Canton public meetings in 2023
71 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Trustees
The Canton Township Board of Trustees will meet to discuss a contract for the Deputy Supervisor and Chief Counsel. The board will also hold a study session to review presentations from waste hauler bidders.
- Contract approval for Deputy Supervisor and Chief Counsel
- Waste hauler bid presentations
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a conditional rezoning and a preliminary Planned Development District (PDD) for a site on the north side of Ford Road between I-275 and Lotz Road. The proposed development includes a hotel, two fast-food drive-through restaurants, and an indoor/outdoor golf driving range. Additionally, the commission will consider a site plan modification for a building at 49491 Cherry Hill Rd.
- Conditional rezoning for 5910 Edinburgh Dr. and 40150 Ford Rd.
- Preliminary PDD for a hotel, two fast-food restaurants, and a golf driving range
- Site plan building design modification for 49491 Cherry Hill Rd.
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Canton Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting with two public hearings on variance requests: one for a multi-family property on Joy Rd. seeking side-yard setback and parking reductions, and another for a single-family home on Cheviot Rd. seeking a fence setback variance. The board will also discuss a proposed zoning ordinance amendment.
- Variance request 010-ZBA-7991 for 44805 Joy Rd.: side-yard setback (Sec. 26.02) and parking reduction from 12 to 11 spaces (Sec. 4.01(C)(6))
- Variance request 093-ZBA-8016 for 39727 Cheviot Rd.: fence within 3 feet of lot line without neighbor's notarized consent (Sec. 78-129(g))
- Discussion of proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will consider a resolution regarding the conflict in Gaza and Israel, alongside various administrative and financial items. The meeting agenda includes a public hearing on the 2024 sidewalk repair program and decisions on employee wage increases, department headcounts, and several infrastructure contracts.
- Resolution calling for an end to the conflict in Gaza and Israel
- Contract for demolition of a dangerous building at 1822 Sheldon Rd. North
- Approval of 2024 wage increases for merit, elected, appointed, and part-time employees
- Purchase order for sump pump replacement at the Administration Building
- Award of CDBG housing rehabilitation contract
Historic District Commission
The Canton Historic District Commission will meet to discuss an assessment of Preservation Park. The commission will also review and approve the schedule for its 2024 public meetings.
- Preservation Park assessment
- Approval of 2024 meeting dates
Planning Commission
The Canton Township Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting with no public hearings scheduled. Under old business, they will discuss the Master Plan and consider setting public hearings for zoning ordinance amendments regarding electric vehicle charging infrastructure and variances and appeals.
- Master Plan discussion
- Zoning Ordinance – Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure – set public hearing
- Zoning Ordinance – Variances and Appeals – set public hearing
Board of Trustees
The Canton Township Board of Trustees is meeting to hold a public hearing and consider the adoption of the fiscal year 2024 budget. The agenda also includes a presentation on priority-based budgeting, multiple site plans and special land use requests, service contracts, and a collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local #3860. Additionally, the packet includes past meeting minutes from November 7, 14, and 21, 2023.
- Public Hearing and Adoption of Fiscal Year 2024 Budget
- Site plan for automobile service station (Discount Tire)
- Special land use and site plan for fast food drive-through restaurant (Raising Cane's)
- Agreement with Fourth Economy Consulting for Michigan Avenue Innovation Network (MAIN) preliminary assessment
- Tentative collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local #3860 for Jan. 1, 2024 through Dec. 31, 2026
Board of Trustees
The Canton Township Board of Trustees will hold a study session to receive a status update on the ERP replacement project, including next steps and projected timeline, and to discuss additional resources needed. The board will also enter a closed session to discuss pending litigation in the case Outdoor One v. Charter Township of Canton.
- Closed session to discuss pending litigation (Outdoor One v. Charter Township of Canton)
- ERP replacement project update presented by IT Director Victor Ibegbu
- Discussion of additional resources needed for ERP project
Planning Commission
The Canton Township Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss the Master Plan and potential updates to zoning ordinances regarding fences and signs. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes, communications, and public comment, with no public hearings or new business scheduled.
- Master Plan Discussion
- Zoning Ordinance Discussion – Fences
- Zoning Ordinance Discussion – Signs
Downtown Development Authority
The Canton Downtown Development Authority will meet to discuss the 2024 New Moon Visions Marketing Plan and the 2024 meeting schedule. The board will also consider a purchase order for winter landscaping services and receive a presentation from Placer.ai regarding consumer data.
- Approval of 2024 New Moon Visions Marketing Plan
- Approval of 2024 DDA meeting schedule
- Purchase order to Frank’s Landscaping for 2023-2024 Winter Display
- Presentation by Placer.ai
Board of Trustees
The Canton Township Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session to discuss pending litigation, followed by a presentation on the Major Road Improvement Program. The board will consider consent and general calendar items, including software licenses, liquor licenses, purchase orders, and various contracts for building improvements and equipment.
