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Regular MeetingGrand Rapids, MI · January 27, 2022
Agenda
Development Center
City Planning Commission 1120 Monroe Ave NW
Meeting Agenda Grand Rapids, MI 49503
January 27, 2022 City Commission Chambers
I. 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Lunch - Conference Room 901, City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave. NW
II. Call to Order
III. Approval of Minutes
A. Approval of Minutes from January 13, 2022
IV. Business
A. Planning Director's Report
• 1542 Michigan Street NE - Extension Request Add-On
V. Public Hearings beginning 1:00 p.m. or soon thereafter in City Commission Chambers, City Hall
A. Conflict of Interest
B. 15 Lexington Avenue NW - Surface Parking Lot Revised
Address: 15 Lexington Avenue NW
Applicant: Construction Simplified (Brent Gibson)
Requesting: Approval to construct a surface parking lot in a residential zone
district to support a proposed development on the adjoining
property.
Zoning: TN-LDR Traditional Neighborhoods – Low Density Residential
Requirements: Article 5 Residential Zone Districts
Article 10 Transportation and Mobility
5.12.08. Standards for Site Plan Review
5.12.09. Special Land Uses
Case Number: PC-SLU-2021-0091
Staff Assigned: Elizabeth Zeller ezeller@grcity.us
Type of Case: Special Land Use
Effective Date: February 12, 2022
C. 806 Alger Street SE - alcohol service and outdoor seating
Address: 806 Alger Street SE (aka 2400 Eastern Ave SE)
Applicant: Sip Partners, LLC (Jon Frantz)
Requesting: Approval to establish a café and bar with alcohol service,
outdoor seating, and limited live entertainment.
Zoning: TN-TBA Traditional Neighborhood – Traditional Business Area
Requirements: Article 6 Mixed-Use Commercial Zone Districts
5.9.05. Alcohol Sales and Consumption
5.9.12. Live Entertainment
5.9.24. Outdoor Seating
5.12.08.E. Standards for Site Plan Review
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5.12.09. Special Land Uses
Case Number: PC-SLU-2021-0039
Staff Assigned: Elizabeth Zeller ezeller@grcity.us
Type of Case: Special Land Use
Effective Date: February 12, 2022
D. 1944 S Division Ave - Cultural Arts Venue Revised
Address: 1944 S Division Ave
Applicant: Friends of Four Star, Inc. (Marcus Ringnalda)
Requesting: Approval to establish a non-profit cultural arts venue with live
entertainment and alcohol service in the former Four Star
Theatre. A parking reduction is also requested.
Zoning: TN-TBA Traditional Neighborhoods - Traditional Business Area
Requirements: Article 6 Mixed-Use Commercial Zone Districts
5.9.05. Alcohol Sales and Consumption
5.9.07. Auditorium, Theatre and Banquet Hall
5.9.12. Live Entertainment
5.10.05. Parking Reductions
5.12.08.E. Standards for Site Plan Review
5.12.09. Special Land Uses
Case Number: PC-SLU-2021-0097
Staff Assigned: Elizabeth Zeller ezeller@grcity.us
Type of Case: Special Land Use
Effective Date: February 12, 2022
E. 526 Maynard Ave NW - Minor Deviation Request to Postpone - Applicant
Address: 526 Maynard Ave NW aka 3059 Lake Michigan Dr NW
Applicant: Magus Capital Partners (Vishal Arora)
Requesting: Approval of minor deviations to the approved site plan
associated with the development of +/-240 multiple-family
dwelling units. Modifications include shifting the northerly
drive further north to accommodate a larger detention basin and
to add a +/- 20’ x 30’ maintenance building on the east side of the
site.
Zoning: SD-PRD (Special Districts- Planned Redevelopment District)
Requirements: 5.7.06. Planned Redevelopment District
5.12.08.E. Standards for Site Plan Review
5.12.12. Planned Redevelopment District
Case Number: PC-SPR-2020-0096
Staff Assigned: Elizabeth Zeller
Type of Case: Minor deviation to an approved Planned Redevelopment District
Effective Date: Immediate
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F. 540 Russwood Street NE - School Expansion Revised
Address: 540 Russwood Street NE
Applicant: Northpointe Christian Schools (Todd Tolsma)
Requesting: Approval to construct an addition to an existing elementary
school and expand an existing parking lot, in an area with steep
slopes.
Zoning: MCN-LDR Mid-Century Neighborhood–Low-Density Residential
Requirements: Article 5 Residential Zone Districts
5.11.05. Site Grading and Steep Slopes Requirements
5.12.08. Site Plan Review
5.12.09. Special Land Uses
Case Number: PC-SLU-2021-0100
Staff Assigned: Elizabeth Zeller ezeller@grcity.us
Type of Case: Special Land Use
Effective Date: February 12, 2021
VI. Planning Commission Discussion
VII. Public Comment
VIII. Adjournment