Plainfield, MI

Planning Commission

General

Board of Trustees

Plainfield Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority

Comstock Park Downtown Development Authority

Zoning Board of Appeals

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Meeting

Planning Commission

General

Planning Commission

Plainfield Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority

Board of Trustees

Zoning Board of Appeals

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Meeting

General

Board of Trustees

Plainfield Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority

Zoning Board of Appeals

Board of Trustees

Plainfield Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority

Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Plainfield Charter Township Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to review a variance request. The board will hold a public hearing regarding a property located at 2727 Danube Lane NE.

• Public hearing for variance request at 2727 Danube Lane NE (Ronald and Dennise Heeren)

Comstock Park Downtown Development Authority

The Comstock Park Downtown Development Authority will meet to review the 2027 budget and the 2026 Treasurer's Report. The board will also discuss ongoing maintenance and strategic projects.

• Consideration of the 2027 budget
• White Pine Trail CP Spur restrooms and cleanup
• Facade Improvement Program
• Mill Creek Days/bandstand
• Michigan Trails Magazine advertisement

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Meeting

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will discuss cost estimates and maintenance funding for trail projects. The committee will also review a grant for the Versluis Park playground.

• Trail project cost estimates
• Trail maintenance fund
• Versluis Park playground grant

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and consider adopting a new Development Plan for the Plainfield Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority. The meeting includes discussions on the 2027 budget for utility and capital improvement funds and the 2027-2030 Strategic Plan.

• Black Oaks Sidewalk Project: $55,318.00
• Peerless-Midwest bid for production wells #12 and 16: $266,878.00
• Public hearing on Plainfield Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority Development Plan
• Site improvement study for Township facilities at 6161 Belmont Avenue
• Presentation on John Ball Zoo & Public Museum millage renewal

Plainfield Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority

The Plainfield Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority meets on October 8, 2026, at the Plainfield Training Center. The board will approve its agenda and the September 10, 2026 meeting minutes. Under unfinished business, it will discuss cost estimates for snow removal options and hold a work session on project priorities for public plaza concepts. No new business items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of snow removal options with cost estimates
• Work session on project priorities for public plaza concepts
• Approval of September 10, 2026 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Plainfield Charter Township Planning Commission meets Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 6:30 PM to hold public hearings on an Epique Homes private road ordinance waiver and a site condominium and private road review, both for 2233 Airway Street. The commission will also discuss a preliminary planned unit development (PUD) for Pine Island Meadows at 5952 Pine Island Drive, presented by Orion Construction. The consent agenda includes approval of the September 1, 2026 workshop minutes and site plan approval to add 63 parking spaces to the New Hope Church parking lot. Public comments are scheduled before the agenda items.

• Public hearing: Epique Homes private road ordinance waiver, 2233 Airway Street
• Public hearing: Epique Homes site condominium and private road review, 2233 Airway Street
• Preliminary PUD discussion: Pine Island Meadows, 5952 Pine Island Drive (Orion Construction)
• Consent agenda: site plan approval for 63 added parking spaces at New Hope Church
• Consent agenda: approval of September 1, 2026 workshop meeting minutes

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals

Comstock Park Downtown Development Authority

The Comstock Park Downtown Development Authority holds its regular meeting on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 8:00 AM in the Comstock Park Public Schools Central Conference Room, 101 School St. The board is set to approve the August minutes and accept the Treasurer's report, and will hear the Chairman's, Maintenance, and Treasurer's reports. Under unfinished business, members will discuss the White Pine Trail CP Spur restrooms and cleanup, the Facade Improvement Program, Mill Creek Days, the Strategic Planning Committee, and Streetscape Trees. No new business items are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of the August meeting minutes
• Acceptance of the Treasurer's report
• White Pine Trail CP Spur restrooms and cleanup updates
• Facade Improvement Program discussion
• Mill Creek Days, Strategic Planning Committee, and Streetscape Trees updates

Board of Trustees

The Plainfield Charter Township Board of Trustees meets Monday, September 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM at 6161 Belmont Avenue NE, Belmont. The board will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2027 budget and consider setting the 2027 property tax millage rate. Public hearings are also scheduled on amendments to the Tommy's Boats Planned Unit Development at 247 Morrissey Drive and the Belmont Farms Planned Unit Development for the Belmont Square Townhomes project. The consent agenda includes a $26,880.00 driveway repair by Great Lakes Paving and a $31,024 parking lot and trail repair at Versluis Park by Midwest Asphalt.

