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CANTON - PLYMOUTH
CANTON - PLYMOUTH

Planners reject proposed project at Sparr’s site

The proposed growth of an ago by property owners accommodation recommended
apartment complex at the site of Mohammad Nawwas and Naji ” by the planning commissioners
Sparr's Greenhouse and Nursery Kahala. Planning commissioners and described the project as
in Plymouth Township hasn't at that time suggested multiple Residents told the trustees upscale lofts and businesses.
flourished with planners or the changes to the initial plan which hey were concerned Planning commissioners were
public. would include a smaller, reno- not in favor of the proposed fast-
The proposed building would vated Sparr's Flower Shop. about traffic in the area. food drive-thru restaurant which
be constructed on the 5-acres at Nawwas and Kahals, along has been eliminated from the
the corner of Joy and Lilley with architect Scott Wright of new plans.
roads where Sparr's Greenhouse D.S. Wright and Associates, pre- rezoning, neighboring property described as already congested. The township board members
and three houses have stood for sented their enhanced plan to owners were on hand to voice Nearby subdivision residents have the final decision regarding
five decades. The budding plan members of the Plymouth objections to the proposed loft expressed their concern about the proposed construction at the
which includes 68 units in three Township Board of Trustees Oct. apartments. the three-story building impact- site which must be presented to
apartment buildings, was first 11 seeking rezoning for the site. Residents told the trustees ing their privacy. the planning commission again
presented to township planning While the new plan now they were concerned about traf- Nawwas and Kahals, told the before returning to the board of
commission about six months meets the requirements for fic in the area which they trustees they have made every trustees for consideration.

Safety lessons

October is Fire Prevention Month and members of the Canton
Township Public Safety Department stopped by Primrose Academy
last week for a special visit with preschool and preK classes. The
firefighters taught the children about 911, stop, drop, and roll, and
what to do in case of emergency. The firefighters also demonstrated
their equipment and showed the students how they gear up to
respond to a fire.

Diwali

event

is set

Canton Township will celebrate
the triumph of good over evil dur-
ing the Third Annual Diwali
Community Celebration this
month. Canton Leisure Services is
again partnering with several com-
munity groups to present this spe-
cial event, which is an Indian cul-
tural celebration of lights that sym-
bolizes the “victory of light over
darkness.” Sponsors this year
include miindia.com, Schoolcraft
College, and Piysh Dave Realtor.
Michigan Lieutenant Governor
Garlin Gilchrist II will serve as the
keynote speaker for this special
event, which is open to the public.
Program activities planned
include Indian cultural perform-
ances, music, and dancing, as well
as a children's activity and free
henna designs. Indian snacks will
also be available to purchase, and
vendors will be on hand offering
various merchandise. The commu-
nity celebration will culminate
with a short fireworks display.
“Canton is delighted to host the
Third Annual Diwali Community
Celebration as a tribute to the
diversity and multicultural fabric
of the Canton community,” said
Laura Mortier, recreation supervi-
sor. “By presenting this type of
event, we hope to foster a deeper
understanding and awareness of
this 10,000-year-old Indian tradi-
tion within our community by pro-
viding this excellent opportunity to
experience the Indian culture.”
Diwali is perhaps the most
well-known Indian festival. The
word Diwali means 'rows of light-
ed lamps' and is known as the fes-
tival of lights because houses,
shops, and public places are deco-
rated with small earthenware oil
lamps called diyas.
There is no admission fee to
attend this special event which
will take place from 6 until 8 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 27 at the Summit on
the Park located at 46000 Parkway
in Canton. For more information,
visit www.cantonfun.org or call
(734) 394-5460.