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Still pending
Township Board
Plainfield Township is set to approve an agreement with Kent County to be reimbursed up to $999,000 for a new pedestrian bridge over the Rogue River. The township is managing construction and paying costs upfront for the bridge, which is part of the South Rogue River Trail. This agreement solidifies the county's payback commitment.
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Township Board
The Plainfield Township Board will review the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority's proposed $107,296 budget for 2026. The authority states it needs a $20,000 loan from the Township's General Fund to pay for required compliance monitoring on housing projects because it does not have enough cash on hand for the upfront costs.
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Township Board
The Great Lakes Pickleball Club, a new recreational facility at 4180 Jupiter Avenue NE, is asking the Plainfield Township Board for local approval of its application for a liquor license. The applicant states the license is important for the business's long-term viability. The Township Board is scheduled to consider the request on May 11, 2026.
Still pending
Township Board
Plainfield Township is considering changes to its sewer billing procedures to better align with its recent switch to monthly billing. The proposal would eliminate a year-round minimum charge, which currently affects seasonal residents with zero water use in some months. It would also establish separate billing rules for summer and winter to avoid charging for water used for outdoor irrigation.
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Township Board
A developer is seeking approval for a Brownfield Redevelopment Plan for a 24-unit townhome project at 3144 5 Mile Road. The plan would use up to $978,201 in future property tax revenue from the site over 15 years to reimburse the developer for a "financing gap" and cover other costs. In exchange, the developer would reserve 5 of the 24 units as workforce housing for 10 years.
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Township Board
The Plainfield Township Board will vote on a $449,167.97 construction contract to renovate the parking lot at the Plainfield Library, which staff described as being in "very poor shape." The project also includes new sidewalks, landscaping, and drainage. This follows a previous board review of a contract for engineering and project management services.
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Township Board
The Plainfield Township Board is considering a $20,000 loan from its General Fund to the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority. The loan would cover the upfront costs for state-mandated income and rent monitoring for two new workforce housing projects, Coit Flats and 1303 Post Drive. The Brownfield Authority would be expected to repay the loan from future tax revenues generated by the projects.
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Township Board
The Plainfield Township Board is scheduled to vote on whether to place a 10-year renewal of a property tax for non-motorized trails and public recreation areas on the August 4, 2026, ballot. The proposed rate is 0.4596 mills, the same as the current rate after mandatory rollbacks. If approved by voters, the tax would fund trail and park projects from 2026 through 2035 and is estimated to raise approximately $980,000 in its first year.
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Township Board
The Plainfield Township Board is being asked to approve an additional $34,000 from the trails millage fund to pay for engineering services for the South Rogue River Trail project. The extra cost is due to the construction schedule being extended by four weeks, from the originally planned 12 weeks to 16 weeks.
Delayed
Township Board
The Township Board is considering amendments to its private road ordinance affecting maintenance agreements, upgrade requirements, and staff flexibility. A decision was postponed and is now scheduled for the board's June 8, 2026 meeting.
Adopted
Township Board
The Township Board adopted the ordinance amendment on April 13, 2026, by a 5-0 vote. The ordinance changes rules for residential driveways longer than 125 feet, including driveway width, maximum slope, fire-truck access, and variance questions for some properties.
Adopted
Township Board
The Plainfield Township Board has amended the cemetery ordinance to establish rules for "green burials" and dedicated "scatter gardens" for cremated remains. The changes were adopted in response to resident interest. The ordinance defines these new options and sets requirements for burial containers, grave markers, and maintenance. The specific locations for these burial options will be designated by the Township Board in a future resolution.
Approved
Township Board
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.
Approved
Township Board
The Township Board considered a change to its Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) policy that would allow appeals to be handled by the Township Superintendent instead of the Township Board.
Adopted
Township Board
The Township Board considered a resolution to set aside specific areas in Plainfield Cemetery for "green burials," also known as natural burials. The exact locations were to be shown on a map (Exhibit A) attached to the resolution. This item appeared on the April 13, 2026, board agenda.
Approved
Township Board
The township reviewed a proposal to end the 'first come, first serve' use of pavilions at Versluis and Grand Rogue parks, establishing a rental system with a daily fee and a damage deposit. The changes would align these parks with the existing rental system at D.W. Richardson Park.
Still pending
Zoning Board of Appeals
Hall's Sport Center at 4020 West River Drive has asked the township for exceptions to sign rules to allow for a new sign that would be larger, taller, and closer to the road than normally permitted. In exchange, the business would remove an existing sign from state-owned land. The Zoning Board of Appeals postponed a decision in January 2026 and was scheduled to review it again in March 2026. The final outcome is not included in the available public records.
No final action found
Planning Commission
Township staff presented the Planning Commission with a summary of an ongoing project to update the township's zoning ordinance at its February 24, 2026 meeting. The zoning ordinance regulates land use throughout the township. This was a discussion item, and no vote was taken.
Approved
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission has granted preliminary approval for the extension of Winding Trail, a private road, to facilitate the development of four new single-family homes on a 23.59-acre property at 4400 Winding Trail NE. The approval, requested by Highline Homes, came with several conditions, including requirements for utility easements, a road maintenance agreement, and a future sidewalk easement.
Delayed
Planning Commission
A developer has requested to change an approved mining plan for a 93-acre site on Coit Avenue, seeking to remove about half the amount of soil originally permitted. The developer states the timeline would not change, but the final restored land would be about five feet higher. The Planning Commission reviewed the request on January 27, 2026, and moved to delay a final decision while staff prepares findings for a potential recommendation of denial.
Approved
Planning Commission
The Plainfield Township Planning Commission has approved the site plan for a new commercial building for the Phoenix Training Facility, a fitness and wellness gym, at 3963 & 3973 Butternut Drive NE. The project will be built on two currently vacant lots and includes an initial 5,000-square-foot building with a future 3,600-square-foot addition also approved. The approval, granted on January 27, 2026, is subject to several conditions the developer must meet before a building permit is issued.
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