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Regular MeetingGrand Rapids, MI · August 25, 2022
Minutes
Development Center
City Planning Commission 1120 Monroe Ave NW
Meeting Full Grand Rapids, MI 49503
August 25, 2022 Public Hearing Room, 2nd Floor
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 12:30 PM by Board Member Kyle Van Strien
PRESENT: Rozeboom, Van Strien, Bersche, Joseph, Behler, Wallace, Shannon, Williams
ABSENT: Germain
STAFF PRESENT: Kristin Turkelson, Elizabeth Zeller, Tyler Kent, Sarah Behmlander, and
Layla Aslani
GUEST/PUBLIC PRESENT: Dale Hotelling
II. Approval of Minutes
Approval of Minutes from August 11, 2022
RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Kristine Bersche, Board Member
SECONDER: Laurel Joseph, Board Member
YEAS: Rozeboom, Van Strien, Bersche, Joseph, Behler, Wallace, Shannon,
Williams
ABSENT: Christopher Germain
III. Planning Director's Report
• 600, 606 & 614 Fairview Ave NE - Extension Request
Ms. Zeller related that the applicant is requesting an extension, which would be their second
6-month extension. Ms. Turkelson added that they could begin the permitting process but
have chosen to request an extension at this time due to availability of materials, contractors,
etc.
Motion by Ms. Joseph, supported by Ms. Behler, to approve the requested extension.
Motion carried unanimously.
• Ms. Turkelson related that Commission Night Out in Ward 1 was held on Tuesday and had
good turnout. She provided information on locations and tentative dates of future
Commission Night Out events.
• Ms. Turkelson advised that the City Commission passed the recent Ordinance text
amendments.
• Ms. Turkelson related that Planning Next and Sidewalk Detroit consultants will be coming to
town to meet with staff leadership. They will have some of the conversations they will have
today and take them on a tour of the city.
• Upcoming meeting agendas and large projects were briefly discussed.
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IV. Annual Planning Commission Retreat
A. Community Master Plan discussion
B. Presentation of Annual Report
i. FY21 Annual Report
ii. FY22 Annual Report
C. Review of process changes
The Planning Commission held a retreat during which the Community Master Plan, FY21 and
FY22 Annual Report presentations, and review of process changes were discussed.
V. Planning Commission Discussion
Ms. Turkelson discussed staffing issues as well as Planning Commission appointments.
VI. Public Comment
Dale Hotelling from Creston Land Use Committee and Master Plan Steering Committee thanked
the PC for their work.
VII. Adjournment
The meeting was closed at 3:04 PM
Agenda
Development Center
City Planning Commission 1120 Monroe Ave NW
Meeting Agenda Grand Rapids, MI 49503
August 25, 2022 Public Hearing Room, 2nd Floor
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Minutes from August 11, 2022
III. Planning Director's Report
• 600, 606 & 614 Fairview Ave NE - Extension Request
IV. Annual Planning Commission Retreat
A. Community Master Plan discussion
B. Presentation of Annual Report
i. FY21 Annual Report
ii. FY22 Annual Report
C. Review of process changes
V. Planning Commission Discussion
VI. Public Comment
VII. Adjournment
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