Jamestown Charter Township

Primary Election
2022-08-02 07:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | MI
In Person Voting – Precinct Locations:

Precinct #1 – Jamestown CRC, 1653 Riley Street
Precinct #2 – Forest Grove CRC, 3515 Perry Street
Precinct #3 – Patmos Library, 2445 Riley Street
Precinct #4 – Fire Station #1, 3801 24th Avenue

All Absentee ballots must be delivered to:

Clerk’s Office, Jamestown Charter Township Hall, 2380 Riley Street

Park Planning Committee
2022-08-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-09-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-12-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Jamestown Charter Township Hall, 2380 Riley Street, Hudsonville, MI, 49426, United States

Labor Day - Township Office Closed
2022-09-05 09:00 - 17:00 | MI

Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
2022-09-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Jamestown Charter Township Hall, 2380 Riley Street, Hudsonville, MI, 49426, United States
Notice of Meeting Jamestown Charter Township Zoning Board of Appeals Variance Request
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to PA 110 of 2006, the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) of Jamestown Charter Township will deliberate the following variance applications on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at 6:00 p.m., at the Township Hall located at 2380 Riley Street, Jamestown, Michigan.
The application received is as follows:
1. A request from Mark Webster of 1851 Lester Lane., also known as permanent parcel 70-18-21-302-005, for a variance to allow a side yard setback that is closer than permitted by ordinance for a third stall garage addition. This variance would provide for relief from Section 7.4.A.2. Side Yard Requirements within the R-1 Residential District.
A copy of the application is available for review at the Township Hall during regular business hours.
This meeting is intended to provide an opportunity for Township residents and interested citizens to express their opinions, ask questions, and discuss all aspects of the request. Those unable to attend the public hearing are invited to submit written comments to the attention of the Zoning Administrator at the Township Hall address cited above. All written comments must be received by no later than 4:00p.m.on Tuesday, September 6, 2022
If any resident has a physical disability which may limit his/her participation in this hearing, please notify the Township Hall at least five (5) days prior to the hearing so that reasonable accommodations may be made.
Dated: August 16, 2022
Candy DeHaan, Clerk
Jamestown Charter Township

Special Hours – Treasurer’s Office
2022-09-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Jamestown Charter Township Hall, 2380 Riley Street, Hudsonville, MI, 49426, United States
The Treasurer’s Office will be open from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm on Saturday, September 10, 2022 to receive Summer Property Taxes due on September 14, 2022 at 5pm.

Post-Election Audit
2022-09-12 14:00 - 17:00 | Jamestown Charter Township Hall, 2380 Riley Street, Hudsonville, MI, 49426, United States

Special Hours – Treasurer’s Office
2022-09-14 09:00 - 17:00 | Jamestown Charter Township Hall, 2380 Riley Street, Hudsonville, MI, 49426, United States
The Treasurer’s Office will be open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 to receive Summer Property Taxes due on September 14, 2022 at 5pm.

Fire Board Meeting
2022-09-19 17:45 - 18:45, 2022-11-21 17:45 - 18:45, 2023-01-16 17:45 - 18:45 | Jamestown Fire Station #1, 3801 24th Avenue, Hudsonville, MI, 49426, United States

Public Accuracy Test for Election Equipment
2022-09-27 14:00 - 17:00 | Jamestown Charter Township Hall, 2380 Riley Street, Hudsonville, MI, 49426, United States

Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
2022-10-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Jamestown Charter Township Hall, 2380 Riley Street, Hudsonville, MI, 49426, United States
Notice of Meeting Jamestown Charter Township Zoning Board of Appeals
Variance Request
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to PA 110 of 2006, the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) of Jamestown Charter Township will deliberate the following variance applications on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at 6:00 p.m., at the Township Hall located at 2380 Riley Street, Jamestown, Michigan.
The application received is as follows:
1. A request from Kurt DeKock, interested party at 1956 8th Ave., also known as permanent parcel 70-18-24-300-027 for a variance to allow for a parcel with substandard width. This variance would provide for relief from Section 6.5.A.4, Lot Width and Area Requirements within the AR Agricultural- Rural Residential District.
A copy of the application is available for review at the Township Hall during regular business hours.
This meeting is intended to provide an opportunity for Township residents and interested citizens to express their opinions, ask questions, and discuss all aspects of the request. Those unable to attend the public hearing are invited to submit written comments to the attention of the Zoning Administrator at the Township Hall address cited above. All written comments must be received by no later than 4:00p.m. on Tuesday, October 4, 2022
If any resident has a physical disability which may limit his/her participation in this hearing, please notify the Township Hall at least five (5) days prior to the hearing so that reasonable accommodations may be made.
Candy DeHaan, Clerk
Jamestown Charter Township
616-896-8376

Election Commission Meeting
2022-10-17 18:45 - 19:00 | Jamestown Charter Township Hall, 2380 Riley Street, Hudsonville, MI, 49426, United States
To the Residents of Jamestown Charter Township:
Please be notified that there will be a
Meeting of the Jamestown Election Commission
On Monday, October 17th at 6:45pm
Jamestown Charter Township Hall,
2380 Riley Street

The purpose of the meeting is to
approve November 8th Election Inspectors.

Planning Commission Meeting
2022-10-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Jamestown Charter Township Hall, 2380 Riley Street, Hudsonville, MI, 49426, United States
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
JAMESTOWN CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION

TO: CITIZENS AND RESIDENTS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF JAMESTOWN, OTTAWA COUNTY, MICHIGAN.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., local time, a public hearing will be held by the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Jamestown, Ottawa County, Michigan, at the Jamestown Charter Township Hall, 2380 Riley Street, Hudsonville, Michigan, 49426, to hear and consider a text amendment changes to amend Section 2.3 – Accessory Building or Structure; to add Section 3.2N – Accessory Buildings, Structures and Uses; to amend Section 13.2A15 – Permitted Uses; to add Section 13.2A16 – Permitted Uses; to amend Section 14.2J – Permitted Principal Uses; to add Section 14.2K – Permitted Principal Uses, to add Section 14.2L – Permitted Principal Uses; to amend Section 19.3A – Project Design Standards, Density of the Zoning Ordinance Text of the Charter Township of Jamestown.
Section 1
The following is a summary of the proposed text amendment to revise Section 2.3 – Accessory Building or Structure of the Jamestown Charter Township Zoning Ordinance.
Section 2.3 – Accessory Building or Structure
The text amendment proposes to revise Section 2.3 to correct old section references and add a subclassification of Solar Energy/Equipment Systems as an accessory building or structure.
Section 2
Section 3.2N – Accessory Buildings, Structures and Uses of the Jamestown Charter Township Zoning Ordinance is proposed to be added in its entirety as follows.
Section 3.2N – Accessory Buildings, Structures and Uses
For the purposes of applying this Section 3.2, a solar energy equipment/system shall be considered an accessory building, and is therefore subject to same size and numerical limitations that apply to accessory buildings.
Section 3
Section 13.2A15 – Permitted Uses of the Jamestown Charter Township Zoning Ordinance is proposed to be amended in its entirety as follows.
Section 13.2A15 – Permitted Uses
Offices and showrooms of a plumber, electrician, building contractor, upholsterer, caterer, decorator, taxidermist, exterminator, or similar trade subject to the following conditions:

All services performed on the premises, including fabrication, repair, cleaning or other processing of goods, shall be sold at retail on the premises where produced.
The ground floor premises facing upon and visible from any abutting streets shall be used only for entrances, offices, sales, or display.
There shall be no outside storage and/or display of materials or goods of any kind.

