May 3, 2021 By Jessica Mathews / news@whmi.com
A proposal for engineering services related to the rehabilitation of the Hay Creek Bridge on the Lakeland Trail in Hamburg Township has been approved.
The bridge was originally built as a train bridge in the late 1800âs and now serves as a pedestrian/maintenance access bridge for the Lakeland Trail. The existing walking surface and guardrails are in need of replacement. At a virtual board meeting last month, members voted to approve the engineering proposal at a fixed fee of $14,000.
Supervisor Pat Hohl told the board five years ago, they identified a serious need to address the decking on the Mike Levine Trail Bridge west of Chambers Road over Hay Creek, noting the structure is good but the decking is bad.
January 14, 2021 By Jessica Mathews / news@whmi.com
Some Green Oak Township residents have weighed in on the 2021 â 2025 Parks, Recreation & Trails Master Plan â with a large emphasis on trails.
The plan articulates the vision for parks and recreation in the township and aims to guide recreation planning and development efforts over the next five-year period. The township board met virtually Wednesday night and adopted the plan following a public hearing in which four people spoke, commending the township for its efforts â especially when it comes to continuing trail development and connections. A review and comment period has been underway and a survey was conducted. The plan has been on file at the township, links were included in a survey and it was available on the township website. It was noted that the township initially had two letters related to trails but then received an additional 12 letters of support for continuing t
January 6, 2021 By Jessica Mathews / news@whmi.com
A developer looking to open up a marijuana establishment in the Village of Pinckney has cleared a preliminary hurdle â although it doesnât mean the project has been given final approval.
At a virtual meeting held Monday night, the Planning Commission granted a conditional rezoning of property at 935 West Main Street from High Density Residential to RTO or Research-Technology-Office; which is the Villageâs version of industrial. The property houses the old, vacant Pinckney Elementary School but Howell Developer Chris Bonk is seeking to repurpose the existing building on site for potential Marijuana establishments. A proposed rendering is pictured. He has to rezone the property first in order to pursue any type of marijuana-related license through the Village. Since it is a conditional rezoning, if the project doesnât come to fruition or a license isnât obtained from the st
December 16, 2020
Zoning ordinance amendments for marijuana-related establishments have been approved by the Pinckney Village Council.
The Planning Commission earlier crafted the zoning ordinance amendments, which Council discussed during a virtual meeting held Monday night. Council members commended the Planning Commission and planners for putting everything together so fast, calling it complicated and a huge undertaking.
The prospect of allowing marijuana-related events came up. It was stated that a business would need a state license for an event along with a local one but the Village has currently opted to not issue licenses for consumption establishments and events. Some on Council felt it could be a good opportunity, saying the Village has done a very good job of limiting exposure in the community but at the same time, events are powerful economic things for communities. It was further stated by one member that itâs almost a âcatch 22â