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GENOA CHARTER TOWNSHIP

PLANNING COMMISSION

PUBLIC HEARING

DECEMBER 9th, 2024

6:30 P.M.

The Genoa Charter Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at 6:30p.m. on Monday December 9th, 2024. THE SPECIAL MEETING WILL BE LOCATED AT PARKER MIDDLE SCHOOL, 400 WRIGHT ROAD, HOWELL. The public hearing is for the following requests:

OPEN PUBLIC HEARING # 1… Consideration of a rezoning application, PUD agreement, impact assessment, and PUD conceptual plan to rezone 7.44 acres from Country Estates (CE) to ICPUD (Interchange Commercial Planned Unit Development). The property is located on the east side of Latson Road, between Beck Road and the CSX Rail line. The request is petitioned by Todd Wyett.  

OPEN PUBLIC HEARING #2...  Consideration of an environmental impact assessment and site plan for a 200-foot private road and entry signage for the Innovation Interchange Development. The proposed road and signage are located on the west side of S. Latson Road, between the CSX Rail line and Clover Bend Court. The request is petitioned by Todd Wyett.

Please address any written comments to the Planning Commission at the Genoa Township Hall, 2911 Dorr Road, Brighton, MI 48116 or via email at amy@genoa.org. All materials related to this request may be examined at the Township Hall during normal business hours. Genoa Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days' notice to the Township.

SPECIAL MEETING

GENOA CHARTER TOWNSHIP

PLANNING COMMISSION

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

DECEMBER 4, 2024

6:30 P.M.

The Genoa Charter Township Planning Commission will hold a special public hearing meeting at 6:30 p.m. on WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 4TH, 2024. The special meeting will be located at the Genoa Charter Township Hall located at 2911 Dorr Road, Brighton, Michigan 48116. The public hearing is for the following requests:

OPEN PUBLIC HEARING #1... Consideration of a rezoning application, PUD agreement, environmental impact assessment, PUD conceptual and preliminary site condo plan to rezone 127.57 acres from Agriculture (AG) to Low-Density Residential (LDR) with RPUD overlay to allow for a proposed 58-unit single family site condominium development located at the northwest corner of Challis and Bauer Roads.  The proposed rezoning is for the following parcels: 4711-23-400-008, 4711-23-400-007, 4711-23-400-001 and 4711-23-300-003.  The request is submitted by Pulte Homes of Michigan.

OPEN PUBLIC HEARING #2… Consideration of Zoning Ordinance text amendments to Article 11 entitled “General Provisions”.

Please address any written comments to the Planning Commission at the Genoa Township Hall, 2911 Dorr Road, Brighton, MI 48116 or via email at amy@genoa.org. All materials related to this request may be examined at the Township Hall during normal business hours. Genoa Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days' notice to the Township

The Township Offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday November 29 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. 

Thursday November 28 and Friday November 29 - Thanksgiving Holiday.

No trash pickup on Thursday November 28th. Collection will be delayed one day with Friday's collection being picked up on Saturday.

Join us as we celebrate the opening of a new StoryWalk installation at Genoa Township Park in Brighton. The grand opening is scheduled for Monday, November 18, 2024 from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Genoa Township Park is located 2911 Dorr Rd, Brighton, MI 48116.

Stop by to read the story and get a FREE book and snack, while supplies last.

This StoryWalk will feature the story "One Dog Canoe" by Mary Casanova.

StoryWalk® is a literacy-boosting project that places an illustrated children’s book along a walking route and encourages physical activity. The StoryWalk is an interactive reading trail that combines children's literacy and family fun time together in nature. Along the Park walking trail, stations will be installed which will display pages from a book

The StoryWalk project came about after the Livingston Great Start Collaborative was awarded a literacy grant to improve access to literary materials for children up to 5 years old. The Township is thankful for the generous support from local Cup Scout Pack 347 and exercise group “F3” (www.f3nation.com) to help install the signs. F3 currently hosts free early morning men’s workouts at the Township Hall and is helping install the signs as a way to give back to the community.

Results for the General Election can be found on the Livingston County Clerk's Election Results section.

Livingston County Veteran Services (LCVS) offers a variety of programs and services to assist veterans and their families. LCVS employs nationally accredited Veteran Service Officers to assist veterans in filing for US Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits. Honorably Discharged veterans registered with LCVS, and their spouse may utilize complimentary LCVS transportation to medical appointments within a 50-mile radius. To schedule a ride, call LETS at (517) 546-6600, select option 3 and mention veteran status. LCVS offers Honorably Discharged veterans who are less fortunate several assistance programs provided by Emergency Relief funds, such as:

• $200 food and toiletry voucher plus an additional $50 for each child in the household,
• $200 clothing vouchers for their school-aged children up to age 18,
• $50 Speedway fuel only cards; and
• Dental assistance of up to $1,000 via LCVS partnership with VINA Dental.

Call (517) 546-6338 to set up an appointment and qualify for these programs.

Monday, September 16, 2024, was the last day to pay your 2024 Summer taxes without penalty.  All property tax payments made after Monday September 16th will be charged a 1% penalty per month.

Thank you, Genoa Township Treasurer’s Office

Genoa Charter Township is concerned a deadly disease known as oak wilt caused by the fungus Ceratocystis fagacearum is a threat to the Township's oak population. Improper tree trimming/removal practices may result in the establishment of oak wilt disease epicenters, which may lead to increased disease activity with devastating aesthetic and economic losses. It is therefore both advisable and prudent to attempt to prevent and control oak wilt.

The entire resolution can be found here

Oak Wilt Resolution

The Brighton Area Fire Authority is seeking residents living in Genoa Township, Brighton Township and the City of Brighton who are willing to serve their community as a Paid-On-Call Firefighter.

• No experience necessary, just the motivation to learn and serve
• All required training is provided and compensated
• Academy classes are held on evening/weekends

To apply, interested applicants can go to www.brightonareafire.com or in person at 615 W. Grand River, Brighton, MI 48116

Any questions please call the Brighton Area Fire Authority at 810 229-6640.

Brighton Area Fire Recruitment Advertisement

Genoa Township is giving out free radon testing kits. The testing kit and instructions are available at Township Hall. 

The naturally-occurring, tasteless, odorless and colorless gas comes from the natural, radioactive breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water and gets into the air. It enters buildings through openings in  foundation floors or walls such as sump openings, crawlspaces, floor or wall joints and cracks. 

In Livingston County, approximately 40% of homes have elevated radon levels, according to information on the county's website from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. 

For more information on this program and on radon in general, please visit the Livingston County Health Department Radon page.