- Closed session to discuss pending litigation (Charter Township of Canton v. IMAC Properties, LLC, Daniel McCausland and Robert McCausland)
- Presentation on Major Road Improvement Program
- Contract with Partners in Architecture for Western Wayne Building architectural designs and engineering
- Purchase of equipment to upfit two Dodge Durangos for Police Department
- Approval of cadet/explorer program within Fire Department
Commission for Arts, Culture and Heritage
The Canton Commission for Arts, Culture and Heritage is scheduled to meet on November 9, 2023, to discuss administrative items including 2024 meeting dates, reappointments, and recommitment forms. Commissioners will also receive updates on a poetry project, upcoming events, and future programming ideas.
- Adoption of agenda and approval of August 10, 2023 meeting minutes
- Introduction of new members
- Update on the Annual presentation to the Board of Trustees and Volunteer Experience
- Discussion of 2024 Meeting Dates, Reappointments, and Recommitment forms
- Poetry Project and future programming ideas and recommendations
Leisure Services Advisory Council
The Canton Leisure Services Advisory Committee will meet on November 8, 2023, at 46000 Summit Parkway. The agenda includes introducing a new youth member, a staff update on national reaccreditation, and new business items such as 2023 reappointments, 2024 meeting dates, and 2024 officer elections.
- Introduction of new Youth Member Neha Narayanan
- CLS Staff Update on National Reaccreditation and Recreation Supervisor Award
- Trustee Decisions and Discussions Impacting Leisure Services
- LSAC Board Presentation Draft review
- New Business including 2023 Reappointments, 2024 Meeting Dates, 2024 Election Officers, and 2024 Recommitment Form
Board of Trustees
The Canton Township Board of Trustees and Planning Commission are holding a joint study session to discuss potential zoning ordinance amendments regarding electric vehicle charging infrastructure and signs. These are discussion items only; no final decisions are scheduled. Public comment will be heard.
- Zoning ordinance discussion on electric vehicle charging infrastructure
- Zoning ordinance discussion on signs
Board of Trustees
The Canton Township Board of Trustees is holding a study session to review 2024 budget adjustments and the final 2024 budget, as well as a preliminary budget summary and detail for 2025. The meeting takes place at the Canton Administration Building with options for video teleconference participation.
- 2024 budget adjustments and final budget review
- 2025 preliminary budget summary and detail
Downtown Development Authority
The Canton Downtown Development Authority will meet to discuss the adoption of the 2024 budget. The board will also consider awarding contracts for printing services and approving purchase orders for landscaping and cross-access construction.
- Adoption of the 2024 Budget
- Purchase order for Frank’s Landscaping & Supply for wildflowers
- Contract for ShopCanton Guide printing, delivery, and mailing services
- Purchase order for cross access construction between Dunkin Donuts, Wendy’s, and Citizens Bank
Planning Commission
The Canton Township Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss the Master Plan and potential zoning ordinance amendments regarding electric vehicle charging infrastructure, variances and appeals, and signs. No public hearings are scheduled. The meeting includes public comment periods for agenda items.
- Master Plan Discussion
- Zoning Ordinance Discussion – Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
- Zoning Ordinance Discussion – Variances and Appeals
- Zoning Ordinance Discussion – Signs
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Canton Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on five variance applications, each seeking relief from specific zoning ordinance requirements. The requests involve residential additions within required setbacks, balconies within a front-yard setback, a fence in front of the rear building line, and variances for a commercial property to build a gas station addition and place a dumpster in a front yard. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.
- Variance for addition within 45-ft rear-yard setback at 8192 North Pointe Ct. (R-2)
- Variance for addition within 20-ft side-yard setback at 41860 North Dr. (R-1)
- Variance for balconies within 50-ft front-yard setback at 40476-40452 Douglas Dr. (MR)
- Variance for 6-ft fence in front of rear building line at 43774 Stuart Dr. (R-5)
- Variances for gas station addition and dumpster in front yard at 8773 Haggerty Rd. (C-3)
Board of Trustees
The Canton Township Board of Trustees will vote on several infrastructure and administrative items, including a sauna rebuild at Summit on the Park, a FlexNet communication network for water meter reading, and the establishment of early voting locations. They will also consider a letter of agreement creating two dispatch supervisor positions and a budget adjustment for early voting materials.
