Milan Township officials are taking more time to develop regulations for natural gas power plants after residents and environmental advocates raised concerns about air pollution, nearby schools and emergency preparedness.
The Planning Commission voted Nov. 10 to table proposed zoning amendments until December, following a public hearing that drew speakers from Milan Township and surrounding communities.
The regulations come as DTE Energy considers building a $2.5 billion, 700-megawatt natural gas power plant on industrial property along Ann Arbor Road. No formal application has been submitted to the township…