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Residents urge Boyne City to reconsider dense 9‑acre housing plan near Earl and Morgan streets
Summary
Multiple residents told the Boyne City Commission they oppose a proposed nine‑acre, two‑family housing development on the city’s east side, citing traffic, loss of mature trees, public‑safety concerns and inadequate prior notice.
Scores of residents used the public‑comment period at the July 14 Boyne City Commission meeting to urge the city to revisit a proposed Boyne City Housing Commission project on a roughly nine‑acre wooded parcel bounded by Division, Earl, Morgan and Grant streets.
“I’m Cammie Moss, and I live on Earl Street,” said Cammie Moss, who said the plan as presented would add about 18 units and 36 cars on a dead‑end street. She called for buffers, tree preservation and better notice to neighbors, and warned that emergency‑vehicle access and property values could be harmed.
Johnny Schafer read a written statement on behalf of newer homeowners including Mike Daniels and Tracy Griffin, saying the neighborhood is defined by single‑family homes and mature trees and that the proposed density is out of character. “The removal of nearly 9 acres of mature woods is another significant concern,” Schafer said, citing impacts on wildlife, stormwater absorption and privacy.
Other residents asked whether prior zoning decisions ever allowed the density the Housing Commission now proposes and urged the commission to research earlier approvals and alternatives. Property owner Pat Carey suggested city‑owned parcels—near water wells and Avalanche Mountain bottoms—could accommodate more dispersed housing without concentrating impacts on a single neighborhood.
Commissioners did not take immediate action on the neighborhood’s requests during public comment. Staff and commissioners acknowledged the concerns and said the Housing Commission process and any formal proposal will require further review and opportunities for public engagement.
What happens next: The commission heard the comments publicly and flagged the site and process for follow‑up; residents asked the city to hold additional outreach and provide answers about zoning, emergency access and seeding alternatives before approvals move forward.