- Sauna rebuild at Summit on the Park for $29,348
- FlexNet communication network for water meter reading (sole-source waiver)
- Letter of agreement with Canton Command Officers Association for two dispatch supervisor positions
- Resolution establishing Village Arts Factory and The Summit as early voting locations
- First reading of ordinance amendment on dogs in parks and dog licensing
Planning Commission
The Canton Township Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on October 2, 2023, with no public hearings scheduled. Under old business, they will consider a special land use and site plan for a Raising Cane's fast-food drive-through at 44250 Ford Rd., and a site plan for a Mobil gas station and convenience store redevelopment at 8773 Haggerty Rd. They will also discuss the Master Plan. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including approval of minutes and communications.
- Special land use and site plan for Raising Cane's fast-food drive-through at 44250 Ford Rd. (parcel 040-99-0001-703)
- Site plan for Mobil gas station and convenience store redevelopment at 8773 Haggerty Rd. (parcel 002-99-0002-707)
- Discussion of the Master Plan
- New application received: Warren and Canton Center Plaza, three-unit commercial building at 7219 Canton Center Rd. (for reference only)
Leisure Services Advisory Council
The Leisure Services Advisory Committee is holding its regular September meeting. The agenda contains only routine items: staff and trustee updates, a review of sub-committee meetings, and new or additional business. No specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed.
- CLS staff update
- Trustee update on decisions and discussions impacting leisure services
- Sub-committee meetings review
Board of Trustees
The Canton Board of Trustees is holding a study session that includes a workshop on the Cherry Hill Village development update. The board will discuss the development, though no formal decisions are listed on this agenda.
- Cherry Hill Village development update workshop
Planning Commission
The Canton Township Planning Commission is holding a special meeting with no public hearings or old business. The main items are discussions on the Master Plan, zoning ordinance changes for electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and zoning ordinance changes for variances and appeals. These are discussion items, not final decisions.
- Master Plan discussion
- Zoning Ordinance discussion on Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
- Zoning Ordinance discussion on Variances and Appeals
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Canton Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request from Timothy Liegey for a property on Gorman Rd. The applicant seeks relief from the 25-foot wetland setback requirement to allow grading and a retaining wall in an upland area. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.
- Variance request 036-ZBA-7912 for grading and retaining wall within 25-foot wetland setback
- Property located east of Gorman Rd., south of Ford Rd. (Parcel ID 036-01-0008-000)
- Zoning district: R-3 Single Family Residential
- Public hearing on variance from Section 2.24(A) of Zoning Ordinance
Board of Trustees
The Canton Township Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and vote on the December 1, 2023 millage rates (12.2909 mills, same as last year), and will consider second reading and adoption of two zoning amendments: the Ford & Napier rezoning (RA to R-2) and the Nameti rezoning (R-1 to R-2). The board will also decide on several contracts, purchases, and new positions, including a police clinician and a public safety IT coordinator.
- Public hearing and approval of 2023 millage rates (12.2909 mills)
- Second reading and adoption of Ford & Napier rezoning (RA to R-2)
- Second reading and adoption of Nameti rezoning (R-1 to R-2)
- Purchase of replacement mailing system (Clerk)
- Create and fill embedded police clinician position (opioid settlement budget)
Planning Commission
The Canton Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a special land use request for a Raising Cane's fast-food drive-through restaurant at 44250 Ford Rd., and consider a site plan for redeveloping a Mobil gas station and convenience store at 8773 Haggerty Rd. The commission will also discuss the Master Plan. New applications for EV chargers at Amazon, a utility shed, and a Discount Tire store are listed for reference only.
- Special land use for Raising Cane's drive-through at 44250 Ford Rd.
- Site plan for Mobil gas station and convenience store at 8773 Haggerty Rd.
- Discussion of Master Plan
- New application: 352 EV chargers at Amazon, 49000 Michigan Ave.
- New application: Discount Tire, 10,000 sq. ft. building at 5008 Research Dr.
Board of Trustees
The Canton Township Board of Trustees will consider purchasing the Village Arts Factory property at 50755 Cherry Hill Road, along with an environmental assessment contract and engineering services for Cherry Hill Village. The board will also hold a closed session on pending litigation, approve the WTUA annual budget, and consider several police-related agreements including animal control and opioid settlement.
- Purchase of property at 50755 Cherry Hill Road (Village Arts Factory)
- Contract with AKT Peerless Environmental Services for environmental assessment at 50755 Cherry Hill
- First reading of zoning amendments for Ford & Napier and Nameti rezonings
- Approval of settlement agreement in opioid litigation involving Walgreens
- Three-year animal control services contract and animal sheltering agreement with Michigan Humane Society
Downtown Development Authority
The Downtown Development Authority will consider approving a purchase order to Great Lakes Power & Lighting for retrofitting streetlights, and will discuss landscaping options, specifically wildflower seeding versus planting or a combination. The board will also accept the agenda, approve July minutes, hear citizen comments, and receive the Economic Development/DDA Manager Report.
