English Gardens Condominium, LLC v. Howell Township

Plaintiff appeals as of right the trial court order granting summary disposition in favor of defendants Howell Township, township zoning administrator Merry Bering, and township treasurer Lawrence Hammond. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand for further proceedings.

I. FACTS

In 2002, defendant Howell Township approved plaintiffs site plan for a condominium complex to be composed of ten buildings comprising approximately 120 condominiums. The plan included common areas, sidewalks, parking lots, a circular drive, and a storm-water retention pond.

As security for the completion of the…