Bay City public meetings in 2021

Planning Commission

The Bay City Planning Commission will consider three new business items: a special use permit for a parking lot, and site plan reviews for a marijuana grow facility addition and a marijuana dispensary. The meeting will also include approval of previous minutes and public comments.

• Special use review for off-street parking lot at 400 Lafayette Avenue (8 spaces) for Voodoo Tattoo
• Site plan review for 18,945 sq ft marijuana grow facility addition at 715 Marquette Avenue
• Site plan review for 3,284 sq ft marijuana dispensary at 1421 S. Euclid Avenue

The Bay City Planning Commission approved a special use permit for an off-street parking lot at 400 Lafayette Avenue, a site plan for an 18,945 sq ft marihuana grow facility addition at 715 Marquette Avenue, and a site plan for a 3,284 sq ft marihuana dispensary at 1421 S. Euclid Avenue. All motions passed unanimously. The commission also approved the minutes from the November 17, 2021 meeting.

• Approved special use permit for off-street parking lot at 400 Lafayette Ave (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for 18,945 sq ft marihuana grow facility addition at 715 Marquette Ave (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for 3,284 sq ft marihuana dispensary at 1421 S. Euclid Ave (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 17, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The Bay City Historic District Commission is meeting to review two Certificate of Approval (COA) requests for exterior changes to homes in historic districts. The commission will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and take public comments on non-agenda items.

• HDC 21-29: 710 N. Trumbull St. – request to remove storm door and replace front door and trim on west elevation
• HDC 21-30: 820 N. Johnson St. – request for window replacement, removal of window openings and exterior doors, siding replacement, garage door replacement, and stair tread/riser replacement

The Bay City Historic District Commission unanimously approved Certificates of Appropriateness for two properties: 710 N. Trumbull St. (door replacement) and 820 N. Johnson St. (multiple renovations). No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included discussion of future design guidelines and enforcement.

• Approved COA for door replacement at 710 N. Trumbull St. (unanimous)
• Approved COA for renovations at 820 N. Johnson St. including windows, siding, doors, garage door, and steps (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review parking lot improvements for Squires Funeral Home at 211 N. Henry Street and the dedication of public streets for Uptown Phase 2. The meeting also includes the election of officers and a staff review of the RMD Residential Mixed Density Overlay District zoning ordinance.

• Parking lot improvements at 211 N. Henry Street (SPR 21-05)
• Dedication of public streets for Uptown Phase 2
• Election of Officers
• Staff review of RMD Residential Mixed Density Overlay District zoning ordinance

The Bay City Planning Commission approved site plan SPR 21-05 for parking lot improvements at 211 N. Henry Street (Squires Funeral Home), adding 42 parking spaces. Approval was conditional on permits, a revised landscaping plan, lot combination, fencing details, and full cut-off lighting. A condition was added requiring the overflow lot egress to be signed for right-turn-only. The commission also voted to forward a recommendation to the City Commission for the dedication of public streets in Phase 2 of Uptown.

• Approved SPR 21-05 for Squires Funeral Home parking lot improvements with conditions (permits, landscaping, lot combination, fencing, lighting).
• Added condition to SPR 21-05 requiring the overflow lot egress to be signed for right-turn-only.
• Approved forwarding a recommendation to the City Commission for the dedication of public streets in Phase 2 of Uptown.
• Elected Lori Dufresne as president, Doug Rise as vice-president, and Ashley Dardas as secretary.
• Postponed staff review of the RMD Residential Mixed Density Overlay District due to missing presentation materials.

Historic District Commission

The commission will consider two applications for Certificates of Appropriateness (COA). These items involve proposed changes to windows and exterior siding at specific residential properties.

• HDC 21-27: Request to replace twelve windows at 710 N. Birney St. with Wallside double-hung vinyl windows
• HDC 21-28: Request at 915 N. Grant St. to substitute Jeld-Wen windows for previously approved Weather Shield windows and install vinyl siding with aluminum trim

The Historic District Commission met on November 10, 2021, and considered two Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) requests. The first was for replacing twelve windows at 710 N. Birney St., and the second was for substituting window brands and adding vinyl siding at 915 N. Grant St. The minutes do not record any final decisions on these items, indicating the meeting was procedural or that outcomes were not documented.

• Reviewed COA request HDC 21-27 for window replacement at 710 N. Birney St. (no decision recorded)
• Reviewed COA request HDC 21-28 for window substitution and siding at 915 N. Grant St. (no decision recorded)

Police & Fire Retirement System Board

The Bay City Police & Fire Retirement System Board is holding its quarterly meeting. The board will review the June 30, 2021 actuarial report, financial statement, and third-quarter performance report, as well as handle routine items like member transactions, expense ratification, and transfer letters. They will also review duty disability recertification and approve the 2022 meeting schedule.