- Consider approval of PO to Great Lakes Power & Lighting for streetlight retrofitting
- Discussion on Frank's Landscaping: wildflower seeding vs. planting or combination
- Approval of minutes from July 19, 2023
- Payment of bills (see attachments)
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is holding a study session to receive the annual summary of the Police Transparency and Guidance (PTAG) Subcommittee, presented by Police Chief Chad Baugh. The presentation will cover PTAG processes, participants, and any actions taken by the Police Department over the past year. No formal decisions are scheduled; the session is for information and discussion.
- Annual summary of Police Transparency and Guidance (PTAG) Subcommittee
- Presentation by Police Chief Chad Baugh
- Review of PTAG processes and participants
- Police Department actions taken over the past year
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Canton Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on two variance applications. The first seeks variances for a residential fence at 6810 Bunker Hill Lane. The second, from Haggerty Mobile, LLC, requests multiple variances for a commercial property at 8773 Haggerty Rd. to allow a gas station with convenience store, canopies, and pumps in front yard setbacks. The board will also approve minutes from the July 11 meeting.
- Variance for fence in front yard setback at 6810 Bunker Hill Lane (R-5 zoning)
- Variance for loading space, lot coverage, canopies, pumps, convenience store, driveways, and queuing at 8773 Haggerty Rd. (C-3 zoning)
- Public hearing for Application 042-ZBA-7862 and 002-ZBA-7865
- Approval of July 11, 2023 minutes
Planning Commission
The Canton Township Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider several rezoning requests, site plans, and a parking modification. Items include a rezoning for single-family residential use on Denton Road, a rezoning from agricultural to residential near Ford and Napier, a Wendy's exterior alteration, a parking change for an indoor ski school, and a dumpster enclosure for Huntington Bank. The commission will also discuss the Master Plan.
- Rezoning for single-family residential on Denton Road (parcel 121-99-0007-000)
- Rezoning from RA to R-2 on Ford Road east of Napier Road (parcel 070-99-0002-702)
- Wendy's exterior alteration at 40450 Michigan Ave.
- Parking modification for Shredder Indoor Ski & Snowboard School at 8351 Rhonda Dr.
- Huntington Bank dumpster enclosure at 45375 Ford Rd.
Board of Trustees
The Canton Board of Trustees is holding a study session and workshop focused on the Master Plan update. The agenda contains only this workshop item, with no other business listed.
- Workshop on Master Plan update
Downtown Development Authority
The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to handle routine business including agenda approval, minutes, and bill payments. The board will discuss retrofitting DDA light heads with LED bulbs and consider approving a purchase order to LeClerc Display INC for the 2023 holiday display. A manager report and public comment periods are also scheduled.
- Discussion: Retrofitting DDA light heads with LED bulbs
- Consider approval of purchase order to LeClerc Display INC for 2023 holiday display
- Payment of bills (see attachments)
- Approval of minutes from June 21, 2023
- Citizen non-agenda item comments
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Canton Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on two variance requests. The first is a request by Robert Nunez for the Wendy's at 40450 Michigan Ave. to allow a nonconforming sign to remain, tabled from the June 8 meeting. The second is a request by Marcin Bienasz for a property at 44209 Crofton Ct. to allow a 6-foot fence in front of the rear building line. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.
- Variance request 099-ZBA-7787 for Wendy's at 40450 Michigan Ave. to allow nonconforming sign (tabled from June 8)
- Variance request 009-ZBA-7834 for 44209 Crofton Ct. to allow 6-foot fence in front of rear building line
- Public hearing for both variance requests
- Approval of minutes from June 8, 2023 meeting
Planning Commission
The Canton Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a special land use request for a Mobil gas station and convenience store redevelopment at 8773 Haggerty Rd. They will also review site plans for a Chase Bank addition, a new park at Fire Station #2, and an exterior alteration to a Wendy's restaurant. Additionally, the commission will discuss the Master Plan.
- Special land use for Mobil gas station and convenience store at 8773 Haggerty Rd.
- Site plan for Chase Bank addition at 45345 Ford Rd.
- Site plan for new park at 41500 Warren Rd.
- Site plan for Wendy's exterior alteration at 40450 Michigan Ave.
- Discussion of Master Plan
Planning Commission
The Canton Township Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to consider two site plan requests under old business: a building design modification for Greenland & Saj at 49491 Cherry Hill Rd., and an addition and new accessory building for Plymouth-Canton Montessori School at 45245 Joy Rd. No public hearings or new business items are scheduled. The agenda also lists new applications received for future consideration, including a Raising Cane's restaurant, a medical office building, and a rezoning request.
- Site plan review: Greenland & Saj building design modification, 49491 Cherry Hill Rd.
- Site plan review: Plymouth-Canton Montessori School addition and accessory building, 45245 Joy Rd.
