Comstock Township - Planning Commission - March 12, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting
The Charter Township of Comstock Planning Commission covered multiple agenda items on March 12, including the approval of a site condominium plan proposed by Watts Construction. The plan involves developing affordable housing in the township. The meeting includes significant citizen comments, both for and against the project, highlighting concerns about housing affordability, neighborhood impact, and infrastructure. The commission also reviews updates to the township’s landscaping and planned unit development ordinances, preparing them for public hearings. The meeting reflects ongoing community engagement with local development and ordinance updates.
00:00 Introduction
00:01:06 Call to Order
00:01:12 Pledge of Allegiance
00:01:36 Approval of Agenda
00:02:08 Approval of Minutes
00:04:08 Citizen Comments
00:12:00 New Business: Step One Review and Public Hearing of Leigh Avenue Site Condominium
00:33:17 Welcome and Introduction
00:33:31 Community Concerns and Development Plan
00:34:08 Impact of Development on Housing Market
00:36:08 Public Discussion and Questions
00:50:00 Discussion on Public vs. Private Roads
00:57:00 Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and Its Implications
01:04:50 Discussion on Township Development and Community Agreements
01:06:16 Approval and Waiver of Road Length Requirements
01:09:42 Motion to Waive Bylaws and Approve Recommendations
01:11:02 Review of Findings and Approval Recommendation
01:16:00 Discussion on Road Safety and Traffic Concerns
01:23:13 Motion to Recommend Development Approval
01:26:13 Old Business: Landscaping Ordinance Revisions
01:31:06 Motion to Move Landscaping Ordinance to Public Hearing
01:31:59 Old Business: Planned Unit Development (PUD) Revisions
01:35:48 Discussion on Planned Unit Developments (PUDs)
01:38:42 Motion to Move PUD Ordinance to Public Hearing
01:41:43 Citizen Comments on Watts Construction Project
01:51:01 Updates from Other Boards
01:52:22 Planning Commissioner’s Comments
