Plan Commission – Page 56

Wayland Self-Storage wins final approval for rezoning on 133rd

September 21, 2015

The Wayland City Council Monday night unanimously gave final approval to rezoning for Wayland Self-Storage at 1050 133rd Ave. in the industrial park. The move surprised absolutely no one, as the council agreed with the recommendation Sept. 8 of the Planning Commission to rezone the parcel from both I-2 (industrial)...

Buyer offers $50,000 for historic, aging Moline Elementary School

September 14, 2015

Stephen Austin has offered the Wayland Union school district $50,000 to buy the historic, but aging Moline Elementary School. Bill Melching, the schools’ finance director, told the Board of Education Monday night, “The roof is in very bad shape and the building is deteriorating… I’m not a real estate agent,...

Yes It Is, It’s True: Martin Twp. may be stuck with pot exchange

September 11, 2015

The more I do the research and think critically about the situation, the more I believe Martin Township is skating on thin ice regarding the marijuana exchange site in Shelbyville. The most recent information I’ve come across indicates that CDXX Boutique doesn’t really have to go before the Planning Commission...

Martin Twp. ‘head shop,’ pot exchange still open for at least 90 days

September 9, 2015

Attorneys for CDXX Boutique and Martin Township reached an agreement Friday in Allegan County District to allow the “head shop” business and marijuana exchange site to continue for 90 days. Jerry Dan Patrick, owner of the boutique, said his attorneys plan to bring a site plan request before the Township...

City faces parking issues for park, may re-bid for renovation project

September 8, 2015

Wayland officials may reject all bids for the work on the City Park and re-bid for the project, which is scheduled to get under way next spring. But the bigger headache may be perceived lack of parking on the four streets that surround the park, Church, Cherry, Maple and Park....

Wayland Self-Storage wins recommendation for rezoning to B-2

September 8, 2015

The Wayland City Planning Commission Tuesday night recommended rezoning for expansion of Wayland Self-Storage at 1050 133rd Ave. Glenn Carlson, owner of the property, noted half of the parcel was zoned business (B-2) and the other half industrial (I-2). He asked to have the entire property zoned B-2 to better...

Martin Twp. could face legal consequences with pot ordinance

September 2, 2015

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. “All of your children are poor unfortunate victims of lies you believe. A plague upon your ignorance.” — Frank Zappa The Martin Township Planning Commission Tuesday night was only delaying the inevitable when it...

Bob Wagner runs Plan Commission chairmanship streak to 41 years

August 18, 2015

The Dorr Township Planning Commission re-elected officers at its meeting Tuesday night. Bob Wagner, who has been a member of the Planning since 1968 and its chairman since 1975, was re-elected chairman. Also re-elected were Vice Chairman Robert Traxler and Secretary...

Wayland City Council decides against soliciting ordinance

August 17, 2015

The Wayland City Council Monday evening grappled with the possibility of adopting a solicitors' license ordinance, but then decided against it. The Planning Commission earlier had discussed the idea and asked planning consultant Janis Johnson to present a sample ordinance. Councilwoman Jennifer Antel, herself a coordinator for Pampered Chef in-house...

Public hearing on Martin Twp. marijuana ordinance is Sept. 1

August 16, 2015

The Martin Township Planning Commission will have a public hearing at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, on a proposed medical marijuana ordinance amendment. The hearing will take place at the township offices at 998 Templeton, Martin. The subject will be proposed amendments to the Martin Township Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance No....

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