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Pleasanton Township Zoning Board of Appeals
Public Hearing


The Pleasanton Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a variance hearing on August 27, 2026, at 5:00 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 Homes American Made Company on behalf of Alfred and Barbara Eminger for property located at 13521 Lakeside Avenue, Bear Lake, Michigan 49614. (Tax Id # 12-421-701-05) The applicant is requesting appeal to Article 45 Section 4504 D 1, which states there shall be a minimum front yard setback of 57’ in the LS-1 District.


Mr. and Mrs. Eminger propose to demolish two (2) existing single-family dwellings and construct one (1) new single-family dwelling. The existing dwellings are located with a 42’ front yard setback as measured to the centerline of Lakeside Avenue. The new dwelling is proposed to be built with the same front yard setback at 42’. The applicant is requesting a 15’ deviation on the front yard setback to allow the 42’ setback in lieu of the required 57’ front yard setback requirement.
The notice is posted in compliance with
PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings
Act), MCLA 41.72 a(2)(3) and the
Americans with Disabilities Act.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLEASANTON TOWNSHIP
 
The Pleasanton Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing for The Pleasanton Township Zoning Ordinance regarding Child Care Facilities.
 
at the Pleasanton Township Hall, 8958 Lumley Road, Bear Lake, Michigan, on Monday, August 31, 2026, at 6:00 pm in conjunction with the regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting. 
 
A copy of the proposed Pleasanton Township Zoning Ordinance regarding Child Care Facilities is available for public inspection at the township website; pleasantontownship.org, or the Pleasanton Township Hall, by contacting the Clerk at (231) 510-6119. 
 
The notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA 41.72 a(2)(3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aid or services should contact the Pleasanton Township Board by writing or calling Carol Merrill, Clerk, PO Box 145, Bear Lake, MI  49614, (231) 510-6119.
Carol Merrill, Clerk
Pleasanton Township  
8/12/2026  bkm

Proposed Pleasanton Township Zoning Ordinance changes regarding Child Care Facilities
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Vacancy
We are looking for two members for Board of Review, one regular member and one alternate member.  If you a resident of Pleasanton Township and interested on serving on Board of Review, please contact Supervisor, Chelsea Harvey, at 231-649-0860.

We are looking for two members for the Keddie Norconk Library Board. Both openings are regular members. Members need to be residents of Bear Lake Township, Village of Bear Lake, or Pleasanton Township. If you're interested in serving or need more information please contact Supervisor, Chelsea Harvey, at 231-649-0860.

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Request for Bid
We are looking for bids on an abatement for nuisance property located at 14368 Pleasanton Hwy. Bear Lake, MI. Removal of all junk, debris, inoperable cars, the garage with collapsed roof. Bidders required to be properly licensed and insured. Bids must be in by Sept 8 at 6pm. For more information please contact Supervisor, Chelsea Harvey, at 231-649-0860.

We are looking for bids on an abatement for nuisance property located at 8675 Norconk Rd. Removal of all junk, debris, burnt barn. Bidders required to be properly licensed and insured. Bids must be in by Sept 8 at 6pm. more information please contact Supervisor, Chelsea Harvey, at 231-649-0860.

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​​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 ball

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pleasanton_township_hall_rental_agreement_aug.2026.pdfHALL RENTAL AGREEMENT  To reserve hall call Supervisor Chelsea Harvey  (231) 649-0860 (Text or Call)

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

Election information - Clerk Carol Merrill (231) 510-6119  

Cemetery/Sexton - Lori Mullet (231) 342-6045

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