BERTRAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP – PUBLIC HEARING – SPECIAL LAND USE REQUEST

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
BERTRAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BERRIEN COUNTY, MI
3835 Buffalo Road
Buchanan, MI 49107

To: The residents and property owners of Bertrand Charter Township, Berrien County Michigan and any other interested parties.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Planning Commission of Bertrand Charter Township, Berrien County Michigan will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, March 6, 2025, commencing at 7:00 p.m., at the Bertrand Charter Township Hall, 3835 Buffalo Road, Buchanan, MI 49107.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE the Planning Commission is considering the following amendments to Bertrand Charter Township Zoning Ordinance:
SECTION 11.04 SPECIAL LAND USE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS I. Earth removal, quarrying, gravel processing, mining and/or related mineral extraction businesses to be replaced with Mineral Mining Operation as follows:
1. Intent. In recognition that certain valuable natural resources may exist in the Township that can only be used if extracted from the earth, and recognizing that mineral extraction, by its nature, can present very serious consequences that can be devastating to the environment, the value of property in the community, the health and safety of the people and the general public welfare, earth removal, quarrying, gravel processing, mining and related mineral extraction businesses and uses are only permitted in the Township where the applicant can demonstrate that the value to the public generally of removal of the natural resources substantially outweighs the negative impacts of the proposed use upon the public health, safety and welfare.
2. Topsoil or sand may be removed from a lot for the purpose of erecting or constructing a building or structure on the lot, provided that a building permit has been obtained. If any removal from a parcel exceeds five hundred (500) cubic yards of material, then the applicant shall comply with the provisions of this Section. In addition, topsoil or sand may be moved from one part of a lot to another part if such action will not cause, or be likely to cause, sand blows, stagnant water pools, bogs or possible future injury to adjoining properties……….
A complete copy of the ordinance along with any other Section changes can be seen at the Buchanan Charter Township Hall.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that written comments will be taken from any interested persons concerning the foregoing proposed amendment, at the Bertrand Charter Township Hall, at the address set forth above, at any time during regular business hours up to 4:00 o’clock p.m. on the date of said hearing and will further be received by the Planning Commission at the time of said hearing.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all persons interested in the foregoing are invited to be present at the aforesaid Public Hearing time and place to participate in the discussion. More information can be obtained by calling Bertrand Charter Township at 269-591-7982. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services, and wish to attend the hearing, should contact the office of the Township Clerk, by writing or calling the Clerk, at least five (5) days prior to the hearing to ensure needed accommodations.

Bertrand Charter Township Planning Commission