​​In the following pages you can learn all about Pleasanton Township, it's history, present state, and some about our future. Also you may be interested in renting the hall, reading township or zoning ordinances, or getting an absentee voter ballot.

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Elections . . .  to see if you are registered to vote, view your ballot, etc. please visit:  mvic.sos.state.mi.us/
HALL RENTAL AGREEMENT  - to reserve hall call Supervisor Carol Merrill (231) 864-2587 

Tax collection & Transfer Station passes - Treasurer Judy Girven (231) 864-3470

Cemetery & Election information - Clerk Amy Cross (231) 864-3238 

MEETING NOTICES

NOTICE - Special Land Use Public Hearing
Pleasanton Township The Pleasanton Township Planning Commission will be holding a Special Land Use public hearing on June 14, 2021 at 6:00 pm to review a Special Land Use Request from Fischer LP Gas. Fischer Gas LP owns property (Tax Id# 51-12-022-225-15) located on the south east corner of Lumley Road and Pleasanton Highway, Bear Lake, MI 49614. The property is zoned RA-2. The public hearing will be located at the Pleasanton Township Hall located at 8958 Lumley Road, Bear Lake, MI 49614. Fischer LP Gas proposes to install a 30,000-gallon bulk tank propane fuel station to provide enhanced service to clients in this area. Initial plans involve the installation of one bulk tank with site improvements. Future plans consist of adding a second 30,000-gallon bulk tank and a 30’ x 40’ office. Also, there is plans for a future tank storage area that will be fenced in with trees planted around for buffering. Access to the site will consist of an MDOT approved curb cut on Pleasanton Highway. The propane gas storage facility is a Special Use consideration under Section 3603 J. (Electrical, gas, and sanitary facilities) of the Pleasanton Township Zoning Ordinance. Notices associated with this hearing and request has been distributed in compliance with Article 86 of the Pleasanton Township Zoning Ordinance. The application and site plan are available for review. All persons may appear at the public hearing in person or by counsel, be heard and submit evidence and written comments with respect to the application. Existing COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Written comments will be received prior to the public hearing by the Zoning Administrator via U.S. Mail, care of Joshua Mills, 4538 Benzie Hwy., Benzonia, MI 49616. Written comments will also be received via e-mail citysoop@hotmail.com. Please address all comments to the Pleasanton Township Planning Commission. Joshua J. Mills Zoning Administrator Pleasanton Township



The Recreation Committee Meeting scheduled for Monday, June 21st is cancelled. 
The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 19th at 6:00 p.m.

NOTICE
Pleasanton Township Zoning Board of Appeals
Public Hearing
 
The Pleasanton Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a variance hearing on June 29, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at Pleasanton Township Hall, 8958 Lumley Road, Bear Lake, Michigan 49614. The subject of the hearing is as follows:
 
Variance request made by Richard Poggendorf (Tax Id# 51-12-421-704-01 for property located at 13575 Lakeside Avenue., Bear Lake, Michigan 49614. The applicant is requesting to appeal Section Article 45 Section 4504 D 1., which states the minimum front yard setback shall be 57’ to the centerline of the road and Section 4504 D 3 which requires a side yard setback of 10’.  LS-1 District. 
 
The applicant is requesting to construct a +/- 304 square foot deck along the front of the dwelling.  The deck will be 8” from grade.  The front yard setback is proposed to be 40.67’ from the centerline of Lakeside Avenue with a south side yard setback proposed to be at the existing setback of the dwelling which is 7.6’. A front yard setback variance of 16.33’ and a side yard setback variance of 2.4’ to deviate from the zoning ordinance requirement.    
 
Any person may appear and testify at the hearing, either in person or by duly authorized agent or attorney.  If you cannot attend the hearing, written responses should be directed to the Zoning Board of Appeals, 8958 Lumley Road, Bear Lake, Michigan 49614, prior to the June 29, 2021 public hearing.  Responses will also be received via e-mail at citysoop@hotmail.com.  Notice of this public hearing before the Zoning Board of Appeals is in accordance with the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, PA 110 of 2006 (as amended) as described in Section 8203 Notices, in Article 82 Administration. The file and plot plan is available for inspection by contacting Joshua J. Mills, Pleasanton Township Zoning Administrator at (231) 651-9117.
 
Joshua J. Mills
Zoning Administrator
 
NOTICE
Pleasanton Township Zoning Board of Appeals
Public Hearing
 
The Pleasanton Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a variance hearing on June 29, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at Pleasanton Township Hall, 8958 Lumley Road, Bear Lake, Michigan 49614. The subject of the hearing is as follows:
 
Variance request made by Lakeshore Construction on behalf of Marlan & Jennifer Cordes (Tax Id# 51-12-031-325-08 & 51-12-481-702-01) for property located at 13279 Hopkins Forest Dr., Bear Lake, Michigan 49614. The applicant is requesting to appeal Section Article 45 Section 4504 D 1. , which states the minimum front yard setback shall be 57’ to the centerline of the road and Section 4506 B 4 which requires that an accessory structure on a parcel across the street from a dwelling shall have a minimum front yard setback of 45’ from the centerline of the road. The applicant is also requesting a deviation from Section 4504 D 2, which states a rear yard setback shall be 20’.  It is proposed that the rear yard setback for the accessory structure is 19’-3”; thus, a 9” rear yard setback variance is necessary to deviate from the ordinance requirement. LS-1 District. 
 
The applicant is requesting to construct an attached garage that is proposed to have a front yard setback of 31.3’, which requires a 25.7’ deviation of the 57’ ordinance requirement.  Across the street, the applicant proposes to construct an accessory structure that is proposed to have a 24’ setback, which requires a 21’ deviation from the 45’ ordinance requirement. Also, the accessory structure is proposed to be 19.25’ from the rear property line; thus, a 0.75’ deviation of the 20’ setback requirement.
 
Any person may appear and testify at the hearing, either in person or by duly authorized agent or attorney.  If you cannot attend the hearing, written responses should be directed to the Zoning Board of Appeals, 8958 Lumley Road, Bear Lake, Michigan 49614, prior to the June 29, 2021 public hearing.  Responses will also be received via e-mail at citysoop@hotmail.com.  Notice of this public hearing before the Zoning Board of Appeals is in accordance with the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, PA 110 of 2006 (as amended) as described in Section 8203 Notices, in Article 82 Administration.  The file and plot plan is available for inspection by contacting Joshua J. Mills, Pleasanton Township Zoning Administrator at (231) 651-9117.
 
Joshua J. Mills
Zoning Administrator

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