HARRISON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WXYZ) — A rezoning request for a proposed housing development in Harrison Township has nearby homeowners worried about environmental impacts and potential flooding issues.

Watch Randy Wimbley's video report: Proposed housing development raises concerns in Harrison Township

The nearly 20-acre property sits near Ashland and Coleridge avenues and backs up to several single-family homes. Residents say the land currently serves as valuable green space and habitat for local wildlife.

Ana Ebright, whose home borders the property, fears the development would destroy a natural sanctuary.

"We have the best sunrises ever in the morning. We can see with the trees and all the birds we get. Oh, look, there goes the eagle right there," Ebright said.

She believes wildlife

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