Section 4
Section 13.2A16 – Permitted Uses of the Jamestown Charter Township Zoning Ordinance is proposed to be added in its entirety as follows.
Section 13.2A16 – Permitted Uses
Accessory uses including customary and incidental retail sales accessory to the foregoing permitted uses.
Section 5
Section 14.2J – Principal Permitted Uses of the Jamestown Charter Township Zoning Ordinance is proposed to be amended in its entirety as follows.
Section 14.2J – Principal Permitted Uses
Offices and showrooms of a plumber, electrician, building contractor, upholsterer, caterer, decorator, taxidermist, exterminator, or similar trade subject to the following conditions:

All services performed on the premises, including fabrication, repair, cleaning or other processing of goods, shall be sold at retail on the premises where produced.
The ground floor premises facing upon and visible from any abutting streets shall be used only for entrances, offices, sales, or display.
There shall be no outside storage and/or display of materials or goods of any kind.

Section 6
Section 14.2K – Principal Permitted Uses of the Jamestown Charter Township Zoning Ordinance is proposed to be added in its entirety as follows.
Section 14.2K – Principal Permitted Uses
Power generation provided by solar energy equipment/systems, wind turbines, coal, or other means to for off-site power consumption only.
Section 7
Section 14.2L – Principal Permitted Uses of the Jamestown Charter Township Zoning Ordinance is proposed to be amended in its entirety as follows.
Section 14.2L – Principal Permitted Uses
Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to the above permitted uses.
Section 8
The following is a summary of the proposed text amendment to revise Section 19.3A – Project Design Standards, Density of the Jamestown Charter Township Zoning Ordinance.
Section 19.3A – Project Design Standards, Density
The text amendment proposes to revise Section 19.3A to establish the maximum density of residential uses in the R-1, R-2, R-3, and AR Zoning Districts, and to update the reference to a General Development Plan to a Master Plan.
Section 9
Any person interested in these matters may appear at such hearing in person or by agent or attorney. The tentative text amendments may be examined by any person at the Jamestown Township Hall. Written comments concerning these matters may be filed prior to the hearing with the Jamestown Charter Township Clerk, Jamestown Charter Township Hall, 2380 Riley Street, Hudsonville, Michigan, 49426, (Phone 616-896-8376), between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Office five (5) days prior to the hearing.
Dated: September 27, 2022
Candy DeHaan, Clerk
Jamestown Charter Township

Special Hours – Clerk’s Office
2022-11-05 09:00 - 17:00 | Jamestown Charter Township Hall, 2380 Riley Street, Hudsonville, MI, 49426, United States

General Election
2022-11-08 07:00 - 20:00 | MI
In Person Voting – Precinct Locations:

Precinct #1 – Jamestown CRC, 1653 Riley Street
Precinct #2 – Forest Grove CRC, 3515 Perry Street
Precinct #3 – Library, 2445 Riley Street

All Absentee ballots must be delivered to:

Clerk’s Office, Jamestown Charter Township Hall, 2380 Riley Street

Planning Commission Meeting - CANCELLED
2022-11-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Jamestown Charter Township Hall, 2380 Riley Street, Hudsonville, MI, 49426, United States

Thanksgiving - Township Office Closed
2022-11-24 09:00 - 17:00 | MI

Special Township Board Meeting
2022-12-01 15:00 - 15:30 | Jamestown Charter Township Hall, 2380 Riley Street, Hudsonville, MI, 49426, United States
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
To the residents of Jamestown Charter Township
Please be notified that there will be a Special
Township Board Meeting
Thursday, December 1, 2022 at 3:00pm
616-896-8376

Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
2022-12-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Jamestown Charter Township Hall, 2380 Riley Street, Hudsonville, MI, 49426, United States
Notice of Meeting Jamestown Charter Township Zoning Board of Appeals
Variance Request
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to PA 110 of 2006, the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) of Jamestown Charter Township will deliberate the following variance applications on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at 6:00 p.m., at the Township Hall located at 2380 Riley Street, Jamestown, Michigan.
The application received is as follows:

1. A request from Kurt DeKock, interested party at 1956 8th, also known as permanent parcel 70-18-24-300-027 for a variance to allow for a parcel with substandard width. This variance would provide for relief from Section 6.5.A.4, Lot Width and Area Requirements within the AR Agricultural- Rural Residential District.

A copy of the application is available for review at the Township Hall during regular business hours.
This meeting is intended to provide an opportunity for Township residents and interested citizens to express their opinions, ask questions, and discuss all aspects of the request. Those unable to attend the public hearing are invited to submit written comments to the attention of the Zoning Administrator at the Township Hall address cited above. All written comments must be received by no later than 4:00p.m.on Tuesday, December 6, 2022
If any resident has a physical disability which may limit his/her participation in this hearing, please notify the Township Hall at least five (5) days prior to the hearing so that reasonable accommodations may be made.
JAMESTOWN CHARTER TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
616-896-8376

Assessor’s December Board of Review
2022-12-13 16:00 - 17:00 | Jamestown Charter Township Hall, 2380 Riley Street, Hudsonville, MI, 49426, United States

Planning Commission Meeting
2022-12-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Jamestown Charter Township Hall, 2380 Riley Street, Hudsonville, MI, 49426, United States
The purpose of our meeting is to hear and consider the following:

Site Plan – Trilogy Health Services (parcel #70-18-09-100-050) seeking Major Amendment to the Spring Meadow Planned Development – Preliminary Plan Approval for 58,600 square feet of assist living facility
Site Plans – MFP Automation (4404 Central Parkway) wants building addition of 10,150 square feet

Christmas Day Observed - Township Office Closed
2022-12-26 09:00 - 17:00 | MI

New Year's Day Observed – Township Office Closed
2023-01-02 | MI

Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
2023-01-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Jamestown Charter Township Hall, 2380 Riley Street, Hudsonville, MI, 49426, United States
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF JAMESTOWN
COUNTY OF OTTAWA, MICHIGAN
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Please take notice that on January 3, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Charter Township of Jamestown will hold a public hearing and consider an appeal by GDK Acquisitions LLC and Boverhof Builders Inc. of a decision made by the Jamestown Township Planning Commission. The decision being appealed is the denial of Special Land Use approval or a four-family dwelling proposed to be located in Township’s R-2 Residential zoning district. The site is assigned permanent parcel number 70-18-03-300-042, (at one time assigned parcel number 70-18-03-300-036) and is located on the west side of 22nd Avenue approximately 200 feet north of Quincy Street.
A copy of the application for appeal and other documents pertaining to it may be reviewed at the Jamestown Township Offices during regular business hours.
Zoning Board of Appeals
Charter Township of Jamestown

Township Board Meeting
2023-01-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Jamestown Charter Township Hall, 2380 Riley Street, Hudsonville, MI, 49426, United States

Planning Commission Meeting
2023-01-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Jamestown Charter Township Hall, 2380 Riley Street, Hudsonville, MI, 49426, United States
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
JAMESTOWN CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION
TO: CITIZENS AND RESIDENTS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF JAMESTOWN, OTTAWA COUNTY, MICHIGAN.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 7:00 p.m., local time, a public hearing will be held by the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Jamestown, Ottawa County, Michigan, at the Jamestown Charter Township Hall, 2380 Riley Street, Hudsonville, Michigan, 49426, to hear and consider the following Special Use Application.
Section 1
Christian Brothers Automotive seeks to construct a 5,560 square foot auto repair facility on a parcel yet to be divided from parcel number 70-18-05-499-012. The property is located west of 32nd Avenue on the north side of Quincy Street. The proposed use would be located on the south side of Taco John’s Restaurant.
Section 2
Any person interested in this matter may appear at such hearing in person or by agent or attorney. The special use application may be examined by any person at the Jamestown Township Hall. Written comments concerning this matter may be filed prior to the hearing with the Jamestown Charter Township Clerk, Jamestown Charter Township Hall, 2380 Riley Street, Hudsonville, Michigan, 49426, (Phone 616-896-8376), between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.
Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Office five (5) days prior to the hearing.
Dated: September 26, 2023
Candy DeHaan, Clerk
Jamestown Charter Township

Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
2023-01-31 18:00 - 19:00 | Jamestown Charter Township Hall, 2380 Riley Street, Hudsonville, MI, 49426, United States
The purpose of the meeting is to approve the minutes and written decision of the January 3, 2023 meeting