• Public hearing on the proposed 2027 budget and consideration of the 2027 property tax millage rate
• Public hearing on an ordinance amending the Tommy's Boats Planned Unit Development at 247 Morrissey Drive
• Public hearing on an ordinance amending the Belmont Farms Planned Unit Development for the Belmont Square Townhomes residential project
• Facilities Management driveway repair and expansion by Great Lakes Paving for $26,880.00
• Versluis Park parking lot and trail repairs by Midwest Asphalt for $31,024; Training Center roof replacement proposal from Mikalan Roofing, Inc. for $64,690.00

The Board of Trustees approved amendments to two Planned Unit Developments and updated zoning regulations for recreational vehicle storage. Trustees also authorized the 2027 property tax millage rates and approved several infrastructure and maintenance projects, including a roof replacement for the Fire Department Training Center.

• Approved PUD amendment for 247 Morrissey Drive (7-0)
• Approved Belmont Farms PUD amendment for townhomes (7-0)
• Approved zoning ordinance amendment for RV and trailer storage (7-0)
• Approved $64,690 roof replacement for Fire Department Training Center (7-0)
• Approved 2027 property tax millage rates (7-0)
• Approved $26,880 for Facilities Management driveway repairs (7-0)
• Approved $31,024 for Versluis Park parking and trail repairs (7-0)
• Set public hearing for Oct 12 regarding Corridor Improvement Authority (7-0)

Plainfield Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority

The Plainfield Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority meets on September 10, 2026, at the Plainfield Training Center. The board will consider adopting a Facade Improvement Grant Program and nominating committee members for it. It will also discuss snow removal options and hold a work session on project priorities. The agenda also includes routine approval of the agenda and the August 13, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Consider adoption of the Facade Improvement Grant Program
• Nominate Facade Improvement Grant Program committee members
• Discuss snow removal options
• Work session on project priorities
• Approve minutes of the August 13, 2026 meeting

General

General

Planning Commission

The Plainfield Charter Township Planning Commission meets Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM at 6161 Belmont Avenue NE, Belmont, Michigan. The main agenda item is a review of draft zoning ordinance amendments. The agenda also includes approving the July 28, 2026 meeting minutes, public comments, and staff and commission comments. No specific properties, dollar amounts, or decisions are listed in the agenda text.

• Review of draft zoning ordinance amendments
• Approval of July 28, 2026 Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Public comments period
• Staff memo listed under approval of the agenda

Planning Commission

Board of Trustees

The Plainfield Charter Township Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting on Monday, August 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM at 6161 Belmont Avenue NE, Belmont, Michigan. The only substantive agenda item is a workshop to begin work on the 2027 Budget. The agenda also includes call to order, public comments, and adjournment; no votes, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed.

• Workshop to begin work on the 2027 Budget
• Public comments period
• Special meeting at 6161 Belmont Avenue NE, Belmont, Michigan

The Board of Trustees held a special meeting to review the proposed 2027 operational budget presented by Superintendent Van Wyngarden. The board and public discussed budget concerns and possible solutions. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Meeting

Comstock Park Downtown Development Authority

The Comstock Park Downtown Development Authority holds its regular meeting Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 8:00 AM in the Comstock Park Public Schools Central Conference Room, 101 School St., Comstock Park, MI 49321. The board is set to approve July meeting minutes and accept July financial reports, and to hear the chairman's, maintenance, and treasurer's reports. Under unfinished business it will take up the White Pine Trail CP Spur restrooms and cleanup, the Facade Improvement Program, Mill Creek Days, the Strategic Planning Committee, and pear trees. No new business items are listed; the next meeting is September 15, 2026.

• Approve meeting minutes from July
• Accept July financial reports
• White Pine Trail CP Spur restrooms (Rich)
• White Pine Trail CP Spur cleanup (Joe)
• Facade Improvement Program (Ed); also Mill Creek Days, Strategic Planning Committee, and pear trees

The board approved funding for replacement trees to be planted in the fall. The board also approved the July meeting minutes and financial reports.

• Approved $5,000.00 for purchase of replacement trees (unanimous)
• Approved July meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted July financial reports (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Plainfield Charter Township Zoning Board of Appeals meets Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM. The main agenda item is a public hearing on a variance request at 2177 Daylor Drive NE, involving three variances under Sections 8.05, submitted by Ms. Candice Dertien. The board will also approve the agenda and the June 16, 2026 meeting minutes, and take public comments. No other decisions or dollar amounts appear in the agenda.

