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CANTON - WAYNE

Proposed development needs more study

Julie Brown Road.” Sneideman noted scant local green spaces. He added any ordi- Conference of Western Wayne.
Staff Writer Trustees and 38-year resident control in development decisions, nance change such as the Pulte He said, “What we have right
Donald Garlit, of Shenandoah saying the development west of rezoning calls for a second read- now is a bifurcated system. The
A proposed Pulte Homes Circle residents, discussed issues the one under discussion worked ing to comply with state law. upgrades will allow it all (includ-
development in the Ridge Road- such as tree removal and traffic well with existing trees. Trustee In other action, the Canton ing texting and photos) to be put
Warren Road area of Canton impact. Garlit, who was not in Sommer Foster noted that the Board of Trustees unanimously on one system. This is pre-emp-
Township will receive further favor of the new homes, noted the project was consistent with the OK'd a new restaurant with a tive to get us up to speed.”
study. 25 mph speed limit on Ridge township master plan, and will drive-through, a Smoothie King In addition, Canton Finance
Members of the Canton Road, “which is routinely violated have additional chances for resi- with products including healthful and Budget Director Wendy
Planning Commission had earlier by drivers,” endangering bicy- dent review. drinks. It will be north of Ford Trumbull presented Jan. 22 an
voted unanimously to recom- clists and pedestrians. Canton Township Clerk Road between Sheldon and actuarial valuation of the town-
mend rezoning the property from “Why should they (Pulte) domi- Michael Siegrist thanked Canton Center roads, where the ship Retiree Health Care Plan.
a rural residential to single family nate over the wishes of the citi- Sneideman, noting residents' frus- Elite Eye Care is located. She and Supervisor Pat Williams
residential district. At the Jan. 22 zens?” asked Garlit. He also cited tration with apartments at Ridge Attorney Bryan Amann noted changes in Lansing to
Canton Board of Trustees meet- lawn chemicals and increased and Ford roads. Those abut a appeared for the owner who will Public Act 202 of 2017.
ing, Pulte representative Mike demands on schools, police and school and don't meet master plan have a lease, noting the restau- Williams described the “sepa-
Knowles noted the plan calls for fire with the new homes. standards, Siegrist noted: “The rant has stores in Illinois and rate and distinct valuation” on
36 homes on approximately 37 “The electrical grid in the area reason they're there is because of Indiana, and will soon have a retiree costs.
acres, or 1-acre per home. is already overburdened,” said a judge” and litigation. Livonia location. “Otherwise “It's an incremental cost to us
“This property has some won- Garlit, who said he sees DTE Trustee Anne Marie Graham- they're in South Korea and all we don't have a lot of choice in
derful natural features on it. We Energy trucks nearby from his Hudak noted that the Pulte proj- kind of places,” said Amann. “We completing,” he said.
did meet with several of the office. He also cited wildlife dis- ect has been carefully considered. really expect it to be a great Trumbull explained its goal to
neighbors at the planning com- placement. “A lot of it had to be education improvement.” give “apples to apples” compari-
mission,” he said. He noted his “Over the last six years, I've of the residents. The big thing was The Canton Board also son on retiree costs, required by
taking photos of the Ridge expressed a lot of frustration over keeping it a Natural Beauty approved unanimously an Lansing by this June. She noted
Natural Beauty Road, so desig- the process of development in our Road.” upgrade to the 911 emergency dis- two sets of numbers, those
nated some 25 years ago, “show- community. Over that time, I've Siegrist noted the township patch system. Public Safety required by Canton for the annual
ing exactly the impact we would also been educated, responded fighting in court to maintain the Director Joshua Meier noted audit plus the requirements of the
have on the Natural Beauty Trustee Steven Sneideman. tree ordinance, designed to keep ongoing work through the state.
Village Theater hosts ‘Lights, Meeting set to

Camera, Cure’ musical show discuss parks sale

A special theatrical event, Kosmalski, Bruce Hardcastle, Wayne officials are negoti-
Lights, Camera, Cure, will be I wouldn't ” Tim Chanko, Kurt Bowen, Tracy ating the sale of both Kiwanis
presented at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Neil, Carl Nielsen, David and Jaycee parks in the city to
Feb. 6 at the Village Theater at miss this Dilsizian, and Paul Bromnick. a developer who plans to con-
Cherry Hill. There will be special appear- struct new homes on the
The musical production will for the world. ances by Tom Cassidy and property.
feature classic film hits sung by Canton Township Supervisor Pat A public meeting regard-
local performers and is a benefit Williams, opening remarks by ing the sale and the plans of
for the American Cancer Society Kim Scartelli, and event support the developer for Kiwanis
Relay for Life in Canton- keting for the Clark Hill law firm, by Megan Schaper of the Park, located at 33901-34199
Plymouth. will emcee the evening as well as American Cancer Society. John St. is set for 6:30-8 p.m.
Producer/director Denise perform. Before the performance, Tuesday, Feb. 5 at the Wayne
Staffeld of Lake Michigan Credit “I wouldn't miss this for the there will be a red carpet recep- Public Library.
Union said the success of the world. Denise is a long-time tion, with a silent auction and A meeting with representa-
event last year prompted the new friend and such a pillar of our desserts. Just like the Oscars, tives of Schafer Development
production. community. I don't know how she there will be a pre-show, hosted regarding plans for Jaycee
“Last year, we had a vision to does all that she does, but I'm by Canton Chamber of Park, located at 4300-4598
do a Cancer Society fundraiser honored to be a part of this. And Commerce President Thomas Third St. in Wayne, is set for
that celebrated the healing somehow she's convinced me to Paden and Stephanie Tierney. 6:30-8 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 6,
power of Broadway. I had no idea sing a Whitney Houston solo Tickets are available for $25 also at the Wayne Public
- though I had faith - that it would from The Bodyguard. This could by visiting www.cantonvillagethe- Library.
be such a runaway success. We get really interesting,” noted ater.org or by calling (734) 394- The library is located at
sold out the house, and raised Sexton. 5300. The event includes the per- 3737 South Wayne Road in
over $15,000. We also had an The cast comprises semi-pro- formance, dessert reception, cof- Wayne.
amazing time along the way, so fessional and professional talent fee bar, a silent auction and a
how could we not do this again?” from throughout the Southeast cash bar. This event is being
she said. Michigan theatre community: offered in partnership with the
Music direction is by Kevin Shirley Auty, Denise Staffeld, Women's Life Society, Chapter
Robert Ryan, director of Music Aimee Chapman, Christina Bair, 827, Chicks 4 Charity and The
and Liturgy at St. Thomas Cathy Golden, Cathy McDonald, American Cancer Society.
a'Becket Catholic Church. Caitlin Chodos, Noel Bittinger, Tickets can also be purchased
Jeff Mongrain, Sonny Teodoro, Julzie Gravel, Bethany Basanese, at The Village Theater Box Office
and Joel Walter round out the Keri Mueller, Janine Creedon, one hour prior to show time. All
orchestra. Tracey Bowen, Diane Dimauro, ages must have a ticket. No
Roy Sexton, director of mar- Roy Sexton, Jeff Steinhauer, AJ refunds or exchanges.