefits being offered in exchange for the PUD zoning flexibility?
- What are the detailed plans for managing traffic, parking, and access via the proposed service drive?
- What specific architectural standards and materials would be required for the new townhomes?
Questions to check
- The documents are for a preliminary discussion; formal traffic, environmental, and engineering studies may be submitted with a future formal application.
Supporting records
These related records help explain the item, including the agenda listing, staff explanation, and draft text.
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Preliminary PUD Amendment Discussion Belmont Square Townhomes 2375 Belmont Center Drive Mr. Jeff Hill
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Belmont Square Townhomes The developer, Jeff Hill, wishes to rezone the PUD on the lot located at 2375 Belmont Center Drive (corner of Belmont Avenue and Belmont Center Drive), currently known as Unit 9 Belmont Farms Condominium, to allow for residential and a multi-family townhouse project. The current zoning of the lot is PUD Commercial and the hope is to get it rezoned to PUD Residential to allow for medium-densi…
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Development Application for Consideration by the Planning Commission k j b h l u y g A p r o x i m a t e 0 . 9 8 c s ( n d ) g r n Project Name: Belmont Square Townhomes Applicant: Mr. Jeff Hill Project Address: 2375 Belmont Center Drive Perm. Parcel #: 41-10- 16-429-009 Size of Site: Approximately 1.1 acres Project Description & Action Requested of the PC: To review and discuss a concept plan to amend Belmont Cente…
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1) ZONING OF PROPERTY: PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) PUD ZONING REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM LOT AREA = PER PUD PLAN MINIMUM LOT WIDTH = PER PUD PLAN MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT = PER PUD PLAN MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE FOR BUILDING = PER PUD PLAN
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General Location Map - 2375 Belmont Center Drive YMCA Jupiter Avenue Belmont Center Drive Belmont Avenue 2375 Belmont Center Drive White Pine Trail
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2375 Belmont Center PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 16, T8N, R11W, PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN 2375 Belmont Center
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H) ZONING OF SURROUNDING PARCELS: TO THE SOUTH, WEST, AND NORTH = PUD TO THE EAST = C-1 TO SOUTHEAST AND R-1B TO NORTHEAST
Meeting history
Agenda and minutes records showing when this item appeared and what procedural step it reached over time.
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The item appeared on the Planning Commission Meeting agenda: Preliminary PUD Amendment Discussion Belmont Square Townhomes 2375 Belmont Center Drive Mr. Jeff Hill Preliminary PUD Amendment Discussion Belmont Square Townhomes 2375 Belmont Center Drive Mr. Jeff Hill
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