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CANTON
CANTON

Planning commissioners OK 2-story structure

Canton Township may soon nesses in the other spaces as yet, ” The height of the proposed
have something more to smile although there were ongoing The height of the proposed building exceeds the current
about following unanimous negotiations with potential ten- limit of 30 feet in the area, which
planning commission approval ants. building exceeds the current also caused some discussion
of a new building at the site of a The new building would be limit of 30 feet in the area. among the planning commis-
former United Auto Workers larger than the current structure sioners. The new structure, at 35
office space. at Canton Center and Joy Road feet, would be one of the tallest
The new structure, proposed on the border of Canton and in the township, excepting the
by Aaron Havens, owner of Plymouth. The union building the first floor. that the proximity to the nearby high schools.
Havens Ortohodontics, would be will be demolished and the new Havens told the commission- Plymouth Canton Educational Commissioners unanimously
two stories and include other structure will also offer office ers that he was not looking for a Park could present traffic issues approved the project following
businesses. Havens told the space for businesses on the sec- strip mall type of development. although the location could be their discussion. The project
commissioners his practice ond floor with possible food He said his priority was for his good for several types of busi- will now go before the members
would anchor the site but that service locations like bakeries, own offices. nesses should they be located at of the township board of trustees
he had no other specific busi- coffee shops or restaurants on Commissioners commented the site. for review and a decision.
Not so fast

Annual Canton Thanksgiving Turkey Trot goes virtual for 2020

The Thanksgiving holiday tradition in event to continue to support a great cause,”
Canton Township will not be deterred but a This year, the participant fee is $25 for
bit altered by the ongoing pandemic. the 5K and $15 for the 1-Mile Fun Run. To
Runners and walkers can keep the town- participate, first register online at csc.can-
ship family Thanksgiving tradition alive by ton-mi.org. Then, run or walk any time from
participating in the 18th Annual Turkey Trot Nov. 19-26 and watch for the raffle drawings
For a Cause virtual event. Registration is Nov. 21 and 25 to win a new pair of Brooks
now open and runners/walkers can take to shoes on the Canton Sports Center
their neighborhoods, parks, and trails any Facebook page @CantonSportsCenter. Feel
time from Nov. 19-26 to support the Epilepsy free to submit unofficial race times at the
Foundation of Michigan. racing link online at csc.canton-mi.org or
All ages are encouraged to join in the share photos on the township Facebook
fight against epilepsy by registering for the page. at Kickers, to raise additional funds for the against the disease. Murray has been
5K race or 1-mile fun run that will benefit Race registration and donation link will cause, as a portion of the proceeds will also seizure-free since his brain surgery in 2007
the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan, an stay open through Thanksgiving Day. This be donated to the Turkey Trot. No pickups to remove a growth that was causing the
organization dedicated to empowering indi- year, bib shirt pickup will take place at will be available at the Summit on the Park. seizures. To date, Canton's Turkey Trot has
viduals with seizure disorders. Kickers Sports Bar and Grill in the Canton The Canton Turkey Trot for a Cause raised more than $200,000 during the past
“Canton's Turkey Trot has become a real Sports Center, located at 46555 Michigan started in 2003 after Justin Murray, a Canton 18 years.
tradition for many families,” said Ann-Marie Ave. Race pickup hours are 4 until 10 p.m. resident, was diagnosed with epilepsy, and For more information, contact the
Carravallah, Canton Township recreation Friday, Nov. 20, and from noon until 9 p.m. his parents, Michael and Terri Murray, Canton Sports Center at (734) 483-5600 or
coordinator. “Although we won't be able to on Saturday, Nov. 21. Curbside pickup is wanted to do something to help in the fight visit csc.canton-mi.org.
host an in-person race this year, we hope available by calling (734) 483-5600.
that families will still take part in our virtual In addition, dine-in/carry-out is available PLANNING COMMISSION
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLANNING COMMISSION
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CHARTER
TOWNSHIP OF CANTON, WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006, of the State of Michigan, as amended, and pursuant
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CHARTER to the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Canton that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Canton
TOWNSHIP OF CANTON, WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN. will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, December 7, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. by electronic remote access on the following proposed
amendment to the Canton Township Zoning Ordinance:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006, of the State of Michigan, as amended, and pursuant
to the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Canton that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Canton AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A - ZONING, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CHARTER
will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, December 7, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. by electronic remote access on the following proposed TOWNSHIP OF CANTON, MICHIGAN, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 8.00 - AMENDING THE DISTRICT BOUND-
amendment to the Canton Township Zoning Ordinance: ARIES ON THE ZONING MAP AS FOLLOWS:
HAMPTON MANOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AMENDMENT - Consider request to amend the Planned METRO OPPORTUNITIES REZONING - Consider request to rezone parcels nos. 127-99-0020-000 (R-3) at 48630
Development District as permitted in Section 27.04 of the Zoning Ordinance for the purpose of increasing the number of units Michigan Ave., 127-99-0019-000 (R-3), 127-99-0018-002 (R-3), 127-99-0017-000 (R-3), 127-99-0016-000 (RR), and the east-
at the previously approved Housing for the Elderly from 63 units to 66 units on parcel no.: 069-99-0008-701 (49801 Ford Rd.). ern 896 feet of 127-99-0009-000 (R-1) from RR, Rural Residential, R-1, Single-Family Residential, and R-3, Single Family
Property is located south of Ford Road and west of Ridge Road. Residential to LI-R, Light Industrial Research. Property is located north of Michigan Ave. between Denton Road and Beck Road.
To mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, protect the public health, and provide essential protections to Canton To mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, protect the public health, and provide essential protections to Canton
Township residents; the Canton Township Planning Commission will conduct its meeting on Monday, December 7, 2020 at 7:00 Township residents; the Canton Township Planning Commission will conduct its meeting on Monday, December 7, 2020 at 7:00
p.m. by video teleconference in accordance with Michigan law. p.m. by video teleconference in accordance with Michigan law.
Public comments may be submitted to patrick.sloan@canton-mi.org at any time prior to the meeting. Additionally, written com- Public comments may be submitted to patrick.sloan@canton-mi.org at any time prior to the meeting. Additionally, written com-
ments addressed to the Planning Commission should be received at the Township Administration Building at 1150 S Canton ments addressed to the Planning Commission should be received at the Township Administration Building at 1150 S Canton
Center Rd., Canton, MI 48188 by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, December 7, 2020. The Secretary or staff will read comments submit- Center Rd., Canton, MI 48188 by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, December 7, 2020. The Secretary or staff will read comments submit-
ted within the Rules of the Planning Commission during the meeting. Members of the public who attend by telephone or video ted within the Rules of the Planning Commission during the meeting. Members of the public who attend by telephone or video
may address the Planning Commission during the public hearing period via videoconference. may address the Planning Commission during the public hearing period via videoconference.
Individuals may join the video teleconference by going to: Individuals may join the video teleconference by going to:
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SEE ATTACHED MAP Greg Greene, Chairman SEE ATTACHED MAP Greg Greene, Chairman
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