- New application: Raising Cane's fast food restaurant with double drive-through, 44250 Ford Rd.
- New application: Haggerty Medical Center medical office building, Haggerty Rd.
- New application: Rezoning from R-1 to R-2 for property on Denton Rd. between Geddes Rd. and Michigan Ave.
Board of Trustees
The Canton Township Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including a proposed ordinance amendment to create a 'Nature Area' designation, approval of the first amendment to the Filmore Place Planned Development District, and authorization for purchases of utility vehicles and equipment. The board will also consider creating two full-time park laborer positions and waiving bidding to purchase a police dog.
- Second reading of ordinance amending Chapter 50 to add 'Nature Area' designation for open space preservation
- First amendment to Filmore Place Planned Development District
- Purchase of three utility vehicles for Pheasant Run Golf Club (2024)
- Creation of two full-time park laborer positions for Leisure Services
- Waive bidding to purchase and train one German Shepherd for police, with budget amendment
Board of Trustees
The Canton Township Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session to discuss real property purchase/lease and union negotiations. They will also hear the 2022 audit presentation, a youth advisory council update, and an appeal of a soliciting license denial. The consent calendar includes union agreements, vehicle purchases, and the annual financial report, while the general calendar covers contracts for EV charging stations, paving, software support, and other operational items.
- Closed session: purchase/lease of real property and union negotiations update
- Appeal of soliciting license denial (Tarlochan Gill)
- Contract with GreenSpot for EV charging stations at township locations
- Paving contract for Veteran's Way (Al's Asphalt Paving Company)
- Purchase of two Dodge Durangos for police department
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Canton Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on one application: a variance request for a nonconforming sign at the Wendy's located at 40450 Michigan Ave. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.
- Application 099-ZBA-7787 by Robert Nunez for 40450 Michigan Ave. (Wendy's) requesting variance from Section 6A.06(3) regarding nonconforming signs
- Public hearing on the variance request; written comments due by 4:00 PM on hearing date
Historic District Commission
The Historic District Commission is meeting to discuss old and new business, including a report on Cherry Hill School projects and pending Certificate of Appropriateness applications. The agenda also includes committee reports and approval of minutes from a prior meeting.
- Cherry Hill School projects discussion
- Pending Certificate of Appropriateness applications
- Committee reports: Historical Society, Building and Grounds, Education, Development, Legal
- CLG Report
- Approval of minutes from April 5, 2022
Planning Commission
The Canton Township Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a PDD amendment for Filmore Place and a rezoning of Ford and Napier from agricultural to single-family residential. They will also review site plans for Greenland & Saj, Wendy's, Plymouth-Canton Montessori School, and Precision Strip, and discuss the Master Plan.
- Public hearing: PDD amendment for Filmore Place (parcel 125-99-0002-709) on Beck Rd. for lot line and setback changes
- Public hearing: Rezoning of Ford and Napier (parcel 070-99-0002-702) from RA to R-2 for single-family residential
- Site plan: Greenland & Saj (49491 Cherry Hill Rd.) building design modification
- Site plan: Wendy's Restaurant (40450 Michigan Ave.) exterior alterations
- Site plan: Plymouth-Canton Montessori School (45245 Joy Rd.) addition and new building
Leisure Services Advisory Council
The Leisure Services Advisory Committee is holding its regular meeting with a staff update on organizational changes and facilities, an agenda review including trustee decisions and rescheduling the July meeting, and sub-committee breakout sessions. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.
- Leisure Services Organizational Changes update
- Facilities Updates
- Trustee Decisions and Discussions Impacting Leisure Services
- Rescheduling of July Meeting
- Sub-committee Breakout Sessions
Leisure Services Advisory Council
The Leisure Services Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting with updates on leisure services organizational changes and facilities. The agenda includes a review of trustee decisions impacting leisure services, sub-committee breakout sessions, and new business. No specific decisions or proposals are listed; the meeting appears to be primarily informational and procedural.
- Leisure Services Organizational Changes update
- Facilities Updates
- Trustee Decisions and Discussions Impacting Leisure Services
- Sub-committee Breakout Sessions
Board of Trustees
The Canton Township Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on May 9, 2023, to consider several purchase approvals, including vehicles, office furniture, and software. The agenda also includes a closed session for a confidential legal opinion and a consent calendar with two items. The meeting will be held in person and via video teleconference.
- Purchase of one 2021 Ford Mach-E (MSD)
- Purchase of a 2023 Ford Transit for the Canton Cable Television Department (MSD)
- Waive bidding process and purchase office furniture (Police)
- Purchase Indigov constituent service software (ITI)
- Closed session: confidential legal opinion (Charter Township of Canton v 44650, Inc.)
