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Still pending
Township Board
Plainfield Township is seeking to formalize an agreement with Kent County for the reimbursement of up to $999,000 for the construction of a pedestrian bridge over the Rogue River and other trail improvements. The bridge is part of the South Rogue River Trail project. Under the proposed agreement, the township pays for the construction upfront and the county reimburses the township. The Township Board was scheduled to review the agreement on May 11, 2026.
Still pending
Township Board
The Township Board will hold a public hearing to consider adding a list of properties to the Plainfield Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority (CIA) development area. If approved, this would allow a portion of future property tax growth from these parcels to be used for projects within the corridor.
Possible vote listed
Township Board
The Great Lakes Pickleball Club is asking Plainfield Township to approve a developmental liquor license for its new facility at 4180 Jupiter Avenue NE. The applicant states the license is needed for the business's long-term viability and to create a "play & stay" environment at the venue, which includes pickleball courts, golf simulators, and food and beverage service.
Possible vote listed
Township Board
The Plainfield Township Board is considering a $34,000 increase for engineering services for the South Rogue River Trail project. According to a staff memo, the additional cost is because the construction engineering phase is taking four weeks longer than planned. The funds would be paid from the voter-approved trails millage.
Still pending
Township Board
The township is considering changes to how it calculates sewer bills to better account for seasonal residents and summer water use for things like lawn irrigation. The proposal would eliminate a year-round minimum charge and set different billing methods for summer and winter months.
Still pending
Township Board
The developer of a 24-unit townhome project at 3144 5 Mile Road is requesting a brownfield redevelopment plan. If approved, the plan would use a portion of the new property taxes generated by the project to reimburse the developer up to $655,505 for a reported "financing gap." In exchange, the developer would reserve five of the 24 units as workforce housing for 10 years. The Township Board held a public hearing and was scheduled to consider the plan on May 11, 2026.
Still pending
Township Board
The Township Board will review the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority's (BRA) proposed 2026 budget of $107,296. The request includes a $20,000 loan from the township's General Fund to the BRA to cover upfront consulting costs for monitoring housing projects that use tax incentives.
Possible vote listed
Township Board
The Township Board is considering a $20,000 loan from the General Fund to the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority. The money would pay for a contractor to monitor affordability and tenant income requirements at two new housing developments, Coit Flats and 1303 Post Drive. The loan would be repaid from future tax revenues generated by the projects.
Still pending
Township Board
The Plainfield Township Board is considering whether to place a 10-year renewal of a property tax for trails and recreation areas on the August 4, 2026, ballot. If approved by the board and then by voters, the tax would continue at its current rolled-back rate of 0.4596 mills and raise an estimated $980,000 in the first year for the construction, improvement, and maintenance of non-motorized public trails and parks.
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Township Board
The Township Board will vote on a $449,168 construction contract with Rowland Excavating to renovate the Plainfield Library parking lot, which staff described as being in "very poor shape." The vote is scheduled for the May 11, 2026 board meeting. This follows a previous board action in February 2026 to hire Prein & Newhof for up to $37,100 to provide engineering and project management for the renovation.
Delayed
Township Board
The Township Board has delayed its decision on proposed amendments to the ordinance governing private roads. The changes, intended to add flexibility, affect rules for maintenance agreements, road upgrades when adding property, streetlight requirements, and design standards. A final vote 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.
Still pending
Township Board
Plainfield Township is holding a public hearing on May 11, 2026, to consider expanding the Plainfield Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority (CIA) development area. The proposal would add approximately 20 commercial properties to the district. If approved, future increases in property tax revenue from these parcels could be captured to fund improvements within the corridor.
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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