BUCHANAN TOWNSHIP – PUBLIC HEARING – PROPOSED PROPERTY REZONING

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Proposed Property Rezoning
BUCHANAN TOWNSHIP, BERRIEN COUNTY, MI
15235 N. Main Street
Buchanan, MI 49107

To: The residents and property owners of Buchanan Township, Berrien County Michigan and any other interested parties.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Planning Commission of Buchanan Township, Berrien County Michigan will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, commencing at 6:30 p.m., to be held at the Buchanan Township Hall, 15235 N. Main Street, Buchanan, MI 49107, for the purpose of considering an application submitted by Ricci Properties LLC, Amy Ritchie, 13638 N. Red Bud Trail, Buchanan, MI 49107, to rezone parcel 11-06-0014-0012-02-8, pursuant to Chapter 28, Section 28.02 of the Buchanan Township Zoning Ordinance.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered at said Public Hearing and Meeting location include, in brief, the following: The consideration, and taking of, Public Comments regarding the Application to Rezone approximately 10.01 (+/-) acres, from the AG, Agricultural Zoning District to RE, Recreational Zoning District. Parcel is owned by Ryan and Tabitha Wheat. Legal Description: The North half of the Northwest quarter of the Northeast quarter of Section 14, Town 7 South, Range 18 West, Buchanan Township, Berrien County, Michigan, more particularly described as: Beginning at the North quarter corner of said Section 14; thence East on the North line of said Section 14 a distance of 1322.10 feet to the Northeast corner of the Northwest quarter of the Northeast quarter of said Section 14; thence South 00 degrees 28 minutes 25 seconds West on the East line of the Northwest quarter of the Northeast quarter of said Section 14 a distance of 330.34 feet to the South line of the North half of the North half of the Northwest quarter of the Northeast quarter of said Section 14; thence South 89 degrees 58 minutes 11 seconds West on said South line 1322.00 feet to the North and South Quarter line of said Section 14, thence North 00 degrees 27 minutes 26 seconds East on said North and South quarter line 329.64 feet to the Point of Beginning.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that written comments will be taken from any interested persons concerning the foregoing proposed amendments, at the Buchanan 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 proceedings. Copies of the Application to Rezone and applicable maps are available for inspection at the Buchanan Township Hall during regular open business hours. More information can be obtained by calling Buchanan Township at 269-695-6442. 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.
Eileen Glick, Zoning Administrator
Submitted on behalf of the
Buchanan Township Planning Commission
15235 N. Main Street
Buchanan, MI 49107