Board of Trustees
The Canton Township Board of Trustees will hold a study session to discuss proposed changes to the supervision and staffing of the dispatch/911 call center. The Police and Fire Chiefs will present a restructure of current supervision and the need for two additional Public Safety Service Officers in 2024. No formal decisions are expected; this is a discussion item.
- Proposed restructure of dispatch supervision
- Request for two additional Public Safety Service Officers in 2024
- Presentation by Police Chief Chad Baugh and Fire Chief Chris Stoecklein
Planning Commission
The Canton Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a special land use request for a Discount Tire auto service station on Michigan Avenue, and will consider a seasonal sales permit for Home Depot that was tabled in April. The commission will also discuss the Master Plan. New applications for a rezoning at Ford and Napier and a PDD amendment for Filmore Place are listed for reference only.
- Special land use for Discount Tire auto service station at 5008 Research Dr., south side of Michigan Ave. between Beck and Belleville Rds.
- Seasonal sales permit for Home Depot at 45900 Michigan Ave., north side between Canton Center and Beck Rds. (tabled April 3)
- Discussion of Master Plan
- New application: Rezoning at Ford Rd. and Napier Rd. (parcel 070-99-0002-702) to R-2, single-family residential
- New application: PDD amendment for Filmore Place, west side of Beck Rd. between Michigan Ave. and Geddes Rd. (no density increase)
Board of Trustees
The Canton Township Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on April 25, 2023, to consider resolutions, consent calendar items, and general calendar items. Key actions include a resolution supporting the Michigan Avenue Innovation Network (MAIN) project and a utility/infrastructure study of the Michigan Avenue corridor, as well as awarding contracts for asphalt paving, ADA improvements, parks utility vehicles, and towing services. The board will also consider appointments to the CDBG Advisory Council and several recognition resolutions.
- Resolution supporting the Michigan Avenue Innovation Network (MAIN) project and a utility/infrastructure study of the Michigan Avenue corridor
- Budget amendment and purchase order to Cadillac Asphalt, Inc. for the 2023 Major Roads - Asphalt Project
- Contract award for ADA improvements pursuant to the 2019 Capital Improvement Plan
- Purchase of four parks utility vehicles
- Towing contract award to Westland Car Care Towing
Downtown Development Authority
The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes and paying bills. The main discussion item is electric vehicle charging stations, and the board will consider approving a purchase order to OHM for engineering consulting services.
- Discussion: Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
- Consider Approval of PO to OHM for Engineering Consulting Services
- Payment of Bills
- Approval of Minutes: March 15, 2023
- Citizen's Non-Agenda Item Comments
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Canton Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on two variance applications. The first seeks variances to install seven additional vacuums at a car wash on Old Canton Center Road, and the second requests a variance for a six-foot fence on London Court. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.
- Variance for 7 additional vacuums at 4364 Old Canton Center Rd, requiring a 40'-8½" front yard setback reduction
- Variance for a 6-foot-high fence at 7026 London Ct, in front of the rear building line
- Public hearing for Application 129-ZBA-7688 (Scott Griffin and Gary Crosby)
- Public hearing for Application 042-ZBA-7722 (Robert Kowalski)
- Approval of February 9, 2023 minutes
Board of Trustees
The Canton Township Board of Trustees will consider setting water and sewer rates for fiscal year 2023, purchasing water meters and related devices, and awarding a contract to update the water distribution system master plan. The board will also vote on several other items, including police equipment purchases, a site plan amendment, and various budget amendments. The agenda includes routine resolutions and consent calendar items, but the rate-setting and equipment purchases are the most consequential decisions.
- Resolution to approve water and sewer rates for 2023 fiscal year
- Purchase of water meters and metering control devices for 2023
- Award purchase order to OHM Advisors for water distribution system master plan update
- Purchase of 16 Taser X26P units and accessories
- Purchase of ammunition for police
Board of Trustees
The Canton Township Board of Trustees is holding a study session to discuss the proposed 2024 budget. The meeting includes public comment and is available in person or via Zoom.
- Discussion of the 2024 proposed budget
- Public comment period
- Meeting offered via video teleconference due to COVID-19
Planning Commission
The Canton Township Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider three seasonal sales permit requests from Lowe's and two Home Depot locations, as well as a site plan for the Tremonte Place multi-family residential development. The commission will also discuss the Master Plan. No old business is on the agenda.
- Seasonal sales permit for Lowe's at 44080 Ford Rd
- Seasonal sales permit for Home Depot at 45900 Michigan Ave
- Seasonal sales permit for Home Depot at 39825 Ford Rd
- Site plan for Tremonte Place multi-family residential at 1632 N. Lotz Rd
- Discussion of Master Plan
Board of Trustees
The Canton Township Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the 2023 Sidewalk Repair Program, consider awarding contracts for road improvements, and review site plans for a BJ's Wholesale Club gas station and a mini-warehouse. They will also vote on resolutions including declaring April as Fair Housing Month and approving opioid settlement agreements.
