The second request for approval of a Planned Development District (PDD) near Cherry Hill Village was approved by members of the Canton Township Planning Commission at the May 5 meeting.
The project, called Harvest Creek, was first presented for approval last November but met with concerns regarding traffic patterns. The developer, listed as 1205 Ridge LLC in documents presented to the commissioners, proposed the construction of 18 single-family homes for a 7-acre site on property on the east side of Ridge Road between Paine Street and Proctor Road.
Concerns regarding the project including Ridge Road access, drainage and impact on neighboring property prompted the postponement of the proposal in November. Commissioners requested a traffic study during that initial submission of the plan. That study, conducted by engineering consultant Fishbeck, determined that despite Wayne County requirements for Ridge Road access, no left or right turn lane was necessary. The proposed homes are on the north half of the acreage with one entrance off South Ridge Road.
Commissioner Doug Webert said his experience using Ridge Road in that area was counter to the study conclusion. He said he felt a passing lane for the area was necessary. He did, however, vote to approve the plan with fellow Commissioner Gordon Janowski casting the lone no vote.
At the meeting, developers presented several changes to the plan with a reduction of some lot widths to 41 feet prompting Jankowski’s vote against approval of the PDD request.
Jankowski said the density of the lots was not in keeping with Canton Township where lots are typically 55 feet wide. He said he felt the proposed development plan was “cramped” before he voted against the project.
As presented, the homes would be about 2,500 square feet, with three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a two-car garage, basement, and a covered front porch and include 41 percent of open space in the development. The homes would be priced at about $450,000, according to documents submitted for approval.
The plan will now be presented to the members of the Canton Township Board of Trustees for consideration.
