11/27/13 - Genoa Township is moving forward with a plan designed to allow for flexibility with future development in whatâs expected to become a viable economic area. The Genoa Township Planning Commission held a public hearing on the communityâs Master Plan and Future Land Use Map at its meeting Monday night. The document serves as a guide for municipal decision making when it comes to carrying out the vision for overall development. Considerable time has been spent on the updates and Commissioner John McManus said he was pleased with the flexibility built into the plan. It includes the entire township although a number of revisions focus on the future of the area surrounding the new I-96 interchange at Latson Road and South Latson Road corridor development. One resident addressed the Commission to say he felt there was reasonable planning for the Nixon Road corridor but the overall plan prohibited big development and he felt a greater transition area was needed toward Crooked Lake Road. He further commented that water services should not stop at the transition zone and limitations on space prohibited a large-scale growth operation. Officials noted that there is currently no pipe in the ground and itâs impossible to predict any ancillary uses at this point. Meanwhile, other residents inquired about how quickly things could move if a big developer was interested in property and they were assured that the Township is prepared should something be brought forward. The Planning Commission ultimately voted to adopt the updated mater plan and land use map, which now goes to the Township Board. (JM)
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