BYRON TWP, Mich. — The Byron Township Board unanimously denied a proposal Monday to rezone 58 acres at 8900 Homerich Avenue from rural agricultural to suburban residential, following pushback from neighbors concerned about traffic and the pace of housing development in the area. WATCH: Neighbor's concerns prompt Byron Township board to reject development plansByron Township board unanimously rejects rezoning proposal for 58-acre housing developmentNeighbors along Homerich Avenue, including Donna Terrell, raised concerns about the safety risks of adding more traffic to the road. Another resident, Theresa Dekker, urged board members to consider the character of the community before approving more development. Neighbor Rita Garvelink raised additional concerns about traffic near Byron West Middle School, which sits on the same street. Board Trustee Scott Tubergen said the township simply does not have the same need for housing growth as other communities in Michigan.