- Public hearing for 2023 Sidewalk Repair Program (Zone 8)
- Contract award to Cipparrone Contracting Inc. for 2023 Local Road Millage Improvements
- Contract award to Cadillac Asphalt, Inc. for 2023 Major Roads Asphalt Project
- Site plan approval for BJ's Wholesale Club automobile filling station
- Resolution approving opioid settlement agreements with Teva, CVS, Walmart, and Allergan
Downtown Development Authority
The Downtown Development Authority will consider extending a contract with Great Lakes for electrical maintenance services, discuss proposed street light colors and wayfinding banners, and handle routine items like approving minutes and paying bills. New board member introductions are also on the agenda.
- Consider extension of contract with Great Lakes for electrical maintenance services
- Discussion: Proposed DDA street light color
- Discussion: DDA wayfinding banners
- Approval of minutes from January 18, 2023
- Payment of bills (see attachments)
Leisure Services Advisory Council
The Leisure Services Advisory Committee is meeting to handle administrative business, including introducing new members, reviewing and approving by-law updates, and assigning subcommittee members based on polling results. They will also discuss next steps for a youth sports representative, establish a subcommittee operating framework, and review a prioritization tool update. Staff will provide an update on leisure services growth.
- By-law updates review and approval
- Youth Sports Representative – Next Steps
- Subcommittee members – polling results and assignments
- Subcommittee operating framework
- Prioritization tool update
Board of Trustees
The Canton Township Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on March 14, 2023, to consider a range of items including awarding a sidewalk repair contract, authorizing engineering services for road and park improvements, creating a new fire department position, and approving various purchases and budget amendments. The agenda includes both consent calendar items and general calendar items requiring board action.
- Award contract to Rotondo Construction Inc for 2023-2024 sidewalk repair program
- Authorize purchase orders for engineering services for Victory Park pavement reconstruction and 2024 major road improvement program
- Create and fill Business Operations Coordinator-Fire position with 2023 fire budget amendment
- Approve 2023 police budget amendment for recruiting efforts and renew license plate reader subscription
- First reading of ordinances amending Canton Code chapters on administration and parks/recreation
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for March 9, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the Township Board Room has been canceled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.
- Meeting canceled
Board of Trustees
The Canton Township Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on February 28, 2023, to consider a range of items including a new collective bargaining agreement with the police union, contracts for the Joy Road water main project, an amendment to the Berkshire Apartments Planned Development District, and several other administrative and financial matters. The agenda also includes recognition of Black History Month and a service award for an LSAC member.
- Consider approval of collective bargaining agreement with Police Officers Association of Michigan (POAM) for 2023-2026
- Consider two contracts for Joy Road and PRV water main capital improvement project (Bidigare Contractors, Inc. and OHM Advisors) with budget amendment
- Consider approval of first amendment to Berkshire Apartments Planned Development District
- Consider approval of emergency repair of police vehicle PD2076, waiving bidding process
- Consider approval of four Motorola 800 MHz mobile radios for Fire Department, waiving bidding process
Board of Trustees
The Canton Township Board of Trustees is holding a study session to discuss intersections. The agenda includes only this discussion item, along with routine procedural items such as roll call and public comment. No formal decisions are scheduled.
- Discussion: Intersections
Board of Trustees
The Canton Township Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with several public hearings and decisions, including second readings of zoning amendments to allow drive-through restaurants in commercial districts and to establish standards for solar energy systems. The board will also consider site plans for a Patel Brothers grocery store and a mini-warehouse, a condominium plan for Joy Road Business Center, and various purchases and agreements.
- Second reading: zoning amendment to add drive-through restaurants as special land use in C-3 and C-4 districts
- Second reading: zoning amendment to establish standards for solar energy systems
- Site plan approval for Patel Brothers grocery store
- Special land use for mini-warehouse (True Storage)
- Purchase of one 2023 Ford F150 for facilities maintenance
Board of Trustees
The Canton Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting for strategic visioning, a planning discussion rather than a decision-making session. The agenda contains no specific action items, votes, or public hearings.
- Strategic visioning session at 8:30 a.m.
Board of Trustees
The Canton Township Board of Trustees is holding a study session and general calendar meeting. They will discuss the ERP project and consider approving a settlement agreement in proposed opioid litigation, as well as ERP project assistance for project management. A town hall on license plate readers follows at 7:00 P.M.
- Resolution approving settlement agreement in proposed opioid litigation
- Approval of ERP project assistance - project management
- Study session on ERP project
- Town hall on license plate readers
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Canton Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on three variance applications. The board will consider requests for fence variances at 200 Shana Dr., accessory structure and setback variances at 50465 Breckenridge Dr., and sign variances at 41839 Michigan Ave. Written comments must be submitted before 4:00 PM on the hearing date.