• Presentation of June 30, 2021 Actuarial Report – Foster & Foster
• Presentation of June 30, 2021 Financial Statement – Smith & Klaczkiewicz, PC
• Presentation of 3rd Quarter 2021 Performance Report – AndCo Consulting, LLC
• Review Duty Disability Recertification
• Approval of 2022 Meetings (quarterly and annual roundtable)

The Bay City Public Safety and Fire Pension Board approved the June 30, 2021 actuarial valuation and the recommended contribution rates, which will rise to 43.28% for Police Patrol, 46.36% for Police Command, and 42.45% for Fire starting July 1, 2022. The board also received the financial statements, approved a $1 million fund transfer, and ratified $56,783.91 in expenses. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved minutes from August 10, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved member transactions including retirements, new hires, and adjustments (unanimous)
• Ratified plan expenses of $56,783.91 (unanimous)
• Approved fund transfer letters (unanimous)
• Received June 30, 2021 actuarial valuation (unanimous)
• Approved recommended contribution rates for 2022-2023 (unanimous)
• Received June 30, 2021 financial statements (unanimous)
• Approved $1M transfer from Fidelity S&P 500 to PNC Core Plus FI (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

This meeting has no published agenda; only minutes are referenced. The commission is not deciding or discussing any listed items.

Historic District Commission

The Bay City Historic District Commission is meeting to consider a certificate of appropriateness (COA) for replacing wood stairs and pipe handrailing, and adding wood porch guardrails at 610 N. Grant St. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and public comments.

• HDC 21-26: COA request by Timothy Abbott for 610 N. Grant St. to replace wood stairs and pipe handrailing, add wood porch guardrails

The Bay City Historic District Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for Timothy Abbott to replace wood stairs and pipe handrailing on the north elevation of his home at 610 N. Grant St., including adding porch guardrails. The approval requires the steps to run the full length of the porch and include turned spindles for the railings, matching the front porch style. The motion carried unanimously.

• Approved COA for HDC 21-26 at 610 N. Grant St. (unanimous)
• Required steps to run full length of porch and turned spindles for railings

Planning Commission

The Bay City Planning Commission will meet to discuss and review the draft Zoning Ordinance, a comprehensive update to the city's land-use regulations. The agenda includes approval of the July 21, 2021 meeting minutes and public comments on non-agenda items. No final decisions are scheduled; the zoning ordinance review is the main item of discussion.

• Discussion and review of the draft Zoning Ordinance
• Approval of July 21, 2021 meeting minutes
• Public comments on non-agenda items

The Bay City Planning Commission reviewed the completed draft of the new zoning ordinance and maps, with discussion on form-based code, public notification, and historic district coordination. No formal decisions were made; the item was for discussion only. The commission also approved the July 21, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously.

• Approved July 21, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed draft zoning ordinance, no action taken
• Noted plans to present form-based code to management boards
• Agreed to consider historic district overlay connection

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Bay City Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a request for a non-use variance to allow a fence taller than the four-foot maximum within 10 feet of a side-street lot line on a corner residential lot. The property is located at 2031 5th Street, and the appellants are Penelope Cass and Nancy Schlapman. The board will also handle routine items such as approving minutes and taking public comment on non-agenda items.

• Case Z 21-10: variance request for fence height at 2031 5th Street
• Public hearing on the variance request
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Public comment period for non-agenda items

Historic District Commission

The Bay City Historic District Commission unanimously approved a Certificate of Appropriateness (HDC 21-25) for Faye and Warren Smith to replace two casement windows with Marvin Ultimate Double-Hung windows at 1817 Center Ave. The commission also discussed promoting historic homes, including a potential Facebook page and a salvage yard, but took no formal action on these items.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for window replacement at 1817 Center Ave (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 11, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will vote on four applications for Certificates of Appropriateness (COAs) to modify buildings within the historic district. The agenda includes requests for door, window, step, and brick facade replacements. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.

• HDC 21-20: COA for entry door and side lite replacement at 111 Green Ave
• HDC 21-21: COA for front steps and balusters replacement at 1315 Center Avenue
• HDC 21-22: COA for replacement of 23 windows at 915 N. Grant via State of Michigan Lead Program
• HDC 21-24: COA for brick façade replacement at 401 S. Midland St.

