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Still pending
Township Board
The Plainfield Township Board of Trustees held a special workshop on June 22, 2026, to discuss strategic planning. The meeting agenda did not specify the topics for discussion, and documents detailing the workshop's content or outcomes were not included in the provided materials.
No final action found
Township Board
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.
Approved
Township Board
The Plainfield Township Board has approved a new liquor license for the Great Lakes Pickleball Club, a new facility at 4180 Jupiter Avenue NE. The applicant stated the license is an important component for the project's long-term viability and to create a 'play & stay' environment. The board approved the license unanimously at its May 11, 2026 meeting.
Approved
Township Board
The Township Board has approved changes to how it calculates sewer bills. The new procedure eliminates the year-round minimum charge and adjusts billing for summer months (May-September) to be based on an average of winter water use. This is intended to prevent overcharging residents for water used for irrigation that doesn't enter the sewer system and to provide more accurate bills for seasonal residents.
Approved
Township Board
The Plainfield Township Board has approved a brownfield redevelopment plan for the 24-unit Raven Townhomes project at 3144 5 Mile Road. The plan will use a portion of future property tax growth from the development to reimburse the developer up to $655,505 for project costs. As part of the agreement, five of the 24 townhomes will be reserved as workforce housing for ten years.
Approved
Township Board
The Plainfield Township Board approved a $20,000 loan from the General Fund to the township's Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (BRA) on May 11, 2026. The funds will pay a contractor to ensure two new "workforce housing" developments comply with state affordability rules. The BRA is expected to repay the loan with future tax revenue generated by the projects.
Approved
Township Board
The Plainfield Township Board approved an additional $34,000 for construction engineering services for the South Rogue River Trail on May 11, 2026. The increase was needed because the project's construction timeline was extended by four weeks. The funds will be paid from the township's voter-approved trails millage fund.
Approved
Township Board
The Township Board approved a contract for $449,168 to renovate the parking lot at the Plainfield Library. The project will address the lot's "very poor shape" and includes replacing pavement, sidewalks, and landscaping. The construction contract was approved in May 2026, following an earlier approval of a $37,100 contract for engineering and design services.
Approved
Township Board
The Plainfield Township Board has approved a payback agreement with Kent County, which will reimburse the township up to $999,000 for the construction of a pedestrian bridge over the Rogue River. The bridge is part of the South Rogue River Trail and will connect to the regional Grand River Greenway trail system. Under the agreement, the township manages the construction and pays the costs upfront.
Approved
Township Board
On May 11, 2026, the Plainfield Township Board approved the 2026 budget for the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (BRA). The $107,296 budget includes a $20,000 loan from the township's General Fund to cover consulting costs for monitoring housing projects that use tax incentives.
Approved
Township Board
On May 11, 2026, the Township Board voted to place a 10-year renewal of the property tax for trails and public recreation areas on the August 4, 2026, ballot. If approved by voters, the tax of 0.4596 mills ($0.46 per $1,000 of taxable value) would fund new trail construction, maintenance, and park improvements.
Still pending
Township Board
The Township Board has reviewed a $172,000 proposal from engineering firm Prein & Newhof to design upgrades for the West Well Field. The project is intended to increase the amount of water pumped from two existing wells to supplement the township's water supply. The total project cost, including future construction, is estimated at approximately $2.57 million.
Still pending
Township Board
The Township Board is considering amendments to the rules for private roads. The changes could make it easier to divide land served by a private road and would give township staff more flexibility in approving minor exceptions to design standards for existing roads.
Still pending
Township Board
A developer is seeking approval for the next stage of the Boulder View West Phase 2 single-family housing development, which would include 24 to 30 new home sites on 16 acres near Cannonsburg Road and Brewer Avenue. If approved, the developer could begin site work like grading and installing roads and utilities. Final approval before building permits can be issued would be a separate, later step.
Still pending
Township Board
The township is considering changes to the Plainfield Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority (CIA). The proposal would add more properties to the authority's development area and change how the authority is governed, including how its boundaries can be changed and how it can be dissolved. The proposal had a first reading at the Township Board's June 8, 2026 meeting.
