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Farmington Hills council denies 33‑home Forest at Riverwalk subdivision after residents cite flooding, trees and road proximity
Summary
After more than two hours of resident testimony on flooding, trees and a road proposed yards from homes, the Farmington Hills City Council denied a 33‑lot cluster site plan for Forest at Riverwalk, citing drainage uncertainty, incompatibility with neighborhood character and road proximity to an existing house.
The Farmington Hills City Council voted Nov. 10 to deny a developer’s application to build 33 clustered single‑family homes on the Forest at Riverwalk site off Folsom Road, following extensive public comment and questions about wetlands, drainage and neighborhood character.
Charmaine Kettler Schmalt, the city’s director of planning and community development, introduced the project as a 16.3‑acre parcel (net 13.8 acres after right‑of‑way) proposed for 33 clustered units. The city’s consultant, Joe Tangari of Giffels Webster, told council the plan equates to about 2.38 units per acre and includes reduced front and side setbacks from the R‑A‑3 district standards. The developer said the cluster approach aimed to preserve wetlands and open space while concentrating…
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