The Bay City Historic District Commission approved four Certificates of Appropriateness (COAs) for property alterations, all meeting U.S. Secretary of the Interior Standards. The commission also heard public comment from a resident about blight and contamination, directing her to the City Commission. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved COA HDC 21-21 for front steps and baluster replacement at 1315 Center Ave (unanimous)
• Approved COA HDC 21-22 for replacement of 23 windows at 915 N. Grant St. (unanimous)
• Approved COA HDC 21-24 for brick façade replacement at 401 S. Midland St. (unanimous)
• Approved COA HDC 21-20 for entry door and side lite replacement at 111 Green Ave (unanimous)

Police & Fire Retirement System Board

The Board of Trustees will review the 2nd Quarter 2021 performance report and investment policy from AndCo Consulting, LLC. The meeting includes the approval of retirements for Edward Bromberg and Jean Buda, as well as the ratification of plan expenses totaling $84,788.72.

• Approval of retirements for Edward Bromberg ($69,855.24 annual pension) and Jean Buda ($11,135.52 annual pension)
• Ratification of $84,788.72 in expenses paid by the plan
• Review of 2nd Quarter 2021 Performance Report and Investment Policy Statement from AndCo Consulting, LLC
• Resolution of Appreciation for Trustee Kenneth Skunda
• Election of Pension Board Officers

The Bay City Public Safety and Fire Pension and Retirement System Board approved several actions, including moving assets from Northern Trust to Fidelity index funds, updating the investment policy statement, and ratifying expenses. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes with correction to reflect Doug Adams present (unanimous)
• Approved member transactions including retirements, pension adjustments, and deceased retirees (unanimous)
• Ratified plan expenses of $84,788.72 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution of appreciation for Trustee Kenneth Skunda (unanimous)
• Approved updated investment policy statement with hedge fund allocation range raised to 0-15% (unanimous)
• Terminated Northern Trust and transferred assets to Fidelity 500 and midcap strategies (unanimous)
• Instructed investment consultant to conduct RFI for custodial banks (unanimous)
• Elected Caleb Rowell as Chair and Kramer Stoneman as Vice-Chair (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider three variance requests. These cases involve proposals for a restaurant with alcohol service, an indoor/outdoor food service area, and a gas station/convenience store.

• Case Z 21-07: Request for a restaurant with alcohol service at 100 Green Avenue
• Case Z 21-08: Request for indoor/outdoor food service and dimensional variances at 1200 S. Wenona
• Case Z 21-09: Appeal of a Planning Commission denial for a gas station/convenience store at 411 S. Henry

The Bay City Zoning Board of Appeals denied a use variance for a restaurant with alcohol service at 100 Green Ave (3-2). The board approved three variances for 1200 S. Wenona to allow outdoor seating, front yard relief, and legal nonconformity expansion for a food store (all 5-0). The board also upheld the planning commission's denial of a special use permit for a gas station at 411 S. Henry (3-2).

• Denied use variance for restaurant with alcohol service at 100 Green Ave (3-2)
• Granted non-use variance for outdoor seating at 1200 S. Wenona (5-0)
• Granted dimensional variance for front yard relief at 1200 S. Wenona (5-0)
• Granted non-use variance for legal nonconformity uses at 1200 S. Wenona (5-0)
• Upheld planning commission's denial of special use permit for gas station at 411 S. Henry (3-2)

Historic District Commission

The Bay City Historic District Commission will consider three requests for Certificates of Appropriateness (COAs) for property changes in historic districts. These include a shed construction, and window replacements at two residences. The meeting also includes routine items like approval of minutes and public comments.

• HDC 21-17: Shed construction at 1700 Center Avenue
• HDC 21-18: Replacement of nine windows at 411 Green Avenue
• HDC 21-19: Replacement of 16 windows at 2312 Groveland

The Bay City Historic District Commission approved all three certificate of appropriateness requests on the agenda. The approvals covered a new garage at 1700 Center Ave, window replacements at 411 Green Ave, and window replacements at 2312 Groveland. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved COA for garage at 1700 Center Ave (unanimous)
• Approved COA for window replacement at 411 Green Ave (unanimous)
• Approved COA for window replacement at 2312 Groveland (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Bay City Planning Commission will hold a public meeting on July 21, 2021, to discuss new business. The sole substantive item is the review of Site Plan Revision 21-04 for the Bay City Light and Power Electric Substation located at 512 Backus Street. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as roll call, approval of previous minutes, and public comments on non-agenda items.

