HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1976.09.02 - 14354Miscellaneous Resolution 7684
September 2, 1976
RE: PROPOSED ROUTE OF M-275
BY: Commissioner Patrick M. Nowak
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF CaVISSIONERS
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
HEREAS the proposed route of M-275 through Comaerce Township
and other parts of Western Oakland County would have a major impact
on that area; AND
WHEREAS, such extension, according to the U.S, Department of
Interior and other agencies, would seriously upset. the ecological.
and environmental balance of that area; AND
WHEREAS, the noise, congestion, accelerated development and other
generally recognized attributes of freeway construction might have a
seriously deliterious impact on the quality of life in W(-,.t.ern. Oakland
County; AND
WHEREAS, the major reason for thetT-275 e .xtenion is the creation
of a north south bypass route; AND
WHEREAS, alternative routes such as '-96 to US-23 have not
studied in sufficient detail and depth.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners requests the Michigan Department of Highways to review
the need for the proposed extension of1 II-275.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners asks the
Michigan Department of Highways to seek strong citizen input so as to
maximize citizen support of alternatives to the proposal.
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
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---Patrick M, Nowak
#7684 September 2, 1976
The chairman referred the resolution to the Planning and Building Committee,
There were no objections.