Commission recommends Rural Estate rezoning for Three Winds parcel amid drainage questions
Summary
The Planning Commission voted 6–0 to recommend rezoning a 25‑acre Three Winds parcel from F Agricultural to RE Rural Estate to permit private roads and larger residential lots; nearby residents raised runoff and farming‑compatibility concerns that commissioners said would be addressed during later permitting.
The Dorr Township Planning Commission on Sept. 16, 2025 recommended that the Township Board rezone a roughly 25‑acre parcel owned by Three Winds, LLC (parcel 03-05-006-024-00) from F Agricultural to RE Rural Estate to permit private roads and larger residential lots.
Applicant Kyle Windemueller described the request as intended to allow "more desirable residential lots towards the back of the property" and to permit a private drive. Jason Derry explained that rezoning would relax some F‑Agriculture division restrictions and that the parcel fits the future land‑use map’s Rural Estate classification in that area.
Neighbors voiced concerns about drainage and compatibility with ongoing farm operations. Landowner John Thomas asked how runoff from a private road would be handled and whether drainage would burden his ditch; he also asked whether new residents might "complain about the farming activities I do." Commissioners noted drainage will be evaluated with Allegan County Drain Commission review and that site‑level plans (including retention measures) will return for review if rezoning proceeds. The commission completed the spot‑zone checklist and voted 6–0 to forward a recommendation to the Township Board.
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