• Review of SPR 21-04 for Bay City Light and Power Electric Substation at 512 Backus Street

The Bay City Planning Commission unanimously approved site plan review for Case SPR 21-04, a new Bay City Light & Power electric substation at 512 Backus Street. The approval includes conditions for a building permit for fencing, a curb-cut permit, and a storm water management application issued by the city engineer. The new substation will replace an aging facility and is expected to be online by early 2022.

• Approved site plan review for Case SPR 21-04, 512 Backus Street electric substation (unanimous)
• Approved June 16, 2021 meeting minutes as submitted (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission is meeting to consider a request for a Notice to Proceed that would allow a demolition permit for a historic resource at 1206 6th Street, owned by Gayle and Susan Horner. The commission will follow city procedures under Section 64-14 of the Historic Preservation Districts regulations. No other business is listed.

• Request for Notice to Proceed to demolish historic resource at 1206 6th Street
• Property owned by Gayle & Susan Horner
• Action under Section 64-14 of Historic Preservation Districts regulations

The Historic District Commission approved a Notice to Proceed for the demolition of the historic resource at 1206 6th Street, owned by Gayle & Susan Horner, after determining it was a public safety hazard due to fire damage. The motion, made by L. Doerr and seconded by G. Sayles, cited the property's dangerous building proceedings and the city's code enforcement findings. The commission also approved minutes from May 26 and June 9, 2021, and acknowledged the retirement of staff liaison Scott McKillop.

• Approved demolition permit for 1206 6th Street, citing public safety hazard
• Approved minutes from May 26, 2021 meeting
• Approved minutes from June 9, 2021 meeting
• Acknowledged Scott McKillop's retirement and presented certificate

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Bay City Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a use variance request for a restaurant with alcohol service at 100 Green Avenue. The property is in an R-1 Single-Family Residential district, where such use is not permitted. The board will decide whether to grant the variance.

• Case Z 21-07: Use variance request by Paul Cheny for 100 Green Avenue
• Proposed use: restaurant with alcohol service in R-1 Single-Family Residential district
• Restaurants with alcohol are not permitted in R-1, but allowed in C-1 and C-2 districts with special use review

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for July 13, 2021, was cancelled. Case Z21-07, a request for a use variance to allow a restaurant with alcohol service at 100 Green Avenue, will be on the August 10, 2021 meeting agenda. No decisions were made at this meeting.

• Cancelled the July 13, 2021 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting
• Deferred Case Z21-07 (100 Green Avenue) to the August 10, 2021 meeting agenda

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

The Bay City Brownfield Redevelopment Authority is meeting to consider two main items: adopting a resolution to approve the Wilkinson Minerals Brownfield Plan, and approving an application to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) for a $275,000 grant, with the Authority as the applicant. The meeting will also include public input, approval of the previous meeting's minutes, and reports from officers.

• Motion to adopt resolution approving the Wilkinson Minerals Brownfield Plan
• Motion to approve EGLE application for $275,000 grant (North Peak/Kilkenny Refined Petroleum)
• Public input session
• Approval of minutes from April 20, 2021 meeting

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority approved Wilkinson Minerals' brownfield plan and resolution, requesting approximately $15 million in eligible costs to be reimbursed over 14 years, and sent it to the City Commission for approval. The board also approved an EGLE Refined Petroleum Grant Application for $275,000, replacing a 2018 brownfield plan. Both motions carried without opposition.

• Approved Wilkinson Minerals Brownfield Plan and Resolution, sending to City Commission (motion carried)
• Approved EGLE Refined Petroleum Grant Application for $275,000 (motion carried)

Planning Commission

The Bay City Planning Commission held a virtual public hearing to review two special use and site plan applications. The agenda included procedural items such as roll call and approval of previous minutes, followed by new business involving specific property developments.

• Case SU 21-3: Special use approval for off-street parking at 1202 S. Wenona Street
• Case SU 21-2: Special use approval for a gas station and 3,440 sq. ft. store at 411 S. Henry Street

The Bay City Planning Commission approved a special use and site plan for a parking lot at 1202 S. Wenona Street, with conditions including a screening fence and dumpster enclosure. The commission denied a special use and site plan for a gas station and convenience store at 411 S. Henry Street, citing concerns about traffic safety and compatibility. Both decisions were made unanimously.

