Plan Commission – Page 39

Barry County Plan Commission rejects Spoor Amendment

January 23, 2018

by Austin Marsman Lucas Spoor Fire, fury, confusion and relief highlighted Monday night's hearing before the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss and vote on a text amendment to county zoning laws, to allow marinas in areas zoned “mixed use.” Lucas Spoor, owner of The Landing on Gun...

Bay Pointe Conference Center expansion tabled, opposed

January 23, 2018

by Austin Marsman Mike Powers, owner of Bay Pointe Restaurant and Inn, Gun Lake, came before the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission to seek approval for an expansion project, but with strong opposition the matter was tabled. The project calls for a conference center, more hotel space and cottages....

Dorr day care to open; Tool & Die to expand; RPM closing

January 16, 2018

The RPM Machinery commercial building near the expressway that will be closing at the end of this month. Dorr Township Planning Commission Vice Chairman Robert Traxler said said it was a good day Monday in Dorr to welcome a new business and the expansion of another. However, the news isn't...

Leighton has no interest in pot dispensaries ordinance

January 11, 2018

The Leighton Township Board Thursday evening adopted a resolution to opt out of developing any ordinance permitting medical marijuana dispensaries. The 4-0 vote was taken after a discussion of the issue, which has been brought before the board several times by interested parties who wanted to establish facilities for growing,...

Marina owner withdraws request from Orangeville

January 7, 2018

by Austin Marsman Members of the Orangeville Township Board. Lucas Spoor has withdrawn his request for approval from the Orangeville Township Board new development and expansion at his marine on Gun Lake. Spoor asked the board to support a new master plan for his property, which included reduced boat slips...

Watson marijuana issue prompts standing room only

January 4, 2018

Scott Hershberger and John Caras Not long ago, the Watson Township Board indicated a serious and well-attended meeting was sorely needed to gain public opinion about moving forward in crafting a local ordinance permitting medial marijuana dispensaries. The board got its wish Thursday evening when more than 60 people made...

Former Hopkins Village Council member Irvin Morris dies

January 1, 2018

Irvin B. Morris, 90, of Hopkins, died Saturday, Dec. 30, in Allegan. Mr. Morris was a lifelong resident of Hopkins and served on the Hopkins Village Council. His dedication to his hometown was always evident as he worked on the Hopkins Planning Commission, was instrumental in putting in sewer systems...

Green Valley agribusiness reportedly has a new owner

December 23, 2017

Word on the street is that the Green Valley Agricultural agri-business in Moline has been sold and the new owner will take over Tuesday, Jan. 2. Townbroadcast has sent an inquiry to the current owner, but still the identity of the new owner is undisclosed. Dorr Township Planning Commission Chairman...

Bad local goverment practice rears its ugly head again

December 18, 2017

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. If there is such a thing as a contest among local government units for bad behavior, the winner thus far is Dorr Township, hands down. Dorr is so far ahead of everybody else in...

City Council tables proposed hunting, chicken ordinances

December 18, 2017

Bruce Haveman, Alan Wagner and Lonnie Wagner all argued against a proposed 450-foot rule for bow hunters in the city. The Wayland City Council Monday night decided to table two proposed ordinances after public hearings. Members delayed decisions on a chicken ordinance and on a regulation of at least 450...

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