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Planning Commission
Plainfield Township is reviewing a comprehensive update to its zoning ordinance. The proposed changes aim to simplify the code, align it with the 2024 Master Plan's housing goals, and create new development options. Key proposals include consolidating zoning districts, allowing more housing types like accessory dwelling units and duplexes in more areas, and introducing new standards for development design.
Approved
Township Board
Plainfield Township is considering expanding the boundaries of the Plainfield Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority (CIA), a special district that uses property tax growth to fund public improvements in the area. The proposed changes would add many properties to the district, whose tax growth would be captured by the authority. The proposal would also make it easier for the Township Board to change the district's boundaries in the future. The board approved the first reading of the ordinance on June 8, 2026, and a second reading is required for final adoption.
Adopted
Township Board
On June 8, 2026, the Plainfield Township Board adopted amendments to the ordinance governing private roads. The changes are intended to provide more flexibility for property owners on private roads, particularly when splitting land, and to clarify maintenance responsibilities. The amendments also give township staff some discretion to waive certain design standards for existing private roads.
Approved
Township Board
The Plainfield Township Board has approved a key step for the Boulder View West Phase 2 housing development, which plans for 24 single-family homes on 16 acres near Cannonsburg Road and Brewer Avenue. This approval allows the developer to begin site work like grading and installing roads and utilities. A final approval is still required before home construction can start.
Approved
Township Board
The Plainfield Township Board of Trustees has approved spending $161,345.57 on equipment for a new fire ladder truck, which is scheduled for delivery in late 2026. According to the Fire Chief, purchasing the equipment in advance is intended to avoid service delays and potentially save money by beating price increases and long lead times.
Approved
Township Board
The Plainfield Township Board has approved a $172,000 engineering contract with Prein & Newhof to design upgrades to the West Well Field. This is the first step in a larger project, estimated to cost $2.57 million, aimed at increasing the township's water pumping capacity before the 2027 peak demand season. The upgrades are intended as a supplement while the township continues its search for a new long-term water source.
Approved
Township Board
The Plainfield Township Board has approved a $439,500 contract with Dalstra Roofing to replace the roof on the west Water Treatment Plant. Staff cited frequent leaks and a potential risk of water contamination as the reason for the replacement. The contract, approved on June 8, 2026, will be funded through the township's Capital Outlay budget.
Approved
Township Board
Plainfield Township will partner with Alpine Township to purchase and install a new outdoor warning siren to improve emergency alert coverage for residents near 7 Mile Road and Division Avenue. The Plainfield Township Board approved the agreement on June 8, 2026, with the township contributing $16,827, which is half of the total cost. The siren will be located in and owned by Alpine Township, which will also cover all future maintenance costs.
No final action found
Township Board
The Plainfield Township Board held a workshop on June 22, 2026, to discuss the township's strategic plan for 2026-2028. During public comments, residents raised concerns about recent development's impact on water, traffic, and safety. The meeting minutes do not record any formal decisions made at the workshop.
Still pending
Township Board
Organizers of the Michigan Titanium Triathlon (MiTi) presented plans to the Township Board for their 15th annual event, scheduled for August 16, 2026. Versluis Park is planned as the main venue, hosting the start and finish for a full-distance triathlon, as well as shorter races. The event also includes a children's triathlon at the park the day before.
Still pending
Township Board
Second reading and approval of ordinance amending the Plainfield Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority.
Still pending
Township Board
The township board was asked to approve a $9,302.25 change to the South Rogue River Trail construction contract. The change would add a new crosswalk connecting the trail to Woodwater Drive, increasing the total projected cost to over $2.34 million.
Still pending
Township Board
The Township Board was scheduled to consider a proposal from the engineering firm Prein & Newhof to conduct a 'Phase 2' study of alternative water sources for a potential cost of up to $240,500. The study would analyze three potential options to help guide future decisions on the township's water supply. The proposal was on the agenda for the board's July 13, 2026 meeting.
