New Subdivision In The Works

A new subdivision is being planned for the property directly east of Bridgefield Estates.  The proposed development will add approximately 206 homes.  It is also proposed that the new development connect directly to Bridgefield Estates via Rosefield Dr.  The following links offer more details regarding the proposal:

• Fieldstone Park Preliminary Plan 11/07/2013
• Fieldstone Park Site Plan
• MLive Article

It is also proposed that an entry/exit point be added directly to Morgan Road.  This would be beneficial as traffic controls could then be utilized at the Morgan/Platt intersection as needed.  The Bridgefield Estates Home Owners Association is concerned that a connection between Bridgefield Estates and the proposed new Fieldstone Park development will present some issues to the residents of Bridgefield Estates.

• Increased traffic through Bridgefield Estates.  This poses safety threats to the numerous children in the subdivision.
• Cross through traffic which is known to be faster than residential traffic.
• Increased crime potential due to increased traffic and multiple entry/exit points.
• Increased risk to pedestrians utilizing the bike path on Platt road.  Traffic controls at the Morgan/Platt intersection could reduce pedestrian risks which would not be available at the Bridgefield Estates entry points.
• The left turn lane onto Rosefield would be inadequate to accommodate the increased traffic posing risks on Platt road.
• Homes on Rosefield and Bridgefield Drive would suffer from increased traffic with owners attempting to navigate in/out of residences.

The following contacts are available to voice your concerns:

• Douglas Fuller – Commissioner Washtenaw County Road Commission:
• Email Address: fullerd@wcroads.org
• Phone:  (734) 260-7941
• Mandy Grewal – Supervisor, Pittsfield Township
• Email: supervisor@pittsfield-mi.gov
• Phone: (734) 822-3135
• Pittsfield Twp Planning Commission Mailing Address: 
• Planning Commission
• c/o Pittsfield Charter Township UMS Department
• 6201 W. Michigan Avenue
• Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108
• Craig Lyon – Director, Pittsfield Utilities and Municipal Services Department
• Email Address: planning@pittsfield-mi.gov
• Phone: (734) 822-3130

2013 Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest

The annual pumpkin carving contest and get-together was a wonderful success.  Approximately 50 of our neighbors gathered for some donuts and cider while the judging took place.  There are certainly some very creative people in our neighborhood!!  The results of the contest are...

Child	Adult
First Place:  Emma Howe Second Place: Luke Luckey Third Place: Aiden Schank	First Place:  Erin Howe Second Place:  David Schlitt Third Place:  Chris Bailey

HOA Upcoming Events

Please note that the following events are on the calendar:

• October 27:  Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest

Tree Trimming

Trees located on your property between the sidewalk and street are your responsibility to maintain. Please trim back any branches extending over the sidewalk to maintain at least a 7 ft. clearance from the ground. This is in accordance with Pittsfield Ordinance 298 Section 38-36 as follows: "Any bush, shrub, tree or other vegetation or portion thereof obstructing the line of vision or interfering with passage of pedestrians or motorists on a sidewalk, walkway, driveway or street is prohibited”. Please have this completed by June 2013. After June, the HOA landscaping service will be notified to trim any trees that are not within the 7 ft. clearance. The expense incurred will be billed back to each applicable unit owner.

Watch Your Speed

There have been concerns of excessive speed within the neighborhood. Most of the complaints concern known residents. Please be aware that the speed limit is 25 mph. We have a large number of children that play throughout the neighborhood and that the speed limit keeps us all safe.