• Approved special use and site plan for parking lot at 1202 S. Wenona Street (unanimous)
• Denied special use and site plan for gas station at 411 S. Henry Street (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The Bay City Historic District Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for Kristy Keenan to replace the overhead door on her detached garage at 709 Park Avenue. The approval was based on the submitted materials and the applicant's confirmation of the door's style. The commission also noted that a Show Cause Hearing for a property on Johnson and Center was pending due to uncompleted work.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for HDC 21-15 (709 Park Avenue) for garage door replacement, motion carried unanimously.
• Noted that a Show Cause Hearing for the Johnson and Center property is pending; work ordered before April 2021 was not completed.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Bay City Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a virtual meeting to consider two variance requests. The first involves a property at 1100 N. Grant, where Diomas, LLC seeks a variance to divide land and reduce required rear setbacks. The second involves 915 McGraw, where JBS Contracting requests a variance to allow a warehouse addition exceeding lot coverage limits.

• Case Z 21-05: Variance for 1100 N. Grant to divide property into four lots, with buildings set back 3.96 feet instead of required 25 feet.
• Case Z 21-06: Variance for 915 McGraw to allow 100,000 sq ft warehouse addition, resulting in 78% lot coverage instead of 50%.
• Public comment on non-agenda items will be heard.

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved a variance for Diomas, LLC to divide the property at 1100 N. Grant into four parcels, allowing reduced rear setbacks for two existing buildings. The board also unanimously approved a variance for JBS Contracting to allow 78% lot coverage for a warehouse addition at 915 McGraw. Both decisions were made after finding that the requested variances met all required standards.

• Granted variance Z 21-05 for 1100 N. Grant, allowing reduced rear setbacks (3.96 ft vs. 25 ft) for property division (unanimous)
• Granted variance Z 21-06 for 915 McGraw, allowing 78% lot coverage for a 100,000 sq ft warehouse addition (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The Bay City Historic District Commission will meet virtually to consider two Certificates of Appropriateness (COAs) for property repairs. The first is for a home at 612 N. Farragut, and the second is for a property at 1916 5th Street. No other business is scheduled.

• HDC 21-12: COA for front porch repairs at 612 N. Farragut (Michigan Management Specialists, LLC)
• HDC 21-13: COA for replacement windows, porch decking/railings, and vinyl siding at 1916 5th Street (Cardinal)

The Bay City Historic District Commission approved two Certificates of Appropriateness (COAs) at its May 26, 2021 meeting. The first, HDC 21-13, authorizes Michigan Management Specialists, LLC to repair the front porch at 612 N. Farragut. The second, HDC 21-14, authorizes Lori Cardinal to replace windows, porch decking and railings, and install vinyl siding at 1916 5th Street. Both motions carried unanimously.

• Approved COA HDC 21-13 for front porch repairs at 612 N. Farragut (unanimous)
• Approved COA HDC 21-14 for window replacement, porch work, and vinyl siding at 1916 5th Street (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Bay City Planning Commission will hold a virtual meeting to review a site plan for a 12,007 square foot marijuana grow facility at 715 Marquette Street. The facility is permitted by right in the M-1 Light Industrial zoning district. The meeting will also include approval of previous minutes and public comments.

• Site plan review for Case SU 21-1: 12,007 sq ft marijuana grow facility at 715 Marquette Street
• Approval of April 21, 2021 meeting minutes
• Public comments on non-agenda items

The Bay City Planning Commission unanimously approved a site plan review for a 12,007 square foot marihuana grow facility at 715 Marquette Street, with a condition requiring lighting details on construction drawings. The facility is permitted by right in the M-1 Light Industrial district. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included staff updates on zoning, marihuana licenses, and social district common areas.

• Approved site plan review for Case SPR 21-3, 715 Marquette Street (unanimous)
• Condition added: light fixtures in parking areas must be shown on construction drawings

Historic District Commission

The Bay City Historic District Commission is meeting virtually to review a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for alterations to the exterior of an existing addition at the Wm. Clements House, 1712 Center Avenue. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and public comments.

• HDC 21-12: COA request for exterior alterations to post-construction addition at 1712 Center Avenue (Wm. Clements House)

The Historic District Commission unanimously approved a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for Case HDC 21-12, allowing alterations to the exterior of the Wm. Clements House at 1712 Center Avenue, including new French casement windows, iron cresting, and eave replacements. The commission also unanimously granted a Notice to Proceed for Case HDC 21-04 at 1213 Center Avenue and approved the April 14, 2021 minutes as amended. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 7:54 p.m.

• Approved COA for HDC 21-12 at 1712 Center Avenue (unanimous)
• Granted Notice to Proceed for HDC 21-04 at 1213 Center Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved April 14, 2021 minutes as amended (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Bay City Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a virtual meeting to consider two requests for non-use variances from fence height regulations. The board will also handle routine items such as approving minutes and public comment.