- Variance for fence in front yard and corner lot at 200 Shana Dr. (R-5 zoning)
- Variance for detached accessory structure and 18' rear setback reduction at 50465 Breckenridge Dr. (R-2 zoning)
- Variance for smaller and darker lettering on ground sign at 41839 Michigan Ave. (L-I zoning)
Commission for Arts, Culture and Heritage
The Canton Commission for Arts, Culture and Heritage is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and updating contacts. They will also discuss strategic plan goals, committee recruitment, and upcoming events, with volunteer sign-ups and marketing discussions.
- Approve minutes from November 10, 2022
- Update contact list
- Discuss volunteer experience
- Set strategic plan goals and committees
- Review event flyers and volunteer sign-ups
Planning Commission
The Canton Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on an amendment to the Berkshire Apartments planned development district (PDD) at 1315 Waterside, and will consider a site plan for a BJ's Wholesale Club gas station at 43690 Ford Road. The commission will also review three zoning ordinance text amendments regarding fences, site plan review, and electric vehicle charging stations, and discuss the annual report and master plan.
- Public hearing: PDD amendment for Berkshire Apartments, 1315 Waterside, north of Saltz Road between Canton Center and Beck Roads
- Site plan: BJ's Wholesale Club gas station, 43690 Ford Road, north side of Ford Road between Morton Taylor and Sheldon Roads
- Zoning text amendment: Fences, Walls, and Borders
- Zoning text amendment: Site Plan Review
- Zoning text amendment: Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Historic District Commission
The Canton Historic District Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and receiving committee reports. They will discuss an update on the Penney Property and review pending Certificate of Appropriateness applications for Cherry Hill School, as well as the CLG Annual Report.
- Penney Property update
- Pending Certificate of Appropriateness applications for Cherry Hill School
- CLG Annual Report
Board of Trustees
The Canton Township Board of Trustees will hold a study session to discuss the CLS Strategic Plan and Parks Resources. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda includes only these discussion items, public comment, and adjournment.
- Discussion of CLS Strategic Plan
- Discussion of Parks Resources
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Canton Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on three variance requests: a fence height/placement variance on Candlewood Dr, a fuel tank setback variance on Michigan Ave, and an accessory structure floor area variance on S. Sheldon Rd. The board will also review proposed bylaws. Written comments must be submitted by 4:00 PM on the meeting date.
- Variance for 6-ft fence at 44075 Candlewood Dr (R-4 zoning)
- Variance for above-ground fuel tank setback at 39571 Michigan Ave (LI zoning)
- Variance for accessory structure floor area at 4640 S. Sheldon Rd (R-5 zoning)
- Review of proposed ZBA bylaws
Planning Commission
The Canton Township Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a PDD amendment for Tremonte Place apartments, a special land use for True Storage, and two zoning text amendments. They will also consider site plans for Joy Road Business Center, S & J Asphalt Paving, Motor City Electric Co., and Patel Brothers grocery store, plus a zoning text amendment on fences. The meeting includes discussion of the Master Plan and election of officers.
- Public hearing: PDD amendment for Tremonte Place (1632 N. Lotz Rd.) for multiple-family residential
- Public hearing: Special land use for True Storage (7444 N. Haggerty Rd.) for mini-warehouse
- Public hearing: Zoning text amendments for solar energy systems and drive-through restaurants
- Site plan: Joy Road Business Center (45185 Joy Rd.) to convert medical office to condominium ownership
- Site plan: Patel Brothers (6130 Canton Center Rd.) for grocery store
Board of Trustees
The Canton Township Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on January 10, 2023, addressing a consent calendar and general calendar items. Key actions include awarding a boiler replacement contract at Summit on the Park, accepting a Justice Assistance Grant, and approving an intergovernmental agreement for the Cherry Hill Village Town Square project using American Rescue Plan Act funds. The board will also enter closed session to discuss pending litigation (Percy et al v. Canton Township).
- Award contract and purchase order to replace boilers at Summit on the Park per 2019 Capital Improvement Plan
- Accept Justice Assistance Grant and amend 2023 police budget
- Approve purchase of one 9-1-1 call taker computer workstation
- Submit application to Wayne County for ARPA funds for Cherry Hill Village Town Square project
- Approve IGA between Wayne County and Canton Township for Cherry Hill Village Town Square project
Historic District Commission
The Historic District Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and vote on a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for 44765 Joy Road, and to consider pending COA applications. The commission will also nominate officers for the coming year. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes and committee reports.
- Discuss and vote on 44765 Joy Road COA
- Pending Certificate of Appropriateness applications
- Nomination of Commission Officers