Monthly Archives: July 2025

Over the past weeks, I’ve been reflecting on what made the Champion PUD process so difficult and contentious. I have no doubt that everyone involved would like to prevent this from ever happening again. Please note, my intent is not to revisit or relitigate the Champion PUD process, but to help ensure that we avoid similar issues in the future. We allow Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) in the City of … Read More

In my opinion, it does not. Under Section 78-311(c)(1)(a) of the City of Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, a Planned Unit Development (PUD) must result in a recognizable and material benefit to the community that would be unlikely to occur under standard zoning. The current proposal falls short of this requirement. The development’s primary public offering appears to be a gravel walking path, along with two small seating areas and few new … Read More