Issues

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First Church of Christ / “Champion” PUD

Follow the rules, not ad-hoc exercises. PUDs must be evaluated against our adopted PUD criteria. Public benefit, neighborhood fit, and enforceability.
Public benefits must be real and enforceable. We should require specific, measurable commitments, written into a development agreement with timelines, inspections, and penalties as appropriate.
Fit/design matters. Step-down height at neighborhood edges; tuck parking inside/behind; use durable materials; protect heritage trees; add safe public green space and connections.
Bottom line: Flexibility only in exchange for verified public benefits. If these standards aren’t met, I vote no.

Senior Services / Aging Population (PCCA)

Plan for the demographic reality. The 65+ demographic is rising fast; Plymouth should treat senior mobility, wellness, and caregiver support as core services. Not afterthoughts.
Baseline commitment, not year-to-year begging. Establish a multi-year agreement for senior services (via PCCA or through a formal City/Parks & Rec partnership or true partnership with Plymouth Township) so providers can fund programs, services, staff, etc. reliably and residents know what’s available.
Bottom line: We need stable funding, shared costs, and clear result so seniors can count on the services they need now and well into the future.

Housing Affordability & Multi Family Zoning

Why it matters: Prices are pushing out young families and making it hard for longtime residents to downsize and stay near friends, family, and community.
Keep character, widen options: Protect neighborhood feel and add modest choices so seniors and families can afford to live here.

ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units): Keep/streamline ADUs with clear design & privacy standards, owner-occupancy, and parking tucked on-site; a gentle way to add elder-friendly and caregiver housing.
Gentle density & multi family in the right places: Allow duplexes/tri-plexes and pocket neighborhoods on appropriate corridors/transition areas with step-downs to single-family edges.
Protect “naturally affordable” homes: Avoid teardown-only incentives; encourage rehabs and small additions that keep prices attainable.

Bottom line: Right homes in the right places. Small, well-designed additions that help seniors stay, welcome young families, and keep Plymouth’s character intact.