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OPEN POSITIONS

We are also seeking an alternate member for the Zoning Board of Appeal; the Board of Appeals meets as needed to review variance requests.
Please send letters of interest to: Carol Merrill, Pleasanton Township Clerk, PO Box 145, Bear Lake, MI 49614.  For more information, please call 231-510-6119. 


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NOTICE
Pleasanton Township Planning Commission
Special Land Use Public Hearing
January 13, 2025, at 6:00 pm

The Pleasanton Township Planning Commission will hold a Special Land Use Public Hearing on January 13, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Pleasanton Township Hall, 8958 Lumley Road, Bear Lake, Michigan 49614.  The subject of the hearing is as follows:

Special Land Use request made by Liz Gonzalez for property (Tax Id# 51-12-561-706-05) located along Pleasanton Hwy.  The address has yet to be assigned to this vacant parcel.  Liz Gonzales is proposing to construct a 50’ x 90’ shop facility to support a metal fabrication operation dedicated to welding, bending, and cutting steel and/or aluminum tubing to construct carports that will be sold on-site. The carport structures will be on display. Proposed access to the site will consist of an MDOT approved curb cut on Pleasanton Highway. Liz Gonzales is requesting to seek Special Land Use consideration under Section 3603 L Retail Establishments (RA-2 District). There also could be a service component associated with the establishment under Section 3603 Q.

A copy of the Special Use Application and site plan documents are available for public inspection on the township website; pleasantontownship.org, or the Pleasanton Township Hall, by contacting the Clerk at (231) 864-2584. If there are any questions regarding the project, please reach out to the Zoning Administrator, Joshua Mills at (231) 882-6897 or via email at [email protected].

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 Pleasanton Township Planning Commission, 8958 Lumley Road, Bear Lake, Michigan 49614, and received prior to January 13, 2025.  Comments will also be received via e-mail at [email protected]. Notice of this public hearing before the Planning Commission is in accordance with the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, PA 110 of 2006 (as amended) as described in Section 8606 Notices, in Article 86: Special Uses as well as 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 aids or services should contact the Pleasanton Township Board by writing or calling Carol Merrill, Clerk, PO Box 145, Bear Lake, MI  49614, (231) 864-2584.

Application            Land Use
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Pleasanton  Township Planning Commission would like your input!
Your opinion matters.  The Planning Commission would like your input into the Master Plan currently being worked on. 
Please take a moment to complete the questionnaire below and send to the address listed or email to  [email protected]. 
Thank you in advance for your support and input!
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Pleasanton Township Master Plan Questionnaire        Master Plan Document

HALL 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