• Case Z 21-03: Variance for fence height in rear yard at 1005 S. Arbor (Edmonds)
• Case Z 21-04: Variance for fence height within 10 feet of side-street lot line at 408 N. Linn (Brewster)

The Bay City Zoning Board of Appeals denied two requests for fence height variances. The first, for a property at 1005 S. Arbor, sought to raise a rear fence from six to eight feet due to flood zone elevation; the board voted 3-1 to deny. The second, for a property at 408 N. Linn, sought a six-foot fence where four feet is allowed; the board also voted 3-1 to deny. Both denials were based on findings that the requested variances did not meet the required standards.

• Denied variance Z 21-03 for 1005 S. Arbor to raise fence from 6 to 8 feet (3-1 vote)
• Denied variance Z 21-04 for 408 N. Linn to install 6-foot fence where 4-foot max allowed (3-1 vote)
• Approved minutes from April 13, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

This meeting has no agenda available. The only item is to view the minutes.

• No agenda available for this meeting

Coordinating Council/TIFA Board

The Coordinating Council/TIFA Board is meeting to discuss and potentially approve the Fiscal Year 2022 annual budget, along with updates on road projects, a grant project, and CDBG budget. Public comment is included. The agenda includes several informational items and no final decisions are listed.

• Annual Budget Fiscal Year 2022
• Road Project Updates: Marquette Resurfacing (early June), North Johnson Street (starts 4/21/21)
• Riverbend West EGLE Grant Project at 480 Marquette
• CDBG Budget Update
• Earth Day Events on April 24th

Planning Commission

The Bay City Planning Commission will hold a virtual meeting to consider two special use and site plan requests: a 12-unit housing development at 1113 Center Avenue and a gas station at 411 S. Henry Street. They will also discuss a zoning ordinance text amendment regarding standards for kennels. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and public comments.

• Special use request for 12-unit housing development (8 efficiency, 4 one-bedroom) at 1113 Center Avenue
• Special use and site plan request for gas station at former Family Video Store, 411 S. Henry Street
• Zoning Ordinance text amendment to Section 122-483 (Standards for Uses, Kennels)

The Bay City Planning Commission met virtually on April 21, 2021. The minutes list agenda items including two special use and site plan reviews (a 12-unit multifamily development at 1113 Center Avenue and a gas station at 411 S. Henry Street) and a zoning ordinance text amendment for kennel standards. No decisions or vote tallies are recorded in the minutes; the document only provides the agenda and contact information.

• No decisions recorded in minutes; agenda only

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

The Bay City Brownfield Redevelopment Authority is meeting to approve its FY22 budget and review active plans and EGLE grants. The agenda also includes public input, approval of prior minutes, and officer reports. No old business is listed.

• FY22 Budget Approval
• Active Plan Summary
• Active EGLE Grants Summary
• Approval of January 19, 2021 minutes

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority approved the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget, which includes the 295 Fund (main brownfield plans), 296 Fund (Uptown), 396 Fund (debt service), and 642 Fund (local site remediation). The budget anticipates using fund balance to balance the 295 Fund and expending remaining bond funds for the Uptown project. The board also reviewed six active brownfield plans and four EGLE grants, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Approved FY2022 Budget (motion carried)
• Approved January 19, 2021 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:40 pm (motion carried)

Historic District Commission

The Bay City Historic District Commission will hold a virtual meeting to review one demolition request and seven applications for Certificates of Appropriateness (COA) for changes to historic properties. The commission will also handle routine items like minutes approval and public comments.

• HDC 21-04: Notice to Proceed for demolition of detached cinder block garage at 1213 Center Avenue
• HDC 21-05: COA for steel entry door and new front porch steps at 918 N. Grant
• HDC 21-06: COA for retractable awning at 2119 5th Street
• HDC 21-07: COA for new detached garage at 1201 Park
• HDC 21-08: COA for deck with railings and stairs at 1010 6th Street

The Bay City Historic District Commission unanimously approved a Notice to Proceed for the demolition of a detached cinder block garage at 1213 Center Avenue, finding that retaining the structure was not in the interest of the majority of the community. The commission also unanimously approved Certificates of Appropriateness for seven other projects, including porch replacements, window replacements, a new garage, and an awning installation. All decisions were made during the regular meeting on April 14, 2021.

