STATUS: PROPERTY OFF MARKET; MARINA SOLD
TESA CONTINUES TO MONITOR ACTIVITY ON THE SITE WHICH DID NOT SELL AT A $1.5 MILLION PRICE TAG. SEE MORE BELOW...
SUMMARY: EFFORTS TO STOP TORCH RIVER BRIDGE RV PARK FOR GOOD
TWO RV PARK DENIALS; RESIDENTIAL SALE FELL THROUGH; PROPERTY OFF MARKET
TWO RV PARK DENIALS; RESIDENTIAL SALE FELL THROUGH; PROPERTY OFF MARKET
TWO RV PARK DENIALS; RESIDENTIAL SALE FELL THROUGH; PROPERTY OFF MARKET
YOU AND TESA TOGETHER SPOKE OUT LOUD AND CLEAR!
Hundreds of citizens wrote letters and voiced their opposition (both in-person and via Zoom) and TESA experts presented evidence that the twice proposed RV Park did not meet Township ordinances for reasons including:
TRAFFIC and PARKING CONGESTION
LIFE SAFETY CONCERNS
ENVIRONMENTAL VIOLATIONS
SITE STABILIZATION PROBLEMS
DESTRUCTION OF NATURAL TOPOGRAPHY
NOISE AND LIGHT POLLUTION
and
PROJECT IS NOT CONSISTENT WITH TOWNSHIP MASTER PLAN.
THE SITE WAS THEN UNDER CONTRACT TO AN UNRELATED DEVELOPER, WHO RECEIVED APPROVAL FOR A 14 LOT SUBDIVISION. HOWEVER, THAT TRANSACTION FELL THROUGH, THE PROPERTY WAS LISTED FOR $1.5 MILLION BUT FAILED TO SELL; PROPERTY IS CURRENTLY OFF THE MARKET.
INJUNCTION LAWSUIT REQUIRES STABILIZATION; TESA CONTINUES TO MONITOR
TWO RV PARK DENIALS; RESIDENTIAL SALE FELL THROUGH; PROPERTY OFF MARKET
TWO RV PARK DENIALS; RESIDENTIAL SALE FELL THROUGH; PROPERTY OFF MARKET
BACKGROUND:
The down-state developer of the
proposed RV Park clear-cut and bulldozed the site without a proper development permit, destabilizing the site so badly that adjoining property was damaged.
As a result, TESA filed a lawsuit citing violation of Michigan environmental law.
SETTLEMENT REACHED!
TESA, the developer and the Antrim Conservation District reached an agreement for a "whole site stabilization plan" with regular monitoring and reporting.
ALTHOUGH THE SITE HAS BEEN STABILIZED, ADDITIONAL REMEDIATION WILL BE REQUIRED IF/WHEN THE SITE IS ULTIMATELY DEVELOPED BY A RESPONSIBLE OWNER. THE ACD IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING ONGOING STABILIZATION.
TESA CONTINUES LEGAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW OF THE SITUATION.
DEVELOPER'S APPEAL FAILED IN COURT
TWO RV PARK DENIALS; RESIDENTIAL SALE FELL THROUGH; PROPERTY OFF MARKET
TRACKING DEVELOPER'S WETLANDS VIOLATION
FIRST APPEAL DENIED
After the proposed RV Park was denied by the Milton Township Planning Commission for the first time in July, 2021, the developer filed an appeall of that decision. On April 18, 2022, the Court UPHELD the Planning Commission denial, noting the validity of all of the rationale of the denial.
SECOND APPEAL WITHDRAWN
The RV Park proposal was denied for the second time by the Milton Township Planning Commission in January of 2022. Initially an appeal of the decision was filed, but it was withdrawn.
THE DECISIONS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION STAND.
TRACKING DEVELOPER'S WETLANDS VIOLATION
TRACKING DEVELOPER'S WETLANDS VIOLATION
TRACKING DEVELOPER'S WETLANDS VIOLATION
On numerous occasions, the clear-cut site has dumped damaging sediment onto adjoining property owners, and a recent storm leached sediment into the adjacent wetlands of the Torch River. The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has issued a wetlands violation to the developer for this environmental pollution. The photo above shows the river where the pollution occurred. TESA is tracking all environmental violations from the site.
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
TRACKING DEVELOPER'S WETLANDS VIOLATION
MORE FACTS AND DETAILS
With your help, TESA is actively engaged in working with governmental bodies and reviewing documents related to the RV Park and overall development in our region.
TESA ENGAGED EXPERTS TO PROPOSE MODIFICATIONS TO TOWNSHIP RV PARK ORDINANCE. WITH SUBSTANTIAL COMMUNITY SUPPORT, THE ORDINANCE WAS SUCCESSFULLY CHANGED TO REDUCE DENSITY, REDUCE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT, REQUIRE BUFFERING AND MORE. READ UPDATES FOR MORE INFORMATION.