Ryan Lamott

The commission held a public hearing regarding a proposed Taco Bell redevelopment project, focusing on traffic impact, queuing, site plan modifications, and public concerns about safety and intersection congestion. The commission opted to continue the public hearing until a later date pending the final review of the traffic impact study. Additionally, the commission discussed a potential moratorium on data centers and scheduled a public hearing for a related zoning ordinance text amendment. The meeting also included reports from the Planning and Zoning Administrator and the Township Board regarding various township initiatives.

The Planning Commission discussed several major agenda items, including the proposed Taco Bell development. Public hearings were held to gather community input regarding the site plan, traffic impact, and potential safety concerns related to the intersection. Due to the need for a larger quorum and further review of the traffic impact study, the commission opted to continue the public hearing for the Taco Bell project to a future date. Additionally, the commission initiated a moratorium on data centers, setting a public hearing for the following month, and received administrative and committee reports.

The primary discussion topic for this meeting was the Legislative Direct Spending Item (LDSI). The agenda also included periods for limited public comment and other items that might come before the board.

Key discussions during this session involved multiple agenda items, primarily focusing on the SPR/SUP 2025-02 Taco Bell special use permit application and Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment 009 regarding a Medical Marihuana Grower License Request. For the Taco Bell proposal, there was extensive debate regarding traffic impact assessments, queuing capacity, sight lines, and required site plan revisions, including driveway consolidation and drainage swale installation. The Commission ultimately decided to set a public hearing for the March meeting, contingent upon receiving final engineer review by a specific date. Regarding the marihuana ordinance, the applicant presented arguments for efficiency gains and addressed neighbor concerns about odor, noting expenditures on scrubbers. The Commission agreed to schedule a public hearing for the March meeting, understanding that a subsequent public hearing process would determine final approval. Other business included the distribution of the Master Plan for agency review, adoption of the Amended Uniform Sewer Use Ordinance Resolution 2026-03, and the approval of a Board of Review Member.

This document contains an order confirmation, a public notice, and supporting memos regarding a proposed amendment to the Acme Township Zoning Ordinance. The amendment, requested by Grand Crossing (Omeena Farms LLC), seeks to increase the allowable medical marihuana grower licenses in the Agricultural (AG) District from two to three. This change is presented as crucial for business viability due to federal marijuana reclassification and challenging Michigan market conditions. The Acme Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on March 9, 2026, to consider this amendment, which aims to improve plant production efficiency without expanding the physical footprint or environmental impact.