• Approved Notice to Proceed for garage demolition at 1213 Center Ave (unanimous)
• Approved COA for porch steps and steel door replacement at 918 N. Grant (unanimous)
• Approved COA for retractable awning at 2119 5th St (unanimous)
• Approved COA for new detached garage at 1201 Park (unanimous)
• Approved COA for deck with railings and stairs at 1010 6th St (unanimous)
• Approved COA for Bilco door and kitchen porch replacement at 701 N. Grant (unanimous)
• Approved COA for window replacement at 816 N. Hampton (unanimous)
• Approved COA for porch, siding, and door work at 1311 McKinley, with final gable approval deferred (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Bay City Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a virtual meeting to consider two variance requests. One is a non-use variance for a front stoop projection at 1007 S. Arbor, and the other is a use variance to allow a self-service storage facility at 114 N. Jackson in a C-2-A General Business district. The board will also handle routine items like minutes approval and public comment.

• Case Z 21-01: Non-use variance for front stoop projection at 1007 S. Arbor
• Case Z 21-02: Use variance for self-service storage at 114 N. Jackson in C-2-A district

The Bay City Zoning Board of Appeals denied a non-use variance for a front stoop/deck at 1007 S. Arbor, voting 4-1, and approved a use variance for a self-service storage facility at 114 N. Jackson, voting 5-0. The board also approved minutes from previous meetings.

• Denied non-use variance for front stoop at 1007 S. Arbor (4-1)
• Approved use variance for self-storage at 114 N. Jackson (5-0)
• Approved minutes from September 15, 2020, January 12, 2021, and February 9, 2021 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Bay City Planning Commission is holding a virtual special meeting on March 23, 2021, with the sole purpose of electing its officers. The agenda includes roll call, public comments, and the officer election, with no other business or minutes to approve.

• Election of Planning Commission officers
• Virtual meeting via Zoom
• Public comments on non-agenda items

The Bay City Planning Commission held a special remote meeting and unanimously elected officers: Jim Reaume as secretary, Doug Rise as vice-president, and Lori Dufresne as president. Staff also previewed two special use cases for the April meeting: an expired 2018 approval for a multi-family unit at 1113 Center Avenue and a gas station at the base of Veterans Bridge on Henry Street. No other decisions were made.

• Elected Jim Reaume as secretary unanimously.
• Elected Doug Rise as vice-president unanimously.
• Elected Lori Dufresne as president unanimously.

Police & Fire Retirement System Board

The Bay City Police & Fire Retirement System Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss investments in LSIA, Andco and Company. The agenda includes public comment and other business, with no decisions specified.

• Discussion of LSIA, Andco and Company investments
• Public comment period

The Board unanimously approved closing the LSIA portfolio and transferring the approximately $9.7 million invested there to the Fidelity S&P 500 Index Fund, following a consultant recommendation against LSIA. It also unanimously approved retaining Loop Capital Markets LLC to assist with the transition, with the contract to be reviewed by counsel. No public comment was made, and the meeting adjourned at 11:00 a.m.

• Approved closing the LSIA portfolio and transferring funds to Fidelity S&P 500 Index Fund (unanimous).
• Approved retaining Loop Capital Markets LLC to assist with the transition (unanimous).
• Adjourned the meeting at 11:00 a.m. (unanimous).

Planning Commission

The Bay City Planning Commission unanimously approved site plan SPR 21-02 for Region VII Area Agency on Aging at 1601 S. Euclid Avenue, which adds parking for a converted office space. The approval includes conditions requiring a stormwater management permit, landscaping with one tree and eight shrubs, and a revised site plan for administrative review. The commission discussed but did not decide on MDOT's request to close existing driveways, which remains an open issue.

• Approved site plan SPR 21-02 for additional parking at 1601 S. Euclid Avenue with conditions.
• Required a Stormwater Management Permit through the Engineering Department.
• Required one tree and eight shrubs in the front yard area of the off-street parking areas.
• Required a revised site plan with landscaping submitted to staff for administrative review.
• Approved the minutes from the January 20, 2021 meeting.

Historic District Commission

The Bay City Historic District Commission is meeting virtually to consider two new business items: a certificate of appropriateness for replacement windows and storm windows at 1820 6th Street, and a notice to proceed for demolition of a detached cinder block garage at 1213 Center Avenue. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes and public comments.

• HDC 21-03: COA for replacement windows and storm windows/screens at 1820 6th Street (Zimcosky)
• HDC 21-04: Notice to Proceed for demolition of detached cinder block garage at 1213 Center Avenue (Sting)

The Historic District Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for window replacements at 1820 6th Street. The commission postponed a request for a Notice to Proceed to demolish a garage at 1213 Center Avenue because the owner was not present. Commissioner Adam Gac resigned effective immediately.

• Approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for window replacements at 1820 6th Street (HDC 21-03).
• Postponed the Notice to Proceed request for demolition of a garage at 1213 Center Avenue (HDC 21-04) due to the owner's absence.
• Approved minutes for December 9, 2020 (with correction), January 13, 2021, and February 10, 2021.
• Accepted the resignation of Commissioner Adam Gac.

Historic District Commission

The Bay City Historic District Commission will meet virtually to consider two new certificates of appropriateness (COAs) for property work and review an addendum to a previously discussed application. The meeting includes standard procedural items like minutes approval and public comments.

• HDC 21-02: Complete rehabilitation of single-family home at 620 N. Grant (Frost)
• HDC 21-03: Installation of replacement windows at 1820 6th Street (Zimkoski)
• HDC 21-01: Review of addendum to work review application for 615 N. Grant (Hoffman)

The Bay City Historic District Commission unanimously approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for the complete exterior rehabilitation of the historic residence at 620 N. Grant Street, including window restoration, porch partial demolition, and siding replacement. The commission also unanimously approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for work at 615 N. Grant Street, covering deck, doors, gutters, lighting, repairs, and windows. A scheduled case for replacement windows at 1820 6th Street did not come before the commission due to an application mix-up.

• Approved COA for full exterior rehabilitation at 620 N. Grant St. (unanimous)
• Approved COA for work at 615 N. Grant St. including deck, doors, gutters, lighting, repairs, and windows (unanimous)
• Case HDC 21-03 for 1820 6th St. did not come before the commission due to application mix-up

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Bay City Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a virtual meeting to review one new case. The appellant is requesting relief from sign regulations to erect a sign within the westernmost clear vision triangle at 302 Lafayette. The meeting will also include standard procedural items such as roll call and approval of minutes.

• Case SBA 21-01: Request for relief from sign regulations at 302 Lafayette to place a sign in a clear vision triangle

Planning Commission

The Bay City Planning Commission will conduct a virtual meeting to review Case SPR 21-01. This item involves a site plan review for the Department of Public Works at 1645 Marquette Avenue.

• Site plan review: Case SPR 21-01, 1645 Marquette Avenue (Department of Public Works)

The Bay City Planning Commission unanimously approved the site plan for the Department of Public Works' new service buildings at 1645 Marquette Avenue and the Andre Street site. The approval includes conditions, notably phased paving of the Andre Street site's secondary areas. The project involves renovating the existing building and constructing three cold-storage buildings, with construction expected to start in mid-2021 and finish by July 2022.

• Approved site plan for DPW service buildings at 1645 Marquette Ave and Andre Street (unanimous)
• Condition: phased paving of Andre Street site's secondary areas
• Condition: 20-foot setback for new parking area from Andre Street
• Condition: sealed plans for final approval before building permit
• Condition: storm water management permit required
• Condition: sign permits required per Chapter 85
• Condition: proper permits for fence construction over 7 feet

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

The Bay City Brownfield Redevelopment Authority is meeting to consider approving the Fifth Amendment to the Uptown Brownfield Plan. The agenda also includes public input, approval of minutes from the April 16, 2020 meeting, and officer reports. No old business is listed.

• Resolution to approve Fifth Amendment to the Uptown Brownfield Plan
• Approval of minutes from April 16, 2020 meeting
• Public input session

Historic District Commission

The commission will review two requests for Certificates of Appropriateness. These items involve proposed repairs and additions to properties within the historic district.

• HDC 20-20: Request to replace decking on front porch at 1820 6th Street
• HDC 21-01: Request for rehabilitation, repair, and addition at 615 N. Grant

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Bay City Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a virtual meeting to consider a single new business item: a request for a non-use variance to enclose a front porch at 723 S. Sheridan. The property is a corner lot, and the porch is closer to lot lines than allowed by city code. The board will also handle routine items like minutes approval and public comment.

• Case Z 20-06: variance request to enclose front porch at 723 S. Sheridan, property is 13.5 ft from front lot line and 8 ft 9 in from side-street lot line, code requires 15 ft
• Virtual meeting via Zoom, with dial-in options

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Bay City Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a virtual meeting to consider one new business item: a request for a non-use variance to enclose a front porch at 723 S. Sheridan. The property is a corner lot, and the porch is closer to lot lines than the 15-foot minimum allowed by city code. The board will also handle routine items like minutes approval and public comment.

• Case Z 20-06: Variance request to enclose front porch at 723 S. Sheridan, property is 13.5 ft from front lot line and 8 ft 9 in from side-street lot line (code 122-53(d))