Plan Commission – Page 52

Leighton residents not sold on scaled-down air park plan

May 12, 2016

The Leighton Township Planning Commission Wednesday night had another hearing on a proposed air park near 144th Avenue and Kalamazoo Avenue, but the plan has been scaled back since it was presented originally. Developer Clark Galloway earlier this year proposed an private air park for as many as 15 residences...

Two finalists chosen for Wayland City plan consultant

May 10, 2016

The City of Wayland has received three bids for planning consultant services and will interview two finalists Thursday. City Manager Tim McLean said a committee of three City Council members and himself will interview Williams and Works of Grand Rapids and Professional Code Inspections of Dorr. PCI has been serving...

Tim Johnson hired as plan consultant for Watson Twp.

May 5, 2016

Tim Johnson, co-owner of Main Street Planners of Grand Rapids, was selected as new planning consultant for Watson Township at the board’s Thursday evening meeting. Johnson succeeds longtime planner Mark Sisson, who now works full-time as planner for Gaines Township. He and his wife, Janice, are well known to this...

Bygone Days: A brief look at Wayland area’s past Part 213

April 27, 2016

25 Years Ago — May 1, 1991 Bickering over right of way issues has canceled the improvement project for 133rd Avenue on the north side of Wayland Township, according to Allegan County Road Commission Engineer-Manager Fred Neils. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has warned that a number of docile...

Hopkins Twp. Plan Commission has busy meeting May 24

April 26, 2016

The Hopkins Township Planning will have a big meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, at the village/township hall. Not only will the commission have a public hearing on its updated master plan, it also will say good-bye to outgoing Chairwoman Lori Castello, welcome new member Ken Rutgers and make...

CDXX Boutique pot exchange reborn in Orangeville Twp.

April 20, 2016

Jerry Dan Patrick and Lisa Edwards, owners of the controversial CDXX Boutique that was shut down last January in Martin Township, have opened a new store in Orangeville Township. They opened the new CDXX Boutique Gun Lake at noon Wednesday at 11925 Marsh Road, Suite B Shelbyville, right across from...

Air park developer submits new scaled-down proposal

April 14, 2016

There’s a new twist in the continuing controversy over a proposed air park in Leighton Township. Developer Clark Galloway has introduced a revised, scaled down plan for installing an air strip near the intersection of 144th Avenue and Kalamazoo Avenue. His first proposal was for a 3,000-foot strip to include...

Van Volkinburg, Ritz latest inductees for WHS Hall of Fame

April 12, 2016

Wayland Union High School students will be recognized for their academic achievement at the annual Scholastic Honors Night/Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, at the Wayland Union Fine Arts Center. The evening will honor high school students in grades 9-12 who have earned a...

Dorr Twp. Plan Commission OKs 2 special use requests

March 22, 2016

The Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday evening approved two separate requests for special use permits. One was for local homeowner Pam Anderson to open a medical massage therapy 1759 Briar Lane. The other was for Michael Alderink to place an accessory building on the front yard of his property on...

PCI, aviation expert sought in Leighton air strip issue

March 10, 2016

Leighton Township Clerk Mary Lou Nieuwenhuis estimated that between 150 and 200 people were in the audience Wednesday night at the Township Planning Commission's hearing on a proposed air park, but about all that was decided is that an aviation expert will be sought to help provide answers to some...

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