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Planning commission recommends Springfield Crossings PUD and site condominium, citing owner‑occupancy covenant
Summary
The Allendale Charter Township Planning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend approval of the Springfield Crossings Planned Unit Development and associated site condominium, after residents raised concerns about new drive access to 56th Avenue, rental safeguards and traffic at Pierce and 56th.
The Allendale Charter Township Planning Commission voted unanimously July 6 to recommend adoption of the Springfield Crossings Planned Unit Development zoning district and to approve the project's site condominium plan, forwarding the matter to the Township Board for final action.
The proposal, identified on the agenda as Springfield Crossings & The Cottages at Springfield, seeks 37 single‑family site condominium units and 20 duplex condominium buildings. Public commenters said the plan has changed from earlier presentations and raised safety and access concerns.
"The original plan did not have any outlets onto 56th Avenue," said resident Susan Martin of 10764 56th Ave, asking why the revised plan shows two new accesses. She told the commission she welcomed a no‑rental policy for the condominium units and asked how the township could guarantee the units would remain owner‑occupied.
Resident Gary Woodliff of 10483 56th Ave urged the township to review speed limits and safety at the intersection of Pierce and 56th Avenue, saying the intersection has seen "a lot of accidents."
Commissioners Mark Adams and Tom Zuniga told speakers the developer added an owner‑occupancy restriction to the Master Deed and Bylaws to limit rentals in the condominium portions of the project.
After that exchange, Commissioner Ray Nadda moved to recommend adoption of the Planned Unit Development zoning district and to approve the site plan to the Township Board; Tom Zuniga seconded. The motion passed 4-0.
No other site plan reviews or new business were discussed, and the meeting adjourned at 7:54 p.m. The commission listed absent members Rick Westerling, Bruce Zeinstra and Joe Jacquot; the matter will appear before the Township Board for final consideration at a later date.
