Proposal to Expand Plainfield Avenue Development Area
The Township is considering adding hundreds of commercial and residential properties to the Plainfield Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority (CIA) development area. A public hearing on the proposed boundary expansion is scheduled for May 11, 2026.
Timeline
- Public hearing listed from agenda · published Apr 9, 2026
- Resolution listed for a decision from agenda · published Apr 9, 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 Township Board considered a resolution declaring its intent to amend the boundaries of the Plainfield Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority (CIA).
- The proposal includes adding hundreds of specific commercial and residential parcels to the CIA development area.
- As part of the proposal, the Township Board would agree to expedite permitting and modify the Township Master Plan for improved walkability in the area.
- A public hearing will be held on May 11, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at Township Hall for public comment on the proposed boundary changes.
Who could be affected
- Owners of the several hundred parcels proposed for addition
- Taxpayers in Plainfield Township
- Other taxing bodies (such as the county and schools) that collect property taxes in the area
What could change
- Hundreds of commercial and residential parcels would be added to the CIA's development area. The full list is included in the April 13, 2026 meeting packet.
- The Township Board would agree to expedite permitting and inspections within the expanded development area if the proposal is adopted.
- The Township Master Plan would be changed to incorporate plans for new sidewalks and streetscapes in the area.
- Properties in the expanded area could be subject to tax increment financing, where some new property tax revenue is captured to be used for improvements within the district.
What to watch
A public hearing on the proposed expansion is scheduled for the Township Board meeting on May 11, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Township Hall. Residents, taxpayers, and property owners can comment at the hearing. Written comments can be submitted to the Township Clerk’s office until 5 p.m. on May 11, 2026.
- What specific development projects are planned for the expanded area?
- What is the projected financial impact on other taxing jurisdictions from the potential expansion of tax capture?
- What is the timeline for implementing the sidewalk, streetscape, and other master plan changes if the expansion is approved?
Questions to check
- The documents do not contain a detailed development and tax increment finance plan that would specify the projects to be funded or the financial impact on other taxing jurisdictions.
- The proposed list of added parcels is extensive; property owners near the Plainfield Avenue corridor may want to review the full list in the meeting documents to determine if their property is included.
Main source pages
These packet pages are the main source material for this item.
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Notice of public hearing and supporting materials for Plainfield Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority
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Resolution and exhibits for Corridor Improvement Authority boundary amendments
Supporting records
These related records help explain the item, including the agenda listing, staff explanation, and draft text.
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Approve the public hearing date of May 11, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the regular meeting of the Township Board for the proposed amendments to the Plainfield Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority
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A RESOLUTION OF INTENT AMEND THE BOUNDARIES OF THE PLAINFIELD AVENUE CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY DEVELOPMENT AREA Minutes of a meeting of the Township Board of Plainfield Charter Township, Kent County, Michigan, held at the Township Hall on April 13, 2026 commencing at 6:00 p.m. (local time). PRESENT: ABSENT: The following preamble and Resolution were offered by Board Member ___________________ and seconded by Bo…
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Resolution No. 06-55 establishing the Plainfield Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority and designating the boundaries of the development area pursuant to Act 280 of 2005 now recodified as Part 6 of Act 57 of 2018 (“Act 57”). WHEREAS, the Township Board may alter or amend the boundaries of the Plainfield Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority development area to include additional lands in the development area. WHEREA…
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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Plainfield Charter Township Board will hold a public hearing on May 11, 2026, during a regular meeting of the Township Board commencing at 6:00 p.m., and held at Township Hall located at 6161 Belmont Avenue, NE, Belmont, Michigan, to hear public comment regarding the proposed amendment to the development area for the Plainfield Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority. A citizen,…
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 Board of Trustees Meeting agenda: Approve the public hearing date of May 11, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the regular meeting of the Township Board for the proposed amendments to the Plainfield Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority Approve the public hearing date of May 11, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the regular meeting of the Township Board for the proposed amendments to the Plainfield Avenue Corridor Im…
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The item appeared on the Board of Trustees Meeting agenda: Consider the resolution of intent to amend the boundaries of the Plainfield Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority Consider the resolution of intent to amend the boundaries of the Plainfield Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority
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