NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WILLIAMSTOWN TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION INGHAM COUNTY, MICHIGAN

Pursuant to Public Act 110 of 2006, as amended (the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act), the Williamstown Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at it regular meeting on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Hall, 4990 Zimmer Road, Williamston, Michigan 48895.

 

The purpose of the hearing is to take public comment on a new Private Road Ordinance, which contains the following four articles:

 

1. ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL. This article states the purpose of the ordinance, provides definitions, addresses the scope of the ordinance and violations, addresses land division and minimum road frontage requirements, requires notice to subsequent purchasers, and assigns responsibility for maintenance of private roads.

 

2. ARTICLE II. APPLICATION AND APPROVAL PROCEDURES. This article outlines private road review and approval requirements, which includes review by the Planning Commission with the final approval by the Township Board.

 

3. ARTICLE III. DESIGN STANDARDS. This article sets forth requirements for the private road right-of-way, road surface, construction, drainage, permits, easement, easement maintenance agreement, cul-de-sacs, and turnarounds.

 

4. ARTICLE IV. INSPECTION. This article outlines construction inspection and performance guarantee requirements.

 

The Planning Commission will also consider the following related amendments to the Zoning Ordinance:

 

1. Revisions are proposed to the definition of driveway in Section 1.03, which would read as follows:

 

A private lane, designed primarily for use by vehicles, which connects houses, garages, or other buildings with a road.   

 

2. Revisions are proposed to the residential road or driveway standards in Section 2.10(D)(3), which would read as follows:

 

Type of Road or Driveway	Minimum Width	Pavement Required	Curb and Gutter Required?
Driveways to detached units in a subdivision plat or site condominium	9 feet	Paved	No
Driveways to detached lots not in a subdivision plat or site condominium	9 feet	Gravel or Paved	No

 

The Private Road Ordinance and zoning amendments may be examined at the Township Hall during regular business hours, Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Wednesday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing or submit written comments to the Planning Commission at the address noted above.

 

WILLIAMSTOWN TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION

 

Gerald Eidt, Chair

 

Individuals needing special services to fully participate in in the meeting may contact the Township Office at (517) 655-3193 at least 5 days prior to the meeting to request necessary assistance.

 

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