• Public hearing: variance request at 2177 Daylor Drive NE, three variances under Sections 8.05, submitted by Ms. Candice Dertien
• Approval of the June 16, 2026 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting minutes
• Public comments period
• Staff memo and staff comments

General

The Plainfield Charter Township Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting on Friday, August 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM at 6161 Belmont Avenue NE, Belmont, Michigan. The only substantive agenda item is new business: consideration of action regarding Board Member statements. The agenda also includes public comments and adjournment, and does not specify what statements or what action is being considered.

• Special Board of Trustees meeting, Friday, August 14, 2026, 12:00 PM
• New business: consider action regarding Board Member statements
• Public comments period included on the agenda

The Township Board voted to censure Trustee Robert Reminga and remove him from all committees and subcommittees. Trustee Reminga refused requests to resign from the board.

• Nominated Sue Morrow as Clerk Pro-tem (4-0)
• Censured Trustee Reminga and removed him from all committees and subcommittees (4-1)

Plainfield Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority

The Plainfield Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority meets Thursday, August 13, 2026, at noon at the Plainfield Training Center, 4383 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids. The board will consider the Plainfield Avenue CIA Development and Tax Increment Financing Plan and discuss revised Facade Improvement Grant documents. It will also approve the agenda and prior meeting minutes, with time set aside for public and board comments.

• Consider the Plainfield Avenue CIA Development and Tax Increment Financing Plan
• Discuss revised Facade Improvement Grant documents
• Approve prior meeting minutes
• Public comments period

Board of Trustees

The Plainfield Charter Township Board of Trustees meets Monday, August 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM at 6161 Belmont Avenue NE, Belmont. The board will receive the 2025 Financial Audit Report, consider a resolution to extend water tower lease agreements with AT&T, and consider an engineering services agreement for replacing a portion of water main under US-131. It also continues a workshop on the 2027-2030 Township Strategic Plan and votes on a consent agenda that includes the July 13, 2026 minutes, a contract with Med-1 for firefighter physicals, a Rusche Gravel and Sand Pit status update, direction to the Parks and Recreation Committee on the next phase of non-motorized trails, and accounts payable.

• Receive the 2025 Financial Audit Report
• Resolution to extend water tower lease agreements with AT&T
• Engineering services agreement for water main replacement under US-131
• Consent agenda: contract with Med-1 for firefighter physicals
• Consent agenda: direct Parks and Recreation Committee to begin next phase of non-motorized trails

The Board approved an engineering services agreement for water main replacement under US-131 and extended water tower lease agreements with AT&T. The Board also directed the Parks and Recreation Committee to begin work on the next phase of non-motorized trails.

• Approved extension of water tower lease agreements with AT&T (6-0)
• Approved engineering services agreement with Prein and Newhof for water main replacement at 6 Mile and US 131 (6-0)
• Directed Parks and Recreation Committee to begin work on next phase of non-motorized trails (6-0)
• Approved July 13, 2026 minutes (6-0)
• Approved contract with Med-1 for firefighter physicals (6-0)
• Approved Accounts Payable (6-0)

General

Planning Commission

The Plainfield Charter Township Planning Commission meets Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 6:30 PM at Fire Station #1, 6161 Belmont Avenue NE, Belmont. The agenda includes two public hearings on planned unit development (PUD) amendments, a site plan review for Belmont Square Townhomes, a continued public hearing on a zoning text amendment for recreational vehicle and trailer storage, and a preliminary PUD discussion for the Redwater Pool Complex. The meeting also includes routine approval of the agenda and the July 21, 2026 workshop minutes, plus public and staff comment periods.

• Public hearing on Belmont Farms PUD Amendment at 2375 Belmont Center Drive & 6355 Belmont Avenue, submitted by Jeff Hill of JH Realty Partners
• Site plan review and amendment for Belmont Square Townhomes at 2375 Belmont Center Drive & 6355 Belmont Avenue, also by Jeff Hill of JH Realty Partners
• Public hearing on The Park Collective PUD Amendment at 247 Morrisey Drive, submitted by Philip Johnson of Ibex Development Group
• Continued public hearing on a zoning ordinance text amendment regarding recreational vehicle and trailer storage
• Preliminary PUD discussion for Redwater Pool Complex at 6573 and 6579 West River Drive, submitted by Jeremy Edwards of Redwater Real Estate

The Planning Commission recommended three PUD amendments to the Township Board and approved a site plan for a 12-unit townhome project. The commission also recommended changes to the zoning ordinance regarding recreational vehicle and trailer storage.