Still pending
Township Board
The Plainfield Fire Department has requested approval to spend $161,346 to purchase equipment for its new ladder truck, which is expected to be delivered in late 2026. The request was on the Board of Trustees' June 8 consent agenda. According to the fire chief, buying the equipment in advance would help avoid delays in putting the new truck into service and could save money. The proposed purchases include hoses, thermal imaging cameras, rescue tools, and medical equipment.
Still pending
Township Board
The Plainfield Township board considered a $439,500 contract with Dalstra Roofing to replace the roof of the west Water Treatment Plant. A staff memo stated the current roof has leaks that pose a potential contamination risk to the water system. The proposed cost is nearly three times the amount budgeted, with staff proposing to use funds from a different, delayed capital project.
Still pending
Township Board
Plainfield Township's Board of Trustees reviewed a proposal to partner with Alpine Township on buying and installing a new outdoor emergency warning siren. The siren aims to fill a coverage gap near the border of the two townships. Under the agreement, Plainfield would pay half the purchase cost, while Alpine Township would own the siren and cover all future maintenance.
Delayed
Planning Commission
A proposal to rezone about 6.13 acres at 5670 Jupiter Avenue, 6107 West River Drive, and 6117 West River Drive to allow a 56-unit mixed housing development (apartments, townhomes, and quadplexes) was delayed by the Planning Commission on May 26, 2026 after 18 residents spoke against it. The commission voted 5-1 to postpone the item to June 23, 2026 so staff can respond to public concerns and the applicant can expand the traffic study.
Delayed
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission considered new rules for storing recreational vehicles and trailers in residential areas, including allowing seasonal front-yard parking. After a public hearing on May 26, 2026, the commission voted to postpone the decision to allow for revisions to the proposal.
No final action found
Planning Commission
A developer has proposed redeveloping the former Tommy's Boats property at 247 Morrissey Drive into 'The Park Collective,' an entertainment and dining venue. The plan includes multiple food concepts, an ice cream shop, event space, and year-round programming. This requires an amendment to the property's existing Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning. The Planning Commission held a preliminary discussion on the concept in May 2026 and gave positive initial feedback, though no formal action was taken.
Approved
Planning Commission
On May 26, 2026, the Planning Commission unanimously voted to send a favorable recommendation to the Township Board for final preliminary plat approval of Boulder View West Phase 2, a 30-lot subdivision on about 22.55 acres near 3759 Cannonsburg Road. The Township Board will make the final decision on the plat.
No final action found
Planning Commission
A developer has asked the Planning Commission to amend the Belmont Center Planned Unit Development so that a 1.1-acre lot at 2375 Belmont Center Drive, currently zoned PUD Commercial, could be built with 12 townhome units in four buildings. At a May 26, 2026 preliminary discussion, commissioners gave positive feedback on the concept but took no formal vote.
No final action found
Planning Commission
The Plainfield Township Planning Commission has started its review of a comprehensive update to the township's zoning ordinance. At a workshop on May 19, 2026, commissioners heard a presentation on the goals of the update, which include allowing more housing types, creating more mixed-use areas, and simplifying the code to align with the Master Plan. The review is ongoing and no formal action has been taken.
Still pending
Township Board
The Plainfield Township Board of Trustees held a workshop on April 27, 2026, to review a source water study presented by the engineering firm Prein & Newhof. The documents available do not include the study itself, the details of the presentation, or any subsequent board action.
Approved
Township Board
The Township Board has formally declared its intent to add hundreds of commercial and residential properties to the Plainfield Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority (CIA) development area. If finalized, properties added to the district would have a portion of their future property tax growth captured to fund projects within the corridor. A public hearing on the expansion was held on May 11, 2026.
Still pending
Township Board
The township is considering changes to its Private Road Ordinance to provide more flexibility for property owners and developers. The proposed amendments address design standards, maintenance agreements for land divisions, and requirements for upgrading roads when new lots are added. A final decision on the proposal was postponed until at least June 8, 2026.
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 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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