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Still pending
Township Board
The township considered adding about 20 parcels along Northland Drive NE and Plainfield Avenue NE to the Plainfield Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority (CIA) development area. A public hearing on the proposal was held on May 11, 2026. If approved, this could allow a portion of future property tax growth from these parcels to be used for projects within the corridor.
Still pending
Township Board
The Township Board was asked to approve a $20,000 loan from the General Fund to the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (BRA). The money would pay for a contractor to monitor compliance with affordable housing rules for two new developments, Coit Flats and 1303 Post Drive. The BRA would repay the loan with future tax revenues captured from these projects.
Still pending
Township Board
The Plainfield Township Board considered the 2026 budget for its Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (BRA). The budget requires a $20,000 loan from the township's General Fund to cover upfront costs for state-mandated compliance monitoring for certain housing projects.
Still pending
Township Board
The Plainfield Township Board considered a resolution on May 11, 2026, to place a 10-year renewal of a property tax for trails and public recreation areas on the August 4, 2026, ballot. The proposal would continue the tax at its current rolled-back rate of 0.4596 mills, which is estimated to raise about $980,000 in its first year for the acquisition, construction, and maintenance of non-motorized trails and parks.
Still pending
Township Board
The township was asked to approve a payback agreement with Kent County to formalize reimbursement for costs related to a new pedestrian bridge over the Rogue River. Under the proposed agreement, Kent County would reimburse Plainfield Township up to $999,000 for building the bridge and making other trail improvements. The bridge is part of the South Rogue River Trail and connects to the regional Grand River Greenway.
Still pending
Township Board
The Township Board has approved a contract for engineering and design services for the renovation of the Plainfield Library parking lot, which staff described as being in "very poor shape." A separate contract for construction, with a bid of $449,167.91, was reviewed by the board on May 11, 2026. The project includes full reconstruction of the lot and surrounding areas.
Still pending
Township Board
The Township Board considered a request to spend an additional $34,000 from the trails millage fund on engineering for the South Rogue River Trail. The project's engineering firm said the extra funds are needed because the construction schedule was extended by four weeks due to the project's size, bridge coordination, and easement finalization.
Still pending
Township Board
Great Lakes Pickleball Club, a new facility at 4180 Jupiter Avenue NE, has asked Plainfield Township for a liquor license to serve alcohol. The applicant states the license is crucial for the business's long-term viability. The Township Superintendent has recommended approval. The Township Board was scheduled to consider the request at its May 11, 2026 meeting, but official meeting records confirming a decision are not yet available.
Still pending
Township Board
Plainfield Township staff have proposed changes to how sewer bills are calculated. The proposal would eliminate the year-round minimum sewer charge and introduce different billing methods for summer and winter months to better align charges with actual use, particularly for seasonal residents and properties with irrigation systems.
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 increased property taxes from the new development to reimburse the developer up to $655,505 for certain project costs. As part of the proposal, five of the 24 rental units would be reserved as workforce housing for 10 years. A public hearing on the request was held at the Township Board meeting on May 11, 2026.
Delayed
Township Board
The Township Board postponed a final vote on proposed changes to the private road ordinance until its June 8, 2026 meeting. The amendments would alter rules for maintenance agreements, design standards, and road upgrades, and would give township staff more flexibility to approve minor exceptions for existing private roads.
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 has approved a resolution of intent to expand the boundaries of the Plainfield Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority (CIA), a special district for promoting economic growth. The proposal would add about 20 commercial properties along Plainfield Avenue NE and Northland Drive NE to the district. Adding properties to a CIA can make them eligible for tax increment financing, where future increases in property tax revenue are used to fund improvements within the district. A public hearing on the proposed expansion took place on 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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