• Recommended Township Board approval of Belmont Farms PUD Amendment (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for Belmont Square Townhomes 12-unit project (unanimous)
• Recommended Township Board approval of The Park Collective PUD Amendment (unanimous)
• Recommended Township Board approval of RV and trailer storage zoning amendments (5-1)

Zoning Board of Appeals

Planning Commission

The Plainfield Charter Township Planning Commission meets Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 6:30 PM. The main agenda item is a review of draft zoning ordinance amendments covering Chapters 6, 7, 11, and 12. The commission will also approve the May 26, 2026 meeting minutes and take public comments. No votes on the amendments are listed; the item is a review.

• Review of draft zoning ordinance amendments for Chapters 6, 7, 11, and 12
• Approval of the May 26, 2026 Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Public comments period
• Staff memo included with the agenda

The Plainfield Planning Commission reviewed draft amendments to the Zoning Ordinance covering housing types, dimensional standards, PUD revisions, Village Commercial zoning, accessory dwelling units, and building design. Commissioners provided feedback on these drafts but did not vote to approve or deny them. The meeting also included updates on the Plainfield Gravel Pit and discussions on summer traffic plans.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 26, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Reviewed draft Zoning Ordinance amendments (Chapters 6, 7, 11, 12) with feedback
• No vote taken on zoning amendments

Comstock Park Downtown Development Authority

The Comstock Park Downtown Development Authority meets Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 8:00 AM in the Comstock Park Public Schools Central Conference Room, 101 School St., Comstock Park, MI 49321. The board will approve June meeting minutes and accept June financial reports, then take up unfinished business on White Pine Trail CP Spur restrooms and cleanup, the Facade Improvement Program, Mill Creek Days, the Strategic Planning Committee, and Sheriff Department drone deployment. No new business items are listed on the agenda. The next meeting is scheduled for August 18, 2026.

• White Pine Trail CP Spur restrooms (Rich)
• White Pine Trail CP Spur cleanup (Joe)
• Facade Improvement Program (Ed)
• Mill Creek Days (Dawn)
• Sheriff Department Drone Deployment (Dave)

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Meeting

Board of Trustees

The Plainfield Charter Township Board of Trustees meets Monday, July 13, 2026, at 6:00 PM at 6161 Belmont Avenue NE, Belmont. The board will review a consent agenda covering minutes, equipment and building purchases, a trail change order, a mid-year budget adjustment, and accounts payable. Under new business, it will consider a second reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance 787 for the Plainfield Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority and a Water System Source Water Alternatives Study Phase 2 proposal from Prein & Newhof. A presentation on Michigan Titanium (MiTi) - 2026 is also scheduled.

• Consent agenda: three FLIR K-85 thermal imaging cameras from MacQueen for $16,710.00
• Consent agenda: roof replacement by Dalstra Roofing — $21,240.00 for the Versluis well wellhouses and $5,950.00 for the bathroom
• Consent agenda: Hurst Mechanical to replace Plainfield Library air conditioning condensing units for $85,110.00
• Consent agenda: Change Order No. 3 for the South Rogue River Trail project to add a crosswalk
• New business: second reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance 787 (Plainfield Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority) and a Prein & Newhof Water System Source Water Alternatives Study Phase 2 proposal estimated at $137,500.00

The Board of Trustees approved a second-phase water system source alternatives study and amendments to the Plainfield Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority ordinance. Several infrastructure purchases and budget adjustments were approved via the consent agenda.

• Approved Water System Source Water Alternatives Study - Phase 2 for estimated $137,500.00 (6-0)
• Approved amendments to Ordinance 787 - Plainfield Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority (6-0)
• Approved purchase of three FLIR K-85 thermal imaging cameras for $16,710.00
• Approved roof replacement for Versluis well ($21,240.00) and bathroom ($5,950.00)
• Approved $85,120.00 for air conditioning condensing units at Plainfield Library
• Approved Change Order No. 3 for South Rogue River Trail crosswalk
• Approved 2026 mid-year budget adjustment resolution
• Approved June 8 and June 22, 2026 meeting minutes