Still pending
Township Board
The Township Board reviewed a mid-year budget amendment to authorize spending $160,000 from the General Fund's reserves for drain construction and to transfer $50,000 to another township fund. These adjustments would increase both budgeted revenues and expenditures by $370,000 without changing the overall projected fund balance.
Still pending
Township Board
The township is considering a proposal to add several hundred properties to the Plainfield Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority (CIA) development area. If approved, a portion of future property tax growth from these newly added properties would be "captured" to fund projects within the corridor, rather than going to the general funds of the township, county, and schools. A public hearing on the matter was held on May 11, 2026, where some residents spoke in favor of the expansion. The Township Board has not yet voted on the proposal.
Approved
Township Board
The Plainfield Township Board has approved a special developmental liquor license for the Great Lakes Pickleball Club, located at 4180 Jupiter Avenue NE. The approval was granted because the business is located within a special development district and has made a significant investment in the property. The township does not have any of its standard liquor licenses available.
Approved
Township Board
The Township Board has approved a construction contract for the renovation of the Plainfield Library parking lot, which staff described as being in "very poor shape." The approximately $449,000 project will involve removing the existing pavement and walks and constructing a new parking lot, sidewalks, a retaining wall, and landscaping. This follows a previous approval in February 2026 to hire an engineering firm for up to $37,100 for design and project management.
Approved
Township Board
The Township Board approved a payback agreement with Kent County for the new pedestrian bridge over the Rogue River. Under the agreement, the township managed the construction and will be reimbursed up to $999,000 by the county. This project is part of the larger South Rogue River Trail and Grand River Greenway trail systems.
Approved
Township Board
The Township Board approved changes to how sewer usage is billed, eliminating the year-round minimum charge. The new rules, a response to the recent switch to monthly billing, calculate summer bills based on an average of winter water use to avoid charging for irrigation. This is intended to more accurately bill customers, especially seasonal residents.
Approved
Township Board
The Plainfield Township Board has approved a tax incentive plan for the 24-unit Raven Townhomes development at 3144 5 Mile Road. The plan will use a portion of new property taxes generated by the project to reimburse the developer up to $655,505 over 10 years. In exchange, the developer will reserve five of the 24 units as workforce housing for a decade. After the developer is paid, the plan will capture taxes for another five years to fund future township redevelopment projects.
Approved
Township Board
The Plainfield Township Board approved a $20,000 loan from the general fund to the township's Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (BRA). The money will pay for a contractor to verify that two new housing developments, Coit Flats and 1303 Post Drive, are complying with workforce housing affordability rules. The loan is expected to be repaid with future tax revenue generated by the projects.
Approved
Township Board
The Plainfield Township Board has approved an additional $34,000 for construction engineering services for the South Rogue River Trail project. The funds, drawn from the trails millage, cover extra costs after the project's construction schedule was extended from 12 to 16 weeks. The approval was part of the consent agenda at the board's May 11, 2026 meeting.
Approved
Township Board
The Plainfield Township Board approved the 2026 budget for the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (BRA) and a $20,000 loan from the township's General Fund to the BRA. The loan will cover upfront costs for state-mandated compliance monitoring on two workforce housing projects. The BRA is expected to repay the loan with future tax revenue.
Approved
Township Board
The Plainfield Township Board has placed a 10-year renewal of the expiring 0.4596 mill property tax for trails and recreation on the August 4, 2026, ballot. The original tax, approved in 2016, funded the construction of about nine miles of public trails. If approved by voters, the renewed tax would continue funding for trail and park acquisition, construction, operation, and maintenance, raising an estimated $980,000 in its first year.
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.
Approved
Township Board
The Township is considering expanding the boundaries of the Plainfield Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority (CIA), a special district that uses a portion of property tax growth to fund public improvements. The expansion would add hundreds of commercial and residential parcels to the district. On April 13, 2026, the Township Board approved its intent to make the change and held a public hearing on the matter on May 11, 2026.
Still pending
Township Board
The Township Board is considering changes to the private road ordinance to increase flexibility for property owners and staff. Following a first reading, a final vote was postponed from May to June 2026 at a staff member's request. Records do not show what action, if any, was taken at the June 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 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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