Redeye Brewing drive-thru coffee shop

Opposed: asked the commission to deny based on the township board's unanimous denial, citing difficult summer exits for Tannery Creek condo residents, reported accidents at the intersection, and added traffic from the approved Chase bank drive-thru.

Opposed: condo board secretary questioned when the last traffic study was done at the intersection, cited the fire chief's two runs a week there, and asked that no approval happen without a traffic study.

Supportive: the property owner disputed the 300-car projection, cited CCE dispatch records showing only two accidents on the relevant roads in two years versus 17 at Culver's, and said the site already serves existing traffic with jobs and tax benefits.

Supportive: the applicant described his Charlevoix Biggby experience, said drivers can see whether the line is backed up from US-31, and emphasized community investment, school partnerships, and jobs.