Public Hearing / Special Meeting Notice

ARTHUR TOWNSHIP (CLARE COUNTY, MICHIGAN)
PLANNING COMMISSION

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ARTHUR TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Special Meeting and Public Hearing of the Arthur Township Planning Commission will be held on January 28, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., at the Arthur Township Hall, located at 3031 S. Athey Ave, Clare, Michigan 48617.

At this meeting, the Planning Commission will consider and hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance amending the Arthur Township Zoning Ordinance to repeal current Section 8.17.1 (Large-Scale Solar Energy Systems). The Planning Commission may make a recommendation to the Township Board concerning this proposed ordinance and consider any other business that comes before the Planning Commission.

Copies of the proposed ordinance amendment may be examined at the Arthur Township Hall during regular business hours or by appointment. Written comments concerning the proposed ordinance amendment may be submitted to the Arthur Township Clerk at the address listed below. Written comments must be received by the Township prior to the start of the public hearing.

This notice is given in compliance with Public Act 267 of 1976, as amended (Michigan Open Meetings Act), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Public Act 246 of 1945.

Arthur Township will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities upon reasonable notice to the Township. Requests for such accommodations should be made to the Township Clerk.

A copy of this notice is on file in the office of the Township Clerk.
Arthur Township Clerk
Arthur Township
3031 S. Athey Ave
Clare, MI 48617

Questions regarding this notice may be directed to the Arthur Township Clerk at (989) 429-5525.

Public Hearing Notice

SPECIAL USE PERMIT REQUEST

The Arthur Township Planning/Zoning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on November 12, 2025 at
6:00 p.m. during a special planning commission meeting for review of the following:
Applicant DTE Electric Co., “Cedar Fields Solar Park”, is requesting a special land use permit and site plan
approval for the purpose of constructing a solar energy alternative park consisting of 132 fenced acres and 100 acres of solar panels. Property being located in Arthur Township, Sections 12 & 13. The Arthur Township parcels included in the proposed project are as follows:

Property Owner Parcel Number Address
JOY OGG 012-012-400-04 11819 E Mannsiding Rd,
Gladwin, MI 48624
JOY OGG 012-013-200-02 2366 S. Clarwin Ave,
Gladwin, MI 48624
DARREN S. HAINES AND MECHELLE M. HAINES 012-013-100-01 S. Hoover and E.
Mannsiding Rd.

Information regarding the request, including review of DTE’s special use permit application and site plan,
may be obtained from the Arthur Township Hall, 3031 S. Athey Ave., Clare, MI 48617 by appointment, by calling Don Read, Planning Commission Chair at (810) 625-8305. Written comments concerning the requests may be sent to the above address and should be received no less than three days before the hearing date to be considered by the Planning Commission.

Notice published pursuant to MCL 125.3202 Sec. 202. (2).

Special Meeting Notice

ARTHUR Township Planning Commission
3031 S. Athey Ave.
Clare, MI 48617

Date:              October 15, 2025                
Time:              6:00 P.M.
Location:       Township Hall

Purpose of Meeting:            Discuss Wade Trim Review of DTE Special Use Permit Application

Special Meeting Notice

Date:              Wednesday, September 17, 2025           
Time:              7:00 P.M.
Location:       Township Hall
Purpose of Meeting:           
Review and Approve the Engineer and Contract for Plan Review of the DTE Solar Energy Facility Site Plan and Zoning

Notice For Variance Request

An application for a Variance has been received by Arthur Township Zoning Board
of Appeals for the following:

Property owners Taylor and Danielle Rhode of 10852 E Jefferson Rd, Clare MI,
have requested a Variance waiver for a purposed land split to place the new
property line between two (2) existing outbuildings with approximately 14ft
side setback from buildings where 20ft is required.

The ZBA hearing is scheduled for 6:00 pm on August 7, 2025, at the Arthur
Township Hall, 3031 S Athey Ave, Clare, MI 48617.

Comments or questions may be sent to:
Donald Read, Chairman,
Arthur Twp ZBA
(810) 625-8305
donjread@aol.com

Special Meeting Notice

ARTHUR Township Planning Commission
3031 S. Athey Ave.
Clare, MI 48617

Date:              June 11, 2025                      
Time:              7:00 P.M.
Location:       Township Hall

Purpose of Meeting:           
Township Small Scale Ordinance                                                
DTE Special Land Use Permit Application