Oshtemo Township - Planning Commission - March 12, 2026 Meeting
The commission addresses the addition of battery energy storage systems to the agenda and discusses the Master Streets plan. The meeting features a public hearing where residents express concerns about zoning changes affecting their properties, the impact of energy systems on local land, and the importance of community engagement in planning decisions. The commission also considers forming an advisory committee for energy systems, prompting legal and procedural discussions. The meeting concludes with the approval of the Master Streets plan to be forwarded to the Township Board.
00:00 Introduction
00:00:33 Pledge of Allegiance
00:01:01 Agenda Review and Additions
00:02:00 Public Comments
00:09:15 Approval of Minutes
00:09:46 Public Hearing on Master Streets Plan
00:13:00 Presentation on Comprehensive Plan
00:27:00 Discussion on Master Streets Plan
00:32:22 Welcome and Introduction
00:32:27 Street Design and Safety Measures
00:35:00 Contextual Guidance for Engineers
00:36:00 Project Prioritization Criteria
00:36:43 Master Plan and Street Grids
00:43:17 Public Hearing on Comprehensive Plan
00:50:00 Comments on Industrial Zone Expansion
00:55:09 Final Remarks and Plan Review Schedule
01:03:26 Discussion on Township Plan Recommendation
01:07:31 Public Comment
01:08:28 Other Updates and New Business
01:16:09 Discussion on Mixed Use Ordinance
01:28:55 Further Public Comment
