Bay City public meetings in 2022
16 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Historic District Commission
The commission approved a demolition permit and renovation work for 100 Green Ave and window replacements for 620 N. Grant. A request for rooftop dormers at 106 S. Walnut was postponed for 90 days to allow for new design drawings.
- Approved demolition of storage shed and greenhouse section at 100 Green Ave (Unanimous)
- Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for window, door, and siding work at 100 Green Ave (Unanimous)
- Postponed Case 22-37 for 106 S. Walnut for 90 days pending new drawings (Unanimous)
- Approved replacement of 36 windows and trim at 620 N. Grant with stipulation to match original dimensions (Unanimous)
- Approved meeting minutes for Oct. 26 and Nov. 9, 2022 (Unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider a site plan request for a two-story addition and new buildings at 900 Harrison. The commission will also discuss the five-year review of Chapter 7 of the Bay City Master Plan.
- Site plan approval: 900 Harrison (Mersen USA Corp.)
- Bay City Master Plan: Five-year review of Chapter 7
- Election of Officers
The Commission unanimously approved a site plan for Mersen USA Corp. at 900 Harrison, which includes a 2-story addition, a warehouse, and a tech center. The approval requires revised drawings for pedestrian circulation and adherence to landscaping and lighting standards. The Commission also voted to retain its current officers.
- Approved site plan for Mersen USA Corp. at 900 Harrison (Unanimous)
- Approved October 19, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Retained current slate of officers: Lori Dufresne (Chair), Doug Rise (Vice Chair), and Ashley Dardas (Secretary) (Unanimous)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved three separate variance requests for properties on Evergreen Drive, Harrison Street, and Michigan Avenue. Decisions included allowing gravel surfaces for boat storage, permitting a building height and setback increase for an industrial addition, and authorizing a mixed-use residential and office conversion.
- Approved variances for 1151 Evergreen Drive to allow gravel surfaces and a front yard setback exception for boat storage (4-0)
- Approved height and front yard setback variances for Mersen USA at 900 Harrison Street (4-0)
- Approved use variance for 1518 Michigan Avenue for two upstairs dwelling units and limited ground-floor office uses (4-0)
Historic District Commission
The Historic District Commission approved a Notice to Proceed for the demolition of a vacant property at 2000 6th St. and granted a Certificate of Appropriateness for masonry repairs at 1109 5th St. The approval of previous meeting minutes was postponed.
- Approved Notice to Proceed for demolition of 2000 6th St. (3-1)
- Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for brick porch and wing wall repairs at 1109 5th St. (unanimous)
- Postponed approval of previous meeting minutes
Police & Fire Retirement System Board
The Board accepted the June 30, 2022, actuarial and financial reports, which noted a funded ratio of 66.2% and a net pension liability for the City of $27,002,948. Members approved the transfer of $1.5 million to ensure funds are available for benefit payouts. The Board also ratified plan expenses and approved the 2023 meeting schedule.
- Approved $1.5M rebalancing: $1M from Ancora and $500,000 from PNC for benefit payouts (unanimous)
- Approved expenses paid by the plan totaling $99,159.02 (unanimous)
- Accepted June 30, 2022, Actuarial Report (unanimous)
- Accepted June 30, 2022, Financial Statement (unanimous)
- Accepted 3rd Quarter 2022 Performance Report and market update (unanimous)
- Approved member transactions including retirements, adjustments, and resignations (unanimous)
- Approved 2023 meeting schedule (unanimous)
- Approved August 9, 2022, meeting minutes (unanimous)
Coordinating Council/TIFA Board
The Coordinating Council and TIFA Board will meet to review previous meeting minutes and establish the 2023 meeting calendar. New business includes proposed changes to the Midland TIFA Development Area boundaries and an update to the bylaws.
- Changes to the Midland TIFA Development Area Boundaries
- By Laws Update
- 2023 Calendar of Meetings
Historic District Commission
The Commission approved Certificates of Appropriateness for window replacements at 511 N. Sherman and various exterior repairs at 605 & 607 E. Midland. A request for extensive porch and garage repairs at 1109 5th St. was approved with eight specific stipulations regarding materials and dimensions.
- Approved replacement of eight first-floor windows at 511 N. Sherman (Unanimous)
- Approved door modifications, glass replacement, awning fabric replacement, and brick repair at 605 & 607 E. Midland (Unanimous)
- Approved porch and garage repairs at 1109 5th St. with stipulations on column and railing dimensions (Unanimous)
- Denied approval for the use of pavers to support the porch at 1109 5th St.; applicant must submit a repair plan
- Approved meeting minutes from September 24, 2022 (Unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Bay City Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss the five-year review of the Master Plan and an update on the zoning ordinance, specifically Chapter 5. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes, public comments, and setting the November meeting date.
- Discussion on the five-year review of the Bay City Master Plan
- Update on zoning ordinance, focusing on Chapter 5
- Approval of September 21, 2022 meeting minutes
- Public comments on non-agenda items
- Setting the November meeting date
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will meet to discuss the five-year review of the Bay City Master Plan. The body will also receive an update on the zoning ordinance.
- Discussion on the five-year review of the Bay City Master Plan
- Update on the zoning ordinance
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 17, 2022, was cancelled due to a lack of business items.
Planning Commission
The commission will conduct a five-year review of the Bay City Master Plan. The meeting also includes an update regarding the city's zoning ordinance.
- Five-year review of the Bay City Master Plan
- Update on zoning ordinance
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider a revised 2020 site plan for the Dow Bay Area Family YMCA. The body will also discuss the five-year review of the Bay City Master Plan and an update to the zoning ordinance.
- SPR 20-01: Dow Bay Area Family YMCA revised 2020 site plan
- Discussion on five-year review of Bay City Master Plan
- Update on zoning ordinance
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will discuss a five-year review of the city's master plan. The meeting also includes an update on the current zoning ordinance.
- Five-year review of the Bay City Master Plan
- Update on the zoning ordinance
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider a special use request for a natural gas regulator station and a text amendment for hotel and motel ordinances. The body will also discuss the five-year review of the Bay City Master Plan.
- Case SU 22-02: Special use approval for Consumers Energy natural gas regulator station at 1919 Columbus Avenue
- Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to Section 122-4494 regarding Hotels and Motels
- Discussion on the five-year review of the Bay City Master Plan
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is reviewing a special use request for a natural gas regulator station and seeking community input on two state grant applications. The body will also discuss the five-year review of the Bay City Master Plan.
- Case SU 22-01: Special use approval for Consumers Energy natural gas regulator station at 3229 N Water Street
- Proposed DNR Trust Fund grant for Riverwalk Boardwalk rehabilitation
- Proposed DNR Waterways grant to replace 'C' dock at Liberty Harbor Marina
- Five-year review discussion of the Bay City Master Plan
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review the 2021 Planning & Zoning Department Annual Report. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the five-year review of the Bay City Master Plan.
- 2021 Planning & Zoning Department Annual Report
- Bay City Master Plan five-year review discussion