Posted by Toni Lankerd on March 17, 2006 at 10:51 AM
Step one....good news!
According to an article in the Muskegon (MI) Chronicle yesterday, March 16, the Blue Lake Township planning commission unanimously rejected the rezoning request of Owasippe property. The next step is the township board of trustees.
The planning commission received 2600 petitions opposing the rezoning, and about 170 letters, only two of which were in favor.
Thanks to everyone who sent out petitions and/or letters! The fight is not finished yet, but this is a good start! I'll post updates as I find out more.
Posted by Toni Lankerd on April 21, 2006 at 10:31 AM
Updated news (5-23-2006) is available at http://www.owasippe.com/default2.asp concerning the fact that the Chicago Council has already decided to file a lawsuit, regardless of the fact that a final decision has not yet been reached.
Another step closer to winning the battle!
Excerpts from the Muskegon Chronicle, April 20, 2006:
A plan to turn much of Owasippe Scout Reservation into residential developments received its second thumbs-down Wednesday -- this time from the Muskegon County Metropolitan Planning Commission.
The township planning commission's recommendation essentially was seconded by the county body, whose motion read that it was in support of the decision of township planners.
"The impact it would have, I personally think would be devastating," said county planning Commissioner Norman Ullman, who called the township a "crown jewel."
A final vote on the rezoning by the township board of trustees has not been scheduled.
With township residents firmly opposed to the plan, township board members likely would be committing political suicide if they approve the rezoning request. Most observers believe the issue will end up in court.
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1 repliesAccording to an article in the Muskegon (MI) Chronicle yesterday, March 16, the Blue Lake Township planning commission unanimously rejected the rezoning request of Owasippe property. The next step is the township board of trustees.
The planning commission received 2600 petitions opposing the rezoning, and about 170 letters, only two of which were in favor.
Thanks to everyone who sent out petitions and/or letters! The fight is not finished yet, but this is a good start! I'll post updates as I find out more.
Updated news (5-23-2006) is available at http://www.owasippe.com/default2.asp concerning the fact that the Chicago Council has already decided to file a lawsuit, regardless of the fact that a final decision has not yet been reached.
Another step closer to winning the battle!
Excerpts from the Muskegon Chronicle, April 20, 2006:
A plan to turn much of Owasippe Scout Reservation into residential developments received its second thumbs-down Wednesday -- this time from the Muskegon County Metropolitan Planning Commission.
The township planning commission's recommendation essentially was seconded by the county body, whose motion read that it was in support of the decision of township planners.
"The impact it would have, I personally think would be devastating," said county planning Commissioner Norman Ullman, who called the township a "crown jewel."
A final vote on the rezoning by the township board of trustees has not been scheduled.
With township residents firmly opposed to the plan, township board members likely would be committing political suicide if they approve the rezoning request. Most observers believe the issue will end up in court.