Archive — 2017 Bear Creek Township Gravel Pit Proposal — Application Withdrawn 09/14/2017
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Petoskey Gravel Pit

Public Record · Emmet County, MI
Community Outreach Flyer

Are you aware? 100 gravel trucks per day.

This is the recruiting flyer distributed in advance of the September 7, 2017 Emmet County Building meeting. It outlines the proposed routes, distance-based property value reductions documented by the Upjohn Institute study on Richland Township, and the meeting details.

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Are you aware that there are going to be 100 GRAVEL TRUCKS driving by your homes 6 days per week for 6 months per year?

Proposed Main Routes

  • South/West Traffic: Pickerel Lake Road East to Fletcher Road, South to Country Club Road, West to Alcan Drive, South to Mitchell Street
  • North Traffic: Pickerel Lake Road East to Bellmer Road, North to Graham Road, West to US 31
  • South/East Traffic: Pickerel Lake Road East to Fletcher Road, South to Mitchell Street

Will You Be Affected?

If you live on or near the following roads you will be impacted by this gravel pit:

Pickerel Lake Road · Kolinski · Fletcher · Country Club · Mitchell · Alcan · Bellmer · Graham

Economic Impact

Results from a 2006 Economic Impact Study performed on Richland Township, Michigan by Upjohn Institute. The study concluded that a gravel pit has significant impact on property value.

Distance From Gravel Pit Property % Reduction
0 – 0.5 Miles20 – 35%
0.5 Miles20%
1 Mile14.5%
2 Miles8.9%
3 Miles4.9%

Meeting Information (Historical)

September 7, 2017 · 7:30 P.M.
Emmet County Building · 200 Division Street (Use the door on Division Street)