Proposal to Expand Plainfield Avenue Improvement District
The township is considering adding about 20 commercial properties to the Plainfield Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority's special tax district. If approved, future increases in property tax revenue from these parcels would be used for projects within the corridor. A public hearing on the proposal was held on May 11, 2026, but a final vote has not yet taken place.
A public hearing was held on May 11, 2026, to receive public comment on the proposed amendment. The minutes do not record a final vote on the amendment itself, so the proposal remains pending.
Minutes record: b. Hold a Public Hearing on Proposed Amendment to the Development Area for the Plainfield Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority Public Hearing opened at 6:38pm Public Comment — Several residents stated their concerns with the boulevards in Plainfield Avenue. Several residents stated their support of the proposed expansion of the development area for the CIA. Public Hearing closed at 6:47pm
Timeline
- Agenda posted from agenda · published May 7, 2026
- Agenda posted from agenda · published May 11, 2026
- Public hearing listed from agenda · published May 11, 2026
- No final action found from minutes · published Jun 10, 2026
Key facts
- The proposal would add about 20 parcels to the Plainfield Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority's development area, including properties on Northland Drive NE, Plainfield Avenue NE, and Versluis Park Drive NE.
- A public hearing was held on May 11, 2026, where residents expressed both support for the expansion and concerns about boulevards in the area.
- The public notice stated that citizens, taxpayers, property owners, and officials from affected taxing jurisdictions had the right to be heard on the proposed amendment.
Who could be affected
- Owners of the roughly 20 commercial properties along Plainfield Avenue NE, Northland Drive NE, and Versluis Park Drive NE that would be added to the district.
- Taxing entities like the township, county, and schools that currently receive property taxes from these parcels.
What could change
- If the expansion is approved, any increase in property tax revenue from development or rising values on these newly added parcels will be 'captured' by the CIA.
- This captured revenue would be dedicated for public improvements within the designated Plainfield Avenue corridor, instead of going to the general budgets of the township, county, library, or schools.
What to watch
The public hearing is complete. The proposal awaits a formal vote by the Township Board at a future meeting. No date for this vote was announced in the documents provided.
- When will the Township Board schedule a vote on this boundary expansion?
- Which specific public improvement projects would this new captured tax revenue fund?
- How do the resident concerns about boulevards, mentioned at the public hearing, relate to the CIA's plans?
Questions to check
- The provided documents do not include the full Development Plan or Tax Increment Financing Plan for the Corridor Improvement Authority, which would detail how captured tax revenue can be spent.
Supporting records
These related records help explain the item, including the agenda listing, staff explanation, and draft text.
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Hold a Public Hearing on Proposed Amendment to the Development Area for the Plainfield Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority Public Hearing opened at 6:38pm Public Comment - Several residents stated their concerns with the boulevards in Plainfield Avenue. Several residents stated their support of the proposed expansion of the development area for the CIA. Public Hearing closed at 6:47pm
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT AREA FOR THE PLAINFIELD AVENUE CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY 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 commen…
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: Hold a Public Hearing on Proposed Amendment to the Development Area for the Plainfield Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority Hold a Public Hearing on Proposed Amendment to the Development Area for the Plainfield Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority
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