Mike Ford

The board meeting addressed two primary items. The first involved approving proposed changes to the Saddle Ridge Estates Revised ELAN layout requested by the developer, Eastbrook Homes. These changes included modifying street alignment to remove a cul-de-sac, creating larger lots in the southern area, and eliminating a future road due to wetland constraints. The second significant discussion concerned the WMAC-DNR Project Agreement (Resolution 29-12) for the West Michigan Archery Center. The board proceeded to approve the Grant Agreement to accept released funds from the DNR, despite learning that Algoma Township has incurred $23,000.00 in unrecoverable attorney fees for the project to date.

The Township Board meeting of Algoma focused on amending the Zoning Ordinance for the Meadow Creek Site Condominium Planned Unit Development. Key points included rezoning lands to the PUD district, subject to specific terms and conditions, compliance with the Preliminary Development Plan, unit area regulations, building and site access stipulations, sanitary sewer service and water supply requirements, surface water drainage management, soil erosion and sedimentation control, wetland preservation, and utility provisions. Additional considerations covered building floor area, signage, outdoor lighting, open space area maintenance, private street standards, sidewalk installation, underlying zoning adherence, master deed and bylaw stipulations, phasing of construction, and additional findings related to community benefit and compatibility with the Township's Master Plan.

The Township Board of the Township of Algoma held a regular meeting to discuss and adopt Ordinance No. 323, which amends the zoning ordinance, specifically Amendment No. 4 in the Meijer Planned Unit Development Ordinance, concerning Outlots B, C, G, and H. The amendment modifies sections of the Meijer PUD Ordinance related to the development plan and permitted retail sales uses for these outlots, including regulations for restaurants and other businesses.

The Township Board meeting centered around Ordinance No. 208, which amends the Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Algoma. The amendment rezones specific lands to the Open Space Planned Unit Development District, aligning with the Preliminary Development Plan of the Russell Ridge Open Space Planned Unit Development. The board determined that the development would encourage creative development through common open space areas, show flexibility and innovation in design, and promote efficient land use. Key conditions include compliance with the Preliminary Development Plan, regulations for unit areas and building, private street maintenance, sanitary sewer service and water supply specifications, surface water drainage management, soil erosion and sedimentation control, wetland preservation, underground utilities, building floor area regulations, signage, outdoor lighting, open space area and landscaping, sidewalk installation, and approval of site condominium master deed and bylaws.

The Township Board of Algoma held a meeting to discuss and approve an amendment to the final site development plan for Phase 4 of the Saddle Ridge Planned Unit Development (PUD). The approval is in accordance with a Consent Judgment and considers revisions to the plan, specifically regarding lot layout and dimensions for designated lots within Phase 4. The resolution ratifies the existing